We look forward to welcoming the following conventions and sporting events to Rochester and Monroe County in November & December, 2024!
2024 ROC City Girls Fest - 8U, 10U & 12U; Premier Ice Prospects (a 200x85 company)
More than 5,000 attendees and athletes will visit Rochester this weekend at local hockey facilities across the county, including—Tim Horton’s Regional Ice plex. Rochester will play host to Premier Ice Prospects Roc City Girls Fest, featuring 12 divisions and 126 teams.
- November 01-03, 2024, at Rochester, Ny area rinks
- Hotels: Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport, Residence Inn by Marriott West/Greece, Hampton Inn & Suites - Rochester/Victor, Fairfield Inn & Suites Rochester West/Greece, Courtyard by Marriott/Brighton, Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Woodcliff Hotel and Spa, Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester Marketplace, Rochester Marriott Airport, Holiday Inn Express- Greece, Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/Pittsford, Residence Inn Rochester Henrietta, Courtyard by Marriott/Penfield, Fairfield Inn South: RIT/Business Park, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Comfort Suites of Rochester/Henrietta, Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester/Henrietta, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center, Fairfield Inn and Suites Rochester East/Webster, Holiday Inn Express Irondequoit, Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Rochester/ Webster, Hyatt Regency Rochester, Holiday Inn Express - Victor, Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester-Greece, Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Henrietta, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester, Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn Rochester-Penfield,Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece, Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown
- Attendees: 5000
BASICCON College & Young Adult Conf. - Fall 2024; Brothers and Sisters In Christ (BASIC)
Hundreds of young adults and college students will come together for a weekend of worship and life lessons. BasicCon is one of the largest of its kind in the Northeast. Rochester is the host city for this event twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall.
- November 01-03, 2024 at Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown
- Hotels: Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown
- Attendees: 400
MPI Upstate NY - Fall Focus 2024; Meeting Planners International - Upstate NY (MPI)
Fall Focus is the perfect opportunity for planners and suppliers in the meetings and events industry to network, learn, and re-ignite their passion for events alongside fellow members who share their enthusiasm. MPI Members and guests come for knowledge, stay for the community, and leave with a toolkit brimming with fresh ideas and strategies.
- November 07-08, 2024, at Hyatt Regency Rochester
- Hotels: Hyatt Regency Rochester
- Attendees: 75
2024 Annual Conference; NYS Teachers of English To Speakers of Other Languages
The NYS TESOL 54th Annual Conference is an exceptional opportunity for educators, researchers, and professionals in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) to come together, share their expertise, and foster meaningful connections. This year, we extend our warm invitation to you to join us in this enlightening event that promises to be a rich and rewarding experience for all.
- November 14-16, 2024, at Hyatt Regency Rochester
- Hotels: Hyatt Regency Rochester
- Attendees: 300
2024 Division 111 Women's Soccer Championship | NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association)
The NJCAA Division III Men's & Women's Soccer Championships will be held at Genesee Community College November 13th-17th. GCC will host the five-day championship where the top men's & women's teams will compete for the title. This unique tournament will have teams staying in both Buffalo & Rochester, therefor, Visit Rochester and Visit Buffalo Niagara have partnered together to welcome all of the teams and coaches participating.
- November 13-17, 2024, at the Genesee Community College
- Hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Comfort Suites of Rochester/Henrietta
- Attendees: 1,000
2024 Rochester Border Battle; SuperSeries
Roughly 40 youth hockey teams from Canada, Nevada, South Carolina, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland will travel to Rochester for the Border Battle Tournament. Games will take place at the Tim Hortons Ice Plex and Scottville Ice Arena.
- November 15-17, 2024, at Tim Horton’s Iceplex
- Hotels: Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport, Courtyard by Marriott/Brighton, Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Woodcliff Hotel and Spa, Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester Marketplace, Rochester Marriott Airport, Courtyard by Marriott/Penfield, Fairfield Inn South: RIT/Business Park, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Henrietta
- Attendees: 2000
Annual Winter Conference - 2024; NYS School Music Assn
The mission of the New York State School Music Association is to advance music education across New York State for its membership and students in member school programs. The NYSSMA Winter Conference attracts almost 4,000 participants and offers about 190 workshops and showcases. More than 150 vendors and colleges exhibit at the conference.
- December 04-07, 2024, at Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
- Hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Rochester Marriott Airport, Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center, Hyatt Regency Rochester, Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Henrietta, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, Courtyard Rochester Downtown, Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown
- Attendees: 3,000
2024 USHL American Cup; United States Hockey League
The United States Hockey League (USHL) is bringing the top junior hockey in the nation to Rochester for the 3rd annual USHL American Cup Powered by Wegmans from November 30-December 3 at The Iceplex and Rochester Ice Center. The USHL is proud to partner with Wegmans, a local grocery chain, to put on this specialty event, which features a pair of regular seasons USHL games and a youth hockey tournament.
- December 04-08, 2024, at Tim Horton’s Iceplex
- Hotels: Fairfield Inn & Suites Rochester West/Greece, Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn, Woodcliff Hotel and Spa, Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester Marketplace, Rochester Marriott Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/Pittsford, Residence Inn Rochester Henrietta, Fairfield Inn South: RIT/Business Park, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Holiday Inn Express - Victor, Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester-Greece,Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester, Hampton Inn Rochester-Penfield, Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown
- Attendees: 1995
2024 MyHockey Rochester Winter Classic; MyHockey
The annual Rochester Winter Classic youth hockey tournament, produced by MyHockey Tournaments, is set to take place this weekend at Tim Hortons Iceplex. The event will bring over 1,400 players and family members to Monroe County for the three-day event. In total, 34 teams from the Northeast United States and Canada will compete in the event “What truly sets Rochester apart from competing host cities across the United States, is a community that wholeheartedly embraces sports tourism, welcoming all visitors with open arms, providing them an experience that is second to none,” said Chris Woodworth, Executive Director at Tim Hortons Iceplex. “Over the course of the year, the Iceplex hosts six annual MyHockey Tournaments. Families and athletes have become fond of our community, its many amenities, and look forward to making Rochester a tournament destination within their hockey season.” Based on the Destinations International Economic Impact Calculator, it is estimated that the Rochester Winter Classic will generate $850,000 in economic impact to Monroe County.
- December 13-15, 2024 at Tim Horton’s Iceplex
- Hotels: Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites Rochester West/Greece, Courtyard by Marriott/Brighton, Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester Marketplace, Rochester Marriott Airport, Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area, Residence Inn Rochester Henrietta, Courtyard by Marriott/Penfield, Fairfield Inn South: RIT/Business Park, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Comfort Suites of Rochester/Henrietta, Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester/Henrietta, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center, Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester-Greece, Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Henrietta,Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester, Hampton Inn Rochester-Penfield, Courtyard Rochester Downtown, Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown
- Attendees: 1,750