Corning's Gaffer District

10/15/2026

Explore Steuben hosts Days of Incandescence starting a week from today!

10/13/2026

🎨 Celebrate public art in Downtown Corning!

The The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes is celebrating the completion of Torchbearers, a new mural by artist Tori Immerwahr, as part of the Cultivating Havens for the Arts through Regional Murals (CHARM) program.

Join the celebration on Friday, October 16, at 4 PM in the alley behind 45 E. Market St. in Downtown Corning!

Come celebrate this exciting addition to our local art scene and the creativity that continues to shape our community. 🖌️✨

Thank you to Chris Walters for the photos!

10/12/2026

🚜🌾 Happy National Farmers Day! 🥕🍎

Today, we’re celebrating the hardworking farmers and local producers who bring fresh food, handmade goods and so much more to our community! 💚🧺 One of the best ways to show your appreciation is by shopping local and supporting the people who help keep our regional agriculture thriving.

🍂 There’s still time to shop the Corning Farmers Market outdoors!
📍 Riverfront Centennial Park
🗓️ Thursdays through the end of October
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM

❄️ And when the weather gets colder, the market continues indoors!
📍 Bridge to Hope Center on Bridge Street
🗓️ Thursdays, November through March
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM

From fresh produce and local farm goods to baked treats and handmade creations, there’s always something worth discovering. 🥖🍯🌻

Come shop local, support our farmers and keep your market tradition going all year long! 🧡 Crooked Line Farm and Orchard 2nd Bite Farm Stewart's Family Farm Eggs 'n Honey Homestead
Ort Family Farm Ort Gardens Muddy fingers farm Habee Farms SteAmy Farms LLC

10/08/2026

🍂🍎 Things we love about fall in Corning 🍁🎃

Crisp autumn days, fresh apples, pumpkins, warm fall pastries and, of course, donuts! 🍩🍎🥧🎃 There’s something special about exploring Downtown Corning this time of year, especially when the fall colors start to shine.

And we can’t forget those beautiful yellow leaves falling along Market Street — one of our favorite signs that fall has officially arrived. 💛🍂

What’s your favorite thing about fall in Corning? 👇

10/06/2026

❄️🧺 Introducing the Corning Winter Farmers Market! 🧺❄️

For the first time ever, you can keep shopping local all winter long! Starting this November, join us every Thursday from 10 AM–2 PM at the Bridge to Hope (37-41 Bridge Street) Center for the brand-new Corning Winter Farmers Market. 🌱🍞🎨

Each week, discover a curated selection of regional agricultural producers, local artisans and crafters, baked goods and more, with around 19 featured vendors joining us throughout the season!

📅 Thursdays, November–March
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Bridge to Hope Center

Bundle up, shop local and help us make the first year of the Corning Winter Farmers Market a success! 🧣🛍️

10/05/2026

Days of Incandescence returns to Corning October 22-24! There’s plenty happening throughout the weekend, from glass and art to special events and experiences around Downtown Corning.
Be sure to check out the Libations Crawl, guided historical tours, and everything else happening throughout the celebration.

09/29/2026

☕️ How do you like your coffee? Black? Sweet? Iced? Extra foam? However you take it, there’s no wrong way to celebrate National Coffee Day! 🤎

Downtown Corning has plenty of spots to grab your perfect cup. Stop by:

☕️ Soul Full Cup
☕ Market Street Coffee and Tea
☕ babesbagelandbeans
☕ Homestead Baking Co.
☕ Ella’s Acres Homestead

Whether you’re grabbing a quick morning pick-me-up, meeting a friend or taking your time exploring Downtown Corning, there’s a local cup waiting for you! 🥐🍂

So, how do you take your coffee? 👇

09/25/2026

🏃‍♀️🍂 The Wineglass Marathon Race Series is coming back to Corning next week! Wineglass Race Series

The Marathon and Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 4, bringing thousands of runners, spectators and supporters to our community for a weekend full of energy and excitement. 🏅

Whether you’re running, cheering from the sidelines, or exploring Downtown Corning, there’s plenty to look forward to! Come out, show your support and help us give these incredible runners a warm Corning welcome. ❤️🏃‍♂️

We’ll see you at the finish line! 🍁

09/24/2026

🍂 What a weekend in Downtown Corning! Harvest brought the Gaffer District to life with live music, local vendors, family activities, delicious food and plenty of fall fun.

We’re excited to see this year’s celebration featured by The Wellsville Sun! Check out their photo gallery and look back at some of the highlights from Harvest 2026. 🍁📸

GALLERY: The historic Gaffer District fills with food, families, music, and more Photojournal By Janie L. Ferguson It was a pleasant late summer weekend in the “Crystal City” of Corning, […]