The Seventh Annual Celebration of Glass and the Fire Arts in America's Crystal City is May 26–29, 2016

Presented by Corning's Gaffer District and Chemung Canal Trust Company, GlassFest is four days of glassmaking demonstrations, music entertainment, fine & fired art vendors, shopping, food, and more!

Live Glassmaking
Exhibits & Displays
Nightlife & Entertainment
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Schedule

Live Glassmaking

GlassFest Opening Ceremonies

5:30pm on May 26, 2016

Join us for the popular GlassFest tradition held at The Corning Museum of Glass, a Glass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

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2300°: GlassFest

6pm on May 26, 2016

At 2300°F, hot glass gets interesting—and so do things at The Corning Museum of Glass. Enjoy glassmaking demonstrations, live music, and great food and drink. Free and open to the public.

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Hot Glass Demos in Centerway Square

1pm on May 27, 2016

Spend some time in Centerway Square and watch gaffers from The Corning Museum of Glass create one-of-a-kind glass pieces live on stage.

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Hot Glass Demos in Centerway Square

11am on May 28, 2016

Spend some time in Centerway Square and watch gaffers from The Corning Museum of Glass create one-of-a-kind glass pieces live on stage.

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Darren Goodman's Glass Experience

11am on May 28, 2016

Darren Goodman's Glass Experience is a performance aimed to educate and inspire people to give new understanding and appreciation for the material, glass.

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Hot Glass Demos in Centerway Square

11am on May 29, 2016

Spend some time in Centerway Square and watch gaffers from The Corning Museum of Glass create one-of-a-kind glass pieces live on stage.

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Darren Goodman's Glass Experience

12pm on May 29, 2016

Darren Goodman's Glass Experience is a performance aimed to educate and inspire people to give new understanding and appreciation for the material, glass.

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Exhibits & Displays

Urban Arts Crawl: GlassFest Edition

5pm on May 27, 2016

The Urban Arts Crawl celebrates the everyday opportunities to enjoy art and culture found throughout Downtown Corning, New York.

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60 East Gallery

60 East Gallery on Market Street in Corning, NY offers a mix of traditional and modern fine art.

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GlassFest Fine & Fired Artists - Saturday

11am on May 28, 2016

Visit and shop a large variety of fine & fired artists along Historic Market Street.

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GlassFest Fine & Fired Artists - Sunday

10am on May 29, 2016

Visit and shop a large variety of fine & fired artists along Historic Market Street.

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ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes

The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes (The ARTS Council) is an arts services organization serving Steuben, Chemung, Schuyler, and Tioga counties. For over 40 years The ARTS Council has sustained and supported individual artists, schools, and...

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Corning Museum of Glass

From children looking for adventure to artists looking for inspiration, there is something for everyone at The Corning Museum of Glass, located in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country in upstate New York, half-way between Niagara Falls and New...

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Exhibit A

Exhibit A features contemporary art, painting, sculpture, glass, ceramic, and mixed media works by established and emerging, american and international artists. The gallery presents a revolving calendar of exhibitions and events as well as services...

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The Rockwell Museum

In association with the Smithsonian Institution, The Rockwell Museum is a unique community center where people enjoy, connect, and reflect on the essence of the American experience, character and values through the eyes of American artists.The...

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Vitrix Hot Glass Studio

Founded in 1979 in Corning's historic Market Street district, Vitrix Hot Glass Studio is regarded among America's prominent contemporary glass studios. Glass Artist Thomas P. Kelly, owner of Vitrix; along with Robert Kelly, business manager;...

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West End Gallery

West End Gallery, a family owned and operated business, celebrates 39 years and is the longest-standing fine arts gallery on Market Street. Visitors will find a beautiful selection of representational art. The Gallery features artwork by more than...

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Nightlife & Entertainment

2300°: GlassFest

6pm on May 26, 2016

At 2300°F, hot glass gets interesting—and so do things at The Corning Museum of Glass. Enjoy glassmaking demonstrations, live music, and great food and drink. Free and open to the public.

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GlassFest Scavenger Hunt

11am on May 27, 2016

From May 27–29, participants can search for Corelle's Market Street New York™ dinnerware in participating Gaffer District businesses for a chance to win great prizes!

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Crystal City Oral History Project

10am on May 27, 2016

The Crystal City has rich heritage in glassmaking of all kinds, from glass art to kitchenware. If you, or someone you know, have worked in the glass industry or in glass art here in Corning, the Rakow Library of The Corning Museum of Glass wants to hear your story!

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GlassFest Finger Lakes Wine & Beer Tasting

5pm on May 27, 2016

Join us for this special night of wine tasting, craft beer sampling and terrific shopping and dining promotions.

