Cake Fest 2026: Sweet Society
About this Event
Dearest Baker, ✨
You are cordially invited to Rochester’s sweetest event of the year…
Cake Fest 2026: Sweet Society is an elegant outdoor dessert picnic bringing together bakers, dessert lovers, creatives, and community for one unforgettable afternoon under the Purple Arches at Highland Park.
Inspired by vintage tea parties and the romance of a storybook garden gathering, Sweet Society is filled with luxury picnic lounges, stunning desserts, music, local vendors, photo opportunities, sweet samples, and beautifully curated experiences designed to make you feel like you’ve stepped into another world.
Event Details:
✨ August 22nd, 2026
✨ 12PM–3PM
✨ Purple Arches, Highland Park
✨ Rochester, NY
Expect:
• Luxury picnic set ups
• Desserts & sweets to fill your cake box!
• Local vendors
• Music & photo moments
• Community picnic vibes
• Tea party inspired fashion
• And so much more…
Come join the Sweet Society.
Check in opens at 12! Our first 20 guests will receive a small surprise!
We will begin the cake box filling portion at 12:40! There will be 3 waves which will go off of check in order. This is to control overflow and crowding.
We ask all guests to bring enough for 2 dozen small portions! Remember there are tons of desserts and the portions only need to be small sizes!!
We have a VIP option this year that includes a private picnic table, iced tea, a swag bag, and free cocktail/mocktail PLUS first go at desserts!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 35.00 to USD 80.00
