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Roc the Riverway Weekend is a celebration of the Genesee River and the ambitious initiative to transform the river corridor that began in 2018. From the farms lining its banks along the Genesee Valley, to its industrial heritage, the mighty Genesee is at the heart of who we are and how our community developed.
Roc the Riverway is a series of projects that will transform this former industrial waterway into a community recreational corridor that provides opportunities for all to interact with water. Celebrate this transformation with us! Come out, experience a weekend of activities, and learn more about our community’s vision for the future.
This year’s Roc the Riverway Weekend will feature activities up and down the Genesee River from Lake Ontario to Genesee Valley Park. Hikes, bike rides, paddles, tours and more all focused on introducing folks to the beauty and history of our City and its waterways. The weekend will also highlight progress on the myriad of Roc the Riverway capital improvements and the efforts towards establishing a new State Park at High Falls.
To learn more about the Roc the Riverway program and it’s many transformational projects along the Genesee River, click the button below:
List of Roc the Riverway Weekend events for Friday, October 4, 2024
Fall Salmon Run
6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Daily until November for anglers and spectators. Seth Green Dr. and Norton St. off St. Paul Blvd. This section of the Genesee River offers some of the most exciting fishing in New York State- right in the city.
Fishing allowed from the St. Rte. 104 Bridge upstream to the lower falls on the Genesee River, from one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset.
Genesee River and Erie Canal Boat Cruises
1:30 - 3 p.m. and 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Enjoy a scenic roundtrip cruise on the Genesee River to Genesee Valley Park on the Erie Canal with Corn Hill Navigation. Included with this 90-minute voyage is a live guided narration about how the river and canal made Rochester the Young Lion of the West as well as interesting sites along the way.
A highlight of this cruise will be a stunning view of downtown Rochester on the way back to port.
Genesee River and Erie Canal Boat Cruise with Live Music
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
This sunset cruise will include a musical performance by folk singer-songwriters Alexander Fals and Hayley Dayis, accompanied by guitar, baritone ukulele or ngoni.
Reconnect Rochester's Light Up The Night Ride
Gather at 6, ride begins at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Genesee Valley Sports Complex, 131 Elmwood Ave.
Light up your bike with bike lights, glow sticks and other creative lighting options. Kickstands up at 6:30pm for a ~10-mile "callithumpian" romp around Rochester bike boulevards and trails.
Intermediate level ride (must have control of your bike and be able to keep up with a casual but steady pace. Expect a couple moderate hills).