It is sad to realize summer is coming to an end. Pools and beaches are closing. Folks are storing away camping gear. No more family picnics, music festivals and barbecues among other summer family activities. However, with the closing of summer comes the excitement of Fall. Our hometown shines this time of year. Not only do we have the anticipation of neighborhood trees turning from green to red, orange and gold, we have some fantastic area events lined up for the month of September. Here are some events that your entire family will enjoy:
1. Glass Harvest at Corning Museum of Glass– Starting September 6th the Corning Museum of Glass will be celebrating fall with their Glass Harvest. See the world’s largest glass pumpkin. Create a colorful glass pumpkin during a 40-minute Make Your Own Glass experience. Appropriate for all ages. Go on a Harvest Hunt to find fall foliage, pumpkins and more in the Museum’s collection. For hours and information visit cmog.org.
2. Crystal City Ferrari Show - On September 2nd Corning will be hosting its 10th annual Crystal City Ferrari Show. This event will feature Ferraris of many models and years, from across the Empire State Region of the Ferrari Club of America. Local residents are encouraged to attend the street show held from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Friday. Visitors will be able to look at several Ferraris and rare sports cars as they are displayed along Historic Market Street. Guests are encouraged to cast their votes for their favorite Ferrari. Guests will also have a chance to win Ferrari merchandise gift certificates to Gaffer District businesses and more. For additional questions, check out www.gafferdistrict.com.
3. Crystal City Jazz & Harvest Festival - On September 23rd and 24th Corning’s Gaffer District will be hosting the Crystal City Jazz & Harvest Festival. Friday night, enjoy live jazz and blues performances throughout Corning's Gaffer District, wine and beer tasting and complimentary limousine shuttles. Bring the family on Saturday for children's activities, hayrides, eating contests, a scarecrow competition and Corning Farmers Market. For more information visit their website at www.gafferdistrict.com
4. Vintage Grand Prix Festival in Watkins Glen, NY - On September 9th visit the Vintage Grand Prix Festival. This Festival is a tribute to the original Grand Prix races using the original 6.6 mile road course. Parked along the main streets of the village you will find over 600 classic sports cars of all ages for your enjoyment. In addition to live music, wine tasting, food courts, and assorted family activities, a variety of vendors will be selling racing related merchandise. Be sure to stay for the fantastic fireworks at dusk. For more information call (607) 535-3003.
5. Fun with Nature: Letterboxing at Tanglewood Nature Center in Elmira, NY- Held September 17th from 2:30 pm-3:30 pm, this fun and addicting hobby is sweeping the area. Do you like hiking, exploring, and going out with a mission in mind? If so then this is a great opportunity for you to learn something new. Letterboxing refers to using a book of clues to collect inked stamps in a booklet. For details visit their website at www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com or call 607.732.6060.
Lets hope for a long and enjoyable Fall season!
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