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South/Highland location
Sahlen’s Stage/Main Entrance
Big Top Food Tent
Food Truck Row
Purple Crosswalk
Reservoir Ave/South
Reservoir Ave/Goodman
Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Food Truck Row
Sahlen’s Stage/Main Entrance
Purple Crosswalk
Cotton candy, candy apples, caramel apples, popcorn, icees, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, italian sausage, polish sausage, french fries, corn dogs, steak sandwich
Food Truck Row
Bacon Dog, Mac ‘n Cheese Dog, Peanut Butter Bacon Dog, Bacon Corn Dog, Jalapeno Corn Dog, Corn Dog, Tater Tots, Gourmet Tots, Nachos & Cheese, Fresh Lemonade, and Sweet Tea
Big Top Food Tent
Sahlen’s Stage/Main Entrance
Purple Crosswalk
Greek Gyros Chicken Gyros Veggie Gyros Salads, Souvlaki, Gyro Bowls, Variety of grill items (Italian Sausage, Philly Cheesesteak, Burgers, Hotdogs, Fried Pickles, French Fries, Onion Rings, Chicken Fingers) Fruit Smoothies, Chocolate covered bananas, Frozen Cheesecake on a stick, and Hot Beverages
Purple Crosswalk
Gourmet apples, Gourmet cheesecake, Apple Cider Slush, and Cannoli
Reservoir Ave/South
Pulled Pork Sliders, Chicken Avocado Sliders, Chef’s Burger Sliders, Bean Corn Fritter Sliders, TRIO, Combo Meal, Chef’s Salad, Chef’s Plate, Loaded Pulled Pork Fries, Homemade Cookies, Ganache Brownie, Chef’s Chipotle Kettle Chips
Food Truck Row
Sahlen’s Stage/Main Entrance
Purple Crosswalk
South/Highland
Food Truck Row
Roasted almonds, turkey legs, crepes, sweet potato fries, roasted corn, baked potato
Reservoir Ave/South
Sweet & Savory Crepes
Purple Crosswalk
Blooming Onion, Blooming Spuds, Deep Fried Veggies, Strawberry Shortcake, Cotton Candy
Reservoir Ave/South
Purple Crosswalk
Popcorn and Dippin’ Dots
Purple Crosswalk
Greek bowl, Gyro, Greek Salad, Greek Fries, Spanakopita, Falafel Balls, Dolmades, Tzatziki and Pita Chips, Baklava
Big Top Food Tent
Food Truck Row
Single Cone, Double Cone, Float, Hot Fudge Sundae, & Milkshake
South/Highland
Food Truck Row
Kettle Korn
South/Highland
Wraps, Salads, Rice, Soups, Plantains, and Island Juices
Reservoir Ave/South
Shaved Ice
Food Truck Row
Traditional Poutine, Vegetarian Poutine, Bacon Poutine, Pulled Pork Poutine, Breakfast Poutine, Vegan Poutine, Ginger Soda, Lemon Lavender Soda, S’more Bites, Lemon Bar
Food Truck Row
Caprese Mac, Classic Mac, Lobster Mac, Maryland Mac, Pulled Pork Mac, Korean Mac, and Buffalo Chicken Mac
Food Truck Row
Fried Chicken, Brisket, Pulled Pork, Chicken & Waffles
Big Top Food Tent
Sahlen’s Stage/Main Entrance
Gyro Deluxe, Vegetarian Gyro, Chicken Divine, Quesadillas (chicken, cheese, veggie, seafood), Burrito Extreme (chicken and veggie), Bourbon Chicken over Yellow Rice, Chicken Tenders and Butterfly Fries, Mac n’ Cheese, Butterfly Chips and Curly Fries
Sahlen’s Stage/ Main Entrance
Purple Crosswalk
Reservoir Ave/Goodman
Lemonade & Fruit Smoothies, Chicken Fingers, Buffalo Chicken Fingers, Boneless Wings, Variety French Fries and Tator Tots, Onion Rings, Pizza logs, Mozzarella Sticks, Deep Fried Mac & Cheese, Deep Fried Pickle Chips, Fried Dough, Funnel Cake, Deep Fried Oreo Cookies
Food Truck Row
Tacos, Tostados, and Burritos (Chicken, beef, pork, veggie)
Big Top Food Tent
Garbage Plates, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, veggie burger, chicken, burgers
Purple Crosswalk
Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich, Roasted Corn, Loaded Baked Potato, Baked Sweet Potato, Chicken Salad
Big Top Food Tent
Roast Beef sandwiches, Tator Tots, Beverages
Big Top Food Tent
Sweet Heat BBQ Chicken, Savory Steak, Lemon Pepper Shrimp, Rice and Beans, Garlic Truffle Fries, Beef & Cheese Empanadas, Slow Cooked Pork
Big Top Food Tent
Sweet Heat BBQ Chicken, Savory Steak, Lemon Pepper Shrimp, Rice and Beans, Garlic Truffle Fries, Beef & Cheese Empanadas, Slow Cooked Pork
Big Top Food Tent
Bloomin Onion, Beer Battered Cheese Fries, Garlic/Parm Fries, Boneless Wings, Deep Fried Ravioli, Chicken Fries, Sugar Waffles, Variety of Ice Tea, Pizza Logs, Hand Dipped Corn Dogs
