IMPORTANT NOTICE: THE SHUTTLE WILL ONLY RUN ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM MCC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a map showing the festival site and where the Sam's Club Main Stage is?
Yes you can download it here!

Where can I buy the 2010 Poster/Merchandise?
The 2010 Festival Merchandise will be available for sale during the Lilac Festival (May 14-23) or online after the festival (pending available quantities).

Vending Opportunities for the 2010 Lilac Festival -
Food Vendors and Arts 'N Crafts have been filled for the 2010 Lilac Festival.
Please check back in January 2011 to apply for the 2011 festival. Thank You!

Are there any volunteer opportunities?
Yes! We need volunteers to help man our wheel chair tent throughout the entire length of the festival. The festival is open from 10:30AM - 8:30PM daily so we need someone there at all of those times. Please email Wjdandrea@hotmail.com for more information.

Directions to the Festival -
From East & Thruway Exit 45:
... Take Rt. 490 West, Exit Goodman St.
... Turn left and proceed south on Goodman St.
... Follow S. Goodman along side of Highland Park to our parking area
From South & Thruway Exit 46:
... Take Rt. 390 North (airport)
... Proceed to Exit 16. Turn right onto Rt. 15A to Elmwood Avenue
... Turn Right onto Elmwood Avenue
... Proceed to our parking area on the left.
From West & Thruway Exit 47:
... Take Rt. 490 east
... Exit at South Avenue
... Proceed straight on South Avenue to Elmwood Avenue
... Turn left onto Elmwood Ave. and proceed to our parking area on the left.

Parking at the Festival -
IMPORTANT! We urge you NOT to park on the side streets surrounding the Festival. Vehicles parked illegally WILL be ticketed and/or towed.
Weekends:
- Park free at Monroe Community College (3 miles south of the Festival at 1000 East Henrietta Rd, Brighton) and ride the First Student shuttle busses (small fee - Adults - $1.00, Children ages 6 and under - FREE)
From 10:30am to 8:30pm. (Shuttles available at 8:30AM on Parade Day, 5/15)
A limited amount of paid parking and handicapped parking will be available in the two on-site parking lots listed below:
Monday - Friday
Limited parking is available at two locations: (a $5 fee will apply after 5:00PM)
Off Goodman St., just south of Highland Avenue and off Elmwood Ave. east of South Avenue. Handicapped visitors can park in those lots anytime, but they are encouraged to use the shuttles on weekends.
Parking on side streets surrounding the Festival is highly discouraged. Your car may be ticketed and/or towed.
Motor coaches and other group tour vehicles must stop at the motor coach check-in booth at the corner of Highland and South Avenues before discharging their passengers: vehicles will be directed to free parking.

Pet Policy -
Be kind to your pets and leave them home! We appologize ahead of time for this inconvenience but we are considering the saftey of your pets and other visitors to the Lilac Festival.

Future Dates of the Festival -
2011, May 13-22
2012, May 11-20
2013, May 10-19
2014, May 9-18
2015, May 8-17
2016, May 13-22
2017, May 12-21
2018, May 11-20
2019, May 10-19
2020, May 8-17

Visitor Information -
Visitor Information is available from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. and includes details on the lilac collections, Rochester sights, and what to do on rainy days. Booths are manned during the festival by the Visitor Rochester's volunteers. Booths are located at the Purple Cross Walk on Highland Avenue and in the Pansy Bed Area.

Visitors with Disabilities-
Two parking lots are reserved for vehicles with NYS handicapped permits (Goodman St. just south of Highland Ave., and South Ave. just south of Highland Ave.). Parking is limited. Off-site parking will be provided on weekends at Monroe Community College; lift-equipped Regional Transit Service shuttle buses will transport visitors to the heart of the festival and back.

People with mobility problems can be dropped off at the crosswalk on Highland Ave. on weekdays; the driver of the-vehicle can then park in one of the general public parking lots on Elmwood Ave. or Goodman Street.

For your convenience a limited number of wheelchairs are available onsite provided by Monroe Oxygen and Medical Equipment. No reservations. First come, first served. Wheelchairs may be borrowed from a tent located at the handicap parking loop off of South Avenue.

Weddings in Highland Park-

The Lilac Arches and Lamberton Conservatory are available for weddings and pictures reservations. The Sunken Garden is also available for rental, but limited to pictures only.

For information and reservations please call Highland Park - 585 753-PARK (7275) or go to there Online Weddings Reservation System.

Camping at the Lilac Festival-

There is no camping at the Lilac Festival however campgrounds close by can be found here.