The Days of Incandescence Oct. 22nd-24th 

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Step back in time for this special celebration! Inspired by the history of Corning's role in making the first glass bulbs for Thomas Edison, helping spread light across the world. 

Join us for the Culminating Event! Enjoy this FREE old-time family-friendly festival event featuring live performances and demonstrations, vendors, activities, food, and more.

Saturday, October 24th
4-8pm
Corning's Riverfront Centennial Park & Centerway Square

• Horse & Wagon Rides

• Live Music

• Juggler

• Market Vendors

• Story Stations

• Street Magician

• Kids' Activity Stations

• Food

• Storyteller

• Live Demonstrations

Historic Walking Tours

Thursday Oct. 22nd 6:30pm & 8pm

Friday Oct. 23rd 6pm & 7:30pm

Saturday Oct. 24th 3pm

Cemetery Tour

The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes and Heritage Village (Corning’s living history museum) collaborate on this fun cemetery tour exploring the Corning area’s past, as well as gravestone art.

Finish off with a nightcap of local libations in the historic Benjamin Patterson Inn’s Tavern.

Stay tuned for ticket information.

Archibald's Libation Crawl

Encounter costumed residents from 1880’s Corning on this fun adult-friendly version of trick-or-treat in the form of a libations crawl with stops at 12 Gaffer District locations, each featuring local wine, beer or spirits samples.

In addition, there will be live music to enjoy while wandering Market Street.

Friday, October 23rd, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

• Pick up your commemorative drinking vessel in Centerway Square.
• Costumes encouraged, but not required (register at check-in selfie station for a chance at costume contest prizes).
• Must be 21 to attend.

Story Stations

History comes alive during this FREE family-friendly activity.

Actors portraying residents from Corning’s past will be scattered throughout Centennial Park and Centerway Square during the Celebration event, sharing their stories.

Story Stations will occur during the Celebration event on Saturday, October 24th between 4:00pm - 8:00pm.