Area Activity Guide: ROC the Belle
June 2017
A Rockin’ River Cruise
Get ready to discover something you won’t believe you’re just hearing about now. There is a summer concert cruise series along the Genesee River, Lake Ontario, and Irondequoit Bay which features live music by the best up-and-coming artists and established bands in western New York. It’s called ROC the Belle, and its all-ages events place aboard the Harbor Town Belle, an 80-foot paddle wheeler charter boat. Each show features 2+ hours of awesome entertainment in a unique, intimate setting right on the water!
About the Boat
The Harbor Town Belle is an 80-foot paddle wheeler that cruises the Irondequoit Bay, Genesee River, and Lake Ontario shoreline in Rochester, NY. Berthed at the Port of Rochester, the HTB was designed and built on the banks of the Genesee River. The HTB harkens back to simpler times when her sister riverboats plied the greatest American waterway, the Mississippi, over a century ago.
The Details
- Events are All Ages (21+ require ID)
- Tickets are $25 in advance/$30 the day of the cruise
- Concerts take place rain or shine
- Free Pizza is included for everyone
- There’s a Full Cash Bar
- Many events feature free on-board liquor tastings
- In addition to the free pizza, there’s a food cart available from 5:30 pm til boarding
- The boat departs from Voyager Boat Sales, at the end of Marina Drive.
- FREE parking is available off Marina Drive, near the Harbor Town Belle office.
- Get there early. Both boarding and the opening band begin 30 minutes before departure. You’ll also have the best chance of scoring a table on the 2nd level, close to the bands.
The Lineup
- July 6th: Teagan and the Tweeds w/ Chrissie & Ken
- July 20th: Neil Van Dorn Band w/ Marty Roberts
- August 3rd: These Guys w/ Griffith & Martino
- August 10th: Something Else w/ Amanda Ashley
- August 17th: Rumourz: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac w/ Amy Montrois Trio
- August 31st: MoChester w/ Evan Meulemans Trio