Looking for 2025 Rochester NY Summer June events and activities in Rochester NY and the Finger Lakes? There are many summer fun things to do in June in Rochester and the Finger Lakes to celebrate summertime, including Festivals, Finger Lakes wine events, craft fairs, farmers markets, Fireman’s Carnivals, fireworks, concerts, stock car races, county fairs, fishing tournaments and more June activities and events.
2025 June Events – Finger Lakes & Rochester NY
Events may be canceled or postponed. Check websites before heading to event.
2025 Ithaca Festival | Ithaca, NY
- May 29 – June 1, 2025
- Downtown Ithaca from the Commons to GIAC. Ithaca, NY
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- The Ithaca Festival features days of music and arts. Over 1,000 talented local musicians, painters, dancers, clowns, community groups, and ensembles perform throughout the Ithaca Festival weekend. The Ithaca Festival Spring Craft Fair features nearly one hundred local and regional vendors showcasing their unique creations. Over 70 live performances take place on stages throughout the city of Ithaca. The 2025 Ithaca Festival Parade is on May 29. Ithaca festival is free to the public.
2025 Mendon Fire Department Carnival | Mendon, NY
- May 29 – June 1, 2025
- Mendon, NY
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- The Mendon Fire Department Carnival features carnival rides and games, beer tent, live music, and parade. Fireworks at 9:33pm on Thursday May 29.
2025 Rochester Greek Festival | Rochester, NY
- May 29 – June 1, 2025
- Greek Orthodox Church, 962 East Ave. Rochester, NY
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- Rochester Greek Festival is held on the grounds of the Greek Orthodox Church, 962 East Avenue, near the George Eastman House. Taste Greek food, shop in a Greek marketplace, and enjoy Greek music and dancing. Free admission.
Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby 2025
- May 31 – June 1, 2025
- Canandaigua Lake
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- Trout fisherman compete for prizes for the biggest lake trout, brown trout and rainbow trout at The Annual Lake trout derby on Canandaigua Lake
Spencerport Fireman’s Carnival | Spencerport, NY
- June 4-7, 2025
- Firemen’s Field – 75 S. Union St. Spencerport, NY
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- Spencerport Fireman’s Carnival features a carnival, parade, and live entertainment in the beer stand.
2025 Fairport Canal Days | Fairport, NY
- June 6-8, 2025
- Downtown Fairport, NY
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- Premier juried art festival in Fairport, NY on the scenic Erie Canal. Enjoy over 200 artisans, fine food vendors, and live music at Fairport Canal Days 2025.
Penfield Music Festival and Food Truck Rodeo
- June 6, 2025 (4-8pm)
- Penfield Amphitheater at Veterans Memorial Park – 3100 Atlantic Ave.
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- Penfield’s music festival and food truck rodeo features the students of Penfield Central School District’s music program. This event is free and open to the public.
Penn Yan Cruisin’ Night and Block Party
- June 6, 2025 (5-8pm)
- Jacob Street in Penn Yan, NY
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- Penn Yan Cruisin’ Night and Block Party features classic and antique vehicles will be lined up along Main Street. Live music, food from local restaurants and food trucks, Lake Street Park will have a Family Fun Zone and Duck Race, carnival games and treats, prizes, bounce house, hot dogs, and more.
Taste of Syracuse | Syracuse, NY
- June 6-7, 2025
- In and around Clinton Square, Syracuse, NY
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- Taste of Syracuse is a free Food & Music Festival located in and around Clinton Square in the heart of Syracuse, NY and features 3 stages of live entertainment, 60+ restaurants and local business celebrating to kick-off the summer.
Albion Strawberry Festival
- June 13-14, 2025
- Court House Square – Main Street (Route 98), Albion, NY
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- The 2025 Albion Strawberry Festival features a parade, running race, craft booths, food court, live music, kid carnival games, bounce house and more.
Seneca Falls Canal Fest
- Canceled for 2025. Will return in 2026
- Seneca Falls
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- The Seneca Falls Canal Fest is a 3-day celebration along both sides of the historic Seneca Cayuga Canal in downtown Seneca Falls and features fireworks, food and beverage booths, artists & crafts booths, carnival rides, duck race, petting zoo, live music and more. Fireworks show is Saturday night at 10pm.
The Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta
- June 14, 2025 (11am-8pm)
- Seneca Harbor Park – Watkins Glen, NY
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- The Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta – Laugh and applaud the bold and adventurous Captains and Crews of the Cardboard Boat Regatta as they bravely sail their cardboard crafts from launch to finish line. In addition to the races, a full lineup of food, beverage, and craft vendors will be onsite, as well as live music.
Keuka Arts Festival 2025 | Penn Yan
- June 14-15, 2025
- Keuka Lake Outlet Trail – Penn Yan, NY
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- The Keuka Arts Festival, a fine art and skilled craft show of over 110 vendors, meanders along the beautiful Keuka Lake Outlet Trail that spans from the Penn Yan Boat Launch Site through downtown Penn Yan and features live entertainment, food from local restaurants, Finger Lakes wineries tastings, a farmers market, and activities for families.
Father’s Day Car Show | Canandaigua
- June 15, 2025
- Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion – 151 Charlotte St. Canandaigua, NY
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- The Father’s Day Car Show on the beautiful grounds of Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park in Canandaigua, NY goes from 11am-4pm. Celebrate Dad with classic cars! Food, flowers & fun for the whole family. Sign up online to show off your wheels
Shortsville Fireman’s Carnival | Shortsville, NY
- June 19-21, 2025
- Budd Park on Water Street Shortsville, NY
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- The Shortsville Fireman’s Carnival features rides, midway games, all sorts of different foods, desserts, goodies and beverages, live music from local bands, and fireworks at 10:30pm on Saturday. Carnival location is at Budd Park on Water Street in Shortsville, NY.
Owego Strawberry Festival – Owego, NY
- June 19-21, 2025
- Owego, NY
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- The Owego Strawberry Festival features entertainment throughout the village. Enjoy live entertainment, great food, hundreds of vendors, parade, and strawberry shortcake. Fireworks at 9:30pm on June 20.
The Ithaca Reggae Fest
- June 20-22, 2025
- Stewart Park – Ithaca, NY
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- Ithaca Reggae Fest is dedicated to the protection of Cayuga Lake through a conscious celebration of Ithaca’s legendary reggae community and its history. It starts with a free block party Friday night. Along with live reggae performances, the festival features Yoga Village (Yoga, Meditation, and Stand Up Paddle Board Meditation), Skateboard Village (Annual Flat Attack US Pro/Am Championships of Flatland Freestyle Skateboarding), Live Art, Education Village, Youth Village,
Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen | Watkins Glen
- June 19-22, 2025
- Watkins Glen International
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- Enjoy over 24 hours of on-track sportscar action and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at Watkins Glen International Raceway.
Celtic Faire | GCV&M in Mumford
- June 21-22, 2025
- Genessee Country Village – 1410 Flint Hill Rd. Mumford, NY
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- At the Genessee Country Village Celtic Faire you can enjoy Celtic heritage music, dance, and authentic food and drink. Shop specialty vendors, see artisan demos, watch exciting Highland games, explore the Historic Village, and find out about your family history at the clan booths.
2025 Rochester International Jazz Festival
- June 20-28, 2025
- Location: Downtown Rochester, NY’s East End Cultural district. All Rochester Jazz Festival venues are within walking distance of each other so park once and walk to everything.
- Tickets and Information (585) 454-2060
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- 2025 Rochester Jazz Festival – This nine-day festival at 18 indoor and outdoor venues, all within walking distance in downtown Rochester’s east-end cultural district, will present over 285 shows, jam sessions, and workshops including over 110 free shows and events with more than 1750 artists.
Sonnenberg Arts at the Gardens | Canandaigua
- June 28-29, 2025
- Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion – 151 Charlotte St. Canandaigua, NY
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- The 2025 Arts at the Gardens, an outdoor fine art and fine craft exhibition on the beautiful grounds of Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park in Canandaigua, NY features artworks , performers, and food and wine vendors.
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