Celebrating Different Cultures

• Greek Festival 2013, May 30-June 2
Enjoy homemade Greek foods and specialty treats, Greek coffee, wine and beer, live traditional music and folk dancing, a Greek marketplace, Kiddie Village and more; Philanthropy Night is Friday, from 4-11pm, this year benefiting Stepping Stones Learning Center; 11am-11pm daily; Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 962 East Avenue; 585-244-3377 www.RochesterGreekFestival.org

• East Rochester Festa Italia, June 6-8
Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine along with arts and crafts and amusements, volleyball and bocce tournaments, a Wine Garden and entertainment, featuring headline acts, Elio Scaccio, Poperazzi, and Joe Scalissi; 4-11pm Friday-Saturday; noon-8pm Sunday; Edmund Lyon Park, East Rochester; www.festaitaliaer.com

• Celtic Faire, June 29
Celebration of the culture, history and traditions of the Scots and Irish at Genesee Country Village & Museum, with musical performances by regional pipe bands, dance demonstrations and authentic food and drinks; 10am-4pm; 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford; 585-538-6822 www.gcv.org

• Festa Italiana, July 19-21
Continuous musical entertainment, Cucina Italiana featuring traditional foods and Italian Cafe with pastries, espresso and cappuccino, cultural demonstrations, arts and crafts, kids' activities, and more; Italian American Community Center, Manitou Road at Frank DiMino Way; 585-594-8882 www.iaccrochester.org

• Native American Dance & Music Festival, July 27-28
Award-winning and internationally renowned musicians Arvel Bird and Jennifer Kreisberg headline this year's event; Also featuring Iroquois dance performances, artisan demonstrations, numerous family-friendly activities, a Native Arts Market, and new this year, the Family String Jam; 10am-6pm; Ganondagan State Historic Site, 1488 State Route 444, Victor; www.ganondagan.org

• St. Stanislaus Polish Arts Festival, August 2-3
Delicious Polish food, live polka music and dancing, children’s games, arts and crafts, baked goods, games of chance and more; 5-11pm Friday; 4-11pm Saturday; St. Stanislaus Church Grounds, 1124 Hudson Avenue; 585-467-3068 www.polishartsfest.org

• German Fest, August 9-10
Federation of German-American Societies festival to be held two days this year, featuring authentic homemade German food, German beverages, games, souvenirs, German folk dancing and music by Die Lustigen Almdudler; 3-11pm Friday; 11am-11pm Saturday; Spencerport Firemen’s Field, 75 South Union Street, Spencerport; www.rochestergerman.com

• Puerto Rican Festival, August 9-11
Live music featuring headline performances by Jerry Rivera, Ruben Blades and Oscar D'Leon, plus local bands, dance groups, youth performances, children's activities, plenty of food and more, with this year's theme "Peace, Respect, and Dignity"; noon-11pm Friday; noon-11pm Saturday; noon-7:30pm Sunday; Frontier Field VIP Lot; 585-234-7660 www.prfestival.org

• Carifest 2013, August 10
Carnival costume parade kicks off the fest at 11 am on Liberty Pole Way, leading to the Riverside Festival Site where the festival continues with Caribbean music, arts and crafts, children’s entertainment and activities, Caribbean delicacies and more; 1-10 pm; Court and Exchange Streets; 585-234-0909 www.rwifo.com

• St. Josaphat Ukrainian Festival, August 15-18
Ukrainian arts and crafts including embroidery, wood carvings, jewelry and Ukrainian Easter eggs, traditional Ukrainian foods, performances by Zirka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and Cheremosh School of Ukrainian Dance, plus music for dancing Thursday-Saturday; St. Josaphat Church Grounds, 940 East Ridge Road; 585-266-2255 www.rochesterukrainianfestival.com

• 2013 Greek Fest, August 22-25
Greek foods and desserts, crafts and Greek Boutique, live music, dance performances and instruction, church tours; 11am-10pm Thursday; 11am-11pm Friday-Saturday; 11am-8pm Sunday; Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, 835 South Avenue; 585-271-3150 www.highlandgreekfest.com

• International Spanish & World Festival, September 1
Learn about the twenty Spanish speaking countries and other cultures around the world, with food, live music and dance at Rochester Public Market; 10am-6pm; 280 North Union Street; 585-325-6650 www.JuanAndMarias.com

• Rochester Irish Festival, September 6-8
Traditional music, Irish dance, “Celtic College” seminars, Irish and Celtic vendors, children’s entertainment and activities; 3-11 pm Friday; noon-11 pm Saturday; noon-6 pm Sunday; Camp Eastman, Lakeshore Boulevard, Irondequoit; www.rochesteririshfestival.com