Corning, NY’s Gaffer District is returning with their “Summer in Downtown” series this summer with a suite of events ranging from music to stories to farmers markets. This year, the program is sponsored by Williams Toyota, enabling free and accessible events to all attendees.
For over 30 years, the Gaffer District has served as a place of community engagement and marketing. Originally built following the reconstruction of Corning’s historic downtown in the wake of a flood in 1972. Today, the district is home to over 250 businesses, galleries, museums, and a full schedule of events throughout the year.
We are thrilled to partner again with Williams Toyota to present the Summer in Downtown event series. Their tremendous passion for this community is evident in the many ways they help us provide free entertainment and wonderful memory-making experiences for area residents and visitors alike.
Coleen Fabrizi, executive director of Corning’s Gaffer District
Summer in Downtown Series Events
Community Nights
Home to vendors, live music, and kid-friendly activities, Gaffer District will be holding two Community Nights. The first, “Crusin’ Community Night” is on July 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will feature the bands Chasing Neon as well as Blue Eyed Soul. The second, “Bites on Bridge Community Night” in on Aug. 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will include the band Double Barrel.
Storytime in the Square
Every Tuesday from June 13 to Aug. 22 is at 10:00 a.m. at the Centerway Square stage for an hour. Each day has a different theme, from “In the Good ol’ Summertime” to “Christmas in July.”
Corning Farmers Market
At the Riverfront in Corning on every Thursday from June 1 to Oct. 26 is the Corning Farmers Market. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., local farmers and vendors will be there to sell their wares. A community favorite, Ella’s Acres food truck, will be there all summer long to serve locally-sourced cuisine.
Northside Music Series
All events for the Northside Music Series are from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. This Corning Summer in Downtown will feature the following artists:
Can’t Count Trio – July 11
Sandra Esparza – July 18
Payton Clark – July 25
Dragonfly Acoustic – Aug. 1
3’s a Crowd – Aug. 8
Pat Comstock – Aug. 15
Jeremy James – Aug. 22
Tremayne Harer- Aug. 29
Music in the Square
All events for the Music in the Square series are from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. This series will feature the following artists:
Allengheny River Seneca Dancers – July 6
Cayuga Klezmer Kapelye – July 13
The Wilson Family and Isaiah Smallwood – July 20
Doolin O’Dey – July 27
Vanessa Santi – Aug. 3
Top Shelf – Aug. 10
Gerard Burke – Aug. 17
Metku – Aug. 17
More information for this year’s Summer in Downtown can be found on the Gaffer District’s website.
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