Weekend Pass Rochester: Clothesline Art Festival, Roc Music Fest, ZooBrew

Trying to find something to do? Here’s a look at some of the top activities and events around the Rochester region this weekend.

M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival

The M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival has been MAG’s largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for more than 60 years. More than 300 artists from across the country offer their work for purchase at this juried, two-day festival that takes place on the beautiful grounds of the Memorial Art Gallery. Clothesline is also the place to experience all-day live entertainment, sample food from some of Rochester’s favorite food trucks and vendors, enjoy free family art activities and visit the museum.

Your indoor experience just got better! In addition to exploring the galleries, including the 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition, browse even more artist booths and local food vendors, available in both the Vanden Brul Pavilion and the M&T Bank Ballroom.

  • Sept. 6, 7
  • Memorial Art Gallery

ZooBrew

Spend an evening outdoors at the Seneca Park Zoo with a drink in hand at ZooBrew! Enjoy great live music, delicious food and drink and animal experiences at this after-hours event exclusively for adults.

  • Sept. 5
  • Seneca Park Zoo

Cruising Through Time Car Show

This event is a collaboration between Long Acre Farms, ROC City Mustangz and Rochester Area Ford Dealers. All makes and models are welcome to participate in this free car show. While it’s completely free to enter your car, pre-registration is highly encouraged to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone. You can also register on the day of the show — it’s free either way. There will be food and the tasting room, market and ice cream shop will all be open.

  • Sept. 6
  • Long Acre Farms

Pan Afrikan Festival

This festival (formerly Afrikan American Festival) is one of the major events that is held annually in Rochester. The purpose is to celebrate the heritage and culture of all people from the Afrikan Diaspora through music, dance, art, spoken word and educational literature. The Pan Afrikan Festival also serves as a platform for local artists to display their talents. In addition, the festival builds unity, pride, and self-esteem to improve the quality of life in our community.

  • Sept. 6
  • Highland Bowl in Highland Park

Roc Music Fest 2025

This is a one-day music festival featuring I Love the 90’s Tour and Tacos&Tequila. Also featuring the Extreme Lucha Libre Wrestling. Headliners include Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Color Me Badd, C&C Music Factory and Young MC.

  • Sept. 6.
  • Rochester Community Sports Complex

Taste of Greece

Join us for a two-day mini Greek Food Festival on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m…

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