QUEEN CITY
MISCHIEF & MAGIC AT SUNPOTS STUDIOS
Queen City Mischief & Magic is taking over downtown Staunton September 26–27, 2026, and Sunspots Studios is joining the fun!
Stop by during QCMM weekend to experience the magic of hot glass up close. Watch our glassblowers at work, make a one-of-a-kind glass creation of your own, explore our gallery filled with handmade treasures, and catch live entertainment at the Sunspots Pavilion.
Whether this is your first QCMM or an annual tradition, make Sunspots one of your stops during your magical weekend in Staunton.
Make Some Magic of Your Own
Our Blow Your Own Experience gives you the chance to create your own hand-blown glass piece with help from one of our glassblowers.
Choose your colors, watch as the glassblower gathers and shapes the hot glass, then use your own breath to help bring your creation to life.
Choose from:
Glass Ornament
Tabletop Globe
Small Pumpkin
Each experience takes approximately 15–20 minutes and is available for ages 7 through adult.
Because QCMM is one of the busiest weekends of the year in downtown Staunton, advance reservations are strongly recommended.
Sunspots Pavilion
There's even more happening outside the studio!
Throughout QCMM weekend, the Sunspots Pavilion will host a rotating lineup of live entertainment, demonstrations, creatures, characters and other magical surprises.
Stop by between your downtown adventures, grab a spot and enjoy the show.
Saturday, September 26
10:30 AM — SORTING HAT CEREMONY
11:00 AM — Sssslytherin Ssssnake Ssshow
12:30 PM — Critters and Their Stories
2:30 PM — Critters and Their Stories
3:30 PM — Sssslytherin Ssssnake Ssshow
5:15 PM — Quad Ball Semi - Final
6:30 PM — Quad Ball Semi - Final
Sunday, September 27
10:30 AM — Sssslytherin Ssssnake Ssshow
12:30 PM — Beware of Low Flying Owls
Schedule subject to change. Check back before QCMM weekend for the latest Sunspots Pavilion lineup.
Live Glassblowing Demonstrations
Take a break from the festival crowds and step into our glassblowing studio for a front-row look at one of the world's most fascinating art forms.
Watch our artists transform glowing glass into ornaments, vessels, and other creations right before your eyes.
Our demonstrations are casual and interactive, so feel free to ask questions while you watch.
Saturday, September 26
11:30 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 4 pm
Sunday, September 27
11:30am -12 pm & 3:30 pm - 4 pm
No reservation is required for regular glassblowing demonstrations.
Space may be limited during particularly busy times, so please be patient as visitors move through the studio.
