BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261010T170000Z DTEND:20261010T220000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2026 79th Annual Corning Olive Festival & Car Show DESCRIPTION:The 79th Annual Corning Olive Festival & Car Show is HERE!!\n\n\n\nThere will be an incredible variety of 100 artisans\, retailers\, non-profit and community organizations.\n\n\n\nAnd of course\, AWESOME FOOD with 24 food & beverage trucks and pop-ups!\n\n\n\nAs well as Live Music\, a Kid Zone with a bounce house\, and the Annual Corning Rotary Olive Drop Scholarship Fundraiser at 2:30PM and MUCH MORE!\n\n\n\nThe 5 Element Brass Band will be performing on the Festival side.\n\nAnd the Irish Cement Band will be performing on the Car Show side.\n\nThe Jr Cardettes will perform at 12PM on the Festival side.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe still have plenty of space for CAR SHOW participants\, so shine up your pride & joy\, and arrive NO EARLIER THAN 8AM to register at Lennox Fields\, 1624 Houghton Avenue.\n\nNon-judged entries are FREE and judged entries are $25 per vehicle. \n\n$150 Cash Awards are given for the top entry in each category. There are also $500 cash prizes for each of the Best of Show and Peoples' Choice Awards.\n\n\n\n\nExperience one of Corning's most anticipated community traditions at the 79th Annual Corning Olive Festival & Car Show!\n\n\n\nOctober 10\, 2026\n\n10:00 AM 3:00 PM\n\nBe part of a celebration that honors more than 100 years of Corning's proud heritage as the Olive City. This beloved festival brings our community together for a full day of flavor\, entertainment\, and discovery and you won't want to miss a moment of it.\n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n\n Taste the best of Corning with local food vendors showcasing olive-inspired creations and festival favorites.\n Meet industry leaders and artisans who bring craftsmanship\, culture\, and innovation to life.\n Bring the whole family for hands on crafts\, activities\, and a lively kids' zone designed for smiles of every age.\n Enjoy live music that sets the tone for a festive and fun atmosphere.\n Explore an impressive car show featuring everything from timeless classics to today's cutting edge models.\n\nWhether you're a longtime resident\, a returning visitor\, or discovering Corning for the first time\, the Olive Festival is your chance to celebrate tradition\, community spirit\, and the vibrant culture that makes our city unique.\n\n\n\nCome for the olives stay for the experience.\n\nWe'll see you there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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The 79th Annual Corning Olive Festival &\; Car Show is HERE!!
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There will be an incredible variety of 100 artisans\, retailers\, non-profit and community organizations.
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And of course\, AWESOME FOOD with 24 food &\; beverage trucks and pop-ups!
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As well as Live Music\, a Kid Zone with a bounce house\, and the Annual Corning Rotary Olive Drop Scholarship Fundraiser at 2:30PM and MUCH MORE!
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\nThe 5 Element Brass Band will be performing on the Festival side.
\nAnd the Irish Cement Band will be performing on the Car Show side.
\nThe Jr Cardettes will perform at 12PM on the Festival side.
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\nWe still have plenty of space for CAR SHOW participants\, so shine up your pride &\; joy\, and arrive NO EARLIER THAN 8AM to register at Lennox Fields\, 1624 Houghton Avenue.
\nNon-judged entries are FREE and judged entries are $25 per vehicle.
\n$150 Cash Awards are given for the top entry in each category. There are also $500 cash prizes for each of the Best of Show and Peoples'\; Choice Awards.
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\nExperience one of Corning&rsquo\;s most anticipated community traditions at the 79th Annual Corning Olive Festival &\; Car Show!
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\nOctober 10\, 2026
\n10:00 AM &ndash\; 3:00 PM

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Be part of a celebration that honors more than 100 years of Corning&rsquo\;s proud heritage as the Olive City. This beloved festival brings our community together for a full day of flavor\, entertainment\, and discovery &mdash\; and you won&rsquo\;t want to miss a moment of it.
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\nWhy Attend?

\n\n\nWhether you&rsquo\;re a longtime resident\, a returning visitor\, or discovering Corning for the first time\, the Olive Festival is your chance to celebrate tradition\, community spirit\, and the vibrant culture that makes our city unique.
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\nCome for the olives &mdash\; stay for the experience.
\nWe&rsquo\;ll see you there!\n
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\n LOCATION:The Festival is held at Corning Community (Skate) Park\, 1485 Toomes Avenue. The Car Show is held at Lennox Fields\, 1624 Houghton Avenue. Parking Information Due to limited on site parking at Lennox and Corning Community Parks\, off site parking will be available all day at the Olive Pit. A FREE shuttle will provide continuous transportation between the Olive Pit and the Corning Community Park bus stop. There is a convenient footbridge which spans the two parks. UID:e.3431.7610 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20261113T183422Z URL:https://business.corningcachamber.org/events/details/2026-79th-annual-corning-olive-festival-car-show-7610 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR