# Best Festivals Events in Rochester - **Subtitle**: From food truck rodeos to film obsessives, the festivals locals actually talk about - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## Featured Events - **Event Name**: Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat - **Date**: Fri, 04 Sep at 07:00 pm – Sat, 05 Sep at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-randb-festival-keith-sweat/2300029745617234 - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8zMTM2ZjU1MC05NWM0LTExZjEtYjk0MC01NTM0NWRmYWQ1MGEtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODY0ODA1Mjk.avif - **Categories**: festivals ## About Festivals in Rochester are not trying to be polished or perfect, which is exactly why people get hooked. The city jumps from food, to games, to films, to muddy chaos, often within a few blocks. Ask anyone who keeps an eye on festivals events in Rochester and you will hear the same names pop up again and again, usually said with that half‑proud, half‑please‑do‑not‑tell‑too‑many‑people tone. On the east side, the First FOOD TRUCK RODEO of `26 is the one you hear about first if you have even one friend who plans their life around what they are eating next. It turns 280 N Union St into a roaming line of grills, fryers, and people pretending they are not going back for seconds. It is loud, slightly chaotic, and exactly the kind of festival that makes you realise how many different corners of Rochester show up when there is something good to eat. A little further along the spectrum, QUEST FEST at ARTISANworks is for people who treat games and puzzles like a personality type. ARTISANworks, over on Goodman, already feels like you have walked into someone’s eccentric warehouse brain, so layering a game, shop, and escape‑style festival on top of that just makes sense here. The crowd skews nerdy in the best way, with people scheming over clues in one room, then impulse‑buying something oddball from a vendor in the next. This is one of the best festivals in Rochester if you want something immersive without needing to camp in a field. Music and film obsessives get their own anchor points too. Record Store Day 2026 at House of Guitars pulls everyone who has ever argued about vinyl pressing quality straight to 645 Titus Ave. It is part festival, part pilgrimage, with crate‑digging, live sets, and the kind of line outside that tells you exactly how serious Rochester is about its records. Then you have the Rochester International Film Festival, which quietly runs the city’s longest attention span. It is where film nerds and casual watchers end up in the same row, arguing in the lobby about which short should have won. On the scruffier side of things, SLOSH FEST 2026 leans into the messy, high‑energy end of the spectrum, while Buku in Rochester pulls in the dance and bass crowd that lives for heavy sound systems and late nights. If you are trying to sort the scene fast, here is where to start: • First FOOD TRUCK RODEO of `26 at 280 N Union St: the go‑to food festival if you want all the trucks in one place. • QUEST FEST at ARTISANworks: game, shop, and escape energy for puzzle people and collectors. • Record Store Day 2026 at House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave: the vinyl‑head festival that feels like a local holiday. • Rochester International Film Festival: for people who plan their year around what they are watching next. • SLOSH FEST 2026: muddy, rowdy, and proud of it. • Buku, Rochester: heavy beats, deep bass, and a crowd that shows up for the sound first. ## Festivals Events in Rochester - **Event Name**: M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival - **Description**: The M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival has been MAG’s largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for almost 70 years. Over 300 artists from across the country offer their work for purchase at this two-day festival that takes place on - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 623 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ef7045485fc457998dd8d2d0530a831750bee44a58566f571262fa959f69fe4f-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1602221097 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/392bbad0-d829-11ee-917b-25338a524458-rimg-w200-h200-gmir - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/ab525cde06f814a9d5867682eb3a442c?s=800&d=identicon&r=g?sz=200 - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:00 am – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/mandt-bank-clothesline-art-and-fine-craft-festival/200029266648007 - **Venue**: 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80ZWFiMDRkYTU4MWEwMmJlODdkYzIyYWI5ZWI3NTQ2NjdmODUwMTEyYjdlYmIwNjc3YTQyNmQ2MmJiMDAxNzdjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU5NC1kY2JlZGJmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3MDUyNzQxNg.avif - **Categories**: art, festivals, food-drinks, nonprofit, food-truck-festivals - **Event Name**: Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-randb-festival-keith-sweat/2300029745617234 - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8zMTM2ZjU1MC05NWM0LTExZjEtYjk0MC01NTM0NWRmYWQ1MGEtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODY0ODA1Mjk.avif - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: Rochester VegFest 2026 - **Description**: Save the date! Rochester VegFest returns to Parcel 5 for a full day of plant-powered celebration, showcasing the best in vegan food, ethical living, and