Roc Holiday Village Wins USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Holiday Market

Ranked 6 Out of 20 Holiday Markets Nominated Nationwide

Rochester, N.Y.—Dec. 6, 2024Roc Holiday Village is proud to announce it has been named a winner in the 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Holiday Market.

The top 10 winners have been ranked, and this recognition highlights the exceptional holiday experience offered by Roc Holiday Village. These nominations were carefully curated by a panel of subject matter experts and USA TODAY 10Best editors before being voted on by the public, solidifying Roc Holiday Village’s standing as a premier holiday destination.

“On behalf of the entire team at Roc Holiday Village, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who voted and contributed to this win. The support from the community has been essential to earning this prestigious recognition!” said Kelli Marsh, co-owner of Roc Holiday Village.

Roc Holiday Village ranked six out of 20 holiday markets nominated nationwide.

The full list of winners can be viewed here: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-holiday-market-2024.

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About Roc Holiday Village

Roc Holiday Village is Rochester, New York’s favorite, magical winter festival delighting people of all ages. Roc Holiday Village 2024 is celebrating its sixth season from December 6 to 29 and presents 17 days of enchanting festivities. The annual downtown festival features outdoor seating and fire pits, free ice skating and skate rentals, a unique shopping village, indoor and outdoor bars 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. Roc Holiday Village is owned and produced by Rochester natives Jenna Manetta Knauf, owner of Bella Events Group; Kelli Marsh, owner of Kelli Marsh Photography; and Sean McCarthy, owner of McCarthy Tents & Events. Roc Holiday Village 2023 drew more than 185,000 people of all ages to the heart of downtown Rochester at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Park.