Special Events at the Public Market
Public Market Free-Admission Special Events
Community Garage Sales
The City of Rochester Public Market offers dozens of garage sales with bargains on everything from furniture to clothing; collectibles to jewelry; artwork to trinkets... all in one location! From spring through the Fall, stop by the Market every other Sunday to join us for the largest community garage sales and superfleas!
Learn more: Community Garage Sales & Superfleas
Flower City Days
The Flower City earns bragging rights when the Rochester Public Market comes alive in May and June with its legendary horticultural sales--row upon row of annuals, perennials, shrubs and garden ornamentation. All available just in time for spring planting! Come with your garden questions and get answers from Cornell Cooperative Extension's Master Gardeners. Bring plant containers, and take some home, through our give-take plant container exchange program! Cafes and coffee shops open on the Market and in the surrounding Market District too. Free admission.
Learn more: Flower City Days
Food Truck Rodeos
Food Truck Rodeos at the Market have quickly become a Rochester tradition. Rodeos brings our community's creative mobile cuisine to the Market. Local brew and bands add to the flavor and fun. Free admission--bring your own folding chairs and tables!
Last Wednesday evening of the month, April through September.
Bands on the Bricks
One of Rochester's most popular free concert series, Bands on the Bricks proves that the Rochester Public Market isn't just for morning people!
Five consecutive Friday nights in July and August.
Learn more: Bands on the Bricks
Gospel Jubilee
Organized by Elim Sanctuary Choir, this annual event features inspirational music groups from around the region. Food and vendors too. Free admission.
Artist Row
Produced by Friends of the Rochester Public Market, Artist Row is not just your average art show. With over 180 local artists this event truly showcases the creativity of our community. Food and live music too, free admission! For more information, go to www.artistrowrochester.com, contact Friends of the Public Market at (585) 428-7292 or e-mail Marketfriends@marketfriends.org
Halloween at the Market
This relatively new addition to the Market special events series provides an extra, bonus dress-up and trick or treat opportunity for families--and a chance to connect with dozens of community organizations! Free admission.
Learn more: Halloween Eve at the Market
Holidays at the Market
A Rochester holiday tradition for over 25 years, Holidays at the Market features dozens of holiday-focused vendors (trees, decorations, holiday foods and crafts, gifts, and much more), visits with Santa, hay rides, cookie decorating, and more!