#VisitROC's Guide To Park Ave Fest

Renowned for its architecture, culture, and urban atmosphere, the Park Avenue neighborhood is transformed for one weekend each year into a one-of-a-kind shopping mecca, filled with original creations from more than 350 artists, craftspeople, and exhibitors for the Park Ave Summer Art Festival. Exhibitors set up from curb to sidewalk, and Park Avenue itself closes to vehicular traffic, filling the avenue from Alexander Street to Culver Road with festival-goers.

We're sharing what you need to know before you go to the 43rd annual Park Ave Summer Art Festival this August 3-4, 2019. 

Festival Map

Shopping

Shop the entire length of Rochester's Park Avenue for original creations from more than 350 artists, craftspeople, and exhibitors ranging from body care items, ceramics, glassware, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculptures, mixed media, and more. Click for a full list of artists and exhibitors with booth numbers.

Food

Arguably the best part of any festival is the food, and the Park Ave Summer Art Festival is no exception! The Park Ave Summer Art Festival offers more than 40 different festival food faves, in addition to the many bistros, cafes, bakeries, and coffee houses that call Park Avenue home.

Live Music

With three stages along Park Avenue, live music and entertainment are a staple of the Park Ave Summer Art Festival.

Alexander Stage-Saturday, August 3

10:15 a.m. Bill Schmitt & the Bluesmasters

11:30 a.m. The All in Brass Band

12:45 p.m. Blonde Over Blue

2:00 p.m. Laura & the Earthlings

3:15 p.m. Light Blue

4:45 p.m.  Light Blue

Oxford Stage-Saturday, August 3

10:15 a.m. Al Biles & GenJam

11:45 a.m. Charles Emanuel

1:00 p.m. Paradigm Shift

2:15 p.m. Jackson Cavalier

3:30 p.m. Chris Wilson

5:00 p.m.  Galileo Band

Somerton Stage-Saturday, August 3

10:30 a.m. Free Agent

12:00 p.m. Agape Black Belt Center

1:15 p.m. Sam Nitsch

2:30 p.m. Josh Shapiro

3:45 p.m. Kaylin Cervini

5:00 p.m. Aaron Rizzo Trio

Alexander Stage-Sunday, August 4

10:15 a.m. Worthy Duncan

11:15 a.m. Allen Hopkins

12:30 p.m. 3D Line Dancers

1:45 p.m. Men Behaving Badly

3:00 p.m. Benjamin Sheridan

4:15 p.m. Answer the Muse

Oxford Stage-Sunday, August 4

10:15 a.m. Larry Compa

11:30 a.m. The Sugargliders

12:30 p.m. Sam Nitsch

1:45 p.m. Chaz and the Dazzlers

3:00 p.m. Galileo Band

4:15 p.m.  Harmonic Dirt

Somerton Stage-Sunday, August 4

10:30 a.m. Al Biles & GenJam

11:45 a.m. Main Street Players

12:30 p.m. Elvio’s Camp ROC Star

For more information on the 43rd annual Park Ave Summer Art Festival, visit www.rochesterevents.com/park-ave-festival/. And, don't forget to share your photos on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using #VisitROC.