Rochester NY Coffee & Chocolate Festival

Start: Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:00AM
End: Saturday, April 25, 2026 6:00PM

Attendees will sample a wide variety of coffee roasts and styles, along with an indulgent selection of chocolate-inspired sweets from local and regional businesses. Stroll through a thoughtfully curated lineup of vendors—including coffee shops, gourmet roasters, artisan chocolatiers, bakeries, wineries, and distilleries—while enjoying samples and the opportunity to purchase full-sized products to take home. Beyond the tastes and aromas, discover even more to explore as you shop unique, non-food offerings from specialty vendors featuring handcrafted and artisan goods. And that’s not all—don’t miss a special appearance by Emmy award-winning actress, Rena Sofer, best known for her role on ABC’s General Hospital! Rena has also appeared in many tv dramas and sitcoms such as Criminal Minds, Friends, Seinfeld, Melrose Place and many more. Rena will be on-site during scheduled sessions for meet-and-greets, autographs, and photo opportunities. Access to the celebrity experience is included in the ticket price – no additional cost required! There are TWO separate sessions for this festival. A ticket is purchased to attend either Session 1 (morning) or Session 2 (afternoon). General Admission ($35 +fees/tax) Session 1 - 11:00am – 1:30pm Session 2 - 3:30pm – 6:00pm Includes: • Samples, samples and samples of coffees, chocolates, wine, spirits and much more. • Unlimited trips to the always-flowing chocolate fountain with accompaniments. • A commemorative espresso cup to use and take home to remember the fun long after the caffeine and chocolate high has worn off. • A coffee shop themed photo booth will provide a take home memory. Rena Sofer will even join you in the photo and will personally autograph it for a special keepsake. • Convenient Bottle Pick-Up Area — shop hands-free; purchase one or more bottles and collect them at pickup as you exit. VIP Admission ($50 +fees/tax) Session 1 - 10:00am -1:30pm Session 2 - 2:30pm – 6:00pm Includes: • Everything in the General Admission ticket PLUS the following: • One-hour early entrance to the festival. • Access to VIP area with seating and giveaways. • Voucher for a complimentary made-to-order crepe at the crepe station. • Automatic entry into a drawing for prizes such as, overnight stay at a Bed & Breakfast/resort, spa packages, and other exciting prizes. Tickets available on Eventbrite. *Tickets are non-refundable. *Exhibitors and activities are subject to change.