GlassFest 2026: A Free Weekend in America's Crystal City
Friday, May 22, 2026 at All day, three days
Downtown Corning, NY (Market Street / Riverfront Centennial Park)
Cost: Free
Register / More Info ↗What's Happening
GlassFest returns to downtown Corning for its annual three-day celebration of glass, craft, and community. More than 100 vendors line Market Street and Riverfront Centennial Park with live glass blowing demonstrations, artisan booths, and food. Rock the Park concerts run Friday and Saturday evenings, fireworks light up the Chemung River Saturday night, and Sunday closes with a Memorial Day tribute.
Details
Date: Friday–Sunday, May 22–24, 2026 Time: All day (three days) Location: Downtown Corning, NY (Market Street / Riverfront Centennial Park) Cost: Free admission
How to Join
Just show up — no tickets or registration required. If you're combining this with a wine trail weekend, Corning is 45 minutes south of Seneca Lake and makes a natural Friday or Sunday bookend.
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