Rochester Festivals and Events

There are a variety of Rochester festivals and events to enjoy in Rochester, New York.

Lilac Festival is a yearly attraction that occurs in early May at Highland Park were there are a tremendous variety of Lilac bushes. You will hear fine music, taste a variety of foods from different restaurants in the area, and see some local arts and crafts.

Monroe County Fair is held in July at the Monroe County Fairgrounds-rides-food-animal exhibits

Ten Ugly Men Festival in July Food-Music and Sporting events

Sterling Renaissance Festival -1 ½ hours away from Rochester, NY. July to middle of August-Travel back to 1500’s England. Entertainment, early music on authentic instruments, plays, food including turkey legs, the famous Mud Show,

Boulder Festival at Boulder Coffee in the South Wedge-Music and food

Rochester Jazz Festival - early June-great Jazz musicians and a variety of food vendors

Corn Hill Festival in July arts and crafts and live music. It’s located in the Corn Hill section of town

Fairport Festival

Park Avenue summer arts Festival in August - Arts, crafts, live music, food and tons of people.

Check out some of the fine Rochester Museums in the area.

Clothesline Arts Festival in September at the Memorial Art Gallery Fine arts, crafts and food

Rochester Indie Fest in October

There are a variety of fine restaurants to check out.

Business and arts Links in the area

Go from Rochester Festivals and events to www.vacations-in-the-Adirondacks.com home page

The Adirondack mountains are a few hours drive from Rochester, NY.

About 2 hours away you can experience the Syracuse Jazz Festival near Syracuse, New York.