Who says the end of summer means the end of the fun festival season? Rochester is full of festivals, special events, and activities as we transition into fall. Check out this list of just some of the events and activities happening in the area when you visit Rochester and the Finger Lakes this September.
Fun at Festivals
HOP HARVEST FESTIVAL
September 2 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
2023 M&T BANK CLOTHESLINE FESTIVAL
September 9-10 | Memorial Art Gallery
ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL
September 12-23 | Downtown Rochester
*Check out Visit Rochester's Guide to the 2023 Fringe Festival for more information on how to experience Fringe
OKTOBERFEST
September 22 | Rohrbach Brewing Co.
PURPLE FOOT FESTIVAL
September 17 | Casa Larga Vineyards
BARKTOBERFEST: THE WALK FOR ANIMALS
September 23 | Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester
SAGER-STONEYARD OCTOBERFEST WEEKEND
September 22 | Sager-Stoneyard Pub
Fall Festivities
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Starting September 5 | Wickham Farms
HARVEST FEST & PUMPKIN PATCH
September 16 - October 22 | Stokoe Farms
SCENIC SKY RIDES
Starting September 10 | Bristol Mountain
Art & Culture
DRUM CORPS ASSOCIATES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
September 1-3 | Rochester Community Sports Complex
PHOTOGRAPHERS’ JOURNEY 2023
Through September 3 | Image City Photography Gallery
THE WIZARD OF OZ
August 30 - October 1 | Geva Theatre Center
KEYSHIA COLE
September 1 | Rochester Broadway Theatre League
ROCHESTER CLICKS
September 5 - October 1 | Image City Photography Gallery
CLUE: ON STAGE
September 8-24 | Blackfriars Theatre
2023 INNOVATION CELEBRATION
September 9 | RMSC Museum & Science Center
MOZART & TCHAIKOVSKY
September 10 | Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
CHEF’S SUMMER CONCERT SERIES WITH TOMMY BRUNETT BAND
September 13 | Chef’s Event Center and Party House
DANCE MUMS: THE DRAG PARODY MUSICAL!
September 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 | OFC Creations Theatre Center
NURSE BLAKE: SHOCK ADVISED TOUR
September 18 | Rochester Broadway Theatre League
FANTASTIC FINDINGS SALE
September 21-24 | RMSC Museum & Science Center
DISNEY’S FROZEN
September 26 - October 8 | Rochester Broadway Theatre League
WILMOT WARRIOR WEEKEND
September 30 - October 1 | Wilmot Cancer Institute
For Families
MOVIES WITH A DOWNTOWN VIEW: TOP GUN: MAVERICK
September 8 | Parcel 5
FAMILY DUNGEONS & DRAGONS WORKSHOP
September 9 | The Strong Museum of Play
MOONLIGHT MAZES
September 22 - October 27 | Long Acre Farms
2023 ROCHESTER CYCLOCROSS
September 23-24 | Genesee Valley Park
RMSC MUSEUM & SCIENCE CENTER: SENSORY SUNDAY
September 24 | RMSC Museum & Science Center
ROCHESTER HALF AND 5K AND KIDS 1/2 MILE
September 24 | Innovative Field
AGRICULTURAL FAIR
September 30 - October 1 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
Food & Drink
COCKTAIL CLASSICS
September 5 | Rochester Brainery
ZOO BREW SEPTEMBER 2023
September 8 | Seneca Park Zoo
MONTHLY FREE TASTING EVENT
September 8 | Red White and Brew of Rochester
FALL HARVEST DINNER
September 17 | New York Kitchen
FOOD OF THE GODS: CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP AND TASTING
September 26 | RMSC Museum & Science Center
FOOD TRUCK RODEO
September 27 | Rochester Public Market
BRUNCH WITH FRIENDS GF VERSION
September 30 | New York Kitchen
There are so many things to see, do, and experience when you visit Rochester this September! Whatever you choose to do, share your adventures in Rochester with us using #VisitROC!
