06/04/2024
Our online store will be live this week at roclilacfest.com. But right now, you can shop limited merch at 3 Wegmans locations. This is the best place to snag your 2024 poster today!
Rochester Lilac Festival
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The Rochester Lilac Festival is a FREE 10 day experience produced by Lilac Festival Inc.! The 2024 Rochester Lilac Parade is at 10:30 a.m..
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The largest festival of its kind in North America began 126 years ago and continues to be inspired by the magnificent lilac collection at Highland Park — 500 varieties of lilacs on more than 1,200 bushes. Highland Park was designed by New York City's Central Park architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. Visitors can enjoy the park's gardens, as well as enjoy entertainment including national headline conc
erts, exhibitors, food vendors, Kids' Zone, Art & Craft Show, the Lilac Run and the televised Lilac Parade. Saturday May 11, and presents dozens of marching bands, decorated floats, clowns, dancers and costumed characters. The festival is a joint venture of Monroe County Parks, City of Rochester, and VisitRochester convention and visitors bureau. It is weather-dependent but the lilac are expected to be in full bloom during the festival. The Rochester Lilac Festival is an experience for all of your senses — See the magnificent array of colors, people, and arts & crafts; Smell the aromatic lilacs; Hear entertaining musical acts; Taste the variety of foods and treats; and Touch a lilac branch as you sniff a fresh bud or walk hand-in-hand along the spectacular park paths. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
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06/04/2024
Take a look at this historic footage of the Lilac Festival!
05/24/2024
Thank you to Champion Academy Extreme Mentoring & Empowerment Initiative for all your help with the race! A portion of our proceeds are going to them!
Photos by our official festival photographers North Glow Photography
05/21/2024
We closed out Day 10 with the Lilac Run 5K and 10K, plus the Dunkin' Dash! It was our largest run yet! Runners will receive a link to photos via email soon. In the meantime take a peak at some of our runners!
Photos by our official festival photographer North Glow Photography
05/19/2024
A few more of our favorites for the final day!
Smoothies at the top of the lawn by the stage, bubble tea in the small loop and a lilac festival special…fries with steak and cheese, located by the food court!
05/19/2024
Sunday May 19
05/19/2024
Sunday, May 19
Please remember that the Lilac Run 5K, 10k and Donut Dash are today! Beware of road closures.
We’re letting lots 1 and 2 dry out this morning with the beautiful weather we’re scheduled to have!
Please use lot 3 with our frequent and easy shuttle.
Lot 3: Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship Lot 150 Sawgrass Dr. Weekends Only!
Handicapped parking will be located at 1440 South Ave. You must have your handicapped tag in order to be let in.
05/19/2024
One more day of the VIP Skydeck! Claudia Hoyser and Trousdale close out our 2024 festival. VIP tickets will be available at the gate to the deck starting at noon.
📸 by North Glow Photography
05/18/2024
Last chance for VIP SkyDeck! We’re open tonight until 8:30pm and our final day is tomorrow, May 19! VIP Skydeck has wine tasting by , discount concert series tickets from , meals for purchase from .irondequoit , premium drink choices and more! Plus, free entry to after parties!
05/18/2024
Saturday, May 18
We’re letting lots 1 and 2 dry out this morning with the beautiful weather we’re scheduled to have!
Please use lot 3 with our frequent and easy shuttle.
Lot 3: Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship Lot 150 Sawgrass Dr. Weekends Only!
Handicapped parking will be located at 1440 South Ave. You must have your handicapped tag in order to be let in.
PARKING RATES
Monday – Friday
$7 from 10am – 2:30pm
$10 after 2:30pm
Saturday – Sunday
$10 during all hours
Only cash accepted
05/18/2024
Saturday, May 18
It’s the 9th day of lilac-ing!
Art in the Park and Small Business Circle open at 10am and the full festival opens at 10:30am.
05/18/2024
Today at the VIP SkyDeck - Blue Moon selfie 🤳 station from 3pm-7pm.
05/17/2024
UPDATE FROM THE FIELD ☔️⛈️☔️⛈️
05/17/2024
Taking it back to the classics…
Big Kahuna’s Sausage-Dipped Bacon Hot Dog
Nancy’s Fried Dough-Deep Fried Apple Sundae
Big Kahuna’s Mac and Cheese-Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
05/17/2024
Join us at the Rochester Lilac Festival's Art in the Park, on Reservoir Avenue in Highland Park as we welcome back our artists. Vendors will be open from 10am - 6pm on Saturday and 10am - 5pm on Sunday, each weekend of the festival. Some vendors will only be at the festival for one weekend. Stay tuned for our interactive vendor map!
Buffalo History Buff , Stay Golden Soy
05/17/2024
Join us at the Rochester Lilac Festival's Art in the Park, on Reservoir Avenue in Highland Park as we welcome back our artists. Vendors will be open from 10am - 6pm on Saturday and 10am - 5pm on Sunday, each weekend of the festival. Some vendors will only be at the festival for one weekend. Stay tuned for our interactive vendor map!
LibbyLoch Handmade Creations , LeAnne Marquis Jewelry , Art Of Yen Ospina , Henna Rising , Lanni Made , L & J Creations
05/17/2024
Friday, May 17
10:30am - 8:30pm
05/16/2024
Join us at the Rochester Lilac Festival's Art in the Park, on Reservoir Avenue in Highland Park as we welcome back our artists. Vendors will be open from 10am - 6pm on Saturday and 10am - 5pm on Sunday, each weekend of the festival. Some vendors will only be at the festival for one weekend. Stay tuned for our interactive vendor map!
