Rochester, NY, is renowned for its vibrant festival scene, hosting a multitude of annual events that celebrate the city's rich culture, arts, music, and community spirit.
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January
Kick off the New Year with guided hikes in local parks such as Letchworth, Taughannock, and Hamlin Beach State Parks.
First Day Hikes
Brave participants plunge into Lake Ontario to support the Special Olympics New York.
Polar Plunge
February
Various events throughout the city honor Black history and culture, including concerts, lectures, and exhibitions.
Black History Month Events in Rochester, NY
Held at Ontario Beach Park, this event features winter activities, including the Polar Plunge, ice sculpting, and family-friendly entertainment.
Lakeside Winter Celebration
March
Experience maple syrup production with tours and tastings at local sugar shacks during New York State's Maple Weekends.
Maple Sugaring Weekends
A festive parade through downtown Rochester celebrating Irish heritage with music, dance, and cultural displays.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
May
A celebration of Greek culture with traditional food, music, and dance, typically held at the Greek Orthodox Church on East Avenue.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Festival
The Food Truck Rodeo happens every month May-September. Fabulous fun: food on wheels featuring the full diversity of the community's creative mobile cuisine!
Food Truck Rodeos at the Public Market
A ten-day celebration in Highland Park showcasing over 500 varieties of lilacs, complemented by live music, art shows, and a parade.
Lilac Festival
June
From the Scottish Highlands, Emerald Isles, and rugged Welsh coastline to the Genesee Valley, Celtic traditions and roots run deep.
Celtic Faire @ Genesee Country Village & Museum
Celebrating 48 Fun-Filled Years of Canal Days. Located in Fairport, NY: a “front-porch” friendly village, located on the scenic Erie Canal.
Fairport Canal Days
More than 1,500 artists perform in more than 300 concerts over this 9 day festival at both public outdoor stages and ticketed indoor venues.
Rochester International Jazz Festival
Local business owners from the award-winning South Wedge neighborhood have joined forces through the Business Association of the South Wedge Area (BASWA) to bring you Rochester’s biggest and best beer festival.
Rochester Real Beer Expo
Runs every month June - September. Sip craft beer, cider, and wine while strolling through animal habitats and supporting elephant conservation efforts.
ZooBrew Happy Hour
July
A festival to listen to, learn from and just enjoy bluegrass.
Brantling Bluegrass Festival
A weekend event in the historic Corn Hill neighborhood, featuring hundreds of artists, craftspeople, food vendors, and live entertainment.
Corn Hill Arts Festival
Every summer for 28 years, Martin Luther King Jr. Park in downtown Rochester transforms into a music Mecca each Thursday for six weeks.
Party in the Park
The National Warplane Museum is a warbird and military history museum currently located on the grounds of the Geneseo Airport in Geneseo, New York. Founded in 1994, the museum restores, flies, and displays vintage military aircraft from the Second Wo...
National Warplane Museum Airshow
A vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, including a parade, performances, and various events throughout the city.
Rochester Pride Parade & Festival
This 2 day festival will include arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, children's activities, a tasting tent, delicious food offerings and more.
Spencerport Canal Days
Family, Fantasy & Adventure! Enjoy jousting, crafts, & food at the Renaissance Festival. Travel back in time to 1585 Warwick!
Sterling Renaissance Festival
One of the highest quality fine art, and craft festivals in the region. All work is juried prior to entry and we've proven that this location is great for the artists AND the Town of Webster.
Waterfront Art Festival
August
The Fairport Music Festival is held annually to feature a chorus of local and regional bands providing two-days of music. Each year the event draws visitors from Fairport and points far beyond with a family-friendly environment that includes kids act...
Fairport Music Festival
Fairground with events like lantern festivals and car shows, plus horticulture exhibits, rides, and food.
New York State Fair
A two-day festival along Park Avenue, showcasing artisans, food vendors, and live music.
Park Ave Summer Art Festival
Celebrating Puerto Rican heritage with traditional music, dance, food, and cultural exhibits.
Puerto Rican Festival
Discover the Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival, celebrating 30 years of music, community, and culture in the city of Rochester, New York.
Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival
Event venue known for hosting a family-friendly fair with vendors, games, animals, and a grandstand.
Wayne County Fair
September
The M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival has been MAG's largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for almost 70 years.
Clothesline Art Festival
An art festival hosted by the Memorial Art Gallery, featuring works from regional artists, live music, and food.
Memorial Art Gallery Clothesline Art Festival
A multi-genre arts festival offering a wide range of performances, including theater, comedy, music, dance, and more.
Rochester Fringe Festival
October
The Rochester LGBT Film Festival: A film festival showcasing LGBTQ+ cinema from around the world.
ImageOut – The Rochester LGBTQ+ Film Festival
A celebration of German culture with traditional food, beer, music, and dancing.
Oktoberfest at the Rochester Public Market
November
One of the world's oldest continuously held short film festivals, featuring a diverse selection of films.
Fast Forward Film Festival
December
A winter festival at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, offering ice skating, shopping, visits with Santa, and holiday-themed activities.
