Corning's Gaffer District

08/24/2026

Cruisin' on Bridge presented by Williams Toyota of Elmira was an amazing night!

Downtown Corning was packed with incredible cars, live music, family fun, and so much energy! We’re still smiling thinking about all the fun we had on Bridge Street.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the night possible, including:

🏎️ 607 Motorsports for bringing an incredible lineup of cars
🩷 I Love Slime for the make-your-own slime fun
✨ Painted Love Face & Body Painting by Jen Sekella for the glitter tattoos
🍔 Ella’s Acres Homestead for bringing out their food truck
🍴 Carey's Brew House for setting up outside their restaurant and serving up delicious food
🎶 Ira Heyward for kicking off the evening with great music
🎶 Cisco PL & The Soul Bendersfor bringing the energy and closing out the night

And of course, thank you to everyone who came out, showed off their rides, danced, played, ate, and enjoyed the evening with us!

A special thank you to Williams Toyota of Elmira, presenting sponsor of our Summer in Downtown event series, for helping make events like Cruisin' on Bridge possible.

What a night! 🚘❤️

08/21/2026

🚗🔥 Cruisin' on Bridge presented by Williams Toyota of Elmira is TOMORROW!

Get ready for a full evening of cars, live music, food, and family fun in Downtown Corning!

📅 Saturday, August 22
🕔 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Bridge Street

🏎️ Check out an incredible lineup of cars presented by 607 Motorsports, then bring the little ones for our Power Wheels Race! Power Wheels will be provided, and racers will be entered for a chance to win a FREE Toyota Power Wheels! 🏁

🎶 Live Music
5:00–6:30 PM: Simply Ira (Ira Heyward)
7:00–9:00 PM: Cisco PL & The Soul Benders

🍔 Grab a bite, check out the cars, enjoy the music, and make a night of it downtown!

A special thank you to Williams Toyota of Elmira, presenting sponsor of our Summer in Downtown event series!

We'll see you TOMORROW on Bridge Street! 🚘🎶

08/20/2026

Tonight at Music in the Square from 6:00 - 8:00 PM come see Louiston!

08/19/2026

🎄✨ Corning has been nominated for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town! ✨🎄

The search is on for America’s Merriest Christmas Town, and the winning community will be featured in a Hallmark Christmas movie! 🎬🎅

We all know there’s something special about Christmas in the Crystal City, and now Hallmark wants to hear about it, too! ❤️

From the glowing lights on the trees throughout downtown and the Parade of Lights to Sparkle, festive events, local shops, and the people who make the season so special—Corning truly comes alive during the holidays.

🗳️ Help show Hallmark why Corning deserves to be America’s Merriest Christmas Town!

👉 Pick us and vote here:
https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/

Let's show Hallmark just how much Christmas magic we have here in the Crystal City! 🎄✨

08/19/2026

🚗🙌 We Need Volunteers for Cruisin' on Bridge presented by Williams Toyota of Elmira!

Cruisin' on Bridge is almost here, and we could use a few extra hands!

We're looking for volunteers to help with setup, event activities, the Power Wheels Race, and more throughout the evening.

📅 Saturday, August 22
🕔 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Bridge Street, Downtown Corning

Want to be part of the fun while helping your community? Sign up to volunteer here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcI_-R34sqA1dbACUv3vq9PtOVR1NtkLPDLukdVuedwjfY0w/viewform?usp=header

We appreciate all of our amazing volunteers who help bring Downtown Corning events to life! ❤️

08/18/2026

🍂✨ HARVEST 2026 Presented by Williams Toyota of Elmira is just ONE MONTH away!

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the sights, flavors, and spirit of fall in Downtown Corning!

📅 Friday, September 18 | 12:00–8:00 PM
📅 Saturday, September 19 | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Enjoy a weekend filled with local vendors, shopping, dining, live entertainment, fall activities, and more throughout Downtown Corning.

🍁 More information is coming soon, including vendors, live music, activities, and everything you can look forward to at Harvest 2026!

Save the date and get ready to welcome fall in the Crystal City! 🍂

A special thank you to Williams Toyota of Elmira, the Presenting Sponsor of Harvest 2026, for helping make this celebration possible!

08/17/2026

🏁🚗 The Power Wheels Are Ready to Race! 🚗🏁

Cruisin’ on Bridge presented by Williams Toyota of Elmira is coming to Downtown Corning, and we’re putting the spotlight on our littlest racers! 🏎️💨

Kids can hit the track during our Power Wheels Races for a chance to win the ultimate prize — a FREE Toyota Power Wheels! 🎁🔥 Power Wheels will be provided, so all they need to bring is their game face!

🎶 Live Music:
5:00–6:30 PM: Simply Ira (Ira Heyward)
7:00–9:00 PM: Cisco PL & The Soul Benders Cisco PL & The Soul Benders

Plus, check out an incredible lineup of vehicles from 607 Motorsports, grab some food, and enjoy a summer evening downtown!

📅 Saturday, August 22
🕔 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Bridge Street, Downtown Corning

Cruisin’ on Bridge is part of our Summer in Downtown event series, proudly sponsored by Williams Toyota of Elmira.

Bring the family, cheer on the little racers, and come Cruisin’ on Bridge! 🏆🚗🎶

08/16/2026

Vote! Vote! Vote!

Did you hear the news???? The NASCAR Foundation named our very own Mary Caruso, executive director and volunteer of Corning Community Food Pantry, as one of 4 finalists for the 16th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. Mary has been a volunteer with CCFP for 23 years and has served as Executive Director since 2020. Under her leadership, 1.6 million pounds of food have been distributed to more than 110,000 individuals. Click here: NASCARfoundation.org/Award to vote for Mary once a day, every day until September 6!

The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, named in honor of the foundation’s late founder and chairwoman Betty Jane France, recognizes inspiring NASCAR fans who volunteer for children’s causes across their regions. Each finalist receives a minimum $25,000 donation for their organization, with the overall winner receiving a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to further their efforts.

08/14/2026

Every mural has a story. This one has many. 🎨✨

For the 18th Alley Art Project mural, artist Devan Shimoyama collaborated with students from the High School Learning Center to create a mural celebrating the people who have meaningfully influenced their lives.

We asked the artist and students to share their thoughts, inspirations, and experiences behind the mural. Hear from them and discover the stories woven into this year’s artwork. 🖼️🎨

Title: Infinity Park
🎨 Devan Shimoyama
📍Southeast Steuben County Library

Ribbon cutting is today, August 14, at 5pm - come check it out!