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The Rochester Lilac Festival is best known for its beautiful flowers spread throughout the park. One of the most notable sights is the collection of pansies, designed in a new position each year, making it a tradition to come see.
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Rochester Lilac Festival
Fun, family and flowers are coming back to Rochester for the 123rd anniversary of the Rochester Lilac Festival.

Family and friends enjoying lilacs. | Photo Courtesy of Andy Buscemi
What to expect at the Rochester Lilac Festival
The annual Rochester Lilac Festival is coming back to Highland Park this year. On May 6-8, 12-15 and 19-22, the largest free festival of its kind in North America will feature 11 days and nights of continuous festivities for guests. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m. each weekend, the festival offers gardens, music, exhibits and events. An ideal spring weekend getaway, this festival is beautiful and fun! Thousands of people come to see the displays of colorful blooms as well as participate in various activities such as a wine tasting expo, craft beer tasting expo, music performance and the 5K Lilac Run.
The Rochester Lilac Festival is best known for its beautiful flowers spread throughout the park. One of the most notable sights is the collection of pansies, designed in a new position each year, making it a tradition to come see. Another garden to see is over 500 varieties of lilacs on 1,200 plants. Across from it sits the Pinetum, a collection of 300 species of varieties of conifers from around the world. Gardens also include Japanese maple flowers, magnolias, tree peonies, and more. Also featured is the colorful Tulip Garden. The newly renovated Lamberton Conservatory provides simulated environments, such as tropical and desert, to preserve flowers that require specific climates.
Flowers are not the only thing offered by the festival! The ten-day event will feature several activities for people of all ages to participate in. Annual events occur such as the Lilac Parade and Lilac Run throughout the gardens. The festival also provides national touring acts and rising stars for musical entertainment throughout the week. Activities will also include a Dunkin’ Dash, Art in the Park, and the festival’s Craft Beer and Wine Tasting Expos. Family events include singers, bounce houses, mini roller coasters and more. In the past, the festival has hosted Garden Battles, in which visitors would be able to watch as contestants battle to create the best garden. The Rochester Lilac Festival also includes art displays. Participants who enjoy art have the option to submit their artwork and display their pieces at the festival.
Take Amtrak to the Rochester Lilac Festival
Experience the festival via Amtrak to Rochester Station—Don’t forget to use Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!
Get picked up