56th Annual Puerto Rican Festival
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 […]
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Last updated on December 12, 2025 at 03:29 pm
August is here and that means festival season is in full swing!!! The main event is Carifest Parade & Festival. Where is the year going?! If you’re anything like me you’ve been looking forward to this time of year because Rochester, NY starts to get really bumping with so many more things going on this month! Here’s a list of things you can attend in the order they happen!
Here’s a breakdown of some major August festivals:
Music & Culture:
Puerto Rican Festival: Early August (Aug 1-2) for music, food, and culture at Parcel 5.
Carifest Parade & Festival: A highlight on August 9th with a parade and festivities at MLK Jr. Park.
Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival: August 9th at Innovative Field, celebrating soul music.
Hoochenanny Music & Whiskey Festival: A big event (Aug 8-10) at Camp Eastman with national bands and whiskey tastings.
South Wedge Fest: A neighborhood party on August 16th.
Lyell Avenue Music & Culture Fest: A free, vibrant cultural celebration at the end of August (Aug 31).
Pan Afrikan Festival: A cultural event at the Highland Bowl.
Food & Drink:
Flour City Brewers Fest: Beer lovers gather at the Public Market on August 22nd.
Fairport Music Festival: Features music and food in the nearby village of Fairport.
Hop Harvest Festival: Late August (Aug 30) at Genesee Country Village & Museum.
History & Arts:
Fiddle & Folk Festival: A traditional music event at Genesee Country Village & Museum on August 16-17.
Corn Hill Landing: Hosts events like the Flotsam River Circus in early August.
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Parcel 5 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY, United States
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18th Annual Pan Afrikan Festival
Highland Bowl 1137 South Ave, Rochester, United StatesA.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 […]
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The Lucky Flea – Vintage Market
The Grove 266 E Broad St., Rochester, United StatesThe Lucky Flea is an open-air vintage market hosted within The Grove (266 E Broad Street) located right in the heart of Downtown Rochester. The Flea is a space for […]
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Roc Artists Open Market
Innovation Square 100-140 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, United StatesSupporting Local Artists & Entrepreneurs Weekly Sundays 10am to 4pm! May 10th to Oct 24th! Find our artisans, foods, live music, and activities at Innovation Square in downtown, Rochester NY.
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Summer Concert Series – East Rochester
Eyer Building 295 Main St, East Rochester, United StatesThis is a free concert series featuring local talent held during the early evening hours in the Municipal Lot adjacent to the Eyer Building, 317 Main Street. All concerts begin […]
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Farmers’ Market – Irondequoit
Irondequoit Town Hall 1280 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY, United StatesWeekly Farmers' Market in Irondequoit, NY Weekly Summer Market:Thursday evenings (May 7 - October 8) from 4:00 PM to dusk. No Market on July 2. @ Columbus Way, Town Hall […]
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Party In The Park
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park 353 Court St., Rochester, United StatesEvery summer in downtown Rochester, Martin Luther King Jr. Park transforms into a music mecca for 6 weeks every Thursday, hosted by the City of Rochester. Now in its 29th […]
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Family Outdoor Movie Nights – Pittsford
Spiegel Pittsford Community Center 35 Lincoln Ave, Pittsford, NY, United StatesMovie starts at dark at Spiegel Pittsford Community Fields Kona Ice (shaved ice) & Z Best Foodz (popcorn, candy, snacks, hot dogs, burgers, beverages and more) will be at all […]
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Food Truck Fridays In Washington Square Park
Washington Square 10 St. Mary's Pl., Rochester, NY, United StatesFood Truck Fridays in Washington Square Fridays, 11:30 AM — 1:30 pm June 5th — August 28th Washington Square Park | 10 st. mary’s place Ease into the weekend with […]
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Bands on the Bricks – City of Rochester Public Market
The City of Rochester Public Market 280 N Union St, Rochester, NY, United StatesThe Market's Signature Free Summer Live Music Series One of Rochester's most popular FREE concert series, Bands on the Bricks brings the City of Rochester Public Market to the evening […]
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Pittsford Summer Concert Series
Main Street 22 North Main St., Pittsford, NY, United StatesAbout the Summer Concert Series Free annual concert series along the canal in Carpenter Park at the Port of Pittsford Park on Friday evenings, featuring a variety of musical styles […]
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The Brockport Arts Festival – Village of Brockport
Brockport 127 Main St S., Brockport, NY, United StatesThe 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 […]
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