Discover Chemung County, NY

06/05/2026

There is so much happening in Chemung County this weekend! Here is your guide to everything going on:
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🎤 Ashanti and Trey Songz take the stage at the Michelob Ultra Summer Stage at TAG'S SUMMER STAGE's TONIGHT! Two of R&B's most iconic voices, one unforgettable night of throwback anthems and high-energy performances under the stars in the Twin Tiers. General Admission is $64.93 and Standing Room Pit Party is $94.93. Tickets available at tagstickets.com.
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🎨 The Seeker's Art Gallery: First Fridays Apr-Oct 2026 is happening this Friday, June 6th from 5 PM to 8 PM in the courtyard at 116 Baldwin St, Elmira! This free, sober, outdoor monthly art event features rotating local artists, live music, the occasional silent auction, and great community energy tucked into a hidden-in-plain-sight courtyard in the heart of downtown. Hosted alongside Like Magick Photography and The Cakery. First Fridays April through October!
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🏳️‍🌈 The Fourth Annual Elmira PRIDE Festival - 6/6/26 returns to Wisner Park on Saturday, June 6th from 11 AM to 4 PM, rain or shine! Hosted by The Park Church Elmira, this free, family-friendly celebration features live music on the Gazebo stage with Andy G. Fagan, Lori Lynn Barrett and Lisa Bloom, and JOGO (Jose Gomez), a ca****la performances by Transpose from Ithaca, a theatrical piece by local playwright Kai DonDero, Latin dancing with Sandra Thomas, Big Mama and the Collective, the BloomVEST Chorus, a drag show featuring eleven local drag queens and kings, a children's storytime, and vendors throughout the park. The festival closes with a moving tribute as doves are released in memory of members of the LGBTQ+ community who lost their lives to hate crimes, AIDS, and su***de. Rain is in the forecast so bring your umbrella and a folding chair! Everyone is welcome.

🍔 2nd Annual Food Truck Rally at Thorne St. Park in Horseheads on Saturday, June 6th from 12 PM to 5 PM! Come celebrate the area's best food trucks and choose your favorite! This year features 14 competing food truck vendors plus several additional non-competing vendors.
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🍖 Roundabout BBQ Competition at Eldridge Park (96 Eldridge Drive, Elmira) on Saturday, June 6th from 12 PM to 5 PM! Come taste brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and wings, all prepared for your tasting pleasure. Plus beer, cider, spirits, arts and crafts vendors, food for purchase, and live music! Purchase tasting tickets in advance at Minier's in Big Flats for a discounted price or at the event. Sponsored by Minier's Neighborhood Meat Store & More.
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🎨 Eldridge Park Craft Fair is also happening at Eldridge Park on Saturday, June 6th! Discover one-of-a-kind handmade goods from talented local artisans and makers. Shop unique gifts, home decor, jewelry, tasty treats, and more. Free admission and parking. A great way to support small businesses and connect with local creatives!
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Whatever you are up to this weekend, get out and enjoy everything Chemung County has to offer! 🎉

06/05/2026

Chemung County America 250 Celebration! 🇺🇸

In partnership with Chemung County, NY Government and supported through New York State Education Department grant funding tied to the NYS 250th Commemoration Commission, we are bringing the Chemung County America 250 Celebration! 🇺🇸 to Park Station in Erin, NY on August 22nd!

Food trucks, live music from 6 to 9PM, a hot dog eating contest, face painting, street painting, hiking, paddling, fishing, swimming, games and family activities, veteran appreciation, free America 250 swag, patriotic adult beverages, and so much more still to be announced. And to close out the night, a Grand Fireworks Finale at dusk! 🎇 Remember to bring your lawn chairs and blankets!

Free entry to the park all day. A C-TRAN bus route from downtown Elmira will be available and we will be sharing that schedule as we get closer to the event. We also hear you on parking and want you to know that solutions will be in place to make getting in and out of the park as smooth as possible.

We will be sharing more details as August 22nd gets closer so make sure you are following our Facebook event to stay in the loop!

August 22nd, 2026 | 4PM to Dusk | Park Station, 2 W Beaver Pond Rd, Erin, NY | Free Entry!

06/04/2026

We have a little something EXTRA for Ice Cream Trail participants this year! 🎉

Introducing this year's bonus stop: Eldridge Park's Lakeside Cafe & Creamery! 🍦

Here's how it works: the bonus stop is a fun addition to the trail but is NOT one of the 15 required stops to earn prizes. You still need to collect all 15 stamps from our participating shops to earn the t-shirt, but if you pick up the Eldridge Park bonus stamp along the way, you'll be entered into a special giveaway when you turn in your passport in September!

Everyone who collects the Eldridge Park bonus stamp will be entered to win a collection of gift cards, including $50 to Eldridge Park to use on amusements or in the cafe, plus gift cards to participating ice cream shops!

Stop by during open hours:
Friday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

While all of our participating shops use the Ice Cream Trail stamp, Eldridge Park has their very own unique stamp - a horse design, a fun nod to their beautiful historic carousel! 🎠

06/02/2026

Just a friendly reminder Elmira Downtown Development has ONE official social media page, and you’re on it! ✨

We’re verified on Facebook and Instagram, so look for the blue checkmark when engaging with our content, events, and announcements.💙

If you’ve seen pages or posts that look similar to ours, please know that any account without our verification is not affiliated with Elmira Downtown Development, our staff, our board, our events, or our partners.

When in doubt, come back to this page. We’re always here!

And as always, you can visit www.elmiradowntown.com for summer event info!

06/02/2026

We are so excited that Draft River Brewing Company is coming to the LECOM Event Center this fall, bringing a full craft taproom, locally inspired food, and live event programming right in Downtown Elmira. 🍺

The food and beverage scene in Chemung County continues to grow and we love seeing new reasons for visitors to come explore everything we have to offer!

Something is brewing in Downtown Elmira. 🍺

Draft River Brewing Company is officially coming to the LECOM Event Center — Fall 2026. A full craft taproom, locally inspired food, and live event programming, right in the heart of the city.

More details dropping soon. Follow along for updates. 👇

06/01/2026

Check out this great feature on Paddle the 607 and the New York Susquehanna Basin Water Trail! 🛶

Ready to get out on the water? Visit PaddleThe607.com to explore maps, access points, guided itineraries, and more!

"Paddle the 607 puts this entire region on the map for outdoor recreation," said Alexis Rolston of Discover Chemung.

06/01/2026

🇺🇸 It's official!

Hear from Chemung Co. Executive Chris Moss and Chemung County Chamber of Commerce/Tourism Promotion Agency President Jennifer Herrick-McGonigal about one of the most exciting events coming to Chemung County this summer!

Chemung County America 250 Celebration! 🇺🇸
August 22nd | 4 PM to Dusk | Park Station, Erin, NY

Join us for a FREE community celebration featuring live music, food trucks, a hot dog eating contest, face painting, hiking, paddling, fishing, veteran appreciation, free America 250 items, and so much more! And of course, the night would not be complete without a grand fireworks finale lighting up the sky at dusk! 🎆

C-TRAN bus route will be available. Don't forget your lawn chairs and blankets for the live music and fireworks!

Mark yourself as "Going" on the event page and stay tuned because we will be sharing a lot more exciting details and updates as we get closer to August 22nd. You are not going to want to miss this one! 🇺🇸

05/31/2026

The Town of Erin NY, Wood Festival runs until 4 PM today — classic cars are on display now and the chainsaw carving auction starts at 2 PM!