2008 Festival July 12-13

Things to Know Before You Arrive

Festival days and times – The 2008 festival will be held on Saturday July 13th from 10:00AM to 6:00PM and in Sunday the 13th from 10:00AM to 5:00PM.  Rain or shine.

 

Transportation & Parking – The Corn Hill Neighbors Association will provide free shuttle buses for the public to and from the festival.  The shuttle service will operate from 9:30AM to 7:00PM on Saturday, July 12th and 9:30AM. to 6:00PM on Sunday July 13th. 

 

The shuttle pick-up points are:

§        Bausch and Lomb Place Circle (east side of Court Street Garage.)  Use elevators on east side of building to first level.  Stop will be adjacent to exit.  Please use this shuttle stop if wheelchair access or special assistance boarding the bus is needed.

§        South Clinton Ave. and Woodbury Blvd.

§        Broad St. and South Ave.

§        Broad St. and Fitzhugh St.

§        S. Plymouth Ave. and Main St.

 

The primary shuttle stop for the Corn Hill Arts Festival site is at the intersection of S. Plymouth Ave. and Troup St.  An additional stop will be located at S. Fitzhugh St. and Exchange St., near Nathaniel’s Pub and Corn Hill Landing.  The final shuttle bus run each day will depart from the Corn Hill Arts Festival shuttle stop at S. Plymouth Ave. and Troup Street.

 

Directions - From the East: NY State Thruway (I-90) Exit 45 (Victor) to I-490 West, towards downtown Rochester (app. 15 miles). Take Exit #16 Clinton Ave. & head north on Clinton Ave.

From the West: NY State Thruway (I-90) Exit 47 (LeRoy) to I-490 East, towards downtown Rochester (app. 20 miles). Take Exit # 13 Plymouth Ave. and turn right (South) on Plymouth Ave.  Mind the road construction as you enter the city.  Plymouth Ave exit is on the LEFT side of the roadway.

 

From the South:  Take 390 North to 590 North to 490 West (downtown).

Take Exit #16 Clinton Ave. and turn right (North) on Clinton Ave.

 

Parking – There are numerous public parking garages and lots in the areas near the shuttle pick-up points.  Click here for a map of city-owned and public parking garages; click here for descriptions, hours, etc. of these garages.

Parking For Handicapped Individuals – People needing wheelchair access shuttle or special assistance should park at the Court Street Garage. 

·        If you came from the east or south, continue on Clinton Ave. past Woodbury Blvd.; Turn left (East) on Court Street.

·        If you came from the west, continue South on Plymouth Ave., turn Left (East) on Broad St., then turn Right (South) on Bausch and Lomb Place (the 1st street after South Ave.).

 

Maps of  Region/Rochester/Corn Hill/Festival Site -  Click here to display and print useful maps.

 

Admission – Once again admission is free.  Bring a smile and a friend, but please leave your pets home – it’s a city ordinance and your pet will thank you.

 

Food Vendors – What’s a festival without great food?  This year we have expanded the food court to include dozens of vendors with specialties from around the world; look for some surprises.  You’ll also find more tasty treats on Lunsford Circle and throughout the festival site.  So, enjoy a meal while relaxing in the main tent listening to one of the groups or stroll through the festival streets munching on finger food – just bring your appetite.

 

When you arrive, be sure to pick up a food vendor locator sheet at the information booth or one of the kiosks near the main entrances to the neighborhood.

 

Entertainment – To help celebrate our 40th anniversary, the Corn Hill Arts Festival has put together an entertainment line-up that includes some of the finest local, regional and national acts ever assembled.  Click here for a closer look at the 2008 line-up.

 

Activities - In addition to great art, great food with an international flare and great music, the festival offers an array of activities such as:

Salute to Seniors exhibit
A children’s area with music and activities specific to children
Four stages with theatrical shows of all types
Roving entertainment, including clowns, music and more
Non-profit area supporting charities and the arts
Sponsor and vendor booths

Artists – The Corn Hill Arts Festival is a juried art show of fine arts and crafts. To qualify, the artwork must be all hand-made and original to the artist.  There is no "buy and sell" artwork allowed. 

 

Each year over 400 artists are selected from a pool of 600 applicants. Coming from all over the country, these artists exhibit work from the following ten categories:

 

·  Drawing/Printmaking Graphics

·  Glass

·  Jewelry

·  Painting

·  Photography

·  Pottery/Ceramics

·  Sculpture (all forms)

·  Weaving/Textile Design

·  Woodworking

·  Other Mixed Media

 

When you arrive, be sure to pick up an artist locator sheet at the information booth or one of the kiosks near the main entrances to the neighborhood.

 

Security and Safety – Your safety and comfort needs are met at the Command Center booth at the corner of Adams and Frederick Douglass streets. Meet the fine folks from RPD and the overnight security force.  Whether you need a wheelchair for your time with us, need to report a lost/found item or person or have first-aid problems, we are always there to meet your needs.

 

Street Managers – Do you think the Corn Hill Arts Festival is SO big that you'll get lost? That all the streets look alike with a sea of tents and people?  We are here to help! We are the Street Managers, and you'll find us on every street.  We can help you find out where you are, or where you want to go.  We can help direct you to an artist, a stage, food or bathrooms.  If we can't answer your question, we can find someone who can!   We'll be in the Corn Hill Arts Festival T-Shirts with a map on the back that says "Street Manager."