24 Seven Dance Convention is a dance workshop and competition that tours to 27 cities in the United States each season. A typical convention weekend lasts from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon and features dance classes with some of the world's leading dance educators.
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January 2-4, 2026, at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
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Attendees: 200
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Hotel: Hyatt Regency Rochester
NYS Agricultural Society 2026 Annual Forum
The Annual Forum of the NYS Agricultural Society is one of the oldest and largest meetings of its kind in NY and possibly the US. All sectors of the ag industry - producers, advocates, decision-makers, and aspiring leaders - gather to discuss and dissect emerging issues and to network with peers. The 2026 Forum – our 194th - will take place January 8th at the Wegmans Conference Center in Rochester, NY and will focus on how stakeholders are adapting to policy, innovation and market shifts in the transforming landscape of food and agriculture in New York, across the US and beyond.
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January 8, 2026 at the Wegmans Conference Center
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Attendees: 400
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Hotel: Rochester Airport Marriott
Northeast Pack Hockey League - Bishop Kearney Selects
The Northeast Pack Hockey League is made up of six youth hockey organizations from the Northeast and Little Caesars from the Midwest who is now a full time member at the 18U age level for the 25-26 season. The league was founded at the beginning of the 2019-2020 season. These seven prominent organizations share a vision for player-focused development and are consistently some of the top youth hockey organizations in the country.
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January 9-11, 2026 at the Rochester Ice Center and Tim Horton’s Iceplex
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Attendees: 1260
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Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites - Rochester/Victor, Fairfield Inn & Suites Rochester West/Greece, Courtyard by Marriott/Brighton, Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester Marketplace, Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/Pittsford, Residence Inn Rochester Henrietta, Courtyard by Marriott/Penfield, Fairfield Inn Rochester Henrietta/University Area, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Rochester/ Webster, Hyatt Regency Rochester, Hampton Inn Rochester-Webster,Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester
MyHockey Empire State Tournament Series
MyHockey Tournaments runs youth ice hockey tournaments in 14 cities across 10 states. Divisions are usually available from 9U to 18U and from house to AA skill levels.
2026 MyHockey Empire State Cup
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January 17-19, 2026 at Lakeshore Hockey Arena and Tim Hortons Iceplex
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Attendees: 3360
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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, Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area, Residence Inn Rochester Henrietta, Fairfield Inn Rochester Henrietta/University Area, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center,Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester, Courtyard Rochester Downtown,Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece
2026 MyHockey Presidential Power Play
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February 14-16, 2026 at Lakeshore Hockey Arena and Tim Hortons Iceplex
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Attendees: 1800
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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, Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area, Residence Inn Rochester Henrietta, Fairfield Inn Rochester Henrietta/University Area, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center,Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester, Courtyard Rochester Downtown,Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece
VolleyFX Hocus Pocus Tournament
VolleyFX is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that is operated by a full-time Club Director and an Executive Board of Directors. Their mission is to be the premier girls volleyball club in New York State by providing a variety of opportunities for players to learn, experience and compete in the sport of volleyball. This two-weekend tournament offers competition in 13U & 12U (week 1) and 18P, 18/17C, 16u, 15u and 14u in (week 2).
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January 17-18 & January 24-25, 2026 at Main St Armory, St. John Fisher University, SUNY Brockport, Tri-County Sports Complex, Robert Wesleyan University, East High School
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Attendees: 2500
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Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown, Woodcliff Hotel and Spa, The Strathallan Hotel, a DoubleTree by Hilton, Hyatt Regency Rochester, Holiday Inn Express Irondequoit, Hampton Inn Rochester Irondequoit, Courtyard Rochester Downtown, Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites
2026 Niagara Power Point Swimming Championships – Webster BlueFins
The Webster Swim Association, and its team, the Webster BlueFins, is a competitive age-group swim program. The team and all its swimmers are members of USA Swimming, the governing and sanctioning body for organized swimming in this country. Their aim is to provide a competitive environment in which children experience the joy of self-improvement, physical conditioning, discipline, and being part of a team.
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January 17-19, 2026 at Webster Aquatic Center
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Attendees: 600
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Hotels: Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester-Greece, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece, Holiday Inn Express- Greece, Holiday Inn Express Irondequoit, Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Rochester/ Webster, Fairfield Inn and Suites Rochester East/Webster
2026 Rochester Cup Challenge – Gene Harrington Tournaments
The Gene Harrington Tournaments are considered some of the most prestigious Hockey Tournaments in North American. They represent a unique opportunity for teams from Canada and the US to meet in Rochester, NY to compete in a Canada vs. USA atmosphere where each division is designed to provide equitable play.
