Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas "at the Market"
Sundays 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
April 20, 27, May 4, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, September 7, 14, 28, October 12 (all in 2008)
Not only will bargain-hunters be able to take advantage of great values, bur residents throughout Metropolitan Rochester will be able to sell all the "treasures" that turn up during the cleaning of their garages, basements, and attics. Service groups: Let this be a fundraiser! Vending spaces of 10' by 30' are available for just $25. For vending information, call 428-6907. The community garage sale is another in an on-going series of Sunday events sponsored by the city at the market to provide more bargain-rich opportunities for shopping at Rochester's oldest and most charming outdoor marketplace. Call (585) 428-6770.
Chef's Day 'At the Market'
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - Noon (Demos are weather dependent)
May 3 - October 25, 2008
Some of the area’s best known chefs will be at the market demonstrating recipes that take advantage of the season’s bounty. Come out and taste the beginning of the season’s crop. Take a recipe home and be your own expert chef! Recipes also available on the Internet. Contact us at (585) 428-6770 .
Flower City Days "At the Market"
Sundays, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., May 11, 18, 25, and June 1, 8, 2008. Memorial Day weekend: Friday, May 23 and Monday May 26, 2008.
Largest selection of annuals and perennials in one location in New York State. Sunday horticultural sales at the Rochester Public Market provide gardeners with a great chance to buy annuals, perrenials, and vegetable plants direct from area growers. Many other gardening items such as lawn figurines, lawn furniture, mulch, topsoil, tools, and trellis will be for sale. Vendor spaces are still available, call (585) 428-6770.
Artist's Row
Sunday, September 21, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
On Sunday, the Market becomes a venue for Rochester's emerging young artists as well as established artisans to showcase and sell their works. All genres are welcomed at the juried exhibition whose goal is to provide an affordable alternative for artistic expression. The event also features dance and musical entertainment by some of Rochester's finest cultural and ethnic troupes. Presented by The Friends of the Rochester Public Market, Preferred Care, and the City. For information and applications call 585-428-6907, ext. 8 or email: marketfriends@rochester.rr.com
Bands on the Bricks
Friday, July 25, 2008: Latin Night
Friday, August 1, 2008: New Riders of the Purple Sage, (opening act: The Family Dawgs)
Friday, August 8, 2008: Donna the Buffalo, (opening act: All Night Ramblers)
Friday, August 22, 2008: Colgate Country Showdown
Harvest Jamboree and Country Fair
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 10 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Close out the summer harvest season and get ready for Fall. Shop for the region's best local produce, enjoy tractor-drawn wagon rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, as well as country entertainment, line dance demos, recipe demos and more. Vending information: (585) 428-6907, other info: (585) 428-6755.
New York Harvest for New York Kids Week
September 25 - October 6, 2008
Watch for schedule of kid-friendly educational activities about the food system, buying local, and healthy eating in New York.
Holidays 'At the Market'
Sunday, December 7, 14, and 21, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The entire market is transformed into a holiday shoppers paradise. Taste micro-brewed beer at Rohrbach's, shop for unique gifts at Station 55, and of course, visit the Market. The event features numerous vendors with art, crafts, decorations, holiday food delicacies, gift items and stocking stuffers. Bring the children for a visit with Santa and free horse-drawn sleigh rides will be available.
For vending information, please call (585) 428-6907.
Tony Jordan Youth Sports Foundation Golf Tournament
Friday, August 8, 2008, 9:00 a.m. Shot-gun start - Location TBA (Date and times are tentative.) For more information: 748-6804.
