Parade of Lights | Saturday, November 30, 2019 | 7:30PM
Find out why Country Living magazine recognized Corning, NY as one of 20 best towns in America for celebrating Christmas, specifically for our sparkling holiday season, beginning with the Parade of Lights through the Gaffer District. Click on + next to Events Tab Above & Stay Tuned for More Details!
Small Business Saturday | Saturday, November 30, 2019
Click on the + next to the SHOP or EVENTS tab above for this year's Small Business Saturday promotions at our Gaffer District businesses! Come to the Gaffer District to shop for your holiday gifts, listen to holiday music, and support our small business owners.
Crystal House Santa Hours | Horse & Carriage Hours
Click on + next to the Events tab above for the 2019 Santa and Horse & Carriage Schedule!
Behind the Scenes: Inside Gaffer District Businesses
Read the stories behind some of the Gaffer District's treasured old and new businesses. Delve deeper into our downtown's rich history and spirit behind #shopsmall. Click on the + next to the SHOP tab above!
Nickel's Pit BBQ Now Open at 20 East Market Street!
TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Recipient
"A beautiful historic street," says one senior TripAdvisor member. "...take time to walk along historic Market Street, shop, eat, and sometimes hear live music in Centerway Square. It is one of the nicest historic streets I have encountered."
A Top Culinary Destination by Bon Appétit Magazine
The Gaffer District is also named as a top culinary travel destination for festivals and events throughout the entire Appalachian region, an honor reserved for only 39 other locations along the East Coast.
An I Love New York® Top Shopping Destination
Corning's Gaffer District is pleased to have been mentioned as one of only seven major shopping destinations in all of New York State.
For the full Gaffer District business directory, please click on the + next to the SHOP tab above!
Named as One of 10 Great Streets by American Planning Association®
All year round, our District streets are alive with events, dining, & shopping!
Corning voted "The Most Fun Small Town in America!" by Rand McNally®
Meet your friends in Corning after work, celebrate the end of the day with a refreshing cocktail, wander through one of our art galleries, and indulge yourselves with a dessert from the Chocolate Trail.
#SHOPLOCAL
When you shop locally in Corning, it makes a difference! Proudly sponsored by Guthrie Corning Hospital and Radisson Hotel Corning.
For the full Gaffer District business directory, please click on the + next to the SHOP tab above!
#EXPLORECORNING
Known for its picturesque Centerway Square, our downtown is filled with the promise of fabulous shopping and amazing food!
