Rochester Queer Arts Festival
Where: ARTISANworks
565 Blossom Rd. Rochester, NY 14610
When: Saturday November 23rd, 2024
What Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm
About: This is the first ever Rochester Queer Handmade Arts Festival put on by “drag me to the stage”. Featuring a variety of LGBTQIA+ artists, performers, and vendors. Drag closet sales by Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse RuPaul’s Drag Race drag celebrities. It will be a full day of live entertainment on the stage, with food and a cash bar!
Addmision is $10.00 per person. Why? Because Artisan Works is first and foremost a 40,000 square ft gallery of over 50,000 works of art in their collection. So you are not only getting to have an incredible shopping experience but get to rome the halls of an amazing gallery at a discounted rate!
THEMATA HOLIDAY Black Friday Market
Where: Culver Road Armory (The Event Building nest to Fleet Feet)
145 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
When: Friday, November 29th, 2024
What Time: 10am - 4pm
About: Ill be at the Black Friday Holiday THEMATA this year. So while you’re shopping steals and deals for the holiday season, don’t forget to stop by and shop from your favorite artists in person too!
THEMATA Pop-Ups are creative, modern marketplaces that help independent designers, artists and emerging brands sell their products while encouraging people to shop local and support their community. It’s the perfect opportunity for shoppers to find unique and undiscovered gifts and support independent local artists and brands. These unique shopping experiences include a carefully curated selection of small businesses selling home decor, clothing, art, leather goods, jewelry, apothecary, kids items, stationary, and lots more. The diverse crew of vendors changes every month, creating a consistently new experience to discover. The market will have ROC’s favorite food trucks and food vendors will join in on the event, offering local good eats and treats.
Roc Made Holiday
Where: Arbor at the Port
1000 N River St, Rochester Ny, 14612
When: Saturday November 30th, 2024
What Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
About: This is my first Roc Made Holiday I’ve been apart of, and I couldn’t be more excited to be saying that!! This is an Indoor market with 35 local artisans each day located along the Riverside. Admittance and parking are free. There are over 500 parking spots to be found all around the Port Building. While you are shopping the goods you may also enjoy:
- Full Bar serving Beer, Wine, Cocktails and Mimosas
- Fundraising Raffle (In support of mental health organizations)
-Coffee Bar
- Photo Ops
-Kids Ornament Workshops
- DIY Mini Christmas Trees w. Deep Roots Roc
- Sweet Treats & Baked Goods
Handmade Holiday 2024
Where: St. Boniface Church & The Historic German House
330 Gregory St. Rochester NY, 14620
When: Saturday December 2nd, 2023
What Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
About: I will yet again be apart of this amazing holiday event that spans both floors at St. Boniface, hosting over 75 local artists. This magical holiday shopping experience is put on by Rochester’s local craft sensation “Little Button Craft”. So stop down to the south wedge for a FREE magical holiday experience, full of food, handmade goods, carolers, and more! Right smack dab during the South Wedge Holiday Festival, come shop for everyone on your list!
The Strathallan Skyline Sip & Shop
Where: The Strathallan Hotel (City View Ballroom)
550 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14607
When: Sunday December 8th, 2024
What Time: 10am - 3pm
About: Join us for a sip and shop over looking the city, in the beautiful city view ballroom, at the Strathallan. Shop over 20 local vendors for the holidays, and sip on some signature drinks while you do it! Grab a drink from the mobile coffee cart, get a holiday themed flash tattoo, or snack on some delicious treats. It’s sure to be a very merry afternoon!
NY Kitchen Holiday Market
Where: New York Kitchen
800 S. Main St. Canandaigua, NY 14424
When: Saturday December 21st, 2024
What Time: 11am - 4pm
About: LAST CALL!! Not only is this a last minute Holiday Stocking Stuffers Extravaganza, but it’s also my last event for the 2024 season! New York Kitchen, will be decked out to the nines, with artistry, coffee, makers, and more! If you missed anything on your list this would be the time to stop down support your local artists and shop for those last minute gifts.
