Corn Hill Arts Festival Each year, over a quarter million Rochestarians and Western New Yorkers converge upon this city neighborhood for the annual Corn Hill Arts Festival. Traditionally held the weekend after the Fourth of July, this exciting two-day summer festival plays host to over 500 of the country's finest artists and craftsperson. From pottery to paintings, woodworking to sculptures, textiles to jewelry, this festival has it all. Known as one of the best, the festival is officially recognized as one of the TOP 200 festivals in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine.