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Corning's Gaffer District is known for its tradition of events, the Corning Farmers Market and nationally recognized festivals. Events includ
GlassFest
the Harvest Music Festival and the Crystal City Christmas season, which includes events such as Window of Gifts, The Tree Lighting Celebration, The Parade of Lights and Sparkle. Market Street serves as the finish line for the Wineglass Marathon.
The Buildings Alive! Historic & Architectural Walking Tour
Each trail has a unique variety of theme-related events, characteristics or merchants that appeal to each target group.
Organization summary
The Corning Intown District Management Association (CIDMA), better known as Corning's Gaffer District, is a historical district in downtownCorning, New York
Corning is a city in Steuben County, New York, United States, on the Chemung River. The population was 10,551 at the 2020 census. It is named for Erastus Corning, an Albany financier and railroad executive who was an investor in the company th ...
, and is named after a gaffer or master glassblower. The district is known for diverse offerings, including world-class museums, nationally acclaimed restaurants, unique and independently owned shops and businesses, historical landmarks and public art stops. The Gaffer District is home to Fortune 500 company Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated is an American multinational technology company specializing in glass, ceramics, and related materials and technologies including advanced optics, primarily for industrial and scientific applications. The company was name ...
as well as The Corning Museum of Glass
The Corning Museum of Glass is a museum in Corning (city), New York, Corning, New York, United States, dedicated to the art, history, and science of glass. It was founded in 1951 by Corning Incorporated, Corning Glass Works and currently has a ...
and Rockwell Museum.
Events
Corning's Gaffer District is known for its tradition of events, the Corning Farmers Market and nationally recognized festivals. Events includGlassFest
the Harvest Music Festival and the Crystal City Christmas season, which includes events such as Window of Gifts, The Tree Lighting Celebration, The Parade of Lights and Sparkle. Market Street serves as the finish line for the Wineglass Marathon.
Trails
There are a number of walking trails that offer themed experiences in the Gaffer District. As of 2015, there are four self-guided experiences: The Antiques & Collectibles Trail, The Chocolate Trail, The Edible Excursions Trail anThe Buildings Alive! Historic & Architectural Walking Tour
Each trail has a unique variety of theme-related events, characteristics or merchants that appeal to each target group.
External linksCorning's Gaffer District
Corning, New York