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here’s never a shortage of things to do in Rochester, but summer is meant for rest and relaxation, not spending your time researching upcoming events. To help out, CITY put together a guide to the festivals going on between now and September. Whether you’re in the mood for live music, handcrafted art, or just want to get outside and walk around for the day, every month is packed full. For more information on events this summer, and the full festival guide visit rochestercitynewspaper.com.
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Lilac Festival F R I D AY, M AY 9 T H R O U G H S U N D AY, M AY 1 8
For 116 years, the Lilac Festival has reminded us just how special Rochester is. This year’s festival takes place Friday, May 9, through Sunday, May 18, 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Highland Park. Start off by witnessing — or being a part of — history being made as Rochester attempts to break the Guinness World Record of the largest human flower. The assembly will take place on Friday, May 9, at 11 a.m. Registration can be done online or at 10:30 a.m. the morning of. Come back out on Saturday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m. for the Lilac Parade, presented (and televised) by Time Warner Cable News. The parade will feature over 2,500 participants, 20 marching bands, and 125 organizations. Tuesday, May 13, through Thursday, May 15, a Wine and Chocolate Tasting session will take place under the Big Top Tent. The tasting will include 30 winemakers, handcrafted chocolate, and gourmet food and cheeses. Two sessions will be offered daily, from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $15.
Both weekends, May 9-10 & 17-18, shop unique, handcrafted creations by more than 120 artists and vendors at the juried Art and Craft Show — Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. End the festival week with the Highland Hospital Lilac Run on Sunday, May 18. A 5K will be held at 8 a.m. and a 10K at 9 a.m. The run will begin at 249 Highland Avenue, near the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building. There will also be a children’s entertainment stage and family fun zone, including magicians, aerialists, mini rides, giant slides, and more taking place each day of the festival. The festival’s live entertainment schedule includes Duke Jupiter, The Skycoasters, Rubblebucket, Classic Albums Live playing Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon,” Keller Williams and The Infamous Stringdusters, Rusted Root, The Original Wailers, and Eddie Money. All concerts are free and a complete lineup and schedule of entertainment can be found online. All events are free unless otherwise noted. For more information, visit Rochesterevents.com/ festivals-events/lilac-festival.
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Get your taste buds ready for a five day event of mouthwatering BBQ. The Roc City Ribfest is a familyfriendly event featuring competitive cooking for ribs, chicken wings, hot dogs, burgers, and more. Competitions include the Roc
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City Rib Cook Off, World Bacon Championship, Kids Q, and the People’s Choice Ribs, where you can vote for your favorite vendor of the festival. And make sure not to leave the kids at home; a bounce house, arts and crafts, and more await them.
Roc City Ribfest takes place Thursday, May 22, through Monday, May 26, at its new location, the Genesee Valley Park (952 E. River Road). The festival officially opens to the public Friday evening at 5 p.m. and continues Saturday to Monday from 11 a.m. to 9
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p.m. The entrance fee is $5 and free for those under 12. The cost includes parking, admission, music and kids’ activities. The festival will donate $1 from each person to the Golisano Children’s Hospital. For more information, visit Roccityribfest.com or call 1-888-ROC-BBQ8.
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Celebrate tradition at Rochester’s annual Greek Festival. This event brings the aromas, sounds, and traditions of Greece to the area with dancing, food, church tours, and shopping in a Greek marketplace. You won’t want to miss out on yummy treats including Loukoumades, Saganaki, homemade Spanakopita, and Baklava. Also, make sure to hit up the Agora for unique clothing, jewelry, books, and icons. Church tours will explain the interior iconography of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and the Orthodox faith. Children can also enjoy their own mini festival, with activities including a climbing wall. The Festival takes place on Thursday, May 29, through Sunday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and will be located on the grounds of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, at 962 East Ave. Admission to the festival is free. For more information, visit Rochestergreekfestival.org or call 244-3377.
