Fourth annual festival returns to Center Park West in Fairport Aug. 13-15 following record-setting 2026 event
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2026 — Hoochenanny Festival will return to Center Park West in Fairport for its fourth annual event Aug. 13 to 15, 2027, organizers announced today.
The 2027 festival will mark Hoochenanny’s second year at Center Park West following a successful debut at the Town of Perinton venue in 2026. More than 18,000 people attended the three-day festival Aug. 14 to 16, more than doubling attendance from the previous year.
“We’re already deep into planning for 2027, and it’s exciting to think about what we can build from here,” said Sean McCarthy, co-owner of Hoochenanny Festival. “We’ve been blown away by the amount of positive feedback we’ve received since the festival. We’re incredibly grateful to all of our partners who helped make 2026 such a success and especially to the Town of Perinton for welcoming us, supporting us and giving Hoochenanny a place to grow. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Center Park West next August.”
Attendees traveled from more than 30 states and Canada for the 2026 festival, which featured 23 concerts across three days. Beyond the music, the World of Whiskey brought together 40 brands and more than 140 spirits, Lager Land showcased regional breweries and the Artisans Bazaar featured independent makers. Local food and beverage vendors and premium hospitality experiences rounded out the festival throughout Center Park West.
Additional announcements regarding the 2027 festival, including the music lineup, experiences, tickets and on-sale information, will be released in early 2027.
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About the Hoochenanny Festival
Hoochenanny Festival is a high-energy celebration of American craftsmanship, bringing together world-class whiskey, live music and distinctive festival experiences. Founded and owned by Sean McCarthy and Tommy Brunett, the festival launched in 2024 and will return for its fourth year Aug. 13 to 15, 2027, at the Town of Perinton’s Center Park West in Fairport, N.Y. In 2026, Hoochenanny welcomed more than 18,000 attendees from more than 30 states and Canada for three days of live music, whiskey tastings, craft cocktails, regional breweries, independent artisans, local food and premium hospitality experiences. Hoochenanny showcases international, national and regional artists alongside leading national and regional distilleries, creating a one-of-a-kind celebration of music, whiskey, American craftsmanship and uncommon culture.