Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival 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 25 from 10am-5pm on RIT's Henrietta Campus. Key…
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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, drinks…
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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 8-17, 2026 The largest free…
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Since its inaugural year in 2012, the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival has become one of the fastest-growing and most-attended fringe festivals in the U.S. and the largest multidisciplinary arts festival in New York State. The ESL Rochester Fringe Festival is a 12-day, all-out, no-holds-barred, visual…
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Flour City Brewers Fest is back for its 31 st year at the Rochester Public Market on August 22, 2025! Hosted by New York State Brewers Association, Flour City Brewers Fest is all about highlighting local NY State craft beer – celebrating the brewers, the bartenders, the artists, the truck drivers…
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The Hoochenanny Whiskey & Music Festival is coming to Rochester, NY from August 8-10, 2025! For it’s first year in Rochester, the festival brings over 150 top spirits, whiskey tastings, craft cocktails, and immersive events, all while celebrating the rich heritage of whiskey-making. Here’s what you…
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2025 marks the 55th anniversary of the Rochester Puerto Rican Festival. Join us from July 31 through August 2 for three days of amazing live music, delicious food, cultural events, celebrity guests, and much more! Here are a few important details you should know about this year's festival! When &…
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As one of Rochester's favorite summer arts festivals, the Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival features over 350 original arts and craftspeople set over nine streets in the historic Corn Hill neighborhood. Visitors can stroll and shop, relax in one of two beer and wine gardens and listen to music from one…
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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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