π Blind Date with a Book – Coming January 31, 2026! π
Ready to fall in love with a story you haven’t met yet?
Join us for a cozy Blind Date with a Book evening
January 31. 2026
Hidden Cork * Hammondsport, NY
7:00 PM
Here’s how it works:
π Bring a book you’ve enjoyed—wrapped in brown craft paper or tucked inside a plain brown paper bag.
βοΈ On the outside, write 3 intriguing sentences about the book…
No title
No author
Just enough hints to tempt a fellow reader!
Then spend the evening:
π§ Snacking on a beautifully styled charcuterie board
π₯ Enjoying a cash bar
π₯ Meeting other book lovers and swapping stories
π Choosing your own “blind date” book to take home
Live Music
It’s low-pressure, high-fun, and filled with the kind of bookish magic that makes winter feel a little warmer.
β€οΈ Why This Night Matters
In the heart of a Finger Lakes winter — when the cold settles deep and the days feel short — evenings like this remind us that stories bring warmth. This event brightens Main Street, supports a beloved local business, and gathers readers in a way that feels both fresh and familiar.
It is also a perfect winter outing for book clubs, friend groups, and anyone who is a lover of literary escapes — those who delight in cozy gatherings, unexpected stories, and the joy of discovering a book they didn’t know they needed.
And this year, the warmth extends even further:
10% of the net profit from Blind Date With a Book will be donated to The Finger Lakes Boating Museum to support their celebration of storytelling, heritage, and the enduring spirit of Keuka Lake.
When you join us, you’re not just attending a cozy winter gathering — you’re uplifting local history, creativity, and community programs that keep our region vibrant.
This is more than a literary event.
It’s community, curiosity, laughter, connection — and the tiny thrill of choosing the unknown.
π·π The Hidden Cork: Where Stories & Sips Meet
Nestled right in the heart of Hammondsport, The Hidden Cork is the kind of place where magic gathers naturally — warm wood, soft lighting, and a cozy winter atmosphere that wraps around you like a beloved scarf.
And then there’s the bartender — a quiet legend in her own right. With over 425 days of reading streak on her phone and hundreds of e-books downloaded, she brings a bookish charm to the bar that feels perfectly at home during a literary event. She can recommend a story just as easily as she pours a beautiful glass of wine, and her fun, genuine presence adds its own glow to the evening.
You don’t just go to The Hidden Cork.
You feel it.
54 Pulteney Street, Hammondsport, NY
Invite your book club. Rally your friends. With limited tickets available, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.
β¨ What’s Included With Your Ticket
For just $30, guests will enjoy:
β¨ A beautifully curated grazing bar — seasonal bites, artisanal nibbles, and cozy winter flavors
β¨ One complimentary signature drink (Alcoholic or Mocktail)
β¨ Live music by Joe Lamanna, filling the room with soft winter acoustics
β¨ A night filled with connection, curiosity, and winter whimsy
β¨ Participation in the Blind Date book exchange
β¨ Special Guest speakers
β¨ Access to our Winter Warmth Raffle (tickets sold separately night of event )
It’s everything a winter evening should be — warm, delicious, soulful, and shared.
Tickets go on sale December 29th!
