GlassBarge brings the beauty of hot glassblowing demonstrations to a waterfront communities along the Erie Canal. 

A 30’ x 80’ canal barge equipped with a mobile hot glass studio, GlassBarge shares the story of glass innovation and artistry through free, 30-minute live glassblowing demonstrations. GlassBarge is a 2018 signature event for the Erie Canal Bicentennial.

How to visit:

1) Registration is strongly encouraged. 125 seats for each demo are held for advanced ticketing for each show. Reserve your free ticket by selecting your preferred day and demo time. Please only make a reservation for the demo you plan to attend.

2) Limited additional seating is available for walk-up registration on the day of the event. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for your free walk-up ticket at the registration tent located adjacent to the GlassBarge.

3) See the show from shore. Limited seating and standing areas are available on shore for walk-up and mobility impaired visitors. No ticket is required, although you are encouraged to stop by the registration tent to receive a coupon for admission to The Corning Museum of Glass!

A 30’ x 80’ canal barge equipped with a mobile hot glass studio, GlassBarge shares the story of glass innovation and artistry through free, 30-minute live glassblowing demonstrations. GlassBarge is a 2018 signature event for the Erie Canal Bicentennial.

If you need any assistance with the reservation process please call us at 1-800-723-9156. In the event that you should need to cancel your booking, please email us at glassbarge@cmog.org Alternatively, you may create an account on EventBrite and cancel the reservation.

***NOTE: GlassBarge demos are only cancelled in the event of thunderstorms and severe weather

Complete GlassBarge Tour

May 17-28: Brooklyn Bridge Park – Pier 5, ONE°15 Brooklyn Marina 
June 1-3: Yonkers – Yonkers Recreation Pier
June 8-10: Poughkeepsie – Victor C. Waryas Park 
June 15-17: Kingston – Hudson River Maritime Museum 
June 19: Catskill (no Lois McClure) – Historic Catskill Point
June 21-22: Troy – Riverfront Park
June 23-24: Waterford – Waterford Canal Welcome Center
June 27*: Amsterdam – Riverlink Park
June 28*: Canajoharie – Riverfront Park (Demo schedule may be shortened)
June 30-July 1: Little Falls – Little Falls Marina Rotary Park
July 3*: Ilion – Village of Ilion Marina
July 5*: Rome – Bellamy Harbor Park
July 7-8: Sylvan Beach – Dockwall in Sylvan Beach
July 13-15: Baldwinsville – Paper Mill Island
July 18*: Lyons – Behind the Fire Department
July 20-22: Fairport – Packetts Landing
July 24*: Holley – Holley Canal Park
July 28-29: Lockport – Upson Park
July 31*: The Tonawandas – Gateway Harbor of the Tonawandas
August 3-5: Buffalo – Canalside
August 8*: Middleport – Middleport Harbor
August 11-12: Medina – Medina Canal Basin
August 17-19: Brockport – Brockport Welcome Center
August 22*: Spencerport – Spencerport Depot & Canal Museum
August 25-26: Pittsford – Carpenter Park at the Port of Pittsford
August 28*: Palmyra – Erie Canal Lock 29
September 1-3: Seneca Falls – Seneca Falls Canal Harbor
September 14-16: Watkins Glen – Seneca Lake Pier
September 22: Corning