The Gaffer District invites you to HARVEST in downtown Corning! Come explore our city as we close Historic Market Street to vehicle traffic for outdoor dining, live music, and on-street vending from our small businesses and farmers' market vendors. All events are Free (except horse & wagon rides) and open to the public. Due to the nature of the venue, guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs if desired.

We invite you to join us in our celebration of harvest time in the Southern Finger Lakes!

Schedule of Events

September 20, 2024

Savor delicious food from local vendors while dining on Market Street.

Shop among local businesses, vendors and farmers.

Enjoy live music performances on every block of Market Street. Free

5pm - 8pm - 607 MotorSports Car Show in Centerway Parking Garage from - Free

September 21, 2024

11am - 7pm - Face painting for kids by Jennifer Skella on Block 2 - Free

Take part in a cornhole tournament presented by the Radisson Hotel Corning, put on by SCNY. Click here to sign up.

Vote for your favorite scarecrow created by local Market Street businesses. Free

Enjoy captivating stilt walker performances presented by Bath Planet throughout Market Street. Free

1pm - 5pm - Take a scenic hayride with Hemlock HIdden Hames. Rides going from . $5 for kids, $10 for adults. Loading at the Market St. & Wall St. Intersection near The Radisson Hotel.

9am - 12pm - 6 Pack Trials Car Show  on Block 5 - Free

10am - 6pm - YMCA: Enjoy inflatable children's activities in Riverfront Park - Free

1:30pm - 5pm - Balloon Art: Watch the Balloon Lady create amazing balloon sculptures from  on Block 1. Free

11 am to 6:30 pm - Experience live music at the Val Reep Fountain near the Market/Chestnut St. intersection - Free

11 am - 8:30 pm - Enjoy live music at the Centerway Stage - Free

10 am - 7 pm - Listen to live performances at the Marich Music Stage - Free

Date:
September 20-21, 2024

Hours:
September 20, 2024 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm
September 21, 2024 from 11:00am to 9:00pm

Location:
Various Venues in Corning, NY

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