# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Carifest 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Western New York's Largest Caribbean Festival taking place in Rochester NYAbout this EventWelcome to Carifest 2026, the 40th Anniversary!!! Get ready for two days filled with vibrant Caribbean culture, music, and food. Join us on Aug 7th & 8th 2026 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square starting at 5pm Friday and 1 PM Saturday. Immerse yourself in the rhythmic beats of reggae, soca, and calypso music while indulging in delicious Caribbean cuisine. Don't miss out on the colorful costumes, dance performances, and lively atmosphere. Come celebrate with us and experience a taste of the Caribbean right here in Rochester NY!Parade?: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PMCarifest ParadeInfo:     Starting at W Main St and Plymouth Ave
    East on Main Street
    Right on East Ave
    Right on Chestnut Street
    Chestnut Street to MLK ParkFestival?: 01:00 PM - 08:00 PMCarifest FestivalHost: Spragga BenzInfo:  Immerse yourself in the rhythmic beats of reggae, soca, and calypso music while indulging in delicious Caribbean cuisine. Don't miss out on the colorful costumes, dance performances, and lively atmosphere. Come celebrate with us and experience a taste of the Caribbean right here in Rochester
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/carifest-2026/100001988882123972
- **Event Categories**: reggae, festivals, food-drinks, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - door_time: 2026-08-08T16:30:00Z
  - Duration: 7 hours
  - Location: Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.11, max: 23.11, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Rochester
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square
- **lat**: 43.1539747
- **long**: -77.6018083
- **full address**: Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square, 353 Court Street, Rochester, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Carifest 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/fd719497aa936605f8cf5ae1ff6ab696c45c94a6d530e49f91a91592fc1ddb59-rimg-w1200-h600-dc017ad6-gmir.jpg?v=1779872800

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Carifest 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Carifest 2026 takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square, 353 Court Street, Rochester, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Carifest 2026?
  - **A:** Carifest 2026 is organized by The Rochester West Indian Festival Organization.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Carifest 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Carifest 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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