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Highlights for May 23-26: For those of you who want to live it up this Memorial Day Weekend, rain or shine, you still have GlassFest, an annual favorite glass art exhibition, and a boatload of great live music! Plus a big list of festivals coming up in the next 2 months. Mark your calendars now!
Amelia Cueva
May 23, 2025
TOP 5
THIS WEEKEND (RAIN OR SHINE)
GlassFest
Fri, 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM (Headliner: Vertical Horizon)
Sat, 8:00 AM - 10:15 PM (Headliner: Tony Jackson; Fireworks at 9:45PM)
Sun, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All across the Gaffer District in Corning
Join us in Downtown Corning for GlassFest Weekend 2025, a three-day celebration of art, music, and community! From mesmerizing glassblowing demos and interactive art experiences to high-energy live music and dazzling fireworks, thereās something for everyone to enjoy.
TONIGHT
 | āTransparencyā Art Opening This group exhibition features the work of local glass artists that are affiliated with The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass. TRANSPARENCY was juried by Susie Silbert, a contemporary independent glass curator, and Hugh McHarg, Director of the Rakow Research Library of the Corning Museum of Glass. FREE |
 | Max Childās 80ās Dance Party Whether it's neon, denim, a fresh perm or mullet, come ready in your most epic 80's fit to Deep Dive on Friday, May 23rd! Let the power of love guide your night through classic 80's hits and originals from Max Childs and his powerhouse band! Max Childs is a songwriter, performer and recording artist. He and his band bring to the stage an energetic and intimate performance that pushes the boundaries of live pop music. In 2022 Max Childs won the "Battle of the Bands Contest" at the 30th Annual Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival. In addition to his own work, Max is an active member of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad. Click here for tickets. $14 ADV/$20 DOS |
SATURDAY
 | Good Vibrations Much more than just your typical tribute band, Good Vibrations celebrates the legacy and spirit of the legendary California icons by re-creating all of their classic music and timeless sounds of summer LIVE on stage! This high energy production brings the days of sun, surf and cars vividly back to life with all the famous anthems, surf guitar shreds and ocean-deep harmonies faithfully re-produced right before your eyes and ears exactly the way you remember them. You don't want to miss this! |
SUNDAY
 | Stonebender Jamboree On Sunday, May 25, Cast Iron Cowboys invites you to the Stonebender Jamboree! The Rollin' Rust, Mark Maynard, Amy Puryear & Loveday Green, Penny Royal also to perform, with Mike Judah as emcee and late night indoor DJ. Click here for tickets. $20 > $25 > $30 |
MONDAY, MEMORIAL DAY
Starting at 10:00 AM at the Painted Post Fire Department. There will be a pause at the village monuments on N. Hamilton St. to honor our fallen heroes.
Featuring: CPPHS Bands, Area Fire Departments, American Legion Honor Guard.
Experience the solemnity and honor of Flanders Field and a Military 21-Gun Salute, presented by the Corning American Legion Honor Guard at the Centennial location near the post office on N. Hamilton St.
PLUS
Opening weekend for Eldridge Park in Elmira & Stewart Park in Ithaca, farmers markets are starting to reappear, and Iām pretty sure itās the most live music in one weekend so far this year! All the details at:
CHECK WITH ORIGINAL EVENT HOSTS FOR RAIN CANCELLATIONS & DELAYS
COMING UP
Tuesday, May 27th in Ithaca
Thursday, May 29th at the Southeast Steuben County Library in Corning | Hosted by lilā olā me š
Itās Officially Festival Season š„³
The Finger Lakes Region knows how to party! Iām now busily adding annual festivals to the calendar for this upcoming summer. Here is a list for the next 2 months alone!
Ithaca Festival: May 29 - June 1
Ithaca Laughs Festival: May 29 - 31
Mural Fest in Elmira: May 31
Elmira Pride Fest: June 7
SoFLX Pride Fest in Corning: June 13-14
Keuka Arts Festival: June 13-14
43rd Annual Strawberry Festival in Owego: June 19-21 (Super cute T-shirt merch alert!)
Firemanās Carnival in Hammondsport: July 3-5
Dundee Day Community Celebration: July 5
GrassRoots in Trumansburg: July 17-20
FLX Summer Fest at The Glen: July 18-20
Wine Country Classic Boat Show in Hammondsport: July 19-20
Hector Family A-Fair: July 26
If you know of a festival that I havenāt yet listed on the calendar, please send the official info AND a jpg or png to: [email protected]
Wahoo!
Reminders
Always check with the original event host for updates and cancellations.
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