Looking for 2023 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.
2023 June Events – Finger Lakes & Rochester NY
Events may be canceled or postponed. Check websites before heading to event.
2023 Fairport Canal Days | Fairport, NY
- June 2-4, 2023
- 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 2023.
2023 Ithaca Festival | Ithaca, NY
- June 1-4, 2023
- 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. Ithaca festival is free to the public.
Mendon Fire Department Carnival | Mendon, NY
- June 1-3, 2023
- Mendon, NY
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- Carnival, rides and games, beer tent, parade, and fireworks.
Rochester Greek Festival | Rochester, NY
- June 1-4, 2023
- 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.
Taste of Syracuse | Syracuse, NY
- June 2-3, 2023
- In and around Clinton Square, Syracuse, NY
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- Taste of Syracuse is a free festival located in the heart of Syracuse, NY and features 3 stages of live entertainment, 60+ restaurants and local business celebrating to kick-off the summer.
Sulpher Springs Festival | Clifton Springs, NY
- June 2-3, 2023
- downtown Clifton Springs, NY
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- The YMCA of Clifton Springs is proudly hosting the Sulphur Springs Festival, an event featuring a parade, car show, food, music, kid carnival games and more.
Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby 2023
- June 3 & 4, 2023
- 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
Geneseo Air Show 2023
- June 3-4, 2023
- National Warplane Museum – Geneseo, NY
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- The National Warplane Museum is proud to present the 2023 NWM-Geneseo Air Show. Enjoy two days of performances featuring F-16 Viper Demo Team, Skipper Hyle (T-6 Aerobatics), Rob Holland, Lou Herschel (P-51 & FG-1 Corsair), Jason Flood (Pitts S2B & Cub), Ariel Leudi (P-51), Mustang Demo Team, Round Canopy Parachute Team, Scott Yoak, and Jim Tobul, Class of ’45, Bent Wing Brothers (Corsairs), Thom Richards (P-40), Manfred Radius (Sailplane), PBY Catalina, Canadian Harvard Association (Tentative).
Albion Strawberry Festival
- June 9-10, 2023
- Court House Square – Main Street (Route 98)Albion, NY
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Keuka Arts Festival 2023
- June 10-11, 2023
- 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.
Celtic Faire | GCV&M in Mumford
- June 10-11, 2023
- 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.
Shortsville Fireman’s Carnival – Shortsville, NY
- June 15-17, 2023
- 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 on Saturday. Carnival location is at Budd Park on Water Street Shortsville, NY.
Penn Yan Cruisin’ Night and Block Party – Penn Yan, NY
- June 16, 2023 (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 starting at 4:00pm.
Owego Strawberry Festival – Owego, NY
- June 16-17, 2023
- Owego, NY
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- The Owego Strawberry Festival features entertainment throughout the village. Enjoy live entertainment, great food, hundreds of vendors, parade, strawberry shortcake and fireworks.
The Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta
- June 17, 2023 (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.
Father’s Day Car Show | Canandaigua
- June 18, 2023
- 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-4:30pm. Celebrate Dad with classic cars! Food, flowers & fun for the whole family. Sign up online to show off your wheels
The Ithaca Reggae Fest
- June 23-24, 2023
- 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. 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,
2023 Rochester International Jazz Festival
- June 23-July 01, 2023
- 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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- 2023 Rochester Jazz Festival – This nine-day festival will present 325 shows including a record 130 free shows and events with more than 1750 artists at 20 diverse venues.
Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen – Watkins Glen
- June 22 – 25, 2023
- Watkins Glen International
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- Enjoy over 24 hours of on-track sportscar action at Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at Watkins Glen International Raceway.
Seneca Falls Canal Fest
- June 31-July 2, 2023
- 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.
Father’s Day weekend fun in the Finger Lakes