Midday Bash is the perfect option for those looking for a quick and delicious meal during the week in downtown Rochester. Foodies can enjoy a variety of local food trucks, while also relaxing in massage chairs, enjoying musical entertainment, games, giveaways, and more. Downtown Definitely Events also feature a promotional partnership program that promotes a rotation of local businesses at each Midday Bash event. Learn more about the event series.
FOOD TRUCK LINEUP
Aug 21- Dar’s Delights Homemade Ice Cream, Piggy on a Twiggy, Uncle Buck's Catering Company, Meatball Truck, Roll’n Deep, Melt Food Truck & Catering, Munchies
MUSIC
Aug 21 – Rissa the Righter
ACTIVITIES & FUN
At every Midday Bash you can enjoy free chair massages by Licensed Massage Therapists, volleyball, corn hole, and tabletop hook & ring battle games.
Plus, get in your afternoon stretching with experienced fitness instructors as they lead you through easy moves to help you feel good, led by:
Aug 21 – MVP Health Care
VENDORS & TABLING
Aug 21 – BeerPass ROC, BruBags, Cash, Dellarious, Glenna CBD, Library, MVP Health Care, Open NY, VAULT
COMMISSARY FEATURED MEMBERS
Come and visit Commissay Cravings on the following days at Midday Bash:
Jul 10, Jul 24, Aug 7, Aug 21, Sep 4, and Sep 11
GETTING TO PARCEL 5
BIKE RACKS
You are welcome to park your bicycle in the racks located around Parcel 5. It is recommended that you secure your bike by locking it up in the nearby bike racks.
E-BIKE & SCOOTER SHARE
Veo’s Shared Micromobility Program e-bikes and scooters are a fun and affordable way to get around and explore Rochester on two wheels. Download the Veo app to learn more.
BUS ROUTES – REGIONAL TRANSIT SERVICE
Parcel 5 can be directly accessed from several transit routes. To view the maps visit: myrts.com/Maps-Schedules/RTS-Monroe/Schedule-pdfs. The RTS Transit Center on St. Paul St is a short walk to Parcel 5. Visit myRTS.com for more information and to download the Where’s My Bus? app for real-time bus arrival info on your smartphone from Google Play and the App Store.
PARKING
Midday Bash does not operate any parking but there are many surface lots and ramp parking garages conveniently located near the event. Metered on-street parking is in service from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Please read the signs and only park in legal spots. Midtown Garage is off of Clinton and Broad St. It has a 6 ft. clearance. The entrance is located directly across from Tower280. Rates are $2 for the first 2 hours and an additional $2 for each hour or a fraction of an hour after that. For Parcel 5 events, there is a stairwell that leads straight into the space on Andrew Langston Way.