Great Lakes Beach Glass & Arts Festival

10/12/2025

🌊🌊Come see everyone tomorrow at the Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, PA.

⏰⏰10am - 4pm

🚦The easiest access from most directions is to take I-79N directly onto W. Bayfront Parkway which will follow the roundabout moving foward into the Bayfront parking lots and garage, which are free of charge to park in!

10/10/2025

✨✨CLASS SCHEDULE✨✨

Join us this weekend for some fun classes on Saturday and Sunday!

Classes are on a first come, first serve basis and you will pay the artist directly at the beginning of class. All supplies are included for each class.

🎟️Come to a class during the show this October 11th & 12th at the Bayfront Convention Center!🎟️

https://www.erieevents.com/events/event/10/11/2025/great-lakes-beach-glass-and-coastal-arts-festival-3

**Tickets are also available day-of at the door without fees!**

10/10/2025

✨ Be sure to tune into Erie News Now ‘s First at 4 this afternoon to see Professor Scott McKenzie discuss the show and his love of beach glass as well as Lake Erie’s “odd finds”!

✨✨ LECTURE SCHEDULE ✨✨

Join us next weekend for our scheduled lectures with Professor McKenzie, author Nora Campanella and Beaches Kick Glass’s Shea Alltmont!

10/09/2025

🌊🏝️🐚 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT!

✨✨ Acorn Beach Glass ✨✨
🌐https://www.acornbeachglass.com

For true beach glass hunters, the initial thrill is in the discovery of these treasures. Then the process begins of meticulously going through each piece of that treasure and the process of washing, and sorting each piece, keeping the quality pieces, and recycling the ones that are of little or no value. Nanci of Acorn then starts to create unique art pieces, wine glass charms, sun catchers and so much more. She likes imagining the reaction of people years ago if they could see what has become of what they called trash. But her favorite thoughts are of the smiles of people that see her work and want to take it home or give it as a gift...

Beyond its scarcity and beauty, beach glass holds a deeper value for many as a special experience. Beach glass collectors cherish the symbolism and history behind each piece, imagining its origins and the stories it holds. Nanci literally starts envisioning how she will use the pieces as she is picking them up!

Nanci found comfort in collecting beach glass after the death of three of her siblings. It was quiet at the beach and held so many memories for her to reflect on of growing up together along these shores.

She gets very excited when she sees the almost unheard-of color red, hoping NOT to find out that it's a piece of a plastic bike reflector when she gets it back to the studio! You just don't know when you're hunting. Either way, it's a win. A treasured find or doing a little part in removing garbage from the shores. Beaches worldwide have a reputation for unveiling unique treasures not found elsewhere. In Nanci’s case, these precious finds are from the Great Lakes shoreline.

🎟️Come see them this October 11th & 12th at the Bayfront Convention Center!🎟️

https://www.erieevents.com/events/event/10/11/2025/great-lakes-beach-glass-and-coastal-arts-festival-3

**Tickets are also available day-of at the door without fees!**

10/08/2025

🌊🏝️🐚 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT!

✨✨ Jennica Rose Beauty ✨✨
📸jennicarose_

Permanent bracelets, anklets and necklaces that are custom fit to you and clasp-less. After choosing your chain, Jennica will find your perfect size and then weld the jewelry together to become part of your every day life for however long you'd like. It is a pain free process- just a small spark and you're done!

🎟️Come see them this October 11th & 12th at the Bayfront Convention Center!🎟️

https://www.erieevents.com/events/event/10/11/2025/great-lakes-beach-glass-and-coastal-arts-festival-3

**Tickets are also available day-of at the door without fees!**

10/07/2025

🌊🏝️🐚 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT!

✨✨ CONSTANCE COLLETION✨✨
📸ConstanceCollection1
🌐https://www.etsy.com/shop/ConstanceCollection

Thanks to her roots in the Chesapeake Bay Area, Constance has been surrounded by art & artists all her life. She comes from a family of east coast artists dating back generations. Her father’s biology acumen and mother’s association with nature conservation has nurtures Constance’s passion for painting wildlife, marine and coastal subjects.

The imagery that surrounded her during the years captivated her attention and she began to draw and paint. In addition to the coastal and marine scenes, she found rural subject matter complimented her array of work.

Rarely does Constance go anywhere without a sketchbook in hand to capture what her imagination may generate with each new encounter. Many evenings you’ll find her sitting on the deck overlooking the water, trees, gardens and farm looking for her next inspiration.
Terri creates coastal art pieces from driftwood and beach glass harvested on the shores of Lake Erie as well as seashells she gathers along U.S. coastlines. Her unique artwork includes wall hangings, centerpieces, shadow boxes, picture frames and other coastal art home decor.

🎟️Come see them this October 11th & 12th at the Bayfront Convention Center!🎟️

https://www.erieevents.com/events/event/10/11/2025/great-lakes-beach-glass-and-coastal-arts-festival-3

**Tickets are also available day-of at the door without fees!**

10/07/2025

10/06/2025

🌊🏝️🐚 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT!

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📸wooddesignsbychristine
🌐www.wooddesignsbychrsitine.com

Christine finds inspiration in nature's beauty and nostalgia. She weaves these elements together through live-edge wood and epoxy resin to create unique, high-end serving trays, wall-mounted coat racks, accent tables, and coffee tables.

Christine incorporates elements from nature: delicate leaves, vibrant flowers, or shimmering stones and shells. She also weaves in nostalgic objects (photographs, keepsakes, momentos) imbued with memories - with careful consideration, she arranges these elements, balancing texture, color, and emotion merging materials
and memories. Christine is always excited to share her work with others and witness their smiles as they find a connection between her creation and something someone holds dear.

🎟️Come see them this October 11th & 12th at the Bayfront Convention Center!🎟️

https://www.erieevents.com/events/event/10/11/2025/great-lakes-beach-glass-and-coastal-arts-festival-3

**Tickets are also available day-of at the door without fees!**

10/05/2025

🌊🏝️🐚 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT!

✨✨ -Glass-By-Tracy-Broken-Beauty ✨✨
📸beachglassbytracy
🌐www.etsy.com/shop/beachglassbytracy

Family day trips to Lake Erie in the summer soon became frequent beach glass hunting missions. A passion for research afforded her the opportunity to learn all she could about the history of the lake and beach glass. Learning to drill the glass and create memory invoking items allows Tracy to share herr passion with others. Through various mediums she offers beach glass, beach rocks, Lake Erie lucky stones, pottery, shells, driftwood and additional items collected from the southern shores. She collects in all weather conditions and shares her adventures on Facebook and Instagram.

🎟️Come see them this October 11th & 12th at the Bayfront Convention Center!🎟️

https://www.erieevents.com/events/event/10/11/2025/great-lakes-beach-glass-and-coastal-arts-festival-3

**Tickets are also available day-of at the door without fees!**

10/04/2025

✨ Be sure to tune into Erie News Now ‘s First at 4 on Monday to see Professor Scott McKenzie discuss the show and his love of beach glass as well as Lake Erie’s “odd finds”!

✨✨ LECTURE SCHEDULE ✨✨

Join us next weekend for our scheduled lectures with Professor McKenzie, author Nora Campanella and Beaches Kick Glass’s Shea Alltmont!