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It's Heating Up!

Tuesday, May 14

The sun is shining and the temperature is on the rise just in time to welcome a hot lineup of headliners at Center Stage! View the Lilac Concert Calendar 

Wine & Chocolate Tasting kicks off today!

Tuesday, May 14

Add wine, chocolate, and the music of Paradigm Shift to enjoy an elegant evening indulging all of your senses at the 2013 Lilac Festival. More Info

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Monday, May 13

Now available Free for iOS, Android & Blackberry More Info

 

 

Rochester Lilac Festival 

Friday, May 10, 2013 - Sunday, May 19, 2013 (10 Days)

10:30am-8:30pm Daily | Admission is Free

Highland Park, Rochester, NY | Directions

Venue Information

Monroe County's famous Highland Park is a picturesque setting filled with gardens, rolling hills, large open spaces and so much more. More Info

Live Music & Children's Entertainment All Day, Every day!

View the Full Lilac Fest Schedule Online including Concert Lineup and Children's Entertainment Stage schedule More Info

Download The Mobile App

Get the Lilac Festival Souvenir Cam and full festival schedule on your phone! Plus, we'll be giving away prizes and upgrades throughout the Lilac Festival More Info

 

 

Pickup an Official Guide at the Lilac Festival

or Click Here to Download the Full 10-Day Event Schedule and Lilac Festival Map

 

 

 

 

It's Easier Than Ever To Visit The Festival!

Now with three designated Public Parking Lots offering close-in access, free parking weekdays through 3:00pm More Info

Special Events at the Festival

  • YNN Lilac Parade Saturday, May 11, 2013 More Info 
  • One-Of-A-Kind Shopping Art & Craft Weekends feature over 120 artists and craftsmen selected through a juried process. More Info
  • Medved Lilac 10K and 5K Family Fun Run Sunday, May 19, 2013 More Info
  • Wine & Chocolate Tasting Tuesday, May 14th; Wednesday, May 15th; and Thursday, May 16th More Info
  • Craft Beer Garden Serving All Festival Hours More Info

Seniors Day is Wednesday, May 15th

Save all day with special Seniors discounts on food and beverage at the Big Top Foot Tent and throughout the festival! Enjoy a special afternoon concert performance with the Smugtown Stompers at 1:30pm at Center Stage. 

Lilac Festival Ground Rules

This is a family and environmentally friendly festival!

Bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates and pets are not allowed. With the exception of one sealed bottle of water, visitors may not bring food or beverages into the festival grounds. Guests are able to bring a small chair. Umbrellas and blankets are welcome.  Minors should be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult. 

Purchasing Lilac Trees and Bushes

Lilac trees and bushes will be available for purchase during the Festival. To take yours home, look for the tent outside the Lamberton Conservatory in Highland Park.  For more information, you may call the Lamberton Conservatory directly at 585-753-7270

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