Attracting over 200,000 attendees each year, this Fairport volunteer-run festival includes live music, arts and crafts vendors, family activities, food, and more. Bring the whole family for a chicken BBQ on Friday night, starting at 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday shop and stroll through over 200 artisans and various food and craft vendors, and Canal Nights (located at Fairport Junction) keeps the Saturday night party going with popular regional bands, food, beer, and wine. Be sure to buy a duck for the Duck Race ($5 for one duck, or $20 for five ducks), benefitting the Fairport Perinton Merchants Association’s initiatives for beautification and public art in the community. The festival runs Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8, in the village of Fairport. Events begin Friday night from 4:30 to 9 p.m., and will continue Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit Fairportcanaldays.com or email
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Sulphur Springs Festival F R I D AY, J U N E 6 , T H R O U G H S AT U R D AY, J U N E 7
19th Ward Square Fair Held the first Saturday in June, the 19th Ward Square Fair celebrates the cultural diversity of that neighborhood. The festival is the 19th Ward Community Association’s largest fundraising event. Start the day with a pancake breakfast in the scenery of Rochester’s largest residential neighborhood. The day-long fair will include a variety of food vendors from local restaurants, live
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entertainment, lunch grills, and booths selling books, plants, food, and more. And make sure you don’t miss the parade through the area starting at 12:30 p.m. Rain or shine, you won’t want to miss this community-focused event. The fair will be held on Saturday, June 7, at Aberdeen Square Park (330 Post Ave). Admission to the fair is free. For more information, visit 19wca.org or call 328-6571.
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Few things bring the nostalgia of summer nights quite like a tall glass of beer. Celebrate 10 days of summer nights and craft beer at the Rochester City Beer Week. The festival kicks off on Friday, June 13, and continues through the week at various stops across the city with a packed list of events like beer launches, happy hours, tastings, pig roasts, a clam bake, concerts, trivia contests, Father’s Day specials, a burlesque show, and more. On Saturday, June 14, the Beer Week will hold its fourth annual Rochester Real Beer Expo from 6-10 p.m. (VIP hour starts at 5 p.m.). The Expo will take place on Gregory Street from Whalin to Bond Streets. Cider, locally made cheese, Cajun BBQ, pizza, German and Italian sausage, hand rolled cigars, and more will be served up. Tickets for the expo are $45 for general admission, $65 for VIP, and $10 for the designated driver. For more information and a complete list of events for each day, visit Rochesterrealbeer.com. (PICTURED ABOVE)
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Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival F R I D AY, J U N E 2 0 , T H R O U G H S AT U R D AY, J U N E 2 8
Since it premiered in 2002, the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival has grown to become one of the area’s most prestigious and popular music festivals. Known for its unique variation of artists, from legendary performers to popular favorites, the festival has hosted such icons as Aretha Franklin, Peter Frampton, David Byrne, and Elvis Costello. This year, headliners include Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers, Earth, Wind & Fire, Fourplay, Buddy Guy, Michael McDonald, and Janelle Monáe. The festival runs June 20-28 with more than 300 concerts including 80+ free shows. Shows are performed at 19 venues including Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Montage, Little Theatre, Xerox Auditorium, Jazz Street (Gibbs St.) stage, East Ave. and Alexander St. stage, and more. Headlining artists will perform at Kodak Hall for various prices. All other performances will be $20$25 on a first come first serve basis. For more information, including exact ticket prices and venue information, visit Rochesterjazz.com. (FROM JAZZ FEST 2012: (LEFT) STEVE MARTIN AND (RIGHT) THE ROY HAYNES FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH BAND)
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The Renaissance Festival returns to Sterling for its 35th year, bringing a merry ole time to the 21st Century. With a variety of foods, entertainment, shopping venues, rides, and games attendees can partake in the “renaissance” experience. Entertainment includes a jousting match, a “wench auction,” Shakespearean plays, and a visit by the queen through the town every afternoon. Games and rides include axe throwing, archery, mud mayhem, goose neck slip, and more. And don’t miss
Get carried away with an overabundance of BBQ sauces. For four days, the festival brings out the most unique lip-smackin’ BBQ sauces around. Each rib master brings their own style and touch to a favorite sauce. BBQ sauces are served on ribs, chicken, beef brisket, pulled pork, and more. While chowing down, enjoy some feel-good live blues music as well. The festival will host 20 performers including Jesse Dee, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Road Masters,
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out on throwing tomatoes at the stocks. The Festival runs for seven weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, beginning July 5 through August 17. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a different theme each weekend. Fairgrounds are located at 15385 Farden Road in Sterling. Daily admission prices are $12.95$22.95 and season passes are $85.95-$185.95. For more information, visit Sterlingfestival.com, call 800879-4446, or send a pigeon to the Sterling address. (PICTURED AT RIGHT)
Greg Piccolo and Heavy Juice, Average White Band, JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound, and more. The festival will run Thursday, July 10, though Sunday, July 13, at the Highland Park Festival Site (corner of Highland and South Ave). Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free until 3 p.m., and then $10 per person after. For more information, visit Rochesterevents.com/festivalsevents/big-rib-bbq-blues-fest.
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Finger Lakes Wine Festival
Corn Hill Arts Festival
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Presented by Yancey’s Fancy New York’s Artisan Cheese, the Finger Lakes Wine Festival returns this year for a weekend of summer revelry. The festival includes over 90 wineries, and many food vendors from popular Rochester restaurant spots. Friday night, attendees are encouraged to come dressed in a toga to try free samples of wine and artisan cheese, and enjoy live music and fireworks at Launch of the Lakes. On Saturday and Sunday, festival-goers can get free hands-on cooking classes taught by top regional chefs and The New York Wine & Culinary Center. Other special events include breakfast
inside the Glen Club, and a meal prepared with specialty NY wines on Saturday night, and a ride in a Watkins Glen International pace car on the race track. Campground space is available on the grounds. The Wine Festival will be held Friday, July 11, through Sunday, July 13 at the Watkins Glen International Speedway (2790 County Rte. 16 in Watkins). Passes include a one day pass ($35-$40), a two day pass ($45-$50), a one day designated driver pass ($15, must be 21 years or older), and a minors pass ($25). For more information and to register for special events, visit Flwinefest.com.
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After a successful Bar Mitzvah last July, the Rochester Jewish Film Festival returns for its 14th year. The film festival’s mission is to promote awareness and pride in the diversity of Rochester’s Jewish community and to support local and international Jewish filmmakers and their films. The 26 films span genres including documentary, comedy, drama, and narrative. The Festival begins on Sunday, July 13, and runs through Monday, July 21, with shows at the Little Theatre (240 East Avenue #100), the Dryden Theatre (900 East Avenue), and the Jewish Community Center (1200 Edgewood Avenue). General admission tickets are $9 for JCC members ($11 for nonmembers); weekday matinee tickets are $7 for JCC members ($9 for non-members); opening night and closing night tickets are $15 for JCC members ($20 for non-members); festival passes are $150 for JCC members ($165 for non-members); JCC matinee passes are $36 for JCC members ($48 for non-members); and all students receive a discount of $1 on advance sale tickets. For more information, visit Rjff.org or call 461-2000.
