2024 DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
wEDNESDAYS 4 — 7 pm
JULY 10TH — OCTOBER 23RD
Parcel 5 | 285 East Main Street
The all-new Downtown Rochester Farmers Market will provide residents and visitors access to fresh produce and other locally made food and beverage options. Markets will feature a variety of farmers, vendors, and food trucks, including members of The Commissary. Weekly programming will include games, music and other engaging activities.
The Downtown Rochester Farmers Market is sponsored by MVP Health Care.
In partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension, MVP Health Care will host four cooking demonstrations during the Farmers Markets on July 17, August 14, September 18 and October 9 between 4-6pm. Attendees will learn about ways to prepare local and seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables and take home a recipe card.
*Please note: on July 31st and September 25th, the market will be held adjacent to Parcel 5 at Midtown Commons (map). All other dates will remain on Parcel 5.
In case of inclement weather, the market may be cancelled. Follow @downtownrochesterny on Instagram or Facebook for real-time updates.
weekly VENDOR LINEUP
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July 10th
Live Music
Vendors
Barakah's Beautiful Kreations
Ludwig’s(Mark and Amy’s Homemade Pickles)
July 17th
Cooking Demo from 4 - 6 PM
Additional Vendors TBA
July 24th
Bottomline Produce
Commissary Cravings on the Road
Eggs n' Honey Homestead
Farmhouse Table Food
KB White Farm
LotuscreationsByChivai
Ludwig’s (Mark & Amy’s Homemade Pickles)
Monae's Bake Land
MVP Health Care
Peter’s Pickled Peppers and Pickles
Roc It Dogs
Sweet Roll’n Yen
Terry’s Tips and Beef BBQ
The Cookie Haven
Additional Vendors TBA
July 31st - Coming Soon!
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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.