Last Minute Mini MAYDAY!
Where: Harley School
1981 Clover St. Rochester NY, 14618
When: Sunday December 22nd, 2024
What Time: 10am - 4pm
About: LAST CALL!! Not only is this a last minute Holiday Shopping Experience but it’s also my last event for the 2024 season! Not only are the students of Harley School offering Christmas wrapping for all your gifts, there will be 35 artists, hot cocoa, student artists, and more! If you missed anything on your list this would be the time to stop down support your local artists and shop for those last minute gifts.
Nightmare Before Christmas Shopping Experience
Where: ARTISANworks
565 Blossom Rd. Rochester, NY 14610
When: Sunday November 17th, 2024
What Time:12:00pm - 4:00pm
About: Are you Team Christmas or Team Halloween? Well I’m team both!! This holiday will feature over 100 amazing vendors of all sorts located in both the Burbon St building (Halloween) and the main gallery (Christmas). I will be located near the main entrance of the gallery, (Team Christmas) featuring items for both occasions. There will be something for everyone on your list, and maybe a thing or two for yourself too!
Addmision is $10.00 per person. Why? Because Artisan Works is first and foremost a 40,000 square ft gallery of over 50,000 works of art in their collection. So you are not only getting to have an incredible shopping experience but get to rome the halls of an amazing gallery at a discounted rate!
Queer Handmade Holiday Art Sale
Where: Allendale Columbia School (Big Gym)
519 Allens Creek Rd. Rochester NY, 14618
When: Saturday, July 27th - Sunday, July 28th, 2024
What Time: 10am - 4pm
About: I’m excited to announce that I’ll be apart of the 4th Annual Queer Handmade Holiday Art Sale. Queer Handmade Rochester is a collaborative community space for Queer Persons and Artists.
Queer Handmade Rochester started in the summer of 2020, with a small group of creatives selling their art out of Jules’ (Founder and CEO) front yard, as a way to celebrate Pride and keep the community together. It was lovingly referred to as Rochester’s 1st Annual Queer Handmade Yard Sale. The outpouring of love and support from the community created a momentum that has led us into our 5th year of operation. Moving from the dreams on a front porch, to event spaces across Rochester. Proudly hosting 2 markets a year (a summer and holiday show) geared towards both established and up and coming queer artisans and businesses.
They are committed to the inclusion of all gender identities, sexual orientations, race, class, and otherwise marginalized persons, supporting our Rochester community!
MayDay! Underground
Where: The Village Gate Atrium
274 N. Goodman Rochester, NY 14607
When: Saturday & Sunday November 2nd & 3rd 2024
What Time:
Saturday : 10am - 5pm
Sunday : 10am - 5pm
About:I am returning to MAYDAY! UNDERGROUND at the Village Gate Atrium. Free Entry, Free Parking, Free Swag Bags, Hourly Raffles, and of course tons of amazing vendors. Start your holiday shopping off right this November!
Viciously Crafty Fall Makers Market
Where: The Factory Building (Neighborhood of the Arts)
34 Elton St. Rochester, NY 14610
When: Saturday October 12th, 2024
What Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
About: Join me for my first viciously crafty makers market. This event is for local artists, crafters, creators, and Viciously Crafty folk alike to gather and support creativity and the Rochester Neighborhood of the Arts. This alternative Makers Market provides an exciting shopping experience that welcomes patrons to support quality makers, artisans and small businesses. The diverse crew of vendors is hand-curated for each event, creating a memorable and celebrated experience!
The market is free and open to the public! This event will operate in the Neighborhood of the Arts, around the block and Inside the courtyard of “The Factory Building”, which is home to amazing local businesses like Stacy K Floral, Winter Swan Coffee, Scratch Bakeshop, The Fleurish Candle Co. Old Pueblo Grill, Petit Poutinerie, and more vendors will be on the block around Russell and Elton Streets, including inside of 34 Elton Street!
Artist Row
Where: The City of Rochester’s Public Market
280 Union St N. Rochester NY
When: Sunday September 15th, 2024
What Time: 10am-4pm
About: The 19th Annual Artist Row is free to the public. With over 100 local artists set up throughout the sheds. Live music, awards in carrying categories, for your favorite artists present, food, and so much more. I’ll be located in spot A45 under shed A (the biggest U shaped shed surrounding the stage) This will be my third year attending, and as always dancing the day away to the live music. Can’t wait to see you all there!!
Clothesline Art Festival
Where: Clothesline Art Festival
MAG (Memorial Art Gallery) Rochester NY
When: Saturday, September 7th - Sunday, Septmeber 8th, 2024
What Time: 10am - 5pm
About: Artists from across the country set up throughout the lawn and parking lot of MAG, at this juried art festival! Clothesline is the place to experience all-day live entertainment, sample food from some of Rochester’s favorite food trucks and vendors, enjoy free family art activities, and visit the museum itself. This will be my second year in attendance, but I’ve been shopping at Clothesline yearly sense I was a kid, its sure to be a blast!
3rd Annual Long Acre Farms Market
Where: Long Acre Farms
Macedon NY
When: Saturday August 24th, 2024
What Time: 11am - 4pm
About: I’ll be attending for the 3rd year in a row, the 3rd annual Long Acre Farms Craft Market, put on by the one and only RocOnly Events. There will be over 50 amazing local makers, crafters, and vendors. Refresh yourself with wine / wine slushies in Long Acres Tasting Room, grab some delicious food from on of the sweets booths, or savory from Long Acres Kitchen. It’s sure to be a fun filled summer day, something for the whole family!
THEMATA
Where: Culver Road Armory
145 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
When: Saturday, August 17th, 2024
What Time: 10am - 4pm
About: THEMATA Pop-Ups are creative, modern marketplaces that help independent designers, artists and emerging brands sell their products while encouraging people to shop local and support their community. It’s the perfect opportunity for shoppers to find unique and undiscovered gifts and support independent local artists and brands. These unique shopping experiences include a carefully curated selection of small businesses selling home decor, clothing, art, leather goods, jewelry, apothecary, kids items, stationary, and lots more. The diverse crew of vendors changes every month, creating a consistently new experience to discover. The market will have ROC’s favorite food trucks and food vendors will join in on the event, offering local good eats and treats.
Brockport Art Festival
Where: Brockport Arts Festival
Brockport NY,
When: Saturday, August 10th - Sunday, August 11th, 2024
What Time: 10am - 5pm
About: I’m excited to announce that I will be at Brockport’s Arts Festival for the first time. The Brockport Arts Festival is celebrating its 28th year on August 10 and 11, 2024! Featuring over 175 artists and crafters, delectable festival food, and talented musicians and entertainment. The Brockport Arts Festival has been a staple on the Western New York festival scene for over a quarter of a century.
Queer Handmade Art Sale
Where: Allendale Columbia School (Field)
519 Allens Creek Rd. Rochester NY, 14618
When: Saturday, July 27th - Sunday, July 28th, 2024
What Time: 10am - 5pm
About: I’m excited to announce that I’ll be apart of the 5th Annual Queer Handmade Art Sale. Queer Handmade Rochester is a collaborative community space for Queer Persons and Artists.
Queer Handmade Rochester started in the summer of 2020, with a small group of creatives selling their art out of Jules’ (Founder and CEO) front yard, as a way to celebrate Pride and keep the community together. It was lovingly referred to as Rochester’s 1st Annual Queer Handmade Yard Sale. The outpouring of love and support from the community created a momentum that has led us into our 5th year of operation. Moving from the dreams on a front porch, to event spaces across Rochester. Proudly hosting 2 markets a year (a summer and holiday show) geared towards both established and up and coming queer artisans and businesses.
They are committed to the inclusion of all gender identities, sexual orientations, race, class, and otherwise marginalized persons, supporting our Rochester community!
