58th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival returns to historic Rochester neighborhood

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — One of Rochester’s oldest and most anticipated summer traditions has officially returned. The 58th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival, presented by ESL Federal Credit Union, is taking place this weekend, transforming the streets of the historic Corn Hill neighborhood into a massive celebration of art, music, and community.

The free, two-day event draws well over 100,000 visitors to the area each year and features hundreds of juried artists from across the country displaying original works spanning pottery, photography, jewelry, and woodwork.

In addition to the extensive artist displays, festivalgoers can enjoy continuous live music across multiple performance stages, food trucks, and specialty family activities, including the popular fairy house showcase and indoor LEGO displays.

Festival Hours:

• Saturday, July 11: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Sunday, July 12: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Parking and Transit Information:

To avoid congestion and towing zones on Exchange Boulevard, organizers are providing free RTS shuttle buses that loop continuously from four downtown parking locations directly to the festival gates:

• South Clinton Avenue, north of Woodbury Boulevard

• Broad Street, south side of the South Avenue Parking Garage

• Broad Street, north side, across from the Civic Center Garage

• Sister Cities Garage, corner of N. Fitzhugh Street and Church Street

GSL News will continue to cover local summer festivals and events happening throughout the Rochester area.