Christmas Markets Near Rochester 2026
5 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Rochester, closest first, 3 of them within 5 miles. Every one has 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
Open this weekend: Genesee Country Village Holiday Market (18 miles southwest).
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2026 Dates, Closest to Rochester First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Christmas Market Rochester, NY · under a mile from downtown | Nov 27 to Dec 20, 2026 | Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| Rochester Holiday Market Rochester, NY · 1 mile east | Nov 29 to Dec 10, 2026 | Closed Mon, Nov 30, Tue, Dec 1, Wed, Dec 2, Thu, Dec 3, Fri, Dec 4, Sat, Dec 5, Mon, Dec 7, Tue, Dec 8, Wed, Dec 9 | Free |
| RMSC Holiday Bazaar Rochester, NY · 1 mile east | Nov 20 to 22, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Genesee Country Village Holiday Market Mumford, NY · 18 miles southwest | Nov 7 to 8, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Canandaigua Christmas Market Canandaigua, NY · 24 miles southeast | Nov 13 to 15, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Rochester; the drive is longer.
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in Rochester affiliate
Worth the Drive From Rochester
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Christmas Markets Near Rochester: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to Rochester?
Rochester Christmas Market, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Nov 27 to Dec 20, 2026).
What is the most popular Christmas market near Rochester?
By how often people search for it, Canandaigua Christmas Market (24 miles southeast), then Rochester Christmas Market (under a mile from downtown).
When do Christmas markets near Rochester open in 2026?
Genesee Country Village Holiday Market opens first, on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Rochester Christmas Market is the last to close, on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Rochester charge admission?
RMSC Holiday Bazaar and Genesee Country Village Holiday Market charge for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
Other cities nearby: Buffalo. By state: Christmas markets in New York. Starting somewhere else? Find the markets closest to your ZIP code. How we check dates.