Brewster International Kaleidoscope Expo
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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| 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