Watkins Glen Promotions

09/01/2026

Happy September! Not only are we celebrating the Grand Prix Festival soon, but we're also looking ahead to next spring's racing event of the season: Corvette: Thunder in the Glen! 🏁

REGISTRATION FOR CORVETTE: THUNDER IN THE GLEN 2027 IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🎉

Mark your calendars for May 14-15, 2027 as we return to historic Watkins Glen, NY to celebrate the Birthplace of America’s Sports Car!

Here’s a peak at what we have lined up for 2027:
✨ Friday Night Sunset Dinner: Lakeside at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel with special guest of honor Kevin Mackay, "The Corvette Hunter"!
🚗 Saturday Downtown Display: Hundreds of Corvettes lining Franklin Street
🏆 NCM Judged Showcase: Featuring judges from the National Corvette Museum
🏁 Historic Laps: Escorted laps on the original 1948 Grand Prix circuit + optional laps at Watkins Glen International!

Spots are already selling out fast, so don't wait to lock in your car for the ultimate Corvette weekend.

Click the link to register your Vette and secure your spot today! 🔗https://pci.jotform.com/form/262014708076151

Drop a photo of your ride in the comments and let us know which generation you'll be bringing to the Glen in 2027!

08/31/2026

Mark your calendars! We’ve got 3 BIG events coming up over the next month!🎉

Get ready for an incredible lineup of events starting Friday, September 11 with the 33rd Annual Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival!

The excitement continues Friday, September 25 through Saturday, September 26 for our True Love 100 Year Sail-a-bration!

We’ll cap off the month on Saturday, October 3 with the 2026 Falls Harvest Festival!

Check out our website watkinsglen.com for more information on all of our events!

08/28/2026

Thanks for the coverage WENY TV News!

Be sure to save the date for next month! ⛵️

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) — For 100 years, one sailboat that’s now based in Watkins Glen has been sailing many parts of the world. As the historic schooner celebrates its

08/27/2026

The 2026 Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival simply wouldn't happen without the support of our incredible sponsors! 🏁

A special shoutout to our Title Sponsor, Chemung Canal Trust Company, for their continued support year after year! We are also incredibly grateful to all of our Stone Bridge Driver Event Sponsors and Community Sponsors, as your generosity drives this festival forward and keeps our racing heritage alive.

Be on the lookout as we continue to share more about the upcoming festival on Friday, September 11, 2026. See you downtown between 10am - 8pm for the best day of the year in Watkins Glen!

08/25/2026

Gear Up for the 2026 Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival! 🏎️

Official Grand Prix Festival merchandise is now available! Grab your collectible gear in person at the Watkins Glen Promotions storefront:

📍209 N. Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY

-Official Commemorative Festival Posters

-2026 Event Polos, Hats, Pins, Collectible Coins & Patches

-Old Course Tees, Longsleeves, Crewnecks & 1/4 Zips

🚨Official event T-Shirts will be available the week before the festival!

Stop by the store on Franklin Street to pick up this year's favorites before they sell out! 🏁

(Note: Official merch trailer will also be open on the courthouse lawn on Festival Day, and at the track all weekend!)

08/12/2026

Our storefront will be closing at 4pm on Wednesdays for the rest of August. Sorry for any inconvenience!

08/10/2026

Time is running out! Grab your tickets today by following the link in the post below👇

Seventeen voices. Seventeen stories. TEDxWatkinsGlen 2026 is almost here! Check out the link below to meet the full lineup, then grab one of the remaining seats for Wednesday, August 19.
👉https://tedxwatkinsglen.com/

08/09/2026

We appreciate your help at every one of our festivals!! We could not do it without you! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

08/03/2026

Big events take a dedicated team! 🤝

Fall event season is coming up, and we're looking for community volunteers to help with the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival, True Love 100 Year Sail-a-bration! and 2026 Falls Harvest Festival! Whether you can spare two hours or a whole afternoon, we'd love your help.

🔗Follow this link to sign up: https://form.jotform.com/252036793801053

07/27/2026

Big things happening in our town!✨ Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 19th. Details and ticket info in the post below!

Big ideas are coming to the Glen! TEDxWatkinsGlen debuts Wednesday, August 19 at The Glen Club at Watkins Glen International. One day. Exceptional speakers. Ideas worth spreading, right here in the Finger Lakes.

🎟️ Tickets: https://tedxwatkinsglen.com/