Staff Report / September 13, 2025
CORNING, N.Y. – Fall celebrations are set to take over downtown Corning as the city prepares for the return of its annual HARVEST Festival.
This year’s event will be held Friday, Sept. 19, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free, and festival organizers encourage visitors to bring lawn chairs to enjoy the live entertainment and activities throughout the weekend.
Market Street will be closed to traffic during the festival, transforming the heart of downtown into a pedestrian-friendly hub of activity. Guests can expect outdoor dining, live music, local vendors, farmers’ market stands, hayrides, and other seasonal favorites.
A full schedule of events, including performance times and vendor listings, is available on the Corning Gaffer District’s website.
