This year’s event takes place on Friday, September 11^th from 5:00pm until 9:00pm and Saturday, September 12^th from 11:30am to 5:00pm.
 
The event kicks off with the Friday night tradition of wine tasting and jazz music throughout the district.  Guests may participate in the wine and beer tasting event by purchasing a souvenir wine glass at one of the four checkpoints throughout the district (Centerway Square, Bottles & Corks, the Radisson Hotel Corning and The Site Cyber Bar and Grill).  Cost to participate is $10 and is restricted to individuals age 21 and older.  ID is required for all participants.
 
Visitors may sample a variety of wine and beer from a number of award-winning wineries and breweries from the Finger Lakes Region.  In addition to the tastings, guests may enjoy live jazz music in over 30 businesses throughout the district.
 
Families are encouraged to attend the harvest-themed activities on Saturday.  Events include grape stomping in Riverfront Centennial Park, hayrides by Spring Wagon Orchards on the pedestrian bridge, a corn on the cob eating contest in Centerway Square, pumpkin painting for children at Imagine That!, along with other activities.
 
Many businesses will also participate in special promotions and incentives for shoppers throughout the weekend.  Visitors are invited to sample fresh apple cider in businesses throughout the district and vote for their favorite scarecrow in the popular annual business owner scarecrow contest.
 
With the exception of Friday night’s wine tasting, all events are free and open to the public.  Free parking is available in the Centerway Parking Facility at 2 West Tioga Avenue.