Summer brings out the best Rochester, NY has to offer. With picture perfect weather and festival season in full swing, there’s plenty to do around Rochester this June! We've pulled together the following list of just some of the top events and limitless activities you won't want to miss when you…
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The Rochester Lilac Festival is the largest free festival of its kind in North America. The more than 500,000 visitors who attend the festival each year not only get to experience over 500 varieties of lilacs, and all the natural beauty of Highland Park, but also live music, incredible food, and…
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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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Rochester, NY is known for its active festival scene, all year round. Here, there's something for everyone: food trucks, local art, live music, and more. Jump start your first visit to a Rochester festival by assessing these options below: Rochester Lilac Festival | May 6-8, 12-15, & 19-22, 2022 The…
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Celebrate the spring season with festivals and events that take advantage of all the beauty, culture, and fun that Rochester and the Finger Lakes regions have to offer. We've pulled together the following list of top events and activities you don't want to miss when you #VisitROC this May. Arts &…
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The longer days of spring mark the start to Rochester's busy festival and special events season. To help guide you in the planning process, we've pulled together the following list of just some of the events and activities you won't want to miss when you visit this April. Share your adventures in…
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In Rochester, N.Y. celebrating St. Patrick's Day is part of our city's story. Rochester is a city on the famous Erie Canal, which was built by Irish immigrants for the purpose of commerce generations ago. Today, the Erie Canal is a tourist attraction and remains a testament to their hard work…
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It's a magical time of year when the weather is just right: warmer days, chilly nights and the sap has begun to flow in the sugar maples. There is nothing quite like the taste of fresh maple syrup from New York State. Visit these locations for the full maple sugaring experience! Genesee Country…
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