The Tiffin Glass Collectors Club will host the 38th Annual Artistry in American Glass Show & Sale on Saturday, June 20 from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, June 21 from 10 AM to 3 PM at Tiffin Middle School, 103 Shepherd Drive, in Tiffin. The annual event remains one of the community’s longest-running traditions celebrating Tiffin’s rich glassmaking heritage.
Glass dealers from across the United States will join local and regional exhibitors for the two-day event, which attracts collectors and enthusiasts from throughout the country. The show will feature fine tableware and decorative glassware, including pieces produced by the historic Tiffin Glass factory from 1889 to 1980, along with additional quality glassware from fellow dealers.
Admission to the show is $5.00, with a $1.00 discount available with the event card. The show is hosted in a handicapped accessible facility with free parking available for attendees. Lunch and snacks will also be available for purchase.
Visitors are encouraged to explore Tiffin’s additional glass-related attractions throughout the weekend, including the Tiffin Glass Museum & Shoppe, The Poignon Project, and Hawkes Crystal.
The Tiffin Glass Museum & Shoppe, located at 25 – 27 S. Washington St., features more than 3,000 pieces of Tiffin Glass and highlights the history of the factory from its beginnings in 1889 through 1980. The museum’s retail shop offers Tiffin Glass and other collectible glassware for sale.
The Poignon Project, located at 227 E. Perry St., showcases handcrafted and locally made glass items, while Hawkes Crystal, 207 S. Washington St., features the work of Master Brilliant Cutter Aiden J. Scully, one of only a handful of Master Brilliant Cutters actively creating in the United States.
“The Artistry in American Glass Show & Sale is a tradition that continues to bring visitors to Tiffin from across the country while celebrating an important part of our community’s history,” said Tiffin Mayor Lee Wilkinson. “Events like this help showcase the unique heritage, local attractions, and hospitality that make Tiffin a special destination.”
For additional information about the event, contact Thomas Maiberger at tmaiberger54@yahoo.com or 419-618-5036, or Ed Goshe at egoshe@heidelberg.edu or 419-618-1441. Additional information is also available at www.tiffinglass.org.
