Furnace fired fun & glass blowing demonstrations on the festival grounds in Evergreen Park

KANE, PA – Art in the Wilds is turning up the heat celebrating their 20^th anniversary by welcoming Pittsburgh Glass Center’s Hot Wheels, furnace fired fun and glass blowing demonstrations, June 27 & 28 at Evergreen Park in Kane, PA.  Art in the Wilds is the only juried art show in the PA Wilds and was named the PA Wilds Event of the Year in 2025. Art in the Wilds runs from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 and from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 28.

To honor two decades of Art in the Wilds creative excellence, the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau is bringing this legendary blazing, mobile glassblowing studio. Hot Wheels brings the hypnotic, high-heat artistry of live glass blowing directly to the two-day festival, transforming molten glass into breathtaking sculpture right before the audiences’ eyes. Admission to Art in the Wilds and the glass blowing demonstrations are free to experience.

“Art in the Wilds organizers aptly named this installment of their festival, “Cheers to 20 Years” as it’s not only a monumental event featuring artisans from across the region, but it’s a nod to the leadership and countless volunteer hours committed to putting on a festival of this scale each summer  Kane’s beautiful Evergreen Park,” said Rustin Lippincott, Director of the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau. “The Bureau is excited to celebrate this cultural jewel of the PA Wilds with something absolutely electric witnessing glass being transformed into art.”

Art in the Wilds features 40 elite, juried artists and artisans from north central Pennsylvania and southwestern New York, stepping out of their studio and into the park, eager to showcase their custom creations and chat with the public about their creative process. Named a “Must Attend” show by the national Sunset Artist magazine, Art in the Wilds is ideal for either the season collector or a first-timer looking for ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather and mixed media, painting and drawing, photography, sculpture and wood.

Bring the kids along as there are fun events for them at the Kane Children’s Museum, across the street from Art in the Wilds. On Saturday, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. the Museum will feature a musical instrument petting zoom, an interactive exhibit featuring acoustic and electric guitars, ukuleles, keyboards and dozens of percussion instruments for kids of all ages to touch and play.

You won’t have to worry about getting or leaving hungry as Art in the Wilds features seven food trucks featuring gourmet crab cakes, savory sausage subs, pizza and lemonade, complete with sweet treats like funnel cakes, ice cream and kettle corn, with dedicated seating. Vegan and vegetarian wraps are also on the menu. Restaurants and businesses in uptown Kane will be open throughout the day on Saturday.

The excitement doesn’t stop at the park boundary. The entire Borough of Kane is turning up the volume for the anniversary weekend with a vibrant lineup of live music and local entertainment scattered throughout downtown. Visitors can stroll from the art show to nearby distilleries, wineries, and restaurants to catch incredible live local acts, enjoy outdoor dining, and experience the bustling, welcoming energy of Kane at its finest. For a list of events visit, www.KanePA.com.

Know Before You Go – Art in the Wilds is rain or shine event and the creativity flows no matter the weather. No pooches policy – The Borough of Kane does not allow dogs in Evergreen unless they’re certified service animals.

Art in the Wilds is presented, in part, by Trail Central | Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau. The Bureau’s mission is to drive economic growth in Mckean County by inspiring travelers to stay longer and explore deeper.