Midday Bash Rescheduled from July 10 to July 17 due to Severe Storm Threat and Heavy Rain

Rochester Downtown Development Corporation announced today that Midday Bash originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 10 at Parcel 5 is now rescheduled for Wednesday, July 17 due to forecasted severe rain and thunderstorms including thunder, flash flooding, damaging wind gusts and lightning.

Midday Bash is a rain or shine event, however, in the case of severe threatening weather, event organizers do not want to take any chances. The public’s safety is top priority.

The next scheduled Midday Bash is on Wednesday, July 17 at Parcel 5, 285 E. Main St., Rochester from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is a Free event.

Midday Bash is part of the third annual Downtown Definitely Events series of 14 popular free events including Midday Bash, RPO Under the Stars, Movies With a Downtown View, Play Day on the Riverway and Fall Fest. Downtown Definitely Events is produced by the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC). RPO Under the Stars and Fall Fest are co-produced by the City of Rochester.

Downtown Definitely Events are produced for RDDC by Rochester’s Bella Events Group.

The Downtown Definitely 2023 season drew over 16,000 people downtown. The series presented 15 events in downtown Rochester from June to October creating fun activities for area residents, visitors, and those who work downtown — Midday Bash, RPO Under the Stars, Movies With a Downtown View, Play Day on the Riverway and Fall Fest.

2024 Downtown Definitely Events

Midday Bash

Wednesday, July 17

Wednesday, July 24

Wednesday, August 7

Wednesday, August 14

Wednesday, August 21

Wednesday, September 4

Wednesday, September 11

Midday Bash offers a delicious and easy lunch option during the week, featuring local food trucks, lawn games, music, massage chairs, pop-up vendors and giveaways. Downtown Definitely Events will feature a rotation of local businesses at each of the eight Midday Bashes. This partnership program will showcase a rotation of local downtown businesses. Learn more by visiting: rochesterdowntown.com/middaybash