Looking for 2018 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.

2018 June Events – Finger Lakes & Rochester NY
2018 Fairport Canal Days – Fairport, NY
- June 1-3, 2018
- 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 2018.
2018 Ithaca Festival – Ithaca, NY
- June 1-3, 2018
- Downtown Ithaca from the Commons to GIAC. Ithaca, NY
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- The Ithaca Festival is three days of music and arts. Over 1,000 talented local musicians, painters, dancers, clowns, community groups, and ensembles perform throughout the Ithaca Festival weekend.
Rochester Greek Festival 2018
- June 1-3, 2018
- Greek Orthodox Church, 962 East Ave. Rochester, NY
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- 2018 Rochester Greek Festival: Free admission. Enjoy Greek pita sandwiches like Gyro, Souvlaki and Loukaniko. Taste Greek treats like Loukoumadesand Baklava. Experience shopping in a Greek marketplace. Watch local Greek artist, Achilles Mafilios, paint his distinctive landscapes. Greek music and dancing and more.
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2018 Spencerport Firemen’s Carnival
- June 6-9, 2018
- Spencerport Firemen’s Field – 85 S. Union St. (Route 259) Spencerport, NY
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- The 2018 Spencerport Firemen’s Carnival has rides, games, food and fun! Live music, raffles, beer tent and more.
Albion Strawberry Festival
- June 8-9, 2018
- Court House Square – Main Street (Route 98)Albion, NY
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- The 32nd Annual Albion Strawberry Festival will be Friday, June 8th and Saturday, June 9th, 2018.
Mount Morris Glory Day
- June 9, 2018
- Francis Bellamy Memorial Park – Mt. Morris, NY
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- Mount Morris Glory Day at Francis Bellamy Memorial Park features live music, a petting zoo, tastings from local breweries, wineries, and restaurants, an art show, and more.
Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby 2018
- June 9-10, 2018
- Canandaigua, NY
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- Trout fisherman compete for prizes for the biggest lake trout, brown trout and rainbow trout at The 37th Annual Lake trout derby on Canandaigua Lake
Keuka Arts Festival 2018
- June 9-10, 2018
- 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.
Shortsville Fireman’s Carnival – Shortsville, NY
- June 14-16, 2018
- Budd Park on Water Street Shortsville, NY
- Carnival location is at Budd Park on Water Street Shortsville, NY. Fireworks on Saturday at 10:30pm.
Owego Strawberry Festival – Owego, NY
- June 15-16, 2018
- Owego, NY
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- Entertainment throughout the village, enjoy live entertainment, great food, hundreds of vendors, parade, strawberry shortcake and fireworks on Friday at 10 pm.
Sturgill Simpson @ CMAC – Canandaigua
- Saturday, June 16, 2018
- CMAC Performing Arts Center – Canandaigua, NY
- Located on the campus of Finger Lakes Community College
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John Fogerty / ZZ Top @ CMAC – Canandaigua
- Saturday, June 23, 2018
- CMAC Performing Arts Center – Canandaigua, NY
- Located on the campus of Finger Lakes Community College
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Jamesville Balloon Fest – Jamesville, NY
- June 22-24, 2018
- Jamesville Beach Park – 4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville, NY
- 315-703-9620
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- Jamesville Balloon Fest features over two dozen hot air balloons. This balloon festival near Syracuse also has live music from national and local bands, an arts & crafts fair, amusement rides, food and drinks.
The Ithaca Reggae Fest
- June 22-24, 2018
- Ithaca, NY
- The Ithaca Reggae Fest is a celebration of Ithaca’s legendary reggae community and its history. Stewart Park, The Haunt, and Ithaca Beer – 3 days and 3 venues of positive vibrations.
2018 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival
- June 22-30, 2018
- 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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- 2018 Rochester Jazz Festival consists of nine days, 300+ Shows, 20 Venues, 97 Free Shows and Events. Ticketed headliner shows will feature Alison Krauss (sold out), Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Boz Scaggs, Jill Scott, Lake Street Dive, and Seal. Free outdoor stage show headliners include Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot!, St. Germain, Tower of Power 50th Anniversary Tour, and Vintage Trouble. The Club Pass series will feature the Joey Alexander Trio, Mindi Abair, Melissa Aldana, The Bad Plus, Ron Artis II & The Truth, Joe Locke Group, Mwenso & The Shakes, Jazzmeia Horn, Dustbowl Revival, Shake Stew, Robin McKelle, Deva Mahal, Johannes Linstead Guitar of Fire! Ervic Krasno Band, Jane Bunnett & Maqueque and more than 110 others.
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds @ CMAC – Canandaigua
- Tuesday, June 26, 2018
- CMAC Performing Arts Center – Canandaigua, NY
- Located on the campus of Finger Lakes Community College
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Roger Daltrey @ CMAC – Canandaigua
- Saturday, June 30, 2018
- CMAC Performing Arts Center – Canandaigua, NY
- Located on the campus of Finger Lakes Community College
- View 2018 CMAC Concert Schedule.