Media Coverage

2026

9/29/26 – Roc Holiday Village skates into November this year, opens on Black Friday (13WHAM-TV) 9/29/26 – ROC Holiday Village to open on Black Friday (WROC-TV) 9/29/26 – Roc Holiday Village kicks off on Black Friday, earlier than previous years (News10NBC)
9/29/26 – ROC Holiday Village to open on Black Friday (Yahoo)

2025

12/28/25 – Three Kings Day celebration brings Hispanic culture and traditions to Roc Holiday Village (News10NBC / WHEC) Final weekend 2025 – FRIDAY AND WEEKEND: Roc Holiday Village final days, Kwanzaa events, and more (News10NBC / WHEC) Final week 2025 – Guide to the final days of Roc Holiday Village (News10NBC / WHEC)
12/19/25 – Spots Around Rochester, NY That Feel Like a Hallmark Movie (Visit Rochester) 12/19/25 – Weekend Pass Rochester: Breakfast with St. Nick, ROC Holiday Village, 'A Christmas Carol' (Spectrum News 1) 12/19 weekend 2025 – FRIDAY AND WEEKEND: Roc Holiday Village, Reindeer Run, Village Gate market, and more (News10NBC / WHEC)
Dec. 2025 – Happening Thursday: Final Holidays at the Market, Victor menorah lighting, and more (News10NBC / WHEC) Dec. 2025 – WEEKEND: Roc Holiday Village, Santa Stampede, and more (News10NBC / WHEC) Dec. 2025 – Live music, trivia nights, and more planned this week for Roc Holiday Village (News10NBC / WHEC)
Dec. 2025 – Guide to races this holiday season around the Rochester area (News10NBC / WHEC) 12/5/25 – Rochester's Premier Winter Festival: ROC Holiday Village Awaits - Just Can't Not (Food About Town) 12/5/25 – Food About Town: Roc Holiday Village episode (Apple Podcasts / Food About Town)
12/4/25 – Roc Holiday Village / 7th Annual Roc Holiday Village (The HOME Publications) 12/3/25 – Liberty Pole lighting and parade set for Saturday (WXXI News) 12/1/25 – Things To Do in Rochester, NY This December (Visit Rochester)
Opening week 2025 – 'It gives us brand awareness'; Small businesses gear up for kickoff of Roc Holiday Village (News10NBC / WHEC) Opening week 2025 – Roc Holiday Village 5k is coming to town on December 20 (News10NBC / WHEC) Opening week 2025 – FRIDAY AND WEEKEND: Roc Holiday Village, keg tree, Liberty Pole lighting, and more (News10NBC / WHEC)
Holiday season 2025 – 101 Holiday Happenings in Rochester - 2025 (KidsOutAndAbout Rochester) Holiday season 2025 – Child-Sized Fun: 10 Ideas for Enjoying the Holiday Break in Rochester (Day Trips Around Rochester) Holiday season 2025 – Holiday Trip Itinerary for Rochester, NY (Visit Rochester)
Holiday season 2025 – ROC Holiday Village event page (Visit Rochester) Holiday season 2025 – Holiday events landing page (Visit Rochester) Holiday season 2025 – ROC Holiday Village 2025 (City of Rochester)
Holiday season 2025 – ROC Holiday Village main page (City of Rochester) Holiday season 2025 – Liberty Pole Lighting & Parade to Roc Holiday Village 2025 (City of Rochester) Holiday season 2025 – Ice skating in Rochester (City of Rochester)
Nov./Dec. 2025 – Roc Holiday Village: 2025 Season (Day Trips Around Rochester) Nov. 2025 – 2025 Holiday Markets Around Rochester (Roc the City with Hope) 11/18/25 – 'Tis the Season for the Roc Holiday Village (Visit Rochester)
11/13/25 – Guide To 2025 Holiday Events in Rochester, NY (Visit Rochester) Fall 2025 – Crews begin setup for 7th annual ROC Holiday Village at MLK Park (News10NBC / WHEC) Fall 2025 – Ice rink at MLK Park set to open for season on Monday (News10NBC / WHEC)
10/22/25 – ROC Holiday Village to return with cozy igloos, food, music and more (Democrat & Chronicle) 10/22/25 – ROC Holiday Village to return with cozy igloos, food, music and more (Yahoo News) 10/21/25 – Roc Holiday Village announces new presenting sponsor (Rochester Business Journal)
10/21/25 – Preparations underway for Roc Holiday Village winter festival (Spectrum News 1) 2025 season – Best Ice Skating Rink - Roc Holiday Village / MLK Park ranked No. 3 of 20 (USA TODAY 10Best) 2025 season – Best Holiday Market - Roc Holiday Village ranked No. 7 of 20 (USA TODAY 10Best)
2025 season – Best U.S. Christmas Markets - Roc Holiday Village ranked No. 2 of 10 (TZR Readers' Choice) 2025 season – Best Christmas Market - Roc Holiday Village ranked No. 4 of 10 (Newsweek Readers' Choice)

