Spend some time in Centerway Square and watch gaffers from The Corning Museum of Glass create a one-of-a-kind glass pieces live on stage. Demonstrations will begin at the top of each hour and last approximately 15-20 minutes. The demos are fully narrated-fun for the whole family!
If there's one event at GlassFest that you don't want to miss, it is Rock the Park, presented by Simmons Rockwell Auto Dealerships. This three-day Free concert is one of the highlights of GlassFest. Join us in Riverfront Centennial Park on Friday & Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, for amazing live music, local vendors, fireworks (Saturday only), and a Memorial Day Tribute (Sunday)
MASTERPIX Fine Glass Prints
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Business Hours
From May 25-27th, participants can search for MASTERPIX glass prints in participating Gaffer District businesses for a chance to win great prizes including:
Scavenger Hunt Instructions:
Entry forms can be picked up starting Friday, May 25th at the Corning Gaffer District Information Tent in Centerway Square.
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Glass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 5:30pm (Corning Museum of Glass)
2300°: GlassFest, 6–8pm (Corning Museum of Glass)
MASTERPIX™ Fine Glass Prints Scavenger Hunt, Business Hours (Participating Businesses)
Outdoor Hot Glass Demos, 12–8pm (Centerway Square)
Finger Lakes Wine & Beer Tasting, 5–8pm (Participating Businesses)
Live Music - DSB Detour: A Journey Through Classic Rock 8:30–10pm
GlassFest 8K Race, 8am (War Memorial Stadium)
MASTERPIX™ Fine Glass Prints Scavenger Hunt, Business Hours (Participating Businesses)
Street Exhibits, Artists & Vendors, 11am–7pm (Market St)
Outdoor Hot Glass Demos, 11am–8pm (Centerway Square)
Kids Activities, 3–8pm
Live Music - Lucky Number 6:30–7:45pm
Live Music - DSB "America's Favorite Journey Tribute Band" 8:15–9:45pm
Kids Glow Stick Giveaway, 8pm
Fireworks, 10pm
MASTERPIX™ Fine Glass Prints Scavenger Hunt, Business Hours (Participating Businesses)
Street Exhibits, Artists & Vendors, 10am–4pm (Market St)
Outdoor Hot Glass Demos, 11am–5pm (Centerway Square)
Kids Activities, 12–4pm
Live Music - Quentin Harriger 12–1:00pm
Live Music - Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy 1–2:30pm
Memorial Day Salute, 2:30pm
Live Music - Tony Jackson, 3–4:30pm
**schedule subject to change**
May 23-26, 2019
GlassFest kicks off on Thursday night with the Glass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and 2300°: GlassFest, free and open to the public, held at the Corning Museum of Glass featuring live glassmaking, music entertainment, shopping, food, and drink.
Friday begins with the Finger Lakes Wine & Craft Beer Tasting throughout Corning's Gaffer District, open to everyone 21 or older. Finish off the night on Friday at the Rock The Park concert in Riverfront Park.
Spend all day on Saturday and Sunday wandering along Historic Market Street, which is closed to car traffic and filled with art and food vendors. Watch live glassblowing demos on the outdoor stage in Centerway Square, listen to music during Rock The Park on both days, enjoy activities for the whole family, and even stay late for fireworks on Saturday night!
Do you want to become involved or plan your visit? Please use the references below to learn more!
Radisson Hotel Corning is in the heart of Corning's Gaffer District and all of the GlassFest activities! Guests will enjoy a four-day celebration of glass and the fire arts in the Crystal City, featuring live hot glass shows, artist demonstrations, Finger Lakes Wine & Beer Tasting, GlassFest 8K, shopping, dining and more! Radisson Hotel Corning will also be hosting "Brews, Blues and BBQ" on Radisson's lawn, on Saturday, May 26th from 4–7 p.m.
There are several parking options in Corning's Gaffer District. Enjoy complimentary parking in the Centerway Parking Facility after 5pm on weekdays and FREE all day Saturday and Sunday!
Corning's Gaffer District businesses are encouraged to get involved in GlassFest 2018!
Please direct questions to Lin Kotlinski, Director of Events, lin@gafferdistrict.com or call (607) 937-6292 x105.
Participation Forms:
