2010 Press Conference: (.pdf press releases)

Smart Car Visits the Lilac Festival

Whats Notable for 2010

The YNN Lilac Parade

Big Top Events Announced

2010 Major Events

Running legend Dick Beardsley comes to the Lilac Festival Medved 10K

Lilac Festival Queen

Approved Lilac Festival Quotes:

"Each year, the Lilac Festival is a great source of pride and excitement for our entire community, drawing more than a half a million visitors from across the country and around the world to historic Highland Park. As the longest running festival in our community, its economic impact on our area hotels, shops, and restaurants helps make Monroe County a "must-see" community not only in the spring but throughout the year." Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks

Sam's Club Main Stage Entertainers:

5/14 - Sister Hazel - Download Bio (.pdf) High Res Photo (.jpg)
5/15 - 10,000 Maniacs - Download Bio (.pdf) High Res Photo (.jpg)
5/16 - Rita Coolidge - Download Bio (.pdf) High Res Photo (.jpg)
5/17 - Vonda Shepard - Download Bio (.pdf) High Res Photo (.jpg)
5/18 - Eljuri - for bio visit www.eljurimusic.com High Res Photo (.jpg)
5/19 - Remembering Ralph (Prime Time Funk) - High Res Photo (.jpg)
5/20 - Carolyn Wonderland - Download Bio (.pdf) High Res Photo (several are available in her press kit)
5/21 - Donna the Buffalo - Download Bio (.pdf) High Res Photo (.jpg)
5/22 - Steve Azar - Download Bio (.pdf) High Res Photo (.jpg)
5/23 - Blue Rodeo - Download Bio (.pdf) High Res Photo (.jpg)

Logos:

Lilac Festival Logo - Download (.jpg)

News Stories:

April 16, 2010 - The Daily Record - "Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy joined the producers of the 2010 Lilac Festival recently to announce the entertainment schedule for this year’s festival.

The Lilac Festival, with its roots dating back to 1898, will be held from May 14-23 at Highland Park. Organizers say the festival is the largest of its kind in North America and the longest running festival in the greater Rochester area. More than 500 varieties of lilacs on 1,200 bushes are the main draw for the festival." ... (read more)

April 15, 2010 - The Democrat and Chronicle - "The Lilac Festival has been declared a top 100 destination for 2010 by the American Bus Association.

As a result, Rochester can expect even more visitors than usual for the festival that starts May 14, Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks said Wednesday. Last year, the festival saw 500,000 visitors during the 10 days, with an economic impact of more than $3 million, she said." ... (read more)

April 14, 2010 - WXXI - Early Warm Weather Won't Hurt Lilac Festival - "Organizers announced the schedule for the 2010 Lilac Festival and addressed concerns about early blooms due to recent warm weather." (read more)

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