Nectar of the Vine , Kingsley Street Artisan Soaps , Crafted class , Romanoff Jewelry , Butterfly Junction Designs , Geologicbycalla
05/16/2024
*only in VIP*
Thursday May 16 from 5pm - 7pm
Happy Thursday sampling and swag giveaways!
Some lucky people will also be receiving Molson Coors pours!
VIP Skydeck tickets can be bought at the entrance to the Skydeck.
Thursday Coors Beverage Distributing
05/16/2024
Join us at the Rochester Lilac Festival's Art in the Park, on Reservoir Avenue in Highland Park as we welcome back our artists. Vendors will be open from 10am - 6pm on Saturday and 10am - 5pm on Sunday, each weekend of the festival. Some vendors will only be at the festival for one weekend. Stay tuned for our interactive vendor map!
Hilary’s Clay studio , , Anna Parade , Light My Candle Co. , Kandace Lockwood Ceramics
05/16/2024
Thursday, May 16
Due to this week’s wet conditions, our grass lots are closed. Please utilize street parking and public transportation.
05/16/2024
Join us tonight on the VIP Skydeck for a meet and greet with Danielle Ponder.
Tickets for VIP are $35 and include free wine tasting, complimentary chair massages, boxed meals for purchase from Chick-fil-A, discounted tickets from Concerts at Point of the Bluff and more!
More information here: An Evening of Soul Curated by Danielle Ponder, Chi TheRealist at the Rochester Lilac Festival
Concerts at Point of the Bluff
Point of the Bluff Vineyards
Chick-fil-A Irondequoit
05/16/2024
Thursday, May 16
The festival is in full swing!
05/16/2024
Join us at the Rochester Lilac Festival's Art in the Park, on Reservoir Avenue in Highland Park as we welcome back our artists. Vendors will be open from 10am - 6pm on Saturday and 10am - 5pm on Sunday, each weekend of the festival. Some vendors will only be at the festival for one weekend. Stay tuned for our interactive vendor map!
Pawsome Treatery , Studio Michaelino , Acorn Whimsy ,Some Workshop , Luke Dangler
05/15/2024
It’s a little chilly today so we’re wrapping ourselves up into the warm embrace of bread.
El Pollo Torta - El Kapitan
Buttermilk Cajun fried chicken, roasted corn black bean salsa, lettuce, queso fresco, chipotle cilantro Aioli, sauce, torta roll.
Sloppy Jose - Munchies
The Sloppy Jose is a Spanish Garbage Plate Spanish Rice & Gandule, Cuban Style Black Beans, Tostones, Buffalo Chicken,
Beef -N- Cheese and Pizza Empanada Bites, Fried Pork, Fried Chicken Chunks or Beef Sauce toped with any of our home made sauces Munchies Angel S**e (sweet, creamy and spicy)
Munchies Spicey Sauce (Deliciously Spicy)
SUM Sauce - everyone’s always asking for some sauce so we decided to give them SUM Sauce
*available dairy free
Steak Bomber -
marbleized sirloin steak coated family secret dry rubbed marinated in butter, Italian dressing and a light vinegar based bbq sauce made Famous in WNY with NY mozzarella and provolone cheese that you need to eat with a fork and of course with your choice of caramelized peppers and onions.
*available gluten free
Euro Gyro - Greek Gyros in the Big Top Food Tent
Tender Beef and Lamb with Tomatoes, Tzatziki, French fries, feta wrapped in a pita
05/15/2024
Join us at the Rochester Lilac Festival's Art in the Park, on Reservoir Avenue in Highland Park as we welcome back our artists. Vendors will be open from 10am - 6pm on Saturday and 10am - 5pm on Sunday, each weekend of the festival. Some vendors will only be at the festival for one weekend. Stay tuned for our interactive vendor map!
Studio at Whitt's End , Crescent Moon Studio , Interstellar Love Craft , Creative Creature , Christopher Gibney , M&M Pickles, Inc. , Meliora Forever ,
05/15/2024
We’re ready!
Rochester, NY
Thursday
4pm- Natalie Ekua
5:30-Chi the Realest
7Pm- Daniellle Ponder
05/15/2024
We know that the Lilac Festival hasn’t always had a full span of sizes. This year you can find merch from 3 months to 3XL! Come shop our merch tent right by the entrance at 1440 South Ave! thank you for our printing!
05/15/2024
Join us at the Rochester Lilac Festival's Art in the Park, on Reservoir Avenue in Highland Park as we welcome back our artists. Vendors will be open from 10am - 6pm on Saturday and 10am - 5pm on Sunday, each weekend of the festival. Some vendors will only be at the festival for one weekend. Stay tuned for our interactive vendor map!
Kyri Jewelry , Roland Metal Art , KB White Farm , Zimpfers Maple Products , Kissed by the Sun Spice Company , PS Enjoy Your Life , Whisker Biscuits Pet Treats ,
05/15/2024
Due to this week’s wet conditions, our grass lots are closed. Please utilize street parking and public transportation.
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1440 South Avenue
Rochester, NY
14620
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