Community Events at Ide Volkswagen of East Rochester
Ide Volkswagen of East Rochester is more than just a place to find your next Volkswagen vehicle. Our Volkswagen dealer near Penfield is deeply integrated into our local community, with a commitment that goes beyond the exceptional sales and service we’re known for.
We believe in the value of community engagement, actively participating in local activities and contributing to events that bring us all closer together. Our team is eager to showcase our involvement and to highlight how we’re helping to enrich the lives around us.
Rochester Music Hall of Fame Concert and Ceremony
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Performances include Black Sheep w/Lou Gramm, Chet Catallo, John Fossitt (from Bruno Mars), Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Travie McCoy (from Gym Class Heroes), and Prime Time Funk.
Ide Family of Dealerships Golf Tournament
Date: June 29, 2025
Location: Webster Golf Club
Join us for the 3rd Annual Ide Golf Tournament! Proceeds benefit the Fairport Perinton Partnership and the Perinton Food Shelf. Enjoy a day of golf, contests, and community support.
Hoochenanny Whiskey & Music Festival
Date: August 8-10, 2025
Location: Camp Eastman, Rochester, NY
Experience whiskey, music, and craft culture like never before with 25+ music acts, whiskey tastings, and a fresh new venue!
Finger Lakes Country Music Festival
Date: June 14, 2025
Location: Wayne County Fairgrounds
Don’t miss Dustin Lynch with special guests RaeLynn, Eric Van Houten Music & David J live in concert!
Celi on the Canal Irish Festival
Date: March 8th
Breakfast: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Festival Hours: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with a lively festival along the canal. Enjoy Irish food, music, and festivities throughout the day!
Bachelor Auction
Date: March 22nd
Time: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Join us for a fun evening with a twist! Bid on some of the city’s most eligible bachelors in support of a great cause. A night filled with excitement, laughter, and surprises.
Ronald Macdonald Gala
Date: April 12th
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the RMHD Gala on April 12th! Let’s come together to support families in need and make a difference.
Celebrity Bartending To Benefit Equicenter
Date: April 15th
Time: 5 PM- 8 PM
Address: Tin Cup Social in Fairport, NY
Enjoy a fun night of community, celebrity bartenders, including Rich Ide who will take turns behind the bar- all while raising funds for Equicenter, an incredible organization dedicated to empowering veterans, individuals with disabilities, and at-risk youth through equine assisted programs.
Penfield High School Car Giveaway
Another cornerstone of our community involvement is the annual Penfield High School Car Giveaway. This heartwarming initiative sees Ide Honda gifting a Honda Civic to a deserving high school senior, marking an unforgettable milestone in their lives. This happened on June 8, 2024, symbolizing our commitment to supporting the aspirations of our young community members, celebrating their academic achievements, and encouraging them toward a bright future. We can’t wait to do the same next year!
LEGENDS 102.7 Day of Hope
Every year, LEGENDS 102.7 WLGZ hosts the Day of Hope at Ide Volkswagen. Broadcasting from our showroom, they help collect donations for charity. Our charity for Day of Hope 2024 was the Charles Settlement Home and the Community Place of Greater Rochester!
EquiCenter Mane Event
This country-themed gala, hosted at the EquiCenter, helps raise money to provide therapeutic services to veterans, at-risk youth, and those with disabilities.
We pride ourselves on being a part of the Rochester community, and we’re always excited to see how we can contribute to its growth. Be sure to check back for upcoming events where you can join us in spreading goodwill throughout the area!