The Ferrario Southern Tier Jazz Festival (FSTJF) is a two-day jazz festival in Upstate NY. Beginning on Friday August 18th at the Clemens Center in Elmira, NY from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, the event kicks off with an evening of jazz with MARCUS JOHNSON and special guest, flutist ALTHEA RENE! Tickets are $50. Heavy hors d'oeuvres are included.
Continuing into Saturday August 19th we move outdoors to Thorne Street Park in Horseheads NY from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Saturday's outdoor show will feature international trumpet icon RICK BRAUN, saxophone sensation PAULA ATHERTON and local favorite TOP SHELF! Saturday's event features lawn seating, food and beverage provided by the EOP CFJP Bistro, and vendors including regional wines. You may bring your own cooler with food and drinks (both alcohol and non-alcohol). Pets and grills are not permitted at this event, please. Tickets are $40.
PLEASE NOTE: Ticket purchases can also be made the day of the event at both venues. For your convenience, online ticket sales are available right up to the start of each day's event. COMBO SPECIAL! Save $10 when you purchase Friday and Saturday tickets together.
In it's 6th year, the FSTJF is the main fundraiser for the Economic Opportunity Program Inc. of Chemung and Schuyler Counties (EOP). EOP Serves over 5000 people annually in the Southern Tier of NY and provides such programs as Head Start, Literacy Volunteers, Summer Feeding for children and adults, afterschool services, and weatherization services. EOP has been working in the community for over 50 years!
Proceeds benefit the