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January 30 – February 1, 2026 at Tim Horton’s Iceplex
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Attendees: 2900
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Hotels: Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester Marketplace, Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area, Fairfield Inn Rochester Henrietta/University Area, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Hyatt Regency Rochester, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester
Embody Dance Conference is a three-day dance convention and competition on a quest to cultivate a safer, more inclusive dance community. At Embody, you’ll find the industry’s leading educators, choreographers, and change-makers put their hearts together for an event that leaves dancers feeling empowered.
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February 5-9, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Rochester
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Attendees: 300
Gordon-Emmet GNCC Men’s Championship Bonspiel
The Gordon-Emmet GNCC Men’s Championship bonspiel is the one of the oldest sporting competitions in the United States. The 152nd Gordon-Emmet will be contested at Rochester Curling Club on February 19-22, 2026. The Rochester Curling Club was established in 1961 and is affiliated with both the Grand National Curling Club (GNCC) and the Ontario Curling Association. Through contributions from dues payments to the GNCC, RCC maintains a connection to the Royal Caledonian Curling Club (Edinburgh, Scotland).
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February 19-22, 2026 at the Rochester Curling Club
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Attendees: 100
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Hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center
2026 Reindeer Farmers Association Annual Membership Meeting
RFA is an organization dedicated to the continued education and preservation of Reindeer husbandry. They are committed to uplifting fellow reindeer farmers through mentoring and collaboration. As an organization they work directly with government entities to ensure the humane and ethical treatment of Reindeer.
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February 19-22, 2026 at RIT Inn & Conference Center
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Attendees: 100
2026 State Winter Games – Special Olympics New York
Special Olympics New York athletes and coaches will visit Rochester in February 20-21, 2026 to compete in the 2026 State Winter Games. From Opening Ceremonies Friday night to thrilling competition in 7 sports Saturday, State Winter Games is an event you won’t want to miss! Sports include Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Floorball, Gymnastics and Snowshoeing.
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February 20-21, 2026 at various locations with Opening & Closing Ceremonies at Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
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Attendees: 2000
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Hotels: Wyndham Rochester Downtown, Hyatt Regency Rochester, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown
2026 Winter Classic Box Hurling 7's Tournament
Roc City Gaelic was started in 2014 by three brothers-in-law. It is their mission to create a community that promotes and teaches Gaelic sports and Irish culture. Hurling and Gaelic Football are a combination of so many sports familiar here in the US, but they are very unique sports. The Irish spirit of fierce competition mixed with community and camaraderie is what we endeavored to build in our club. Roc City Gaelic is an official non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of Irish Culture through traditional sports, with a goal is to expand impact with youth development programs, outreach programs, and collaborations with other Irish cultural organizations.
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February 21, 2026 at the Rochester Regional Health Total Sports Experience
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Attendees: 200
2026 Rochester Ice Cats Friendship Tournament
The Rochester Special Hockey, members of Special Hockey International – a division of USA Hockey, is an organization that specializes in providing training in the game of ice hockey for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Rochester Friendship Festival is a hockey festival for numerous teams composed of, and for, individuals with developmental disabilities. This event is held in Rochester because the community is home to the Rochester Ice Cats, a member of the American Special Hockey Association. The team’s mission specializes in providing training in the game of ice hockey for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Rochester Ice Cats / Rochester Special Hockey organization is composed of players of all ages who enjoy learning the game of hockey.
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February 21-22, 2026 at Tim Horton’s Iceplex
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Attendees: 200
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Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton – Rochester
2026 Niagara Silver Swimming Championships – Webster BlueFins
The Webster Swim Association, and its team, the Webster BlueFins, is a competitive age-group swim program. The team and all its swimmers are members of USA Swimming, the governing and sanctioning body for organized swimming in this country. Their aim is to provide a competitive environment in which children experience the joy of self-improvement, physical conditioning, discipline, and being part of a team.
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February 27-28, 2026 at the Webster Aquatic Center
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Attendees: 700
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Hotels: Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester-Greece, Holiday Inn Express- Greece, Holiday Inn Express Irondequoit, Hampton Inn Rochester-Webster, Fairfield Inn and Suites Rochester East/Webster