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Each year, the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley sets aside a weekend in July to promote a healthy and inclusive environment for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions. Rochester Pride 2014’s theme is “Carnival: True Colors” and takes place Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20, with an assortment of activities for everyone. On Friday, enjoy a Flag ceremony and Rainbow Ride. On Saturday, come out for the annual parade, Family Fun Time, and the festival. On Sunday, enjoy a picnic fundraiser at the Genesee Valley Park (1000 E. River Road). Rochester Pride will also include a festival stage with various live acts, Roc Pride Games, an LGBTQ History Exhibit, and more. Pride weekend takes place Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20, throughout the city of Rochester. Tickets for the Festival are free from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., $15 from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (and free for children 12 and under). Picnic fundraiser tickets range from $15-$25. Registration can be done online or you can purchase tickets at the gate. For more information and a complete list of events and locations, visit Gayalliance.org. (PICTURED ABOVE RIGHT)
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Macedonian Ethnic Festival
Native American Dance and Music Festival F R I D A Y , J U LY 1 1 , THROUGH S U N D A Y , J U LY 1 3
For 23 years, the Ganondagan Historic Site — a center for the Seneca people 300 years ago — has held the Native American Dance and Music Festival to celebrate the history and culture of the Seneca people. The festival includes artisan demonstrations, traditional storytelling, demonstration tents, guided trail walks, longhouse tours, live Native American music, and Iroquois dance performances. The Festival runs Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ganondagan Historic Site (1488 State Route 444 in Victor). Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for students with ID, $5 for children 3 to 18 years old, and free for children 2 and under and Friends of Ganondagan members (with a membership card). For more information, visit Ganondagan.org.
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For the first time, Nedloh Brewing Company will host its Hopsfest, a new festival that brings brewers and enthusiasts together to sample, celebrate, and learn about hops and craft beer. Hopsfest takes place on Saturday and Sunday, August 9 and 10. Saturday’s events include a variety of seminars covering education about craft brewing and the industry in New York and six hours of tasting tents, brewing demonstrations, live music, and the Rochester Food Truck Rodeo. Sunday’s activities include a continuation of seminars, tasting tents, demonstrations, live music, and the Food Truck Rodeo, as well as the Big Green Egg Grill’s Chef Cook-Off, featuring 12 of the region’s best chiefs. Hopsfest takes place at Nedloh Brewing Co. (6621 State Route 5 and 20 in Bloomfield) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Ticket prices are $30 for each day and $50 for both. For more information, visit Hopsfestny.com.
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For the 30th year in a row, the Rochester West Indian Festival Organization, Inc., will host Carifest, a Caribbean Festival celebrating Rochester’s Caribbean heritage by bringing some of the best Caribbean food, music, and arts and crafts. The festival will take place on Saturday, August 9, and will begin with a parade highlighting the traditional carnival spirit of the Caribbean with traditional costumes and music. The parade will take place at 11 a.m. and will start on Liberty Pole Way and make its way down Main Street. The Festival runs from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Riverside Festival Site (Court and Exchange Boulevard) and will feature Caribbean music, arts and crafts celebrating the culture, all sorts of foods, fun for children and family members of all ages, and more.Carifest is free to attend. For more information, visit Rwifo.com or call 234-0909. (PICTURED ABOVE RIGHT)
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The New York Steam Engine Association was formed to promote and encourage interest in the operation, ownership, and preservation of antique steam-powered vehicles. For four days, the 54th Pageant of Steam will include antique tractors and tractor pulls (pre-
Brockport Summer Arts Fest
Finger Lakes Riesling Festival
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1954), kiddie pedal tractor pull, parade of movable equipment, plowing and saw mill demonstrations, and live music Thursday through Saturday. A craft and flea market will take place during the festival as well as five concession stands serving hot dogs and hamburgers, cold sandwiches, beverages, and dinner daily. The festival will also feature the Historical Construction Equipment Association’s 29th Annual International
Convention and Old Equipment Exposition featuring Michigan built engines. The Pageant of Steam takes place Wednesday, August 6, through Saturday, August 9 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the N. Y. S. E. A. (3349 Gehan Rd., Canandaigua). Admission is $6 for adults and free for children under 12. For more information, visit Pageantofsteam.org.
