April 2016

Market Days at Rochester Public Market

The Rochester Public Market is renowned for its Market Days, held every single week of the year on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 am to 1 pm and Saturdays 5 am to 3 pm. The city-operated market features a marketplace of 300 vendors on peak Saturdays, ringed by an array of independent brick-and-mortar businesses. Shoppers can find the best food prices in the city, along with ethnic food, cafes, and flower shops. On Saturdays May through September, you can even snag free tastings from guest chefs outside the Market Office with Flavors of Rochester from 10 am to noon.

Drop a pin at 280 N. Union Street.

Market Days, however, are just the beginning. The Public Market features dozens of special-event days, most of which offer free admission. Here’s just a sampling of the festivities to be found at the Rochester Public Market. Download the complete schedule here.

Super Fleas

Have an apartment to furnish or a storage unit to empty out? Roughly 1/3 of the Sundays throughout the year, you can find the Community Garage Sale & Super Fleas at the Public Market. There’s no need to drive from house to house. Bargains, treasures, and randomness abound at this conglomeration of dozens of garage sales — all in one place. If you’re looking to thin out your collections, apply to be a vendor!

Community Garage Sale & Super Fleas are held Sundays from 8 am to 2 pm.

• April 24
• May 1
• June 12
• June 19
• June 26
• July 3
• July 10
• July 17
• July 24
• July 31
• August 7
• August 14
• August 21
• August 28
• September 11
• September 25
• October 2
• October 9
• October 16

Food Truck Rodeos

The Food Truck scene is booming in Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse. The 2016 schedule of Food Truck Rodeos will wrangle all the four-wheeled food that can fit into the Market for nine special events! Once you’ve narrowed your choices and ordered a meal, you can chill out and enjoy some free local music.

Food truck rodeos are held Wednesdays from 5 to 9 pm.

• April 27 – Music by Dirty Bourbon Blues Band
• May 25 – Music by Fat City
• June 29 – Music by Amy Montrois Trio
• July 13 – Music by The Ayers Brothers
• July 27 – Music by Out of the Blue
• August 17 – Music by Earthtones
• August 31 – Music by MoChester
• September 28 – Music by the Tommy Brunett Band
• October 26 – Music by the Johnny Bauer Band

Flower City Days

If you see a gorgeous garden in Rochester, it’s likely that those responsible for its cultivation are familiar with Flower City Days at the Rochester Public Market. The region’s most successful gardeners gather each spring to explore an incredible variety of plants and accessories at incredible prices. Over 250 local nurseries and growers put their best stock up for sale at Flower City Days. Attendees can get tips from horticultural experts who will help you make your thumbs even greener!

Flower City Days are held from 8 am to 2 pm.

• Sunday, May 8
• Sunday, May 15
• Sunday, May 22
• Friday, May 27
• Sunday, May 29
• Monday, May 30
• Sunday, June 5

Plan your Parking

Parking at the Rochester Public Market can be challenging on busy Saturdays. Walking, public transportation, and carpooling are always encouraged. If you need help planning your trip, download this handy parking map.