The World's Tallest Glass Tree
- Presented By:
- Yerkes Observatory
- Dates:
- 12/1/2023, 12/2/2023, 12/3/2023, 12/8/2023, 12/9/2023, 12/10/2023, 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, 12/17/2023
- Location:
- Yerkes Observatory
- Address:
- 373 W. Geneva Street, Williams Bay, WI 53191
- Time:
- Fridays 4-7pm; Saturdays 12-7pm & Sundays 12-5pm
- Price:
- Free to the public! Fridays 4-7pm | Saturdays 12-7pm | Sundays 12-5pm
- Email:
- info@yerkesobservatory.org
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Details
Witness the building of the World’s Tallest Glass Tree, live glassblowing, steel sculpting and wood working.
Free to the public, the World’s Tallest Glass Tree promotes lifelong family memories, inspiring children and adults alike. A portion of proceeds from the nine-day event are donated to help charitable organizations and schools of Greater Walworth County.
In addition to watching the beautiful glass tree come to life you can expect;
- A Winter Maker Market comprised of local artisans, craftspeople, and custom handmade glassware made by Mack.
- Yerkes Observatory will conduct it’s Space and Spaces Tours inside the Observatory at set times throughout the event.
- Special guest Rae Ripple will collaborate with the Mack Glass team to create custom handblown glass and steel art pieces.
Dates: Weekends, December 1st thru 17th
Fridays 4-7pm | Saturdays 12-7pm | Sundays 12-5pm
Witness the Star Topping Event Sunday, December 17th at 2pmALL PARKING IS AT WILLIAMS BAY HIGH SCHOOL FOR A SUGGESTED DONATION OF $10 PER VEHICLE. A PORTION OF THE PARKING PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO A LOCAL SCHOOL OR CHARITY. A WARM, FREE, AND FESTIVE HOLIDAY TROLLEY WILL BE WAITING TO BRING YOU TO THE FESTIVAL.