Purple Crosswalk
Red Hots, White Hots, Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger, Grilled Chicken Breast, Italian Sausage, Grilled Portobello Mushroom, French Fries, Corn Dog, Chicken Fingers, Mozzarella Sticks
Big Top Food Tent
Sweet Heat BBQ Chicken, Savory Steak, Lemon Pepper Shrimp, Rice and Beans, Garlic Truffle Fries, Beef & Cheese Empanadas, Slow Cooked Pork
Food Truck Row
Dominican Roll, Chapo Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Spicy Crab Roll, Trasher Plate, Tostones
Big Top Food Tent
Meatball in a cup with Bread, Fresh Cut Truffle Fries, Meatball Sub, Meatball Truck Plate, Rigs in a Cup with One Ball
Purple Crosswalk
Potato Pancakes, Currywurst, Spudwurst Special, Tempeh Reuben, Popeye Quesadilla, Tuscan Temptress Quesadilla, Bella Wrappa, colorado Wrap, Wildcat Wrap, Hotsie Totsie Wrap, Iced Chai Latter, Grape Spritzer, Lime Rikki, Mint Iced Tea
Big Top Food Tent
Specialty Pizza: Americano, Luca, Fat Tony, Vegan, Cauliflower Crust, Gluten Free Crust
Food Truck Row
Variety of sandwiches and wraps, WingNutz, Roc City Sliderz, Cheezey Bacon Fries, Fried Pickle Chips, Seasonal Shoestring French Fries, House-Made Macaroni Salad, BBQ Baked BEans, Tomato- Cucumber Salad
Reservoir Ave/South
Chicken or Steak Wraps, Salads & French Fries
4 PLACES EVERY VISITOR SHOULD KNOW
Big Top Food Tent
Two bars, plenty of seating, and great people-watching all blend perfectly with the regional favorites and sweet treats on which everyone in the family can agree.
The Lilac Loop (Purple Crosswalk/Food Truck Way)
Follow the path towards Highland Avenue, and you’ll discover a wide variety of flavors—from grilled favorites to international cuisine.
Top of the Hill
Near the South Avenue entrance, you’ll have the best view of Center Stage. Grab a bite, spread your blanket and enjoy the show. This is also the closest spot to the Hilltop Bar – the only place to get a Sangria Slushie, the festival’s homemade specialty.
Art in the Park/Overlook
Saturdays 10:30am to 6:00pm and Sundays 10:30am to 5:00pm during Art in the Park. Approach this scenic viewpoint at the highest point of Reservoir Road by walking from South Avenue or Goodman Street. Or take the path that runs through the gardens on Highland Avenue.
CRAFT BEER GARDEN
Featuring an ever-rotating showcase of more than 20 craft brews from across the country. Serving beer, cider and Cupcake Vineyard wine all festival hours (excluding Sunday’s 10:30 am-12:00 pm) 21+ Only | Valid ID Required.
BIG TOP FOOD TENT
Two bars – inside and outside! Beer- Labatt Blue, Labatt Blue Light, and Labatt Blue Light Lime. Wine- Casa Larga Lilac Hill Riesling, Casa Larga Vineyard Hill Chardonnay, Cupcake Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc and Rose.
HAPPY HOUR: $1 OFF BEER AND CIDER WEEKDAYS BEFORE 4PM AT ALL BARS!
TOP OF THE HILL BAR
Labatt Blue, Labatt Blue Light, Labatt Blue Light Lime, Genessee, Genesee Cream Ale, Honey Brown, Labatt Summer Shandy. Wine-Casa Larga Lilac Hill Riesling Casa Larga Vineyard Hill Chardonnay, Cupcake Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc and Rose, and the ever-popular Sangria Slushies.
STAGE BAR
Labatt Blue, Labatt Blue Light, and Labatt Blue Light Lime. Wine-Casa Larga Lilac Hill Riesling, Casa Larga Vineyard Hill Chardonnay, Cupcake Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc and Rose, Pinot Grigio and Rose.
*All bars proudly feature Pepsi products. Cold beverages and bottled water available at all locations.
APPLY AS A FOOD VENDOR
As of today, we are being advised by the Monroe County Health Department that we will be unable to hold the 2020 Rochester Lilac Festival during the originally planned timeframe of May 8th -17th. As you can imagine, this is painful for all of us. However, we are hopeful and optimistic that we will be able to reschedule.
As time progresses, and more information is known, we’ll be letting you, our valued Festival participants and attendees know if, and when we plan to reschedule the Festival.
Hang in there and stay healthy.
Your Rochester Lilac Festival Team
