The Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) is one of the world’s leading jazz festivals, presenting legendary performers, familiar favorites, rising stars, and new discoveries from around the world. RIJF is synonymous with Jazz in June when the joy of music brings the world to Rochester, New York. The multi-dimensional nine-day festival presents more than 1750 […]
2026 Festival Hours Saturday, July 11th • 10am-6pm Sunday, July 12th • 10am-5pm Join us! The Corn Hill Neighbors Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce that this year's Corn Hill Arts Festival will take place on July 11 and 12, 2026. This two-day Festival has become a fabric of the Rochester community over […]
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Black Culture, art, music, food and community at the Black Culture Festival 2026! Immerse yourself in a dynamic showcase of cultural richness, featuring captivating performances, mouthwatering cuisine, and cultural exhibitions. The Black Culture Festival is committed to presenting and acknowledging the wide-ranging beauty and accomplishments of Black individuals […]
The Puerto Rican Festival is excited to announce its relocation to the vibrant new venue at Parcel 5 in downtown Rochester, New York. Join us for three exhilarating days of festivities from Thursday, July 30th, to Saturday, August 1st. This dynamic celebration will feature live music, authentic cuisine, enriching cultural events, and much more. ABOUT […]
A.B.O.V.E. Presents the 18th annual Pan Afrikan festival (formerly Afrikan American festival) on 8/1/2026 at the Highland Bowl! Vendors and volunteers still being accepted. Visit us at: https://panaffestival.org. #rocpafest 2026 PAN AFRIKAN FESTIVAL LINEUP Hosted By: Taryn Highsmith Headliner: Mackenzie DJ: Citydagawd The other lineup is as follows: 12:30 pm - Brandy J 12:40 pm […]
The Brockport Arts Festival is back and celebrating its 30th year on August 9 and 10, 2025! The Village of Brockport and the Brockport Integrated Service Club Organization (BISCO) are pleased to host the festival and is registering artists starting early 2025! Featuring over 200 artists and crafters, delectable festival food, and talented musicians and […]
The Brockport Arts Festival is back and celebrating its 30th year on August 9 and 10, 2025! The Village of Brockport and the Brockport Integrated Service Club Organization (BISCO) are pleased to host the festival and is registering artists starting early 2025! Featuring over 200 artists and crafters, delectable festival food, and talented musicians and […]
Hoochenanny Whiskey & Music Festival Event Overview GENERAL ADMISSION (GA) Live Performances: Access to all shows on two stages Barrel Bistro: Food available for purchase with shaded, tented seating Artisans’ Bazaar: Shop from local vendors Concert Pavilion: Covered space with full bar, festival and band merch, and seating Lager Land: Seasonal beer tastings available for […]
13th Annual Hilton’s Classic Wheels on Main Street Saturday August 15, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM We are back this year with another great show planned for Hilton! Click on the link for the flyer Questions?: call Jeff at (585)764-4198 or email: gilligansae@hotmail.com AGAIN FOR 2025... MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED BY MAIL OR ONLINE TO […]
The mission of South Wedge Fest is to bring the community together to celebrate the uniqueness of the South Wedge while having fun. You will have the chance to visit local artists, vendors, food trucks, and the eclectic businesses on South Ave, while grooving to a line-up of homegrown bands. Pet Parade Registration Pets and […]
VegFest 2026 will be hosted again at Parcel 5 on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Please join us for our next annual festival celebration of healthy plant-based living!
Join us for the 2026 Rochester Fringe Festival — from September 15 to 26 — for twelve days of inspiration, discovery, and the entire city as your stage. Come experience one of New York State’s most dynamic cultural celebrations! Now in its 14th year, the KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival continues to enchant audiences as the […]
A new annual event in the Market's special event lineup (2025 was the third year),Oktoberfest is a shout-out to the German autumn advent tradition of food, beer, live music, cultural performances, games, and more. While Oktoberfest may be more of an adult celebration in most places, at the Market we emphasize family-friendliness — so while […]
12:00 – 9:00 PM on South Main Street between State Street and Locust Street. The town’s last big event of the season featuring delicious food from a variety of regional food trucks and local eateries and great music all day, plus carnival rides and plenty of games and activities. Held on Main Street, from the […]
The heart of downtown will become a destination for free Autumn festivities including pumpkin painting, games and inflatables, crafts for kids, giveaways and other seasonal activities to be announced closer to the event. The MVP Health Care Fall Fest will also feature the City of Rochester’s popular program “Little Kids and Big Rigs,” where kids […]
44th Annual Festival in Hilton, NY Craft Shows, Food, auto show and more.
The Rochester Queer Arts Festival is back in 2026, with a new home at Village Gate, RQAF will be bigger and better. Most exciting of all, we are now a FREE event for the community. Now, more than ever, it is important that we show up and support our LGBTQIA+ artists, and our allies.
Our family-friendly Halloween party with crafts, games, prizes, refreshments, and indoor and outdoor activities. Open to the public, admission is one canned good item per person to benefit the Pittsford Food Cupboard.
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