Volunteers needed for the 39th Carifest, Saturday August 9th, 2025

Mark your calendar. The 39th Carifest will be taking place on Saturday August 9th, 2025. The parade takes place heading east along main street 11am - 1pm. The festival is scheduled for 1pm - 8pm at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park 353 Court Street, Rochester, NY 14607.

Volunteers are crucial to the success of Carifest and the mission of the RWIFO. We need your support and have several amazing volunteer opportunities for all ages. Please use the links below to sign up for either or both parts of Carifest. Volunteers will be provided a tee shirt and a meal. Please direct any questions to the volunteer team via email, volunteer@rwifo.org.

Volunteer at Carifest and help ensure the event runs smoothly: https://rwifo.org/volunteer

With over 4000 attendees expected, the festival growing and serves as a great avenue to share the rich culture and heritage of the West Indies with Rochester NY, Monroe County and beyond.