We’ll set the scene. A large, brick building with red awnings, the title “Genesee” stretched across. The roar of the 96-foot High Falls in the background. Then, you spot it. Right next to the building, 532 kegs, stacked into a neat triangle, strung with lights. Folks are gathered all around…
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Many of us will agree that the holiday season doesn’t start until lights are shining around town, and thankfully Rochester has been gearing up and is ready to begin celebrating! For a complete list of holiday happenings in Rochester, check out our Guide to 2022 Holiday Events blog. Soon enough…
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The M&T Bank Clothesline Festival is Rochester’s longest-running celebration of the arts! With the Festival open to artists from across the US, the variety and creativity is astounding. Here are 5 things you should know before exploring the Clothesline Festival: 1. COST The $7 cost to Clothesline…
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There are so many fantastic ways to spend time outside in Rochester in the summer! Since the season is shorter, locals and tourists alike are always ambitiously aiming to get the most out of it. Here are our top five ways to opt outside in Rochester this summer: 1. Learn something new and get…
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The annual Rochester Lilac Festival is an event for all of your senses. Here are our top 6 ways to enjoy and celebrate this exciting festival: 1. Tastes of the Lilac Festival There are countless locations with a variety of yummy festival foods at the Rochester Lilac Festival. Visitors won’t want…
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Raise a Glass with A Rare and Limited Release of Black Button's Oldest Whiskey to Date on Thursday, June 2nd from 5-8 p.m. In the ten years since Black Button Distilling was founded by Master Distiller Jason Barrett at just 24 years old, the Rochester-based distillery has made an indelible impact on…
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The MVP Health Care Rochester Twilight Criterium returns to downtown Rochester on Saturday, May 21, 2022. In the twilight hours, under the downtown Rochester city lights, world-class bicycle racers hit top speeds through an urban course. Described as NASCAR on two-wheels, the MVP Health Care…
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The 2021 Rochester Half Marathon and 5K will take place September 26, 2021. This annual event for runners is can’t be missed, and to help make the case for you to make the trip to Rochester, we’ve rounded up nine reasons to run the Rochester Marathon…
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When you have a quick 48 hours during the summer in Rochester, how will you fill your itinerary? There are endless cultural attractions, festivals, restaurants, coffee shops, artisanal ice creameries, and top-notch local breweries. Never fear—we have…
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As one of Rochester's favorite summer arts festival, the 51 st Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival presented by ESL Federal Credit Union features over 365 original arts and craftspeople set over nine streets in the historic Corn Hill neighborhood. Visitors…
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