Jewish · Festival · Rochester, New York
JFest
2027 dates not announced yet · usually June
About JFest
A free outdoor Jewish community festival at the JCC in Rochester with music, Israeli dancing, food, crafts and kids' activities. The 2026 edition drew nearly 1,000 people.
What to expect
Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.
JFest has included israeli dancing, live music, food vendors, petting zoo, bounce houses and face painting.
The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held June 14, 2026.
- Israeli dancing
- Live music
- Food vendors
- Petting zoo
- Bounce houses
- Face painting
Where it happens
JFest is held at Louis S. Wolk JCC, William & Mildred Levine Building in Rochester, New York. It is one of 37 cultural festivals in New York on this calendar.
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Questions about JFest
- When is JFest 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held June 14, 2026.
- Where is JFest held?
- JFest takes place at Louis S. Wolk JCC, William & Mildred Levine Building in Rochester, New York.
- Is JFest free?
- Yes. The organizer lists JFest as free to attend.
- What happens at JFest?
- Events have included: israeli dancing, live music, food vendors, petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting.
- Who organizes JFest?
- JFest is organized by JCC of Greater Rochester. Their official site is jccrochester.org/jfest-2.
- What other cultural festivals are near Rochester?
- The closest others on this calendar are Deaf Rochester Film Festival in Rochester, NY (same city); ImageOut First Cut LGBTQ+ Spring Film Festival in Rochester, NY (same city); ImageOut LGBTQ+ Fall Film Festival in Rochester, NY (same city).
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