Bicentennial Jam on the Canal Music Festival
Homesteads for Hope invites you to join us for the Bicentennial Jam on the Canal, a full-day music festival marking 200 years of the Erie Canal and the 200th anniversary of our historic farmhouse.
This day long festival, on Saturday August 30th, will feature:
Live music from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM on two stages, showcasing a diverse lineup of local and regional artists.
Food trucks offering a variety of meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Craft vendors and other non-profits from across the region.
A curated beer and wine wagon with selections from local breweries and wineries.
All-ages activities throughout the day, designed for families, kids, and community members of all abilities.
Doors open at 11:30. No early entry.
Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for comfort, however unlike our other events there is NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK PERMITTED. NO COOLERS.
This is more than just a music festival—it’s a chance to recognize the historical significance of the Erie Canal, which transformed trade, travel, and agriculture in New York State, and helped shape the farmland where Homesteads for Hope now grows.
Whether you’re coming for the music, the history, or the community, we welcome you to celebrate this bicentennial milestone with us.
Presented by:
With support from:
the Monroe County Community Festival Support Program
Band Lineup
12:00 David Kingdollar - Porch Stage
1:00 Grit & Grace - Barn Stage
2:30 R&R - Porch Stage
3:30 North Star String Band - Barn Stage
5:00 Jill Ann Collins - Porch Stage
6:00 The New Originals - Barn Stage
7:30 Drowning Cowboys - Porch Stage
8:30 Growl Bear - Barn Stage
Admission:
This is a pay-what-you-can event with a suggested donation of $10 per person or $20 per family at the door. Your contribution supports our nonprofit mission and helps cover event costs—but everyone is welcome, no matter what you give.
Parking Options:
Free shuttle service will be offered to all that are coming to the event. If you are wanting to park on the farm grounds, you will need to pay $20 at the door or an Accessible Parking Pass.
To ensure a smooth experience for all attendees, we are offering multiple parking options:
Premier On-Site Parking – $20 per Vehicle - (PURCHASE PASS at Gate)
Convenient parking on the farm grounds. Limited availability.
Accessible Parking – Free - - (Check-in at Gate)
Reserved on-site parking for guests with mobility needs. Please reserve this pass only if you or someone in your vehicle requires accessible parking, so we can keep these spaces available for those who truly need them. Handicap tags will be required for entry. Thank you for helping us create an inclusive experience for all.
Off-Site Parking + Free Shuttle – Free
Free parking with a complimentary shuttle to the event entrance. Total Sports Experience 880 Elmgrove Rd. All general parking without a pre purchased pass will be directed here. Shuttles run every 30 minutes.
Please Note:
-Parking attendants will be on-site to help guide you and scan QR codes or collect cash at the gate.
-Vendors and band members will receive special parking credentials.
Complimentary Shuttle Parking
Total Sports Experience
880 Elmgrove Rd
Rochester, NY 14624
Entry & Parking Information
Vendors:
Homesteads for Hope: Paint a piece to donate to the H4H Square Roots Gallery. Enjoy a scavenger hunt around the farm. Explore our Rooted in History Exhibit
Blue Heron Collective Center for Neurodiversity: Dedicated to empowering the neurodiverse community through a range of programs focused on consulting, education, and employment opportunities.
Greece Historical Society: Museum sharing the local history of Greece
Rochester Mom Collective: Locally-focused parenting resource for moms and families.
Kluza Custom Creations: 3D printed figurines and crafts
Designs by Lulu: Resin pieces, fabric pillows, rice bags for heat therapy, etc.
LindaSweeTreats: Baked goods, homey food, artisan food
Creature Crochetions: Crochet monsters and animals
The Quilted Fish: Crochet plushies
Sunny Days Ahead Designs: Pens, Keychains, Mugs
RetroTraders: Video games, tools, toys, and antiques
Bethany Dudek: Macrame & art
Wagner's Meat Hot Sauce: Meat Hot Sauce
Creative Chaos: Handcrafted resin art pieces, décor pieces, jewelry, art, etc.
Jessica Uhl: Laser-engraved garden decor
Gigi Poppop Shoppe: 3D Printed fidgets, playsets, dragons, and more.
Nova Davis: Hair tinsel extensions
Stony Point Art Studio: Painted artwork
ShayesCrochets: Crochet shawls, hats, dragons, and Bills themed items
Russells Creations and Art: Handmade polymer clay jewelry and resin items
Healing Henna: Relaxing henna art
Food Trucks:
Eat Geek Food Truck
Island Wraps
RocDilla
ArMY EATS
Beer Wagon
Frios Gourmet Pops
Event FAQ
Have a question about the event that you don’t see here? Shoot us out an email to info@homesteadsfohope.org
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This is a pay-what-you-can event with a suggested donation of $10 per person or $20 per family at the door.
Your contribution supports our nonprofit mission and helps cover event costs—but everyone is welcome, no matter what you give.
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12:00 Dave Kingdollar | 1:00 Grit & Grace | 2:30 R&R | 3:30 North Star Stringband | 5:00 Jill Ann Collins | 6:00 The New Originals | 7:30 Drowning Cowboys | 8:30 Growl Bear
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Chairs and Blankets, as well as small purses and small bags will be permitted on grounds during the event. Bags will be searched upon entry.
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No. For this event we are not allowing any outside food or drink to be brought in to the festival grounds, this includes any and all coolers and pre filled stanleys. We will have water filling stations where empty cups/jugs/stanleys can be filled.
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No. For this event we are not allowing any outside food or drink to be brought in to the festival grounds, this includes any and all coolers and pre filled stanleys/coffee mugs. We will have water filling stations where empty cups/jugs/stanleys can be filled.
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You can purchase your premier parking pass HERE.
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You can register for your accessible parking pass HERE.
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Only service animals will be permitted to enter the grounds during the event, please keep your furry friends at home.
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YES! Once you go through our main barn entrance (doors open at 11:30) you will receive a bracelet (Two bracelets if you are of drinking age and will be drinking). As long as you keep your bracelets on, you are free to exit and enter the festival at your leisure.
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No refunds will be issued for unused parking passes.
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Absolutely! And please tag us! #homesteadsforhope #jamonthecanal #eriecanal200
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If you would like to purchase and drink alcoholic beverages, we will be checking id’s at the door and giving wristbands to those that are of age.
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YES! We would love to have you and we are still accepting vendors. Please sign up via our Online Vendor Form!