Here's what's in store for the 2024 19th Ward Square Fair

The Square Fair, hosted by the 19th Ward Community Association, is returning in 2024 on June 1.

The Fair features local vendors, crafters, and non-profit organizations, offering them a platform to sell their products and promote their programs and services. The event also includes entertainment, diverse food options, and fun activities for all ages

Activities will be held at Aberdeen Square Park, between Post Avenue and Woodbine Avenue. Festivities start at 8:30 a.m. with a Pancake Breakfast provided by the 19WCA Hot Dog Stand, sponsored by Tops Friendly Markets of West Avenue. Breakfast, including pancakes, sausage, coffee, and tea, will be available for purchase.

A parade will begin at 11 a.m. The procession starts at 174 Thurston Road, heading south towards Brooks Ave, then east onto Brooks Ave, north on Woodbine Ave, culminating at Aberdeen and Woodbine. The parade wraps up at Aberdeen Square around noon. Dr. Eva Thomas, Principal of Dr. Walter Cooper School #10, will serve as parade marshall.

“The Square Fair is one of Rochester’s festivals that is targeting families and with a focus on carnival fun, entertainment, good food, and community," Square Fair Chair, and city council member LaShay Harris said. "We have something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Since 1965, the 19th Ward Community Association has produced this event, and over the past few years, the Square Fair has become known as the festival to kick off Rochester’s festival season.”

Entertainment schedule

The Golden Gospel Gospel Train

10:30 AM-11 AM

Cuvas (Poetry)/Charod (singer)

11:15 AM-11:35 AM

Voices of Valor/Vertus Charter School

11:40 PM-11:55 PM

Pnk Steppaz

12:00 PM-12:15 PM

Divine Line Dance & Fitness

12:15 PM- 12:20 PM

DJ Mix/Award Presentation

12:20 PM- 1:05 PM

Roc City Line Dance Express

1:10 PM-1:25 PM

Andre (5678 dance & singing)

1:30 PM-1:45 PM

Grateful Line Danze Krew

1:50 PM- 2:00 PM

Lady Star & The Mother’s Board

2:05 PM -2:15 PM

Pride of Rochester Band

2: 20 PM- 2:55 PM

As One band

3:15 PM -3:30 PM

iGNiTE Reggae Band

Headliner

The 19th Ward Community Association is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization that aims to "create a conscious" multi-racial community where individuals and cultural differences are celebrated.

"I am excited that residents of the Ward and all around the City get to come to the 19th Ward to enjoy the festivities," 19th Ward Community Association Josie McClary said. "There's something for everyone. I am proud to be the President of the 19th Ward Community Association and that the 19th Ward gets to showcase their resiliency, their diversity and their unity in our neighborhoods."

For further information on supporting the Square Fair, please get in touch with Ruth Jenerson, Office Manager at the 19th Ward Community Association. You can reach her at squarefair@19wca.org

Justice Marbury is the 19th Ward Reporter. She loves her energetic puppy, Hiro. Contact her on Instagram @justice_marbury and by email at jmarbury@gannett.com.