Witness The World’s Tallest Glass Tree Live at Yerkes Observatory in December 2023 and Beyond!

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

SEE THE WORLD'S TALLEST GLASS TREE!

YERKES OBSERVATORY

WILLIAMS BAY, WI

Presented by mack glass & the elliott organization

Witness the building of the World’s Tallest Glass Tree, live glassblowing, steel sculpting and woodworking. Alongside a Winter Market comprised of local artisans, craftspeople, and custom handmade glassware made by Mack.

Yerkes Observatory will conduct curated tours inside in accordance with the festival schedule.

Special guest artists, including Netflix star Rae Ripple, will collaborate with the Mack Glass team to create custom handblown glass and steel art pieces.

Reserve your Community Activator Glass Experience today to secure onsite parking, passes to contribute to the tree with help from Mack Glass, and more. 

DONATE YOUR GLASS!

Help grow the tree by donating your clear or green glass at one of our multiple drop-off locations beginning November 15th 2023.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS

RAISING FUNDS FOR A DIFFERENT CHARITY OR NON-PROFIT EACH DAY OF THE EVENT!

9 DAY EVENT

THREE WEEKENDS

DEC 1ST - 3RD

DEC 8TH - 10TH

DEC 15TH - 17TH

FRIDAY
4PM-7PM

SATURDAY
12PM-7PM

SUNDAY
12PM-5PM

Free to the public, the World’s Tallest Glass Tree promotes lifelong family memories, inspiring children and adults alike.

This festive, creative celebration of the holiday season takes place over three weekends (Fridays through Sundays), Dec. 1-3, 8-10, and 15-17. 

At 2PM on Sunday, Dec. 17, topping the Tree with a four-and-a-half-foot tall blown glass star completes the installation.

PARKING

All 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.

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