Loopsapalooza
Where: Star Cider
3365 E Lake Rd, Canandaigua NY
When: Sunday July 21st, 2024
What Time: 11am-4pm
About: Have you seen the Freddy Spaghetti episode of “Parks and Recreations”? Well at Star Cider they are recreating a child concert version of that but 100000X more epic! Partnering with beloved local children’s entertainer Mr. LOOPS and a multitude of family friendly makers/vendors, this is sure to be fun for the whole family.
Cornhill Arts Festival
Where: Cornhill Rochester
Rochester NY,
When: Saturday, July 13th - Sunday, July 14th, 2024
What Time: Saturday: 10am - 6pm Sunday: 10am - 5pm
About: For the first time ever I will be attending Rochester’s beloved Cornhill Arts Festival. This two-day Festival has become a fabric of the Rochester community over the years. The Festival, which takes place over nine streets, will showcase hundreds of artists from across the country, as well as talented musicians from near and far. We encourage you to mark your calendars and invite your family and friends because you won’t want to miss the return of this beloved Festival!
THEMATA
Where: Culver Road Armory
145 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
When: Saturday, June 22nd, 2024
What Time: 10am - 4pm
About: THEMATA Pop-Ups are creative, modern marketplaces that help independent designers, artists and emerging brands sell their products while encouraging people to shop local and support their community. It’s the perfect opportunity for shoppers to find unique and undiscovered gifts and support independent local artists and brands. These unique shopping experiences include a carefully curated selection of small businesses selling home decor, clothing, art, leather goods, jewelry, apothecary, kids items, stationary, and lots more. The diverse crew of vendors changes every month, creating a consistently new experience to discover. The market will have ROC’s favorite food trucks and food vendors will join in on the event, offering local good eats and treats.
2nd Annual Northfield Commons Creators Fest
Where: Northfield Commons & Schoen Place
Schoen PI, Pittsford, NY 14534
When: Saturday, June 15th, 2024
What Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About: The 2nd Annual Northfield Commons Creator's Fest will feature live music, food trucks, and all the local businesses in Schoen Place. Along side 40+ local artists and makers this is sure to be a market worth a visit. Bring the whole family for a super fun outdoor festival by the canal.
Book Lovers Bliss Book Fair
Where: ARTISANworks
565 Blossom RD. Rochester NY, 14610
When: Saturday June 1st & Sunday June 2nd 2024
What Time: 12PM - 4PM
About: If you are a book lover, if you are in your reading era, or just down for some bookish weekend, this is the market for you! Treat yourself to mimosas, baked goods and breakfast bites while you peruse the multitude of bookish vendors. There will be a succulent/plant bar and a coffee bar presented by “Winter Swan Coffee” on Sunday. Two local book sellers will provide a multitude of books in varying genres. Take your time to curl up with a book in one of the nooks, play a board game, and just come and relax for an afternoon.
A $12 admission fee is charged at the door. Artisan Works is a 40’000 square feet gallery, housing over a 500,000 item collection. So it’s not just an artisan event but a museum to explore, so indulge, take it all in!
Springtime Sip & Shop
Where: Colloca Estate Winery
14678 W Bay Rd. Sterling NY, 13156
When: Saturday May 25th, 2024
What Time: 12am - 5pm
About:Join us for opening weekend of Colloca Estate Winery, free entry. Over 50 local vendors will take over their beautiful banquet hall/ event space! They will have live music and food outside, and their tasting room & restaurant will be open. Indulge in spring themed flash tattoos, a flower bar, permanent jewelry welding, tarot readings, and a pop up book store. It will be the perfect spring day!
Lilac Festival Art in the Park Weekend 2
Where: Highland Park
180 Reservoir Avenue, Rochester Ny, 14620
When: Saturday, May 18th, 2024 - Sunday, May 19th, 2024
What Time: Sat: 10:30am - 6:00pm Sun: 10:30am - 5:00pm
About: So excited to announce I’ll be apart of Art in the Park at Lilac Festival again this year, happy 126th anniversary lilac fest. The festival runs 10 consecutive days, featuring Art in the Park on each weekend. Art in the Park takes place up the hill from the main festival site, on Reservoir Ave. Several pathways from the festival site weave their way through Highland Park up to Reservoir Ave, bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors through the lilacs and onto the avenue. The avenue is a paved street surrounded by magnolias, tulips, pansies and more.