2024

12/29/24 – Roc Holiday Village closes out with celebration of The Three Kings (WHEC-TV) 12/29/24 – Three Kings Day at Roc Holiday Village (WROC-TV) 12/29/24 – Vendors feel economic boost on final day of sixth annual Roc Holiday Village (13WHAM-TV)
12/27/24 – Final weekend of Roc Holiday Village: Trivia night, live music, and more (WHEC-TV) 12/26/24 – ROC Holiday Village back following Christmas (WROC-TV) 12/20/24 – Roc Holiday Village: Free movie screenings, inaugural 5K, and more festivities (News10NBC)
12/19/24 – A Festive Evening at the ROC Holiday Village (RIT Blog) 12/16/24 – Can people at Roc Holiday Village guess the state's most popular Christmas song? (News10NBC) 12/10/24 – Four Rochester events you don't want to miss this holiday season (Democrat & Chronicle)
12/8/24 – ROC Holiday Village generates uptick in support for nearby businesses (WROC-TV) 12/7/24 – Roc Holiday Village opening night. See the photos (Democrat & Chronicle) 12/6/24 – Roc Holiday Village returns; hundreds embrace the cold for opening night (13WHAM-ABC)
12/5/24 – Roc Holiday Village 2024: Hours, events, parking and more. What to know (Democrat & Chronicle) 12/4/24 – WHY ROC: The return of Roc Holiday Village (WROC-TV) 12/4/24 – Roc Holiday Village returns with a raised profile (CITY Magazine)
12/4/24 – This Iconic Holiday Event in New York Is the One Thing You Must Do This Season (Only In Your State) 12/2/24 – Your guide to the sixth annual Roc Holiday Village! (WROC-TV) 11/29/24 – 13 holiday markets to check out around Rochester in 2024 (Democrat & Chronicle)
11/25/24 – Roc Holiday Village co-founder speaks about preparations and what's new (News10NBC) 11/15/24 – Setup begins for 6th annual Roc Holiday Village (13WHAM-TV) 11/14/24 – Sharing Christmas cheer from yesteryear: Tons of photos from around Rochester (Democrat & Chronicle)
11/4/24 – Roc Holiday Village a 10Best nominee for holiday market contest (Rochester Business Journal) 10/1/24 – ROC Holiday Village returns to downtown Rochester this winter (News10NBC-TV) 10/1/24 – What's new at Roc Holiday Village 2024? (WROC-TV)
10/1/24 – Organizers unveil more plans for 6th annual Roc Holiday Village (13WHAM-ABC TV) 1/9/24 – Roc Holiday Village announces record attendance (Rochester Business Journal) 1/9/24 – 5th annual Roc Holiday Village breaks attendance records; 2024 dates announced (13WHAM-TV)
5/1/24 – Dates announced for the 2024 Roc Holiday Village (WROC-TV)

2023

12/25/23 – Black Santa brings magic, representation to Rochester (Spectrum News 1) 12/14/23 – Guide to Roc Holiday Village on Friday and this weekend (WHEC-TV) 12/13/23 – Getting cozy at Roc Holiday Village (13WHAM-TV/Fox Rochester)
12/10/23 – Day 8 of Roc Holiday Village (WROC-TV) 12/10/23 – Roc Holiday Village celebrates Kwanzaa (WHEC-TV) 12/6/23 – Roc Holiday Village returns for 2023 (Spectrum News 1)
12/6/23 – Can Architecture Create Magic? | Architecturally Speaking (Rochester Business Journal) 12/4/23 – Students help clean up Roc Holiday Village (13WHAM-TV) 12/4/23 – Roc Holiday Village draws crowds, even during a rainy weekend (WXXI News)
12/3/23 – Hanukkah spotlighted at day three of ROC Holiday Village (13WHAM-TV) 12/2/23 – Roc Holiday Village 2023: See photos from this year's festive event (Democrat & Chronicle) 12/1/23 – 'Tis the season for Roc Holiday Village (WHEC-TV)
12/1/23 – Roc Holiday Village: a festive tradition returns to downtown Rochester for its fifth year (13WHAM-TV) 12/1/23 – Roc Holiday Village 2023: FAQ and info to know (WROC-TV) 11/30/23 – Two Rochester holiday traditions return Friday (13WHAM-TV)
11/30/23 – HOLIDAY EVENTS: Roc Holiday Village, Keg Tree, Holidays at the Market, and more (WHEC-TV) 11/29/23 – WHY ROC: Fifth annual Roc Holiday Village (WROC-TV) 11/29/23 – Roc Holiday Village opens Friday; News10NBC speaks with co-owner about what to expect (WHEC-TV)
11/28/23 – Rohrbach creates lager just for Roc Holiday Village (Rochester Business Journal) 11/28/23 – New Rohrbach Brewing Co. lager to debut this week at Roc Holiday Village (Rochester Democrat & Chronicle) 11/24/23 – Fifth annual Roc Holiday Village set to begin Dec. 1 (Spectrum News)
11/17/23 – Preparations are underway for the 5th annual Roc Holiday Village (13WHAM-TV) 11/4/23 – Rochester shows holiday spirit for this year's Roc Holiday Village (13WHAM-TV) 10/17/23 – Construction of Roc Holiday Village begins Tuesday (WHEC-TV)
10/10/23 – Roc Holiday Village to return for its fifth year this upcoming December (WROC-TV) 10/10/23 – Plans unveiled for 2023 Roc Holiday Village (13WHAM-TV) 10/10/23 – Roc Holiday Village is back (JAZZ90.1-FM)
6/1/23 – Roc Holiday Village accepting vendor applications (RBJ) 6/1/23 – Roc Holiday Village preparing for 2023 event (13WHAM-TV)

