Rochester Lilac Festival
While the Monroe County Parks Department isn't the main producer of the Lilac Festival, it is the largest event that happens in the Monroe County Parks System. This page is to help folks interested in the Festival find information to help address their questions. For more in depth information about the Lilac Festival's Events and Schedule please visit rochesterevents.com
Traffic Control and Road Closures
Lilac Festival Traffic Control and Road Closure Plan
Contact Information for the Festival
Public Safety Issues
- For all emergencies please call: 911
- Rochester Police Command Post: 585-428-6230
- The Command Post is located on the south side of the Purple Crosswalk on Highland Ave.
Parking and Traffic Conerns
- For basic information: 311
- For any specific issues or concerns: 585-428-6230 (Command Post)
Road Set Up (Signs, Cones, Barricades)
- For access to property (Houses on closed roads): 585-428-6230 (Command Post)
- For down or damages signs only: 585-753-7750 (Monroe County DOT)
Access to Park Issues
- Rochester Events: 585-278-7922
- Monroe County Parks Department (Highland Park Phone): 585-690-9988
Trash, Park Infrastructure (holes, broken branches, fence)
- Monroe County Parks Department (Highland Park Phone): 585-690-9988
Festival Concerns
- For Noise, Vendor Issues, Lost and Found (Rochester Events): 585-278-7922
- Inside the Fence Security: 585-281-8331
Calendar of Events
Friday, May 12 – Sunday, May 21
10:30 AM – 8:30 PM daily
Highland Park
https://rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival
General Info
Every Day Experiences
- Stroll through the 1,500 fragrant lilac bushes in Highland Park
- Listen to free music all-day-long at Lilac Center Stage, presented by Cantrip
- Taste some treats from our more than 50 food vendors
- Try a delicious brew at the Craft Beer Garden
- Experience the all-new Bully Hill Wine Grove
- Visit our more than 50 exhibitors
- Let the kids play at the Kids’ Zone, presented by Fidelis/Well Care
- Participate in our 125th Anniversary art installation at the Partners with a Purpose Giving Garden
Friday, May 12 – OPENING DAY
- 10:00 AM – Poster Reveal Press Conference (Giving Garden)
- 4:00 PM – Personal Blend
- 5:30 – Sneezy
- 7:00 PM – Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Saturday, May 13
- Wine Tasting Expo (Special Events Tent)
- Session 1: VIP: 11:30 PM-3:30 PM | GA: 12:30 PM-3:30 PM
- Session 2: VIP: 4:30 PM-8:30 PM | GA: 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Art in the Park, presented by Community Bank and GreenSpark Solar
- 10:30 AM – Lilac Parade (Starts at South & Science Parkway)
- 1:30 PM – Silver Streak
- 3:30 PM – Mochester
- 4:30 PM – Shine
- 6:00 PM – Zac Brown Tribute Band
Sunday, May 14- MOTHER’S DAY
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Art in the Park, presented by Community Bank and GreenSpark Solar
- 1:00 PM – Sofrito
- 2:30 PM – BB Dang
- 4:00 PM – The Iguanas
- 6:00 PM – The Seven Wonders
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Monday, May 15
- 4:00 PM – Big Blue House
- 5:15 PM – Public Water Supply (Partners with a Purpose Night, to benefit 490 Farmers)
- 7:00 PM – Mikaela Davis (Partners with a Purpose Night, to benefit 490 Farmers)
Tuesday, May 16
- 4:00 PM – Digglers Bridge
- 5:30 PM – Organ Fairchild
- 7:00 PM – Sam Grisman Project Presents the Music of Garcia/Grisman
Wednesday, May 17
- Seniors’ Day (special entertainment & lunch specials)
- 4:00 PM – Inside Out
- 5:30 PM – Root Shock
- 7:00 PM – Blue Sky Brothers
Thursday, May 18
- 4:00 PM – Mothership
- 5:30 PM – Stunt Double
- 7:00 PM – Almost Queen
Friday, May 19
- 3:45 – Steve Grills and the Roadmasters
- 5:00 PM – The Founders, Featuring 5 Original Members of Roomful of Blues
- 7:00 PM – The Record Company
Saturday, May 20
- Craft Beer Expo (Special Events Tent)
- Session 1: VIP: 11:30 PM-3:30 PM | GA: 12:30 PM-3:30 PM
- Session 2: VIP: 4:30 PM-8:30 PM | GA: 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
- Health and Wellness Experience, presented by Evans Bank and Whole Foods (In the Park)
- Flower Fitness: FREE Fitness Classes: 8:30 AM-11:30 AM- (Lilac Center Stage)
- Speaker Series, presented by Angels in Your Home: (In the Park)
- Health & Wellness Expo: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM (In the Park)
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Art in the Park, Presented by MVP Heathcare and Spectrum News 1
- 2:00 PM – Hello City
- 3:30 PM – Medicinals
- 5:00 PM – Shamarr Allen
- 7:00 PM – Big Eyed Phish
Sunday, May 21
- 7:00 AM-11:00 AM – 44th Annual Lilac Run 5k & 10k, Presented by the Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester
- 11:30 AM-12:00 PM – Dunkin’ Dash Fun Run
- Health and Wellness Experience, presented by Evans Bank and Whole Foods (In the Park)
- Flower Fitness: FREE Fitness Classes: 8:30 AM-11:30 AM (Lilac Center Stage)
- Speaker Series, presented by Angels in Your Home: (In the Park)
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- Health & Wellness Expo: 8:30 AM-6:00 PM (In the Park)
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Art in the Park, Presented by MVP Heathcare and Spectrum News 1
- 1:00 PM – Head to the Roots
- 2:30 PM – Vintage Pistol
- 4:00 PM – Judah
- 5:00 PM – Workingman’s Dead
- 7:00 PM – Into the Now
