Lilac Fun for the Whole Family!
The Rochester Lilac Festival spans 10 days. All 10 days are filled with FREE entertainment on our Bach to Roch Sprouts Stage presented by Excellus BCBS and tickets rides in our Kids Zone.

MAIN STAGE MUSIC
2025 Bach to Rock Sprouts Stage presented by Excellus BCBS LINEUP

Kids’ Zone
The Rochester Lilac Festival is for everyone, and we have a special place specifically for our little lilac buds. Open every day of the festival, the Lilac Festival Kids’ Zone is a vibrant and exciting space dedicated to providing fun for our young festival-goers. Enjoy rides, bounce houses, midway games, face painting and more! Tickets are needed and available for purchase onsite ($10 for 12 tickets).
The Ford Lilac Run
The 46th Annual Ford Lilac Run 5K, 10K and Tim Hortons Timbits Trot will take place on the final day of the festival, on Sunday, May 18th at Highland Park. Choose to run or walk in one, two or all three events! Both in-person and virtual race experiences will be offered! Participants in the 5K & 10K will receive an event T-shirt, donuts & finisher medal.
Proceeds to benefit Holy Childhood
8:00am
5K run
9:15am
10K run
11:30am
Tim Hortons Timbits Trot