Lilac Festival Art in the Park Weekend 1
Where: Highland Park
180 Reservoir Avenue, Rochester Ny, 14620
When: Saturday, May 11th, 2024 - Sunday, May 12th, 2024
What Time: Sat: 10:30am - 6:00pm Sun: 10:30am - 5:00pm
About: So excited to announce I’ll be apart of Art in the Park at Lilac Festival again this year, happy 126th anniversary lilac fest. The festival runs 10 consecutive days, featuring Art in the Park on each weekend. Art in the Park takes place up the hill from the main festival site, on Reservoir Ave. Several pathways from the festival site weave their way through Highland Park up to Reservoir Ave, bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors through the lilacs and onto the avenue. The avenue is a paved street surrounded by magnolias, tulips, pansies and more.
Spring Sip & Shop
Where: Arbor at the Port
1000 N River St, Rochester Ny, 14612
When: Sunday, May 5th, 2024
What Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
About: This is the third annual spring sip & shop I’ve been apart of, and I couldn’t be more excited to be saying that!!This is an Indoor and Outdoor Event with over 50 local artisans located along the Riverside. Admittance and parking are free. There are over 500 parking spots to be found all around the Port Building. While you are shopping the goods you may also enjoy:
- Full Bar serving Beer, Wine, Cocktails and Mimosas
- Fundraising Raffle (In support of mental health organizations)
- NY Sugar Art Mini Pancake & Waffle Pop Cart
- Permanent Jewelry Welding
- DIY Succulent Workshop w. Deep Roots Roc
- DIY Friendship Bracelet Workshop
- Sweet Treats & Baked Goods
MAYDAY! Underground
Where: The Village Gate Atrium
274 N. Goodman Rochester, NY 14607
When: Saturday April 27th, 2024
What Time: 10am - 5pm
About: I am returning to MAYDAY! UNDERGROUND at the Village Gate Atrium. Free Entry, Free Parking, Free Swag Bags, Hourly Raffles, and of course tons of amazing vendors. Start your holiday shopping off right this November!
3rd Annual Self Care Soiree
Where: ARTISANWorks
565 Blossom Rd, Rochester Ny, 14610
When: Sunday, February 18, 2024
What Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
About: This is the third annual self care soirée, my third time I’ll be attending this event, 3 for 3 baby, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!! Join me and 70 other local artists at ArtisanWorks. Which is a 40’000 square feet gallery, housing over a 500,000 item collection. So it’s not just an artisan event but a museum to explore, so indulge, take it all in!
After treating yourself to some goodies from varying artists and makers, enjoy a chair message, get a new “do” at the braid bar, have your cards read by 1 of 4 tarot readers, and grab a drink at the bar. Enjoy the catering of Madeline’s Catering or snacks and sweets aplenty, treat yourself to a spontaneous flash tattoo, or have a character artist draw a portrait of you and friends. Bring a new plant baby home, or build your own bouquet, and go back to shopping some more. The ultimate day of “TREAT YOURSELF” is coming and soon.
All can be yours for $10 admission fee at the door.
Crafted By Cupid
Where: Hotel Canandaigua
205 Lakeshore Drive, Canandagiua Ny, 14424
When: Saturday, February 10, 2024
What Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
About: Join us for an enchanting Sip & Shop experience with the incomparable Roc Only Events. This Valentine’s/ Galentine’s Day themed artisan market will be held for the first time ever at this luxurious hotel. Experience over 30 Ny artisans, indulge in immersive craft stations, and enjoy sweets, treats and hot chocolate. Get a loved themed flash tattoo, a free character drawing of yourself, pamper yourself at the beauty bar. and of course enjoy all the drinks at the cash bar!!
Whether it’s self love, romantic love, platonic love, or otherwise, we’ve got a variety of love themed specialities awaiting you!
