Imagine RIT festival returns to Rochester this weekend

BY Sergio Cruel Rochester

PUBLISHED 1:15 PM ET Apr. 24, 2025 PUBLISHED 1:15 PM EDT Apr. 24, 2025

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Tens of thousands of visitors from around the country will descend on Rochester this weekend for a festival celebrating creativity and innovation.

Imagine RIT is taking place on the Rochester Institute of Technology campus and it kicks off this Saturday.

I was at Rochester Institute of Technology previewing “Imagine RIT”, which showcases super smart students inventions. Full showcase Saturday April 26,2025 10am- 5pm.
They are out here changing the world.. and I am just a “news reporter”.. most days!! @RITtigers @SPECNews1ROC pic.twitter.com/VMXpF36r2v
— Sergio Cruel (@SergioCrueltv) April 24, 2025

With nearly 430 exhibits, the campus-wide fest once again caters to a variety of interests this year and gives students an opportunity to showcase their talents.

Sergio Cruel checked out the event on Thursday. Watch the video above for a preview of what to expect.