- + DISCOVER UPSTATE
- + STAY
- + THINGS TO DO
- + LOCAL TOURS
- + WINE & DINE
- + EVENTS
- + MAPS
- + TRAVEL BLOGS & MORE
- Site Search
Rochester's Lilac Festival is filled with festivities
Held annually weekends in May, the Rochester Lilac Festival is the largest free festival of its kind in North America, still inspired by Highland Parks 1,200-plus lilac bushes.
Held annually in mid-May, Rochester’s Lilac Festival is the largest free festival of its kind in North America features thousands of spectacular and fragrant lilacs and 10 days of incredible entertainment and non-stop festivities. More than a century old, the festival continues to be inspired by the magnificent lilac collection at Highland Park — 500 varieties of lilacs on more than 1,200 bushes.
Drawing more than 500,000 people annually, festival goers will discover the magnificent gardens and scents, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Unfortunately, the two concert stages which normally feature more than 135 performances will not be taking place during the festival this year due to Covid-19 considerations.
The festival also features a juried arts and crafts show exhibiting the work of 160 artists, makers, designers and craftspeople; three days of Wine & Chocolate Tasting, a two-day craft beer festival and a USA Track & Field Certified 10K and 5K.
Drawing more than 500,000 people annually, festival goers will discover the magnificent gardens and scents, musical gems, exciting exhibits and exhilarating special events. Unfortunately, the two concert stages which normally feature more than 135 performances will not be taking place during the festival this year due to Covid-19 considerations.
The festival also features a juried arts and crafts show exhibiting the work of 160 artists, makers, designers and craftspeople; three days of Wine & Chocolate Tasting, a two-day craft beer festival and a USA Track & Field Certified 10K and 5K.
Rochester, NY
Current Conditions
65°F
Clear
Sat Jul 27 | Sun Jul 28 | Mon Jul 29 | Tue Jul 30 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
8am | 58° | 61° | 65° | 70° |
2pm | 74° | 79° | 80° | 77° |
8pm | 78° | 81° | 82° | 79° |
Dining near Rochester BOOK YOUR STAY Things To Do near Rochester Camping / RV near Rochester
LOOK WHAT ELSE
IS CLOSE BY
Canandaigua Christkindl Market
2024 dates TBA: Ranked as the #1 Germany-Inspired Christmas Market in North America by Paste Magazine, Canandaigua's Christkindl Market is held on the lawn of the majestic Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum.
Moonlight Mazes in Macedon
Sept. 16 "Oct. 29, 2016; Every Friday and Saturday except Oct. 8 Grab some friends and a flashlight and challenge the Amazing Maize Maze by night.
Festival of Trees
Combine history and the holidays at Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum's annual Festival of Trees.
Finger Lakes Celtic Festival
May 18, 2024: Sponsored in partnership with Lincoln Hill Farm, the annual one-day event features Celtic music and dance exhibitions