Corning and the Finger Lakes area is abuzz with activity in the summer! Story ideas abound at our wide variety of annual events. The Finger Lakes Wine Festival, one of the largest wine festivals in the East, features over 70 wineries, great food, and exciting entertainment. Other annual events include races at Watkins Glen International, art festivals, Native American festivals and more! Events on the quirky side might include the Finger Lakes Potato Festival, Wine Country Classic Boat Show, and the Steuben County Fair (longest running county fair in the country).

Or consider a slightly different angle -

• This is an area rich in aviation heritage. Explore that history and then take a skimmer flight over the Finger Lakes and Niagara Falls.

• Corning, the Crystal City, is steeped in glass history and innovation. Explore everything from periscopes and telescopes to fiber optics and space shuttle technology. Or experience art and antiquity (from ancient Mesopotamia). Then make your own piece of heirloom-quality glass art.

• Native American heritage runs through the Finger Lakes. Attend a Native American Festival, join in the ceremonial dances or follow their trails (on footstep or in a canoe) and learn Native American legends and folklore.

Summer in Corning and the Finger Lakes - the story possibilities are limitless. If you're interested in a media tour please, fill out the press trip request form or give me a call!





Peggy Coleman
President
Steuben County Conference & Visitors Bureau
Toll-free 866 WINE FUN
pcoleman@corningfingerlakes.com