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Rock The Park (featuring The Town Pants)

7:15pm on May 27, 2016

Join us for Rock The Park on Friday night for The Town Pants, our favorite Celtic rock band!

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Rock The Park (featuring DSB An American Journey)

6:30pm on May 28, 2016

They're back and ready to Rock The Park on Saturday night! DSB An American Journey has been highly revered as the "next best thing" to Journey.

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GlassFest Fireworks

9:45pm on May 28, 2016

Corning's Gaffer District and Chemung Canal Trust Company are proud to welcome Corning Enterprises as the sponsor of an exciting feature of GlassFest — fireworks!

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Rock The Park (featuring Mark Wills)

1:30pm on May 29, 2016

A multi-platinum selling country music star, Mark Wills will join us at GlassFest's concert series Rock The Park during our Memorial Day Tribute on Sunday.

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More Activities

GlassFest Scavenger Hunt

11am on May 27, 2016

From May 27–29, participants can search for Corelle's Market Street New York™ dinnerware in participating Gaffer District businesses for a chance to win great prizes!

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Crystal City Oral History Project

10am on May 27, 2016

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Urban Arts Crawl: GlassFest Edition

5pm on May 27, 2016

The Urban Arts Crawl celebrates the everyday opportunities to enjoy art and culture found throughout Downtown Corning, New York.

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GlassFest 8K

8:30am on May 28, 2016

The 7th annual GlassFest 8K, presented by The Community Foundation, will run on May 28, 2016.

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GlassFest Sidewalk Sales

All Day May 28, 2016

Participating businesses within Corning's Gaffer District are rolling out the red carpet and offering special promotions and discounts for GlassFest on Saturday, May 28 & Sunday, May 29 only!

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GlassFest Businesses & Vendors - Saturday

11am on May 28, 2016

Explore sidewalk sales and special promotions from Gaffer District businesses on the street in front of the storefronts, and dine with café seating from select Gaffer District restaurants and food vendors.

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GlassFest Fine & Fired Artists - Saturday

11am on May 28, 2016

Visit and shop a large variety of fine & fired artists along Historic Market Street.

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Amazing Magic Joe

3pm on May 28, 2016

Magic Joe brings fun and excitement to the Pocket Park area, near Market Street Brewing Company. His show is high energy with tons of audience participation. Prepare to be amazed!

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Darren Goodman's Glass Experience

11am on May 28, 2016

Darren Goodman's Glass Experience is a performance aimed to educate and inspire people to give new understanding and appreciation for the material, glass.

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Characters With Character

12pm on May 28, 2016

Costume characters, kids karaoke, balloon art, caricature cartoon portraits, and more fun, family-friendly activities!

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Pottery Demonstrations

11:30am on May 28, 2016

Interact with the potters as they spin to life one-of-a-kind pottery creations.

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Brews, Blues & BBQ

4pm on May 28, 2016

Welcome summer with an old-fashioned BBQ, featuring freshly smoke barbecue chicken and ribs, plus live music.

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GlassFest Businesses & Vendors - Sunday

10am on May 29, 2016

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GlassFest Fine & Fired Artists - Sunday

10am on May 29, 2016

Visit and shop a large variety of fine & fired artists along Historic Market Street.

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Characters With Character

11am on May 29, 2016

Costume characters, kids karaoke, balloon art, caricature cartoon portraits, and more fun family-friendly activities!

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Amazing Magic Joe

1pm on May 29, 2016

Looking for something fun, energizing, and exciting for the entire family? His show is high energy with tons of audience participation. Prepare to be amazed!

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Darren Goodman's Glass Experience

12pm on May 29, 2016

Darren Goodman's Glass Experience is a performance aimed to educate and inspire people to give new understanding and appreciation for the material, glass.

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Pottery Demonstrations

11:30am on May 29, 2016

Located in Centerway Square by the clock tower, enjoy live demonstrations by potters from the Tiffany & Treasures Fire Arts Trail.

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GlassFest Memorial Day Salute

2:30pm on May 29, 2016

Join us for a Memorial Day Tribute in Riverfront Centennial Park.

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GlassFest

All Day May 26, 2016

Presented by Chemung Canal Trust Company, GlassFest is four days of glassmaking demonstrations, music entertainment, art & craft vendors, shopping, food, and more!