sustainable practices. This FREE outdoor festival features a lively mix of food and retail vendors, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5613 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/AOh14GhQfucjbgif0oZxI7VomUMAF-CIkZTlL-n6vbAG6g=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/346fb593b949d0d509fd539fa3678ed6?s=100&d=identicon&r=g - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/65c02c80-25ca-11f0-b83d-dd672b99fdaf-rimg-w200-h200-dc2f302f-gmir - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-vegfest-2026/200029792455830 - **Venue**: Parcel 5 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9lY2NjYmFkY2M4YzY2YjA0ZTNlMzEwMjNkZTA5Y2ZmZDM2MTI4YjQ2YzY3YjRjYzlhMzFjYmNhODlkZDU2M2U0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kY2I4ZDhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjI5MTYxNg.avif - **Categories**: music, festivals, live-music, art, cooking, entertainment - **Event Name**: The Rochester RnB Festival - at Blue Cross Arena - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/the-rochester-rnb-festival-at-blue-cross-arena/2400029781784045 - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81OGI3NTk0MC05NTk2LTExZjEtODAyNC00MzAxOGM4YWM0YWYtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODY0NjA4NDA.avif - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: Ruby Shooz at the 10th Annual DeCecco Little Italy Festival - **Description**: with over 10,000 others!!! Come join us at The 10th Annual DeCecco Little Italy Festival ROC runs Saturday, August 15, 2026, starting at noon to 9pm at an Ontario Beach Park in Rochester, NY. with over 10,000 others!!! The event features Italian food, be - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 102 - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/ruby-shooz-at-the-10th-annual-dececco-little-italy-festival/200030536818209 - **Venue**: Ontario Beach Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNDM5MzgyZTkzMDQ0ZmRkNjE0NmM5NDlkZDQ0YTkzMWY3ODEzMTMxNzVmYTE5ZjNmNTRiNDUxNmUwODE2ZDUzYy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MzAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYzOTU0ODg.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, contests - **Event Name**: Coupe De' Villes @ DeCecco Little Italy Italian Festival - **Description**: (https://www.facebook.com/events/1029624578692930) (https://littleitalyroc.com/festival) The event will be held at Ontario Beach Park, on Saturday, August 15th, from Noon to 9pm, featuring delicious Italian food from local vendors; Italian beer & win - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 418 - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/coupe-de-villes-dececco-little-italy-italian-festival/200030155958426 - **Venue**: Ontario Beach Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83MTNhNTdhOGMxZDEyMzY1MTFjN2Y1ZmUxMzVjYTFhZDA0YzVlZTRiMWU1MTAyNTA1YTUyMzcxODJhYWZkMjIxLXJpbWctdzYyNi1oMjk0LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2MTk0NzE2.avif - **Categories**: festivals, contests, kids - **Event Name**: Lyell Avenue Music and Culture Festival - **Description**: Join us for a free family-friendly day filled with music, food, vendors and resources. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 104 - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/lyell-avenue-music-and-culture-festival/200029848751144 - **Venue**: Lyell Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hNDgwZGRjYjAzMTUyZGMxMWUyZmNhZTU0NTY1ZWE4ZjJiMmU0ZDc2MjM5YTM5N2QwMjcxODQ5NmNiY2ExNGI4LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDY1Mi1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjM4MjYzNQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music-festivals - **Event Name**: 10th Annual DeCecco Little Italy Festival ROC - **Description**: 🚨 Only 2 Vendor Spots Left! 🚨 Interested in becoming a vendor? 📱 Text: (814) 388-9451 (Preferred) 📧 vfapply@gmail.com ROCHESTER'S ONLY AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FESTIVAL! Join us for our 10th Annual Little Italy Neighborhood celebration! Featuring Italian f - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 72 - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 05:00 am – Sun Aug 16 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/10th-annual-dececco-little-italy-festival-roc/200030356168228 - **Venue**: Ontario Beach Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8zNjcwZjVjOWVkYTk4ZmZjYzI2NTQyNTQ2NDc3M2FhYzYzNzkzZGE0MGY5YTEwNWE0YjY5ZGNhYzQ4ZTljZjY4LXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNzg4LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg1OTcxMjIy.avif - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, music, parties, workshops, dance, kids - **Event Name**: South Wedge Festival - **Description**: Come join us! - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/south-wedge-festival/200030516881941 - **Venue**: South Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14620 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83YmQzNWVhZGZmM2Y2YjZkNDVkYTU5NjAxOWE3MjFhYjI5MjcwMTc0MzhjYzhlYTY2MjQyM2NhZDhkNDNlNGZmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4NTUtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYwNDQ3NjE.avif - **Categories**: Festivals - **Event Name**: Artist Row Juried Art Show - **Description**: Artist Row is a community arts festival at the Rochester Public Market celebrating and brining together art, community, music, and food.About this EventSince 2005, the Friends of the Rochester Public Market has sponsored - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/artist-row-juried-art-show/100001994239724700 - **Venue**: 280 Union St N - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iNTBjMjAxOWU3MGY5ZTEyM2YxZGMzZTAwZDQwODRjNDgwYjIwZjc2ODIyNjgyMTNmMTZjZTFkZTA5ODVjYTE2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcyOC1kYzMyMzIzMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQzMDQxNzk.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Festivals, Business, Crafts - **Event Name**: ESL Rochester Fringe Festival at MAG - **Description**: Experience the excitement of Fringe at MAG! Every ticket includes same-day museum admission. Schedule of Events Friday, September 18 3:00–9:00 pm (performance at 7:00 pm) — From the Depths 3:30–4:30 pm — Soup du Journalism: 25 Years of Deadline Drama 3:3 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 45 - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/esl-rochester-fringe-festival-at-mag/200030522404727 - **Venue**: 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mOWM3ZDAwNWYyODA5NDhiNjA3N2MzOWY4NWMwNDM4N2YyYjk1YmUyZjc1NDEzMDY0N2JjMWIxMWVlY2RlMzMxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjEzMzYwNg.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, performances, art, theatre, music - **Event Name**: 2026 Rochester Harvest Moon Festival - **Description**: The Rochester Harvest Moon Festival returns on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Join us for a day of cultural celebration, outstanding performances, traditional and contemporary entertainment, delicious food, and community fellowship as we celebrate the beau - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 130 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/AATXAJxORbPQqJrne-bjJorzPrIqsiLvQ46VIHMLvlc4=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLD0MEzMaXOHubT3L7W-QQCwrSSYtwfGfuR2sz2RS0bOlGeqjNy=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68c8b12b308d6.jpg - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/2026-rochester-harvest-moon-festival/200030323599555 - **Venue**: Meridian Center Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy85NzYyOTYwNTk5ODU2ZTUxYTJlODA3ZmNiYWExMDYzNzkzYmQyZjZiY2JmYmM2ZGRiNWYyN2ViOTNiNzEyOWI5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY0MC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjA5MzEzNA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, mid-autumn-festivals, calendar - **Event Name**: Cousins Maine Lobster at City of Rochester Food Truck Rodeo - **Description**: Join Cousins Maine Lobster for a mid-week treat! We're rolling into the Rochester Food Truck Rodeo on 9/30! 🦞 📆 Wednesday, September 30th ⏰ 5:00pm-9:00pm 📍Rochester Public Market, Rochester, NY 14609 You may place your order onsite at the truck (we acce - **Date**: Wed Sep 30 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Sep 30 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/cousins-maine-lobster-at-city-of-rochester-food-truck-rodeo/200030516536306 - **Venue**: Rochester Public Market District - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9iNmJmNTJhZTk3MDEyNGQ5ZmU2OGNjMWQwZjlmMDk4MmM4YTAzMTMyOTY3ZjZlZWQ1N2IyOTU1ZGI0ZDVhZTRkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2M4YzhjOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjA0MDUyNg.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks - **Event Name**: Cousins Maine Lobster at M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival - **Description**: Join Cousins Maine Lobster when we roll into the M&T Bank Clothesline Arts Festival this August! 🎨🦞✨ 📍500 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 You may place your order onsite at the truck (we accept cash or all major credit cards) or contactless via - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 45 - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/cousins-maine-lobster-at-mandt-bank-clothesline-art-festival/200030293913238 - **Venue**: 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mYTkwYjYwNTBlYTUwODQ3Zjc1OTQzYzM0NGViZDY1NTFkYTE4MTJkY2Y3ZmU4NTYwMmM2OGQzNDk1MDNjYzI4LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwODA4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYwMjQzMDI.avif - **Categories**: festivals, art - **Event Name**: Uncle Shoehorn at Rochester Fringe Festival - Sept 18-20 - **Description**: Three shows booked with the AMAZING Rochester Fringe Festival. Friday Sept 18, Saturday Sept 19 and Sunday Sept 20. Since debuting in 2012, the Fringe has drawn 1.1 million visitors from all over the world to more than 6,500 diverse performances and ev - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 35 - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 11:45 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/uncle-shoehorn-at-rochester-fringe-festival-sept-18-20/200030281054216 - **Venue**: Biltmore Bar and Lounge - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82NGQxOGUzOGFkYzk4ZjhhYmFiOWNmY2UxMzU4NmJmYzIyZjUyNzI3YjkxYzYzOTc1ZDJmYjRjN2RjODhkNDNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjU0OTUzMA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, performances, music, live-music, art ## Trending Events in Rochester - **Event Name**: Rochester Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!) - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/45f75f1a0cd4c5530623c74e48affbad238c33be2d39dad03d4b540408432f72-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758613360 - **Event Name**: The Lion King - **Venue**: West Herr Auditorium Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/14f11ae0-9107-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1200-h788-dc080858-gmir.jpg?v=1785959804 - **Event Name**: M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival - **Description**: The M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival has been MAG’s largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for almost 70 years. Over 300 artists from across the country offer their work for purchase at this two-day festival that takes place on - **Venue**: 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4eab04da581a02be87dc22ab9eb754667f850112b7ebb0677a426d62bb00177c-rimg-w1200-h594-dcbedbf8-gmir?v=1770527416 - **Event Name**: Damon Wayans Jr. - **Venue**: Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/37391e40-64e3-11f1-966d-61526ca7b4d1-rimg-w1200-h676-dcc8c4c2-gmir.jpg?v=1781106247 - **Event Name**: Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3136f550-95c4-11f1-b940-55345dfad50a-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786480529 - **Event Name**: Brad Williams - **Venue**: Kodak Center Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/05642130-8c70-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc181828-gmir.jpg?v=1785454818 - **Event Name**: Brandi Carlile - The Human Tour - **Description**: 11x Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile will continue her triumphant The Human Tour this fall with newly confirmed stops across North America, including Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on Friday, August 21 at 7 p.m. Special guests for the local date will be I'm - **Venue**: Meadow Brook Amphitheatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/04318e9d64523969475c91cf00b434ea8a70931c64444e453da45822f7324a6e-rimg-w1024-h512-dc282828-gmir?v=1786121993 - **Event Name**: Kevin Nealon at Comedy at The Carlson - **Venue**: Comedy at The Carlson - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/dc1f38f0-94f8-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080828-gmir.jpg?v=1786393220 - **Event Name**: Emanuel Ax at Eastman Theatre - **Venue**: Eastman Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/8f482390-94bf-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h495-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786368590 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in August in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/festivals--august) - [Festivals Events in September in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/festivals--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Rochester? - **A:** M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:00 am at 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607), Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), Rochester VegFest 2026 (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 10:00 am at Parcel 5), The Rochester RnB Festival - at Blue Cross Arena (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), Ruby Shooz at the 10th Annual DeCecco Little Italy Festival (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ontario Beach Park). - **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Rochester? - **A:** Artist Row Juried Art Show (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am at 280 Union St N). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Rochester this weekend August 14–16, 2026? - **A:** Ruby Shooz at the 10th Annual DeCecco Little Italy Festival (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ontario Beach Park), Coupe De' Villes @ DeCecco Little Italy Italian Festival (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 12:00 pm at Ontario Beach Park), 10th Annual DeCecco Little Italy Festival ROC (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 05:00 am at Ontario Beach Park), South Wedge Festival (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 11:00 am at South Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14620). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Rochester in August 2026? - **A:** M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:00 am at 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607), Rochester VegFest 2026 (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 10:00 am at Parcel 5), Ruby Shooz at the 10th Annual DeCecco Little Italy Festival (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ontario Beach Park), Coupe De' Villes @ DeCecco Little Italy Italian Festival (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 12:00 pm at Ontario Beach Park), Lyell Avenue Music and Culture Festival (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 12:00 pm at Lyell Avenue). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Rochester? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Rochester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Rochester? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Rochester? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Rochester include 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607, Blue Cross Arena, Parcel 5. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Rochester? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Rochester include Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, Ticket Network Events, Rochester VegFest. - **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. 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