Guide To Summer Festivals in Rochester

By
Audrey L.
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Finally, summer is almost here! With so many music, arts, food, and cultural celebrations throughout Rochester, family fun opportunities are guaranteed every weekend! Plan ahead to make sure you don’t miss anything big! Save the dates for your favorite festivals now, and be sure to check if advanced tickets are necessary. Enjoy your summer!

 

May

May 8, 2026

Rochester Lilac Festival

May 9, 2026

Rochester Lilac Festival

May 10, 2026

Rochester Lilac Festival

May 11, 2026

Rochester Lilac Festival

May 12, 2026

Rochester Lilac Festival

May 13, 2026

Rochester Lilac Festival

May 14, 2026

Rochester Lilac Festival
Williamson Apple Blossom Festival

May 15, 2026

Rochester Lilac Festival
Williamson Apple Blossom Festival

May 16, 2026

Rochester Lilac Festival
Williamson Apple Blossom Festival

May 17, 2026

Rochester Lilac Festival
Williamson Apple Blossom Festival

May 28, 2026

11:00 am Rochester Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
5:30 pm Mendon Fire Carnival

May 29, 2026

11:00 am Rochester Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
5:30 pm Mendon Fire Carnival

May 30, 2026

11:00 am Rochester Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
11:30 am Mendon Fire Carnival

June

June 5, 2026

4:30 pm Canal Days 2026 in Fairport

June 6, 2026

10:00 am Canal Days 2026 in Fairport

June 7, 2026

10:00 am Canal Days 2026 in Fairport

June 13, 2026

4:00 pm Summer Celebration at Webster Parks and Recreation Center

June 18, 2026

12:00 am Harborfest at Ontario Beach Park

June 19, 2026

12:00 am Harborfest at Ontario Beach Park
12:00 pm Rochester International Jazz Fest
5:30 pm Summer Kick-Off at Ridge Park Webster

June 20, 2026

8:00 am Harborfest at Ontario Beach Park
12:00 pm Rochester International Jazz Fest

June 21, 2026

9:00 am Harborfest at Ontario Beach Park
12:00 pm Rochester International Jazz Fest

June 22, 2026

12:00 pm Rochester International Jazz Fest

June 23, 2026

12:00 pm Rochester International Jazz Fest

June 24, 2026

12:00 pm Rochester International Jazz Fest

June 25, 2026

12:00 pm Rochester International Jazz Fest

June 26, 2026

10:00 am Party at the Wild Over Water Zone (Greece)
12:00 pm Rochester International Jazz Fest

June 27, 2026

12:00 pm Rochester International Jazz Fest
4:00 pm Chili Summer Fest in the Town of Chili
4:00 pm Happy 250th Birthday America Celebration Festival in Gates

July

July 3, 2026

10:30 am 4th of July Festival at Irondequoit Town Hall

July 4, 2026

8:00 am 4th of July Festival at Irondequoit Town Hall
10:00 am Renaissance Festival in Sterling

July 5, 2026

10:00 am Renaissance Festival in Sterling

July 10, 2026

6:00 pm Bands on the Bricks at Rochester Public Market

July 11, 2026

10:00 am Renaissance Festival in Sterling
10:00 am Corn Hill Arts Festival

July 12, 2026

10:00 am Renaissance Festival in Sterling
10:00 am Corn Hill Arts Festival

July 17, 2026

12:00 pm Art and Music Festival in Canandaigua
6:00 pm Bands on the Bricks at Rochester Public Market
7:00 pm Sweet Sunset Social at Sandbar Park in Webster

July 18, 2026

9:00 am Sweet Corn Festival at Market 1892
10:00 am Renaissance Festival in Sterling
10:00 am Art and Music Festival in Canandaigua
12:00 pm Irondequoit Garden Walks

July 19, 2026

9:00 am Sweet Corn Festival at Market 1892
10:00 am Renaissance Festival in Sterling
10:00 am Art and Music Festival in Canandaigua
12:00 pm Irondequoit Garden Walks

July 24, 2026

4:00 pm Walworth Festival in the Park
5:00 pm Summer Smash & Food Truck Rodeo at Parma Town Park
6:00 pm Bands on the Bricks at Rochester Public Market

July 25, 2026

9:00 am Walworth Festival in the Park
10:00 am Renaissance Festival in Sterling
10:00 am Waterfront Art Festival in Webster
10:00 am Indigenous Music & Arts Festival at Ganondagan State Historic Site

July 26, 2026

10:00 am Renaissance Festival in Sterling
10:00 am Waterfront Art Festival in Webster
10:00 am Indigenous Music & Arts Festival at Ganondagan State Historic Site

July 30, 2026

3:00 pm Puerto Rican Festival in Rochester

July 31, 2026

5:00 pm Puerto Rican Festival in Rochester
6:00 pm Bands on the Bricks at Rochester Public Market

August

August 1, 2026

10:00 am Renaissance Festival in Sterling
11:00 am Puerto Rican Festival in Rochester

August 2, 2026

10:00 am Renaissance Festival in Sterling

August 7, 2026

6:00 pm Bands on the Bricks at Rochester Public Market

August 8, 2026

10:00 am Renaissance Festival in Sterling
10:00 am Brockport Arts Festival
11:00 am I Dig This Town at Greece Town Hall Campus
4:00 pm Victor Music & Food Festival

August 9, 2026

10:00 am Renaissance Festival in Sterling
10:00 am Brockport Arts Festival

August 14, 2026

6:00 pm Bands on the Bricks at Rochester Public Market

August 15, 2026

10:00 am Renaissance Festival in Sterling

August 16, 2026

10:00 am Renaissance Festival in Sterling

August 21, 2026

6:00 pm So Long Summer at Miracle Field, Webster

August 23, 2026

10:00 am Rochester VegFest at Parcel 5

August 29, 2026

10:00 am Clothesline Art Festival at Memorial Art Gallery

August 30, 2026

10:00 am Clothesline Art Festival at Memorial Art Gallery

August 31, 2026

5:30 pm End of Summer Family Luau at Greece Town Hall Campus

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