Lilac Festival 2026: What’s happening on Saturday, May 16

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Here’s what is happening today at the Rochester Lilac Festival for Saturday, May 16.

Art in the Park and Small Business Circle

Art in the Park and Small Business Circle return up the hill on Reservoir Avenue from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The area will showcase art from local artists, and you’ll be able to check out the many business vendors in the area.

Lilac Table

The Lilac Table: A Tasting Collective will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will feature the area’s top chefs, artisan cocktails, and a celebration of Rochester’s food scene.

You’ll need tickets to enter this event. Learn more by clicking here.

Performances by the KeyBank Center Stage

  • Aaron Deruyter and the Confluence at 12 p.m.
  • The Ginger Faye Bakers at 1:15 p.m.
  • The Mustard Tigers at 2:30 p.m.
  • Teressa Wilcox at 4 p.m.
  • Prime Time Bass at 5:30 p.m.
  • JD McPherson at 7 p.m.

News 8 Meet-and-Greet

Come say hello to the News 8 team at the festival today! Brennan Somers and James Gilbert will be at the festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adam Chodak, Theresa Marsenburg, and Ryan Hermenet will be there from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m…

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