Rochester Lilac Festival

Category: Park in Rochester, New York

Address: 180 Reservoir Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, USA

Phone: +15857537270

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Emily Karsten

May 25, 2022

A wonderful place to be. Footpaths weave through the slopes between the paved trails among a beautiful assortment of plants. Big trees that have been around for decades. A mass of lilacs and other flowering trees and bushes. Many of them are labeled with a metal tag. Groundhogs roam around, so be careful to not land in one of their holes if you are off the paved trails. Good place for a picnic, to read a book, or just relax and listen to the birds. There are a couple different public restrooms located around as well.

Wayne Ennis

May 15, 2022

One of the best parks in New York State. You can find great events here throughout the year. I’m the spring and summer there are so many beautiful gardens! The lilacs in May are absolutely stunning. The county does a fantastic job maintaining this public space and seems to continually make improvements to the park. Overall a remarkable out door space for all to enjoy.

Nancy Dreier

May 6, 2022

Awesome first day of the lilac festival! Lilacs just beginning to bloom but lts of other blossoms. great food, beer and music... Blues Traveler up next. I.can't.wait.!

Faith Gruver

Aug 3, 2021

Beautiful park full of scenic paths and plants. Lots of plants are labeled, and are fun to identify. The landscaping is natural feeling, and incredibly well maintained. Plus there's a relatively new huge log playground! Add to that a conservatory, a veterans memorial, and lots of areas to explore. Great for a picnic, family outing, date, or just a visit. I've been to this park many times throughout my life and I've never tired of it.

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Questions & Answers

Is there any help for the handicap like parking wheelchair rentAl etc

Red Hair | May 4, 2019
JOSEPH DEAN | May 5, 2019

No

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Is there a place to lock up your bike

Jon Gartner | May 3, 2020
James t Dent | May 4, 2020

Yes

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Is the Lilac Festival stil going strong right now

Robert Waddell | May 3, 2020
Carlton Blythe | May 4, 2020

It is about closing now but it was excellent!

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Is it open today ?

Sparky Wu | May 3, 2020
Glenn Bean | May 4, 2020

No. tomorrow the festival opens at noon, bands start at 4.

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How much dose a lilacs plant costs?

Wayne Pierce | May 3, 2020
Irina Fridman | May 4, 2020

Depends on the size you want to buy. Between $15 and $45

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Is there any handicap assistance? Parking, wheel chair rentals, etc

Bruce Watson | May 4, 2019
Remy Fenster | May 5, 2019

Yes but it's limited and fills up fast.

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Are dogs allowed?

Shyesha to real for tv Conner | May 4, 2019
David Tetrault | May 5, 2019

Yes they do

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Are you able to visit the week after the Festival is over to at least see the lilacs?

Theresa Metzcus | May 4, 2019
bill pampalone | May 5, 2019

Lilacs have a short season. I've lived here my whole life and just found out the park is open 24hrs

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Hello when does it ends Sunday I don't want to miss it thanks

slayyy_queen destineeslayyalday | May 4, 2019
Brittany Foehner | May 5, 2019

The craft tents (one of the best parts of the Lilac Fest) close up at 5pm on Sunday. Try to get there early! Noon is a great time.

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At what time the lilac festival end

Omayra Gonzalez | Jun 7, 2021
Jason Downs | Jun 8, 2021

Vendors closed at 6.

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When does it start in may 2020

Pat Metzler | May 3, 2020
Dr. Don Gala | May 4, 2020

Most activities are being canceled, so check with the city's website.

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What time does the Lilac Festival close today ?

Robert Waddell | May 3, 2020
Robert Waddell | May 4, 2020

I was hopin it was like 8:30pm or so

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What time does the Lilac Festival clise today

Robert Waddell | May 3, 2020
Goombah | May 4, 2020

9 o clock

Where can the performers' CDs be purchased?

Marie Hall | May 3, 2020
VON Hudson | May 4, 2020

Most of them have a small stand either along side or amongst the vendors across from the stage.

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Where’s that Great Gyro 🥙 place gonna be located at . I thinks it Big Kuhanna’s

NEWTON the Comic Optician | May 3, 2020
Glenn Bean | May 4, 2020

Just past the potato pancake stand.

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When is the festival what are the dates and time

Janet Hammond | May 3, 2020
Kali “SweetsAndCaffeine” | May 4, 2020

Friday May 10th to Sunday May 19th, 10:30am - 8:30pm

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How old you have to be to go with out a parent.

Anastasia Whitfield | May 3, 2020
Nancy Lavoie | May 4, 2020

17 years old

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Is there a Craft Show during the Festival?

Betsy Cantley | May 4, 2019
ramkumar ranganathan | May 5, 2019

Yes craft show is part of this fun

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I would like to become a vendor, how do I appy

Mary Lucas | May 4, 2019
Remy Fenster | May 5, 2019

It's a little late for that. Applications we're due back in October or November. You could try Rochesterevents.com. They may have had a cancellation

We will be in town a week before the festival. Where do you park? We'd still like to enjoy the flowers. Do the local garden centers carry a supply of lilacs?

Donna Murphy | May 4, 2019
Lisa Potter | May 5, 2019

There are places to park not during the festival and even during it if you get there early there is lots of parking.

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Is there an entry fee for the festival?

A Google User | May 3, 2020
Luis Ferrer | May 4, 2020

No, totally free.

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When Is The Lilac Festivals Last Day?

Prestige Lawrence | May 4, 2019
Mingus McDuck | May 5, 2019

Sunday May 20th

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How long does this run?

peter foster | May 4, 2019
bill pampalone | May 5, 2019

Always starts Thurs before Mother's day. And lasts till the Sunday after.

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How long dose it run

Michael Lukash | May 4, 2019
Sarah 1998 | May 5, 2019

Till May 20th

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Is there a list of vendors somewhere?? My wife bought some Lilac perfume, she loves it and would like to buy more from the same vendor.

Al Dittman | Oct 5, 2021
Debra J. Harper | Oct 6, 2021

Sorry, but I just read this. I'm not from the Highland Park area, but I think local people from the park sell the perfume. I have also seen a few places near me that sell "Highland Lilac" perfume...but I haven't seen any recently. And it's very expensive. $50.00 for an ounce is a bit pricey for little old me!!! Hope you find it. Good luck!!!

What the cops are doing down there with parking tickets can be considered a form of entrapment. we won't be attending the boost the cities Treasury via tickets fest ever again

Winston | May 3, 2020
Sarah McGregor (D3M3T3R) | May 4, 2020

The parking areas are clearly marked, if you got yourself a ticket, that is on you.

Are the venders there on Sunday

Dorothy Echols | May 4, 2019
Edward Wehner | May 5, 2019

Yes vendors are there on Sunday.

Is there seating for concerts? Can you bring a chair?

Laura B | May 4, 2019
Samantha V | May 5, 2019

There is limited seating, but you can bring your own.

Is the lilac festival during the week or only on weekends?

XxCarmel ApplexX | May 4, 2019
Edward Wehner | May 5, 2019

Both.

Are the lilacs blooming yet?

La Sandison | May 4, 2019
lhstever | May 5, 2019

Not yet, many buds but no flowers yet.

Can you visit the gardens now

Jeff Swan | May 4, 2018
Edward Wehner | May 5, 2018

Yes, not too much blooming yet.

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