Event Schedule 2025

Rochester, NY
Three Heads Brewing
Sunday
May 4th
12:00pm to 5:00pm

An Annual Festivus that was created in 2020 celebrating Rochester, The Arts, The People & The Renaissance! Hosted by Ren Rat and Carnie Cat!

Albany, NY
Washington Park
Saturday
May 10th
11:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
May 11th
11:00am to 6:00pm

The 77th annual Albany Tulip Festival will be held in the historic Washington Park, the 81-acre "crown jewel" of the City on Saturday May 10th and Sunday May 11, 2025. Tulip Festival is Albany’s signature spring event. Featuring annual traditions rooted in the city’s rich Dutch heritage, nearly one hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone family fun destination, two stages of world-class live entertainment and more than 140,000 tulips in 150 different varieties, the Tulip Festival is a sparkling showcase of local culture and business.

Rochester, NY
Highland Park
Saturday
May 17th
11:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
May 18th
11:00am to 6:00pm

Each May visitors travel from all over the world to visit Rochester’s Highland Park for the Annual Lilac Festival and to see the park’s 1,800 lilac bushes displaying 500 varieties of lilacs in a floral masterpiece of the deepest purples and purest whites. The festival celebrates the blooming of the largest collection of lilacs in North America.

Ithaca, NY
Downtown Ithaca
Friday
May 29th
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
May 30th
10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday
June 1th
10:00am - 5:00pm

The 2025 Ithaca Festival Spring Craft Fair features nearly one hundred local and regional vendors showcasing their unique creations. From jewelry to pottery, metalworking to dolls and toys, artwork to clothing, everyone can find items they will want to take home. The craft fair also features small batch craft foods and beverages, including syrup, honey, wine, and more.

Fairport, NY
Erie Canal
Saturday
June 7th
11:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
June 8th
11:00am to 6:00pm

Fairport Canal Days is produced by the Fairport Perinton Merchants Association. Fairport Canal Days is one of the premier juried art festivals in the Northeast alongside the scenic village on the historic Erie Canal.

Buffalo, NY
Allentown
Saturday
June 14th
11:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday
June 15th
11:00am to 6:00pm

This festival has been a beloved tradition in Western New York for many years, featuring the exceptional talent of both local and visiting artists. With a wide variety of art forms on exhibit, such as ceramics, paintings, photography, and sculptures, there is something for everyone to appreciate. In addition to the art there will be plenty of to keep you entertained all weekend, including demonstrations, music, and food for a truly unforgettable experience!