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Schedule

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Studio at 20 Exhibition Opening & Giant Cupcake Demo by John Miller, 2:30–5:15pm (Corning Museum of Glass)
Glass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 5:30pm (Corning Museum of Glass)
2300°: GlassFest, 6pm (Corning Museum of Glass)

Friday, May 27, 2016

Scavenger Hunt, Business Hours (Participating Businesses)
Oral History Project, 10am-2pm (Radisson Hotel Corning, Boardroom)
Outdoor Hot Glass Demos, 1-9pm (Centerway Square)
Finger Lakes Wine & Beer Tasting, 5-8pm (Participating Businesses)

ROCK THE PARK presented by Simmons-Rockwell Auto Dealerships (Riverfront Centennial Park)

Live Music - Rob Bellamy, 7:15–8:30pm
Live Music - The Town Pants, 8:45pm

Saturday, May 28, 2016

GlassFest 8K Race, 8:30am (Downtown Corning)
Scavenger Hunt, Business Hours (Participating Businesses)
Street Exhibits, Artists & Vendors, 11am-7pm (Market St)
Outdoor Hot Glass Demos, 11am-8pm (Centerway Square)
Darren Goodman's Glass Experience, 11am, 1pm & 3pm (Centennial Sculpture, Market St at Wall St)
Pottery Demonstrations, 11:30am–6:30pm (Clock Tower Tent)
Characters With Character Kids Activities, 12–6pm (Market St at Chestnut St)
Amazing Magic Joe, 3pm & 5pm (Market St at Cedar St)
Blues, Brews & BBQ, 4–7pm (Radisson Hotel Lawn)

ROCK THE PARK presented by Simmons-Rockwell Auto Dealerships (Riverfront Centennial Park)

Kids Activities, 3–8pm
Live Music - RUST, 6:30–7:45pm
Live Music - DSB-America's Tribute to Journey, 8:15pm
Fireworks, 9:45pm

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Scavenger Hunt, Business Hours (Participating Businesses)
Street Exhibits, Artists & Vendors, 10am–4pm (Market St)
Outdoor Hot Glass Demos, 11am–5pm (Centerway Square)
Pottery Demonstrations, 11:30am–4:30pm (Clock Tower Tent)
Characters With Character Kids Activities, 11am–4pm (Market St at Chestnut St)
Darren Goodman's Glass Experience, 12pm & 2pm (Centennial Sculpture, Market St at Wall St)
Amazing Magic Joe, 1pm & 3pm (Market St at Cedar St)

ROCK THE PARK presented by Simmons-Rockwell Auto Dealerships (Riverfront Centennial Park)

Kids Activities, 12–4pm
Live Music - Rob Bellamy, 1–2:15pm
Memorial Day Salute, 2:30pm
Live Music - Mark Wills, 3pm

**schedule subject to change**

Celebrating GlassFest in Centerway Square

Four Days of GlassFest

May 26–29, 2016

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!

For more information on GlassFest call (607) 937-6292.

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Do you want to become involved or plan your visit? Please use the references below to learn more!

Where to Stay

SPECIAL GLASSFEST WEEKEND PACKAGES

Radisson Hotel Corning (Official Hotel Sponsor for GlassFest)

125 Denison Parkway East
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-5000
Package Availability: May 27–29, 2016
Book online today!

Package Description: Radisson Hotel Corning Glassfest Package includes two tickets to the Finger Lakes Wine & Craft Beer Tasting on Friday, May 27 from 5–8pm held throughout downtown Corning. If guests book both Friday and Saturday night they will receive 15% off Saturday night and be entered to win VIP passes to Rock The Park!

Restrictions: Advanced reservations are required, guests must show valid photo ID and be over 21 to book this package.

ADDITIONAL GLASSFEST PACKAGES

Corning Vacation Rentals

908 Marsh Rd
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 857-1185
Package Availability: May 25–30, 2016
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Package Description: $149 per night accommodates up to 5 guests, 2 bedrooms, each has a queen sized bed and one additional sleeper in the living room. Full kitchen, full bath etc. along with an exclusive discount for the Wine & Craft Beer Tasting at Glassfest on May 27th. Guests must book directly to receive this package. Not available to book online. Please mention GlassFest when you call to make a reservation.

Where to Park

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!

I'm a Gaffer District Business

Corning's Gaffer District businesses are encouraged to get involved in GlassFest 2016!

Please direct questions to Lin Kotlinski, Director of Events, lin@gafferdistrict.com or call (607) 937-6292 x105.

Participation Forms:

Questions about GlassFest? We want to hear from you!

Please contact Corning's Gaffer District, 114 Pine Street, Suite 202, Corning, NY 14830. You can also reach us by phone at (607) 937-6292 or by filling out the form below.

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Corning's Gaffer District and GlassFest presenting sponsor Chemung Canal Trust Company are pleased to announce the continued commitment of Simmons-Rockwell Auto Dealerships as the 2016 'Rock The Park' title sponsor.

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