2022

12/22/22 – Roc Holiday Village wraps up festivities a day early due to weather (13WHAM-TV) 12/22/22 – Friday activities canceled at Roc Holiday Village due to approaching storm (Spectrum News) 12/22/22 – Roc Holiday Village will close Thursday with Farewell Santa Parade (WHEC-TV)
12/21/22 – Roc Holiday Village to end early due to forecasted dangerous weather conditions (WROC-TV) 12/7/22 – 10 events to visit in upstate New York this December (New York Hotels) 12/7/22 – Roc Holiday Village brings Christmas magic to Rochester (13WHAM-TV / Fox Rochester)
12/2/22 – Roc Holiday Village and Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition spread holiday cheer (Spectrum News) 12/2/22 – Strong winds on Saturday could cause some tree and power line damage (WXXI News) 12/2/22 – Roc Holiday Village opening late Saturday due to high winds (13WHAM-TV)
12/2/22 – Roc Holiday Village kicks off fourth year (13WHAM-TV) 12/2/22 – Roc Holiday Village opens this weekend (Rochester Business Journal) 12/2/22 – Roc Holiday Village opens for the season Friday (Spectrum News)
12/2/22 – Roc Holiday Village opens for the 2022 season (WROC-TV) 12/2/22 – Roc Holiday Village opens (WHEC-TV) 12/2/22 – Roc Holiday Village 2022: Hours, events, parking and more (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
11/29/22 – 10 Whimsical Winter Activities in Rochester, New York (The Travel) 11/29/22 – 2022 Holiday activities and events in Rochester region (WROC-TV) 11/24/22 – USA's Most Neighborly City: 10 Reasons To Visit Rochester, New York (thetravel.com)
11/8/22 – An Inside Look at Roc Holiday Village (Visit Rochester) 11/3/22 – Free Things to Do in Rochester (Visit Rochester) 11/1/22 – Rochester Gift Guide (Visit Rochester)
10/25/22 – Construction begins on 2022 Roc Holiday Village (Spectrum News) 10/12/22 – Roc Holiday Village adds days and activities in December (WXXI News) 10/11/22 – 4th annual City of Rochester Roc Holiday Village opens December 2nd (WHEC-TV)
10/11/22 – Roc Holiday Village to return Dec. 2 (13WHAM-TV) 10/11/22 – Roc Holiday Village announced plans for December (WROC-TV) 10/11/22 – 4th annual Roc Holiday Village kicks off Dec. 2 (Rochester Business Journal)

2021

12/5/21 – Liberty Pole lighting, parade to Roc Holiday Village (WROC-TV) 12/4/21 – 'Back to old times': Roc Holiday Village returns for 13 days of fun (WROC-TV) 12/3/21 – Day 2 of ROC Holiday Village features Liberty Pole lighting, parade (13WHAM-TV)
12/2/21 – Liberty Pole lighting, ROC Holiday Village parade this weekend in Rochester (WROC-TV) 12/2/21 – Roc Holiday Village returns to MLK Park (WXXI News) 12/2/21 – Roc Holiday Village returns to MLK Park (CITY News)
11/30/21 – 8 fun activities to add to your holiday bucket list in Rochester (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) 11/2/21 – ROC Holiday Village 2021 | Holidays in Rochester (Five for the Road) 10/28/21 – Roc Holiday Village 2021: Dates, events, parking and more (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
10/27/21 – Roc Holiday Village is returning this year: What we know now (WHEC-TV) 10/27/21 – Prep work underway for Roc Holiday Village (13WHAM) 10/27/21 – Roc Holiday Village returns for wintery fun Dec. 3 (Spectrum News Rochester)
10/27/21 – ROC Holiday Village 2021: Plans announced to bring holiday cheer back downtown (WROC-TV) 9/2/21 – Two holiday festivals near Rochester canceled, will others follow suit? (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) 6/9/21 – Roc Holiday Village returns for December 2021 (13WHAM-TV)

