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SUMMARY:2026 Rochester Juneteenth Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the celebration! The Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is excited to invite you to our 2026 Juneteenth Festival \nJoin us June 19-20 at Martin Luther King\, Jr. Memorial Park for a powerful\, two-day celebration of freedom\, culture\, and community. From live performances from Danielle Ponder and local vendors to family-friendly activities and the Freedom Parade\, this is a weekend you don’t want to miss.\n🗓️ Friday\, June 19 and Saturday\, June 20\, 2026\n📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park\, 353 Court Street Rochester\, NY 14607\n🎉 Freedom Parade at W. Main & State St. – 11 AM\, June 20\nBring lawn chairs to enjoy the live performances! \nDay 1 — Honoring\, Educating\, and Celebrating\nFriday\, June 19 | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm\nMartin Luther King\, Jr. Memorial Park \nElders circle\nEducation on the history and significance of Juneteenth\nHonoring past and present MLK Jr. Commissioners\nPerformers and entertainment \nDay 2 — Parade and Festival\nSaturday\, June 20 | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm\nMartin Luther King\, Jr. Memorial Park \n11:00 am – Freedom parade begins (lineup starts at 10:00 am)\n12:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Festival and performances\nRock climbing\, face painting\, hair cuts\, local food and vendors\, and more — featuring Danielle Ponder\nFREE admission and parking at the Strong National Museum of Play \nPlus\, FREE ADMISSION to the whole event! Bring a lawn chair to relax and enjoy all of the fun.\nContact us at GRMLKCommission@gmail.com for more information. See you there!
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/rochester-juneteenth-festival/
LOCATION:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park\, 353 Court St.\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Free Events in Rochester NY,Live Music Rochester NY,Vendor Markets Rochester NY
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SUMMARY:Harborfest - Ontario Beach Park
DESCRIPTION:THE 40th ANNUAL HARBORFEST\nJune 18-21\, 2026 \nWe’re excited to announce that this year’s Harborfest will feature a visit from the 1893 tall ship LETTIE G. HOWARD! \nThe Lettie G. will offer dockside tours and public sails while visiting the Port of Rochester (June 19-21)! For more information\, schedules\, prices\, and tickets\, go to lettieg.org/port-visits-and-special-event-sails \nWe’re also excited to share that X-SQUAD WATER SKI SHOW TEAM\nwill also perform for the festival on Saturday\, June 20! \nFESTIVAL PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES \nREGISTER TO JOIN THE BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS HERE!\nContact Jaime at jme.lyn.g@hotmail.com with any questions \nHARBORFEST ARTS/CRAFTS AND MERCHANDISE VENDORS WANTED!\nContact Jaime for more info and application:\njme.lyn.g@hotmail.com \nWINE/BEER/SPIRITS TASTING TENT VENDORS WANTED! \nRUNNERS WANTED FOR THE JUNE 20 FLEET FEET HARBORFEST 5K/10K RACES! \nVOLLEYBALLERS WANTED FOR THE JUNE 20 HARBORFEST BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY!
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/harborfest-ontario-beach-park/
LOCATION:Ontario Beach Park\, 50 Beach Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Free Events in Rochester NY,Live Music Rochester NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Festival - Women of Color International
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Juneteenth on Latta Road ❤️🖤💚\nA powerful community celebration bringing together businesses\, food\, music\, and culture in honor of Juneteenth.\n🛍️ Shop a curated outdoor marketplace featuring local businesses\n🍴 Enjoy food and sweet treats\n🎶 Vibe to music and good energy\n🤝 Connect with community and celebrate together\n📅 Sunday\, June 14\n⏰ 11am–5pm\n📍 Latta Road\, Rochester NY\nThis is more than an event… it’s a celebration of freedom\, community\, and entrepreneurship.\nBring your family\, bring a friend\, and come experience it with us.
