Corning's Gaffer District

06/01/2026

🎨 We're excited to announce the first Business Spotlight of the 2026 Corning Farmers Market presented by Williams Toyota season!

This Thursday, 171 Cedar Arts Center will be onsite in the Pavilion at Riverfront Centennial Park from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM with a FREE hands-on activity for market visitors.

Create your own air-dry clay beads and turn them into a custom keychain or backpack charm to take home! 🎉

This is just the beginning of our new Business Spotlight series, where a different local business or organization will join us each week with a fun activity, demonstration, giveaway, or experience for the community to enjoy during the Farmers Market.

A special thank you to Williams Toyota of Elmira, presenting sponsor of our Summer in Downtown event series, for helping bring programs like this to our community all season long.

Stop by, get creative, and see what makes our local businesses so special!

06/01/2026

We regret to inform you that this year's Gaffer's Pour has been canceled.

We know many of you were looking forward to an evening of Finger Lakes wines and craft beverages, and we sincerely apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience this may cause.

All ticket holders will automatically receive a full refund through Eventbrite. Refunds will be processed to your original method of payment, and you should receive confirmation from Eventbrite once the refund has been issued.

While Gaffer's Pour will not take place, we still encourage you to join us in Downtown Corning during the Glass Art Society Conference weekend. Our restaurants will be offering outdoor dining, our local bars and breweries will be ready to welcome visitors, and our unique shops, galleries, and businesses will be open throughout downtown. With thousands of artists, collectors, and visitors in town, it promises to be an exciting and vibrant weekend in Corning.

At this time, we are actively working to reschedule the event and will contact you as soon as a new date has been confirmed. We remain committed to bringing this experience to the community and hope to celebrate with you soon.

We truly appreciate your support of Corning’s Gaffer District and our downtown events. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

05/28/2026

☀️ We are officially ONE WEEK AWAY from the return of the Corning Farmers Market and the kickoff of our Summer in Downtown event lineup presented by Williams Toyota of Elmira! 🌿🍓🎶

Join us every Thursday starting June 4 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM in downtown Corning for fresh produce, local vendors, food trucks, live community atmosphere, and more all summer long.

This is just the beginning of an exciting summer filled with downtown events, live music, family fun, and community experiences in the Crystal City. 🙌

Also... we will be featuring a business within the Gaffer District every week of the Farmers Market so keep your eye on what may be happening at all of your favorites in downtown Corning.

05/24/2026

What an incredible Saturday at GlassFest 2026! ✨

Even with the rain, downtown Corning was filled with energy all day long with live music, vendors, glass experiences, family fun, and an unforgettable Rock the Park performance by The Uptown Groove and Are You Ready For It Tribute🎤💎🌧️

A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Chemung Canal Trust Company, and our Rock the Park Sponsor, Simmons-Rockwell, for helping make this amazing weekend possible! 🙌

And guess what… GlassFest isn’t over yet! Join us downtown TODAY as the celebration continues until 4:00 PM with shopping, live glassblowing, entertainment, and more throughout Market Street.

05/23/2026

What a way to kick off GlassFest 2026! 🔥

Day 1 was filled with live music, incredible glassblowing demonstrations, amazing vendors, interactive experiences, delicious food, and an unforgettable night at Rock the Park featuring Drake White. 🎶💎

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the first day of GlassFest in downtown Corning — and we’re just getting started! 🙌

Join us today for even more live entertainment, shopping, family fun, glass experiences, and Are You Ready For It Tribute at Rock the Park! The rain won't stop us, we will be on Market Street rain or shine. ✨

Thank you to our GlassFest presenting sponsor Chemung Canal Trust Company and our Rock the Park sponsor Simmons-Rockwell

05/21/2026

🌧️☀️ Rain or shine, GlassFest 2026 is happening! 🔥💎

The celebration officially kicks off tomorrow at NOON with the Glass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on the Centerway Stage in downtown Corning! From there, get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with live glassblowing, interactive glass experiences, incredible vendors, food, family fun, and live music throughout Market Street. 🎶🔥

Don’t miss two nights of Rock the Park featuring Drake White on Friday night and Are You Ready For It Tribute on Saturday night in Riverfront Centennial Park.

A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Chemung Canal Trust Company, and our Rock the Park Sponsor, Simmons-Rockwell, for helping make GlassFest 2026 possible!

Find the full schedule and everything you need to know here:
https://www.gafferdistrict.com/events/glassfest/

See you this weekend in America’s Crystal City! 💎

05/20/2026

✨🎤 SATURDAY NIGHT JUST GOT AN UPGRADE 🎤✨

Introducing the Saturday Night Glass Lounge Presented by Concerts at Point of the Bluff during Rock the Park at GlassFest featuring Are You Ready For It Tribute!

Located inside the pavilion at Riverfront Centennial Park, this exclusive Saturday night experience offers premium views of the stage, private restroom access, and a relaxed atmosphere away from the main crowd while enjoying an unforgettable night celebrating Taylor Swift’s iconic Eras Tour.

Guests will also have access to a private cash bar featuring beer, wine, and beverage selections from Point of the Bluff. 🍷

🕔 The Glass Lounge will be open from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎟 Tickets are $25 per person

Dress in your favorite era, grab your friends, and experience Rock the Park presented by Simmons-Rockwell in style.

🎟 Tickets are on sale now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/glassfest-glass-lounge-presented-by-point-of-the-bluff-tickets-1990028686371?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thank you to our GlassFest sponsor Chemung Canal Trust Company!

Exclusive Concert Viewing Experience at GlassFest

05/20/2026

🎸🔥 FRIDAY NIGHT JUST GOT AN UPGRADE 🔥🎸

Introducing the Friday Night Glass Lounge Presented by Concerts at Point of the Bluff during Rock the Park at GlassFest featuring headliner Drake White!

Located inside the pavilion at Riverfront Centennial Park, this exclusive Friday night experience offers premium views of the stage, private restroom access, and a relaxed atmosphere away from the main crowd while enjoying one of the biggest nights of GlassFest weekend.

Guests will also have access to a private cash bar featuring beer, wine, and beverage selections from Point of the Bluff. 🍷

🕔 The Glass Lounge will be open from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎟 Tickets are $25 per person

If you’re heading to see Drake White on Friday night, this is the ultimate way to experience Rock the Park presented by Simmons-Rockwell.

🎟 Tickets are on sale now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/glassfest-glass-lounge-presented-by-point-of-the-bluff-tickets-1990023014406?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thank you to our GlassFest sponsor Chemung Canal Trust Company!

Exclusive Concert Viewing Experience at GlassFest

05/19/2026

🔥✨ GlassFest 2026 is only 3 DAYS AWAY! ✨🔥

Get ready for a weekend filled with live music, vendors, food, family fun, and incredible glass experiences in downtown Corning! 🎶🎨

Enjoy live glassblowing demonstrations presented by the Corning Museum of Glass and don’t miss the hands-on glass art experience presented by ServU Credit Union.

Check out the full lineup and event schedule here: https://www.gafferdistrict.com/events/glassfest/

Thank you to our presenting sponsor Chemung Canal Trust Company and the Rock the Park sponsor Simmons-Rockwell

05/19/2026

Due to the forecasted inclement weather this weekend, GlassFest yoga and pilates sessions in Riverfront Centennial Park have been canceled for participant safety. Please monitor Corning’s Gaffer District social media channels for the most up-to-date schedule information and weather-related announcements.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we prioritize the safety of instructors, participants, staff, and guests throughout the festival weekend.