Open Nov. 27-Dec. 20 at MLK Park; Village build begins Oct. 19; Igloo Inns on sale Oct. 13; Cozy Winter Igloos on sale Oct. 22; special event tickets on sale
Eighth annual festival will open Nov. 27 for 16 days through Dec. 20 WHAT: Organizers of the City of Rochester Roc Holiday Village presented by ESL Federal Credit Union announced
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—January 14, 2026—The seventh annual City of Rochester Roc Holiday Village presented by ESL wrapped up a record-breaking 2025 season after welcoming more than 200,000 visitors to Dr. Martin
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Nov. 3, 2025—Roc Holiday Village has once again been recognized among the nation’s most festive destinations, earning nominations in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for both
ESL Federal Credit Union is new presenting sponsor Construction is underway Igloo Inn tickets on sale Oct. 23, 10 AM Cozy Igloo tickets on sale Nov. 1, 10 AM Story
Free Ice Skating and Skate Rentals Open Through January 5 Save the Date: The Seventh Annual Roc Holiday Village Opening Day is December 5, 2025 Rochester, NY—Dec. 30, 2024—The sixth annual City
Sled Hockey Demo and Hanukkah Celebration at 11 AM WHAT Today is day three of the fifth annual City of Rochester Roc Holiday Village, presented by Five Star Bank. This
Curling Demo at 11 AM Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Parade at 5 PM WHAT Today is day two of the fifth annual City of Rochester Roc Holiday Village,
Ranked 6 Out of 20 Holiday Markets Nominated Nationwide Rochester, N.Y.—Dec. 6, 2024—Roc Holiday Village is proud to announce it has been named a winner in the 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’
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Official event name to be used in its first reference:
City of Rochester Roc Holiday Village presented by ESL
Event name shorthand in any secondary reference:
Roc Holiday Village
Roc Holiday Village is Rochester, New York’s favorite, magical winter festival! Delighting people of all ages, Roc Holiday Village 2025 presents 16 days of enchanting festivities on varying dates from December 5 to December 28. The downtown festival features outdoor seating and fire pits, free ice skating and skate rentals, a unique shopping village, an indoor bar with tasty food and drinks, free visits with Santa, hand-crafted goods, cozy winter igloos, free crafts for kids, holiday celebrations, live music, private events, nightlife and more. In its sixth year in 2024, Roc Holiday Village drew more than 185,000 people of all ages to the heart of downtown Rochester at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Park. It is owned by Rochester natives Jenna Manetta Knauf, owner of Bella Events Group; Kelli Marsh, owner of Kelli Marsh photography; and Sean McCarthy.