Each year, Pride celebrates the accomplishments and history of the LGBTQ+ community. Produced by Trillium Health, Rochester Pride is one of New York State's largest pride festivals north of New York City. This year, as always, Rochester Pride encourages the community to be true to themselves, find…
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Rochester, NY is filled with fun activities that will have you out exploring this summer. Check out this list of things to do and to add to your summer bucket list. 1. TAKE A CRUISE ON THE ERIE CANAL OR THE GENESEE RIVER Colonial Belle | Sam Patch Tour Boat | The Riverie 2. HIKE A NATURE TRAIL…
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Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) in partnership with Rochester Regional Health; returns for its 22nd Edition June 20 to 28, 2025. With nine days filled with amazing music, we've pulled together a guide with the must-knows for getting around Rochester's top music event. Music + More…
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The 2025 Rochester Cocktail Revival, New York State's only weeklong festival celebrating craft cocktail culture, is back for its Twelfth year. Rochester boasts a booming scene of cocktail bars and top-tier mixology talent. Each year, 30+ cocktail bars in the downtown area take part in RCR…
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While Rochester really comes alive in the summertime with beautiful weather and fun-filled festivals, it’s truly an amazing city for live music year round. Soak up jazz music at the annual Rochester International Jazz Festival or catch a touring act at Anthology or Water Street Music Hall. Enjoy…
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Imagine RIT is a one-of-a-kind, free festival that is all about innovation and showing off the incredible and creative minds of RIT's students, faculty, and staff. This year's event will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 10am-5pm on RIT's Main Campus. Key features of Imagine RIT 2025 include over…
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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 9-18, 2025 The largest free…
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Since its inaugural year in 2012, the Rochester Fringe Festival has become one of the fastest-growing and most-attended fringe festivals in the U.S. and the largest multi-arts festival in New York State. The Rochester Fringe Festival is a 12-day, all-out, no-holds-barred, multi-disciplinary visual…
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Easy to get to, Impossible to forget – Fly Non-Stop to Rochester. Looking for a spontaneous getaway that’s filled with adventure, culture, and relaxation? Rochester, NY, is your ideal destination! With new non-stop flight service from cities across the U.S., getting to Rochester has never been…
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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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