ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Miss the Lilac Festival? Here's when you can look forward to the next one!

The organizers of Rochester's iconic Lilac Festival confirmed it will return to Highland Park from Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 17, 2026. They expect over 500,000 visitors will attend the festival.

For the specific events of the festival, the organizers shared when you can expect these events: • Lilac Local Farmers Market: Monday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 13 • Art in the Park and Small Business Circle: Saturday, May 9 through Sunday, May 10, and Saturday, May 16 through Sunday, May 17 • Lilac Parade: Saturday, May 9 • Seniors Day: Wednesday, May 13 • Lilac Run 5K/10K and Tim Horton's Timbits Trot: Sunday, May 17

Additionally, applications are now open for vendors, the

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