2019

12/31/19 – Rochester ringing in the new year with celebrations and resolutions (WROC-TV) 12/31/19 – New Year's Eve Events at Roc Holiday Village (13WHAM-TV) 12/31/19 – Rochesterians celebrate New Year's Eve at ROC Holiday Village (WHEC-TV)
12/30/19 – New Year's activities at Roc Holiday Village (Fox Rochester - Good Day Rochester) 12/30/19 – ROC Holiday Village to hold New Year's Eve celebration (WHEC-TV) 12/27/19 – How you can celebrate Three Kings' Day for free in Rochester starting Saturday (Victoria E. Freile, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
12/13/19 – Good Day Rochester's Michael Schwartz (13WHAM-ABC TV/ Fox Rochester) 12/6/19 – Roc Holiday Village Returns to Downtown (Spectrum News) 12/5/19 – Crews put finishing touches on Roc Holiday Village event (13WHAM-ABC TV)
12/3/19 – Where and what to eat and drink at this year's ROC Holiday Village (Tracy Schuhmacher, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) 12/2/19 – ROC Holiday Village starts Dec. 6: What you need to know (Victoria E. Freile, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) 11/28/19 – Holiday Choice Events (CITY Newspaper's Amanda Lynn)
11/27/19 – Small Business Spotlight: McCarthy Tents & Events (News10NBC WHEC-TV) 11/27/19 – Roc Holiday Village opening rental igloos for New Year's Eve (RBJ) 11/22/19 – Roc Holiday Village to open soon (News10NBC WHEC-TV)
10/15/19 – ROC Holiday Village returns for Year 2, and it's even bigger (RBJ) 10/15/19 – Opening dates for City of Rochester Roc Holiday Village announced (News10NBC WHEC-TV) 10/15/19 – Work underway on this year's Roc Holiday Village (13WHAM-TV)
10/15/19 – Rochester ramping up ROC Holiday Village in 2nd year (News 8 WROC-TV) 10/15/19 – Roc Holiday Village prepares for second year. Here's what to know. (Victoria E. Freile, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) 10/15/19 – Bigger, Better ROC Holiday Village Planned for 2019 (Spectrum News Rochester)
9/17/19 – Downtown learns to morph into Festival City (RBJ) 3/26/19 – Roc Holiday Village to extend run in 2019 (News10NBC WHEC-TV) 3/26/19 – Roc Holiday Village to return in December (13WHAM-TV)

2018

12/28/18 – Roc Holiday Village: Winter Celebrated in Rochester (The Urban Phoenix) 12/27/18 – Roc Holiday Village draws 120K, poised to return in 2019 (Democrat & Chronicle, Victoria Freile) 12/26/18 – 'Everything Fantastic' during debut of RHV (WXXI)
12/23/18 – Roc Holiday Village Finale (13WHAM-TV) 12/21/18 – Roc Holiday Village poised for 2019 return (13WHAM-TV) 12/20/18 – Roc Holiday Village gets city in seasonal spirit (News 8 WROC-TV)
12/13/18 – Recapturing Rochester's small town vibe (WXXI News, Connections with Evan Dawson) 12/3/18 – Roc Holiday Village: A New Holiday Tradition in Rochester (Five for the Road) 12/2/18 – Huge crowd depletes Holiday Village opening night drink, food stores (Democrat & Chronicle, Brian Sharp)
12/1/18 – Reliving childhood memories and making new ones (13WHAM-TV) 12/1/18 – Food offerings at Roc Holiday Village (Democrat & Chronicle, Tracy Schuhmacher) 12/1/18 – City officials open Roc Holiday Village (News10NBC WHEC-TV)
11/30/18 – Kimberly & Beck Radio 95.1 (Radio 95.1) 11/30/18 – Roc Holiday Village gets ready for grand opening (13WHAM-TV) 11/28/18 – Holiday Choice Events (CITY Newspaper, Amanda Lynn)
11/24/18 – The New Roc Holiday Village (Caurie Putnam, Democrat & Chronicle) 11/20/18 – Celebrate at RHV (News 8 WROC-TV) 11/16/18 – Roc Holiday Village begins to take shape downtown (13WHAM-TV)
9/20/18 – Rock into the holidays with Roc Holiday Village (News10NBC WHEC-TV) 9/20/18 – Santa is coming! Holiday 'signature event' planned for downtown (Meaghan M. McDermott, Democrat & Chronicle)