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2026 Schedule

Joseph A. Floreano Convention Center
123 East Main St.
Rochester, NY 14604
Rooms at the Hyatt (585) 546-1234
Thursday June 18th thru Sunday June 21st, 2026

Schedule is subject to change. Check back for the latest information.
Full descriptions of classes can be found on the classes page. Note you must complete the purchase an Expo ticket to purchase a class. Anyone purchasing a class ticket in advance must have an expo ticket. Folks not wishing to attend the full Expo may purchase a ticket to a class at the expo sales desk, there is an additional $25 fee.

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Extra Day – Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 – Lunch on your own

Description Time Location
Depart for Corning Museum of Glass (extra ticket) 8:15 – 3pm Outside

Thursday, June 18th, 2026 – Lunch on your own

Description Time Location
Registration and sign-in 9am – 3pm Outside Highland C
Exhibiting Artist showroom set-up 9am – 3pm Highland C
Class Mark Tickle – “Totem“ 9am – 4pm Cascade A & B
Class Sue Rioux – “Hummingbird“ 9an – 4pm Cascade C & D
Class Carolyn Bennett – “Polarized Light Kaleidoscope“ 1pm – 4:30pm Cascade E & F
Exhibiting Artist Meeting 3pm – 4pm Highland C
Peggy’s Preview Party with Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres
Preview Night in the showroom (no sales permitted until Friday) NOTE:The “Cash Bar” is credit card only. So bring your plastic. 5pm – 8pm Highland C

Friday, June 19th, 2026 – Lunch provided

Description Time Location
Opening Meeting 9am – 9:20pm Highland A
Unveiling 9:20am – Noon Highland A
Buffet Lunch Noon – 1pm Riverside Cort
Showroom open to BKS Members with Expo credential 1pm – 5:30pm Highland C
Class Sue Rioux – “Baby Oil!“ 1pm – 4:30pm Cascade C & D
Class Marc Tickle – “Pulsar“ 1pm – 4:30pm Cascade A & B
Class Steve Kittelson- “Magnetize and Dichroics“ 1pm – 4:30pm Cascade E & F

Saturday, June 20th, 2026 – Lunch on your own

Description Time Location
Showroom open to BKS Members
and the public ($5 admission)
9am – 4pm Highland C
Class Marc Tickle – “Carousel Mandala“ 9am – Noon Cascade A & B
Class Marshall Fisher – “Jazz Fusion“ 9am – Noon Cascade C & D
Class Laura Wilde – “Color Captured“ 1pm – 4:30pm Cascade C & D
Class Koji Yamami – “Spiky Mini“ 1pm – 4:30pm Cascade A & B
EXPO Banquet Cocktails — “cash bar” NOTE: The “Cash Bar” is credit card only. So bring your plastic. 6pm – 7pm Lilac Ballroom
Dinner & Costume Contest – Theme is “Jazz It Up!” 7pm – 10pm Lilac Ballroom

Sunday, June 21st, 2026 – Lunch on your own

Description Time Location
Panel Discussion“Nuts & Bolts TBD” 9am – 10:45am Highland A
Continental Breakfast“Complements of the Rochester Riverside Convention Center” Starts at 10:15am Outside
Highland A
Meeting“Annual Meeting/Peoples Choice Awards” 11:15am – Noon Highland A
Showroom open to BKS Members
and the public ($5 admission)
12:15 – 4pm Highland C
Showroom Pack-up & move out 4pm – 6pm Highland C

last update 2026-05-20