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Events in Pittsford Visit our Community Events page for more information 2018 Town of Pittsford sponsored events. 2019 Events Coming Soon!
Paddle and Pour Art & Music Festival
Saturday, May 26 – Noon to 10:00 PM – canalside at Schoen Place
Our first festival of the season each year, founded in 2015. Enjoy craft beer and wine from upstate breweries and vineyards, live music all day, and browse the work of regional artists and artisans. Experience great food from local eateries and visit unique canalside shops. And be sure to catch the exciting competition of the Annual Pittsford Regatta. Admission is free; food and drink are available for purchase. Held the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Find complete info on our Paddle and Pour Art & Music Fesitval webpage. For more information please visit www.paddleandpour.org

Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day – Monday, May 28 – 10:00 AM
Traditional patriotic parade through the Village center honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and recognizing our veterans and those serving in the armed services, featuring a variety of marching bands and community groups; memorial service held after the parade at Pittsford Cemetery to honor the fallen. Find complete info on our Memorial Day webpage.

Pittsford Triathlon
Sunday, June 3 – 7:00 AM
A true test of endurance featuring biking and running through Pittsford and a swim in the Pittsford Mendon High School pool. Visit our Pittsford Triathlon webpage to register and for more information.

Summer Concert Series - Carpenter Park at Port of Pittsford
Friday evenings in June and August – 6:30 PM
Free annual concert series along the canal in Carpenter Park at the Port of Pittsford Park on Friday evenings, featuring a variety of musical styles throughout the season; open to the public. Port of Pittsford Park includes a band pavilion and amenities for boaters – potable water, electrical hookups and additional dock space. Find the schedule and complete info on our Summer Concert Series webpage.
Summer Concert Series band schedule 2018:
June 8 @ 6:30 PM – Eastside Swingtet (Swing)
June 15 @ 6:30 PM – Pittsford Sutherland Jazz Band & Ensemble
June 22 @ 6:30 PM – Crooked North (Americana)
June 29 @ 6:30 PM – Frank's Rat Pack (Rat Pack Tribute)
July 13 @ 6:30 PM – David Miller & the Other Sinners (Southern Soul)
July 20 @ 6:30 PM – That Party Band (Top 40)/PYS Duck Drop Rubber ducks in the canal raise funds for Pittsford Youth Services!
July 27 @ 6:30 PM – Alfred St. John Trinidad & Tobago Steel Drum Band
August 3 @ 6:30 PM – John Bolger Band (Blues)
August 10 @ 6:30 PM – Pittsford Fire Department Band (Pops)

Concerts for Kids – Carpenter Park at Port of Pittsford
Two Wednesdays, in July and August – 6:30 PM
Free concerts along the canal in Carpenter Park at the Port of Pittsford Park on two Wednesday evenings, featuring great interactive music and fun for the whole family; open to the public. Port of Pittsford Park is located at 22 North Main Street in Pittsford. Find the schedule and complete info on our Concerts for Kids webpage.
Concerts for Kids schedule:
July 11 @ 6:30 PM – Paulsen & Baker (good time family music)
August 8 @ 6:30 PM – Mr. Loops (kids rock)

Family Outdoor Movies
Three Thursdays in July and August – movie begins at dark – Sutherland High School fields
Giant outdoor movie screen, popcorn, beverages, treats and more on Thursday evenings at Sutherland High School fields. Find the schedule and complete info on our Family Outdoor Movies webpage.

July 19 @ Dark at Sutherland High School fields, Wonder (PG)
August 2 @ Dark at Sutherland High School fields, Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13)
August 16 @ Dark at Sutherland High School fields, Coco (PG)

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Community Concert & Fireworks
Wednesday, July 25 – 8:00 PM
MOVED TO NAZARETH COLLEGE DUE TO EXPECTED RAIN; FIREWORKS CANCELLED A special event for this season – in collaboration with the Town of Pittsford, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will present a free community concert on Wednesday, July 25 at 8:00pm (note revised time) in the Municipal Parking Lot behind the Pittsford Community Library (24 State Street); bring a chair or a blanket. Post-concert fireworks over the canal begin at approximately 9:30pm - best viewing from Library parking lot or on south side of canal. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Callahan Theater at Nazareth College, 4245 East Avenue.

Pittsford Food Truck and Music Fest
Saturday, September 8 – Noon – 9:00 PM
The town’s last big event of the season featuring delicious food from a variety of regional food trucks and local eateries and great music all day, plus carnival rides and plenty of games and activities. Held on Main Street, from the Four Corners (Monroe/State streets) to Locust Street. Admission is free and food is available for purchase; open to the public. Usually held the second Saturday of September. Find complete info on our Pittsford Food Truck and Music Fest webpage.

Family Halloween Fest
Sunday, October 21 – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM – St. John Fisher College
A free family friendly Halloween party with trick-or-treating, games, activities, prizes, music and more. Find complete info on our Family Halloween Fest webpage.

Pittsford Rotary event: Kids’ Trout Fishing Derby
Saturday, May 19 – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM - Powder Mills Park
Annual fishing derby with trophies awarded in various age groups; registration required. Also features fish hatchery tours and complimentary refreshments. Find complete information as the date approaches on the Pittsford Rotary website.

American Legion Rayson-Miller Post 899 event: Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day, November 11 – 11:00 AM
This annual ceremony honoring all those in our armed services who serve, or have served, our country takes place on Veterans Day at the Veterans Monument in Carpenter Park at the Port of Pittsford, 22 North Main Street. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend this moving tribute, which includes a presentation of colors, the placement of wreaths, a rifle salute and the playing of Taps. A reception, also open to the public, follows at the American Legion Post, 21 North Main Street.

Pittsford Chamber of Commerce event: Candlelight Night
First Tuesday in December – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Village of Pittsford
An annual holiday celebration in the Village of Pittsford featuring live music, carolers, horse-drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa, treats with Mrs. Claus, and the lighting of Village Christmas trees. Many merchants offer holiday treats and special sale items as well. Find details as the date approaches on www.pittsfordchamber.org.

Candlelight Crawl
First Tuesday in December – 7:30 PM – Midnight - Village of Pittsford
Toast the season with a "spirited" stroll through your favorite pubs in the Village of Pittsford! Find information as the date approaches on www.pittsfordchamber.org. Event begins 7:30pm at Label 7. Purchase a wristband for discounts on food or beverages at the participating establishments. All wristband sales benefit the Pittsford Food Cupboard.

More info at www.townofpittsford.org or contact:
Shelley O’Brien Communication Director Town of Pittsford	Town of Pittsford Recreation Department (585) 248-6280
sobrien@townofpittsford.org or (585) 248-6229