Roc Hearts Fest
Where: Mercantile on Main
240 East Main StreetRochester, NY, 14604
When: Saturday, February 3, 2024
What Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
About: Let’s kick off the year right! Let’s celebrate the Rochester small business community the best way we know how with over 100 local makers. Spreading the love of local, small, Rochester, creativity. You of course can also get some Valentines Day goodies too!
THEMATA Holiday Last Call
Where: Culver Rd. Armory Event Center (Next to Fleet Feet)
145 Culver Rd. Rochester NY 14620
When: Thursday December 21st, 2023
What Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
About: LAST CALL!! Not only is this a last minute Holiday Shopping extravaganza, but it’s also my last event for the 2024 season! The Market at the Armory aka THEMATA, will be decked out to the nines, with artistry, coffee, makers, and more! If you missed anything on your list this would be the time to stop down support your local artists and shop for those last minute gifts.
Three Brothers Christmas Market
Where: Three Brothers Wineries & Estate
623 Lerch Rd. Geneva, NY 14456
When:Saturday December 16th, 2023
What Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
About: This is the second annual Three Brothers Christmas Market, with vendors stretching across the entire estate, both indoors and outdoors! Cozy up for some whimsical holiday shopping, accompanied by crafted drinks, food, Christmas music, and some last minute gifts for everyone! This is my only holiday market outside of Rochester, so this would be your time to come get your stationery goodies.
Handmade Holiday
Where: St. Boniface Church & The Historic German House
330 Gregory St. Rochester NY, 14620
When: Saturday December 2nd, 2023
What Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
About: I will yet again be apart of this Amazing holiday event that spans across two buildings at St. Boniface, hosting over 75 local artists. This magical holiday shopping experience is put on by Rochester’s local craft sensation “Little Button Craft”. So stop down to the south wedge for a Free magical holiday experience, full of food, handmade goods, carolers, and more!
Nightmare Before Christmas Shopping Experience
Where: ARTISANworks
565 Blossom Rd. Rochester, NY 14610
When: Sunday November 26th, 2023
What Time:12:00pm - 4:00pm
About: Are you Team Christmas or Team Halloween? Well I’m team both!! This holiday will feature over 100 amazing vendors of all sorts located in both the Burbon St building (Halloween) and the main gallery (Christmas). I will be located near the main entrance of the gallery, Team Christmas (though I will be featuring items for both occasions). There should be something to shop for, for everyone on your list!
Addmision is $10.00 per person. Why? Because Artisan Works is first and foremost a 40,000 square ft gallery of over 50,000 works of art in their collection. So you are not only getting to have an incredible shopping experience but get to rome the halls of an amazing gallery at a discounted rate!
Old Farm Cafe Holiday Market
Where: The Old Farm Cafe
3450 Winton PI Suite 6, Rochester, NY 14623
When: Sunday November 12th, 2023
What Time: 11:00AM - 4:00PM
About: This Holiday Market is an elevated farms market in the “immersive and theatrical dining experience that is The Old Farm Cafe and their rehearsal studio (both areas are connected in the same building) in the Winton Place”. Enjoy over 30 vendors, a live band playing in the gazebo, a full breakfast and lunch menu, drink flights by Ironsmoke Brewery, and More! Holiday shopping never felt so cozy!!
MAYDAY! Underground Crafts & Art
Where: The Village Gate Atrium
274 N. Goodman Rochester, NY 14607
When: Saturday & Sunday November 4th &5th 2023
What Time:
Saturday : 10am - 5pm
Sunday : 10am - 4pm
About:I am returning to MAYDAY! UNDERGROUND at the Village Gate Atrium. Free Entry, Free Parking, Free Swag Bags, Hourly Raffles, and of course tons of amazing vendors. Start your holiday shopping off right this November!
A Very “Spoopy” Halloween Market
Where: Boulder Coffee Cafe & Lounge
When: Saturday October 28th, 2023
What time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
About: Do you love Halloween? Do you love coffee? Do you love spoopy little things? Well come out to sip and shop with some ghouls and ghosties!