SANKOFA THEATER FESTIVAL T H U R S D AY, AUGUST 28, T H R O U G H S U N D AY, AUGUST 30
For those looking for a lowkey night of theater and Jazz, the annual Sankofa Theater Festival — sponsored by MMB Theater 1 Project — is dedicated to commemorating African American heritage and history in the arts as well as promoting local talents including African American playwrights, stage performers, producers, musicians, and more. The festival will include three nights of one-act plays by various local playwrights. The Festival takes place Thursday, August 28, through Saturday, August 30 at the MuCCC Theatre, located at 142 Atlantic Avenue. Advance tickets can be bought at Mood Makers Books (274 N. Goodman Street) for $12.50 or you can purchase tickets at the door for $16. A three-night pass will be available for $35 as well. Limited seating is available so order your tickets now! For more information, visit Moodmakersbooks.com or call Curtis Rivers at 271-7010.
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The New York State Festival of Balloons returns for its 33rd year. Despite its name, the festival is about more than just hot air balloons. The NYSFOB also includes various arts and crafts vendors, an international food court, free entertainment, rides and activities for children, and a car show. Campground space is available for a 2 night minimum stay on the festival grounds. The camping fee is $30 per night and includes Festival admission for two. The Festival runs Friday, August 29, through Monday, September 1. Scheduled balloon launches run Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Monday at 6 a.m. The Festival takes place at Dansville Municipal Airport, 176 Franklin Street, at the Maple Street Entrance. Admission is $5 and free for children under 12 and part of the profits are donated to a local charity each year. For more information, visit Nysfob.com. (PICTURED AT RIGHT)
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Interested in becoming more environmentally friendly? The Greentopia Festival, presented by Friends of the GardenAerial, hopes to educate and raise awareness for environmental issues, promote sustainability in all its forms, and strive to make Rochester a happier
and greener place to live. This festival, running Tuesday, September 9, through Sunday, September 14, includes a film festival, a fashion show, an art and photography show, and live music. Tuesday through Saturday, the festival features Greentopia Film, a collection of
primarily non-fiction films to inspire, transform, and ultimately empower the audience to create sustainable changes in their lives and communities. The Film Fest will take place at The Little Theatre (240 East Ave. #100) and High Falls (81 Browns Race). A music festival takes place Friday and Saturday at the High Falls venue, celebrating
CLOTHESLINE ARTS FESTIVAL
MACEDON LUMBERJACK FESTIVAL
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The Clothesline Arts Festival is one of the largest art festivals in the area, attracting more than 20,000 visitors each year. The festival includes live entertainment at two outdoor stages, original work by more than 400 local artists, food from various favorite Rochester vendors, family-friendly activities, and bargains at the Gallery Store’s Sidewalk sale and art library’s used book sale. Clothesline will take place at the Memorial Art Gallery, 18 CITY MAY 7-13, 2014
500 University Avenue, Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. On Saturday, MAG members are offered the chance to attend the festival half an hour before opening. Admission is $4 for MAG members, $5 for general admission, and free for children 10 and under. For more information, visit Mag.rochester.edu/ clothesline.
Bring out your inner lumberjack at this year’s Macedon Lumberjack Festival with events like the two-man crosscut, log rolling, log chop, and fire starting. The 2014 Northeast Colligate Woodsmen Conclave champions from FLCC will be there participating as well as pros from all over the country and Canada. Competition includes ax throwing, hot saw, spring board, and more. Looking for something outside of the woodsmen scene? Enjoy
a craft and collectables sale, a variety of food vendors, and church services held Saturday night and Sunday morning. The Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, September 6 and 7, at 8 a.m. both days and is located at the Macedon Center Fireman’s Field, 2481 Canandaigua Road in Macedon. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors, $1 for kids 6-14, and free under 5. For more information, visit Macedoncenterfire.org.
the love of music and how it sustains our souls. A design fest features a Friday night fashion show, a photography show, and an arts show, all at the High Falls venue. Prices vary based on events. For a detailed schedule of events and ticket prices, visit Greentopiafest. com or call 287-5560. (PICTURED BELOW)
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