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/juneteenth-festival-women-of-color-international/
LOCATION:2154 Latta Road\, 2154 Latta Road\, Rochester\, NY\, 14612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Free Events in Rochester NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Northfield Common Creator Fest
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Annual Northfield Common Creators Fest takes place Saturday\, June 13th from 11AM–4PM\, right by the canal in Pittsford and just steps from Schoen Place. This outdoor festival brings together shopping\, food\, and interactive experiences in one walkable space.\nWhat you’ll find throughout the day:\n• Local artisans offering jewelry\, candles\, books\, home decor\, and goods for pets\n• Food trucks\n• Live music\n• Baked Goods\, Sweets & Gourmet Ice Pops\n• A mobile plant truck\n• Pet portraits\n• On-the-spot poetry\n• Tarot readings\nAll of the shops at Northfield Common will be open\, and we’re partnering with Notion and Neutral Ground Coffee to make the entire space feel connected and easy to explore.\nThis is a family-friendly event—kids and dogs are welcome. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick look or planning to spend the afternoon\, there’s plenty to check out.\nSpend some time by the canal\, support local makers\, and enjoy everything Northfield Common has to offer.
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/annual-northfield-common-creator-fest/
LOCATION:Northfield Common\, 37 Schoen Pl\, Pittsford\, NY\, 14534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Free Events in Rochester NY,Live Music Rochester NY,Vendor Markets Rochester NY
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SUMMARY:Rochester Deaf Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Rochester Deaf Festival is a community-wide celebration honoring Deaf culture\, American Sign Language\, and Deaf pride. The event will feature live entertainment and performances\, local Deaf-owned and Deaf-friendly vendors\, food options\, community organizations\, and family-friendly activities for all ages.\nAttendees can explore vendor booths\, connect with community groups\, enjoy performances\, and spend the day celebrating inclusion and accessibility in a welcoming\, ASL-rich environment. The festival is open to Deaf\, hard of hearing\, and hearing allies\, and is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone.\nMore event details\, including venue location and parking information\, will be shared soon.\nBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook @rocdeaffest for the latest updates and announcements!
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/rochester-deaf-festival/
LOCATION:Genesee Valley Park\, 8 moore road\, rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Free Events in Rochester NY,Vendor Markets Rochester NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
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SUMMARY:Paddle & Pour Art & Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Our first festival of the season each year\, founded in 2015. Enjoy beer and wine from upstate breweries and vineyards\, live music all day\, and browse the work of regional artists and artisans. Experience great food from local eateries and visit unique canalside shops. And be sure to catch the exciting competition of the Annual Pittsford Regatta. Admission is free; food and drink are available for purchase. Held the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/paddle-pour-art-music-festival/
LOCATION:Port of Pittsford\, North Main St\, Pittsford\, 14534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Free Events in Rochester NY,Live Music Rochester NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
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SUMMARY:Quest Fest - Game\, Shop\, Escape at ARTISANworks - RocOnly Events
DESCRIPTION:Step into another realm at Quest Fest—a fantasy-forward celebration of all things magical\, mythical\, and immersive. \nWander the Vendor Hall\, filled with sci-fi and medieval art\, geeky gear\, wire-wrapped elf ears\, leather wearables\, tabletop gaming accessories\, chainmail\, potions\, handcrafted crowns\, dragon eggs\, and renaissance-inspired wares. \nMeet local fantasy authors\, get inked with themed flash tattoos\, and fuel up at the cash bar with bites from Madeline’s Catering while you explore all of ARTISANworks.\n🛡️ Cosplay Costume Contest\nIf dressing the part is your thing\, come ready — prizes will be awarded throughout the day for standout looks. Whether you arrive as a battle-ready warrior\, forest guardian\, rogue\, mage\, or something entirely your own\, your effort will not go unnoticed. \n⚔️ LIVE Gaming Campaigns Are Coming Soon\n3-hour Dungeons & Dragons campaign tickets will be released soon—and they include admission to Quest Fest plus full access to ARTISANworks. \nImportant: If you’re hoping to join a live campaign\, do not purchase general admission in advance. Campaign tickets act as your entry into the event.\n🎟️ Admission tickets are available now for guests planning to shop\, browse\, and take in the atmosphere.\nGather your party\, plan your costumes\, and prepare for an afternoon where imagination takes the lead!
URL:https://blackownedinrochester.com/event/quest-fest-game-shop-escape-at-artisanworks-roconly-events/
LOCATION:ARTISANworks\, 565 Blossom Rd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Vendor Markets Rochester NY
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