Schedule Of Events

May 12, 2023

Music:

4:00pm: Personal Blend
5:30pm: Sneezy

May 13, 2023

Music:

3:00pm: MoChester
4:30pm: Shine
6:00pm: Zac Brown Tribute Band

10am-6pm: Art In The Park

Visitors can arrive at the art shows with a two-minute walk from the main festival site down South Avenue or on the paths through the lilacs- just follow the signs pointing the way!

Art in the Park is a juried show which features the original work of artists from around the country with jewelry, clothing, ceramics, paintings, soaps, woodwork and much, much more.

A Juried Art and Craft Show

Only those who are the hands-on makers of their work may participate in Art in the Park.?If you are an artist, craftsperson or specialty vendor who would like to be?considered for participation,?please check back in early November to apply. NO BUY/SELL is permitted.

10:30AM: Lilac Parade

The Lilac Parade presented has more than 2,500 participants, including 20 marching bands, dancers, costumed characters, and the popular Damascus mini cars are what makes parade day one of the most special times at the Rochester Lilac Festival.

Location: South Avenue at Science Parkway

Lilac Wine Tasting Expo

21+ Only Valid ID Required Please Drink Responsibly

No Children Tickets good for one session only

Session 1
VIP: 11:30pm-3:30pm GA: 12:30pm-3:30pm

Session 2
VIP: 4:30pm-8:30pm GA: 5:30pm-8:30pm

The Rochester Lilac Festival Wine Tasting Expo is BACK in full swing in 2023! Get ready to enjoy our traditional tasting event, designed for those who crave regional, artisanal, and specialty release selections. Get ready to welcome spring in the best way- with wine!

Sample a variety of wines with your 16 tasting tickets!

Fall in love with a certain type of wine? Bring it home! -Bottles and glasses will be available for purchase.
Wine Valet – Buy a bottle and don't want to carry it around? We've got you covered! Purchases made during your visit can be held for convenient pick-up as you exit the session.

May 14, 2023

Music:

1:00pm: Sofrito
2:30pm: BB Dang
4:00pm: The Iguanas
6:00pm: The Seven Wonders

10am-5pm: Art In The Park

Visitors can arrive at the art shows with a two-minute walk from the main festival site down South Avenue or on the paths through the lilacs- just follow the signs pointing the way!

Art in the Park is a juried show which features the original work of artists from around the country with jewelry, clothing, ceramics, paintings, soaps, woodwork and much, much more.

May 15, 2023

Music:

4:00pm: Big Blue House
5:15pm: Public Water Supply
7:00pm: Mikaela Davis

May 16, 2023

Music:

4:00pm: Digglers Bridge
5:30pm: Organ Fairchild
7:00pm: Sam Grisman Project

May 17, 2023

Music:

4:00pm: Inside Out
5:30pm: Root Shock
7:00pm: Blue Sky Brothers

10:30AM: Seniors Day

The Rochester Lilac Festival is Seniors Day, with special entertainment performing on Lilac Center Stage,  lunch specials, and plenty of time to stroll through the gardens and enjoy the scents of the lilacs.

May 18, 2023

Music:

4:00pm: Mothership
5:30pm: Stunt Double
7:00pm: Almost Queen

May 19, 2023

Music:

3:45pm: Steve Grills and the Roadmasters
5:30pm: The Founders, 5 original members of Roomful of Blues
7:00pm: The Record Company

May 20, 2023

Music:

2:00pm: The Medicinals
3:30pm: Hello City
5:00pm: Shamarr Allen
7:00pm: Big Eyed Phish

Lilac Craft Beer Expo

21+ Only Valid ID Required Please Drink Responsibly

No Children Allowed Tickets good for one session only

Session 1
VIP: 11:30pm-3:30pm GA: 12:30pm-3:30pm

Session 2
VIP: 4:30pm-8:30pm GA: 5:30pm-8:30pm

The Rochester Lilac Craft Beer Expo features over 40 breweries, craft cider makers, and distilleries showcasing rare selections at Rochester's nationally renowned Lilac Festival. This is your chance to attend one of Rochester's hottest events, during the city's largest and first of the season Festival. This expo is designed to showcase craft beers from around New York State and the US to an audience of local, regional, national, and international visitors.

The 2023 Lilac Festival Craft Beer Expo will be bigger and better than ever before! This year the expo will have an expanded footprint, lawn games, an official Lilac Craft Beer Expo Award, designated food vendors, and MORE! Grab a friend, or 5, and don't miss out on what is set to be the best Lilac Craft Beer Expo yet!

10am-6pm: Art In The Park

Visitors can arrive at the art shows with a two-minute walk from the main festival site down South Avenue or on the paths through the lilacs- just follow the signs pointing the way!

Art in the Park is a juried show which features the original work of artists from around the country with jewelry, clothing, ceramics, paintings, soaps, woodwork and much, much more.

May 21, 2023

Music:

1:00pm: Head to the Roots
2:30pm: Vintage Pistol
4:00pm: Judah
5:30pm: Workingman's Dead
7:00pm: Into the Now

8am - 12pm: Lilac 5K and 10K

Celebrating its 44th year
The Lilac Run presented by the Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

It's everyone's FAVORITE race! The Lilac 5K/10K marks the kick-off to the warm weather. This course winds through the beautiful suburbs of Brighton, with the Start and Finish at Highland Park. Stay after you cross the finish line to enjoy the post-race party: music, mimosas, and plenty of food! Not up for the long run? We have a 1-mile Donut Dash, perfect for all ages-including a donut pitstop!

Registration for the 2023 Lilac Run is open!  We are excited to announce that both in-person and virtual race experiences will be offered again this year!

The Lilac Run benefits Champion Academy, an organization that helps urban teens in poverty overcome their traumatic experiences and use them as fuel to drive their improvement as students, citizens and future professionals.  Consider donating when registering!

Dunkin' Dash

Who doesn't LOVE Donuts?! Then this race is for you! Run, walk or heck- even skip to the Dunkin' Mascot and then to the finish line. This race is for all ages, and you get a cool T-shirt and a donut!

10am-5pm: Art In The Park

Visitors can arrive at the art shows with a two-minute walk from the main festival site down South Avenue or on the paths through the lilacs- just follow the signs pointing the way!

Art in the Park is a juried show which features the original work of artists from around the country with jewelry, clothing, ceramics, paintings, soaps, woodwork and much, much more.

Date: May 12-21, 2023

Hours: 10:30am – 8:30pm

Location:
Highland Park
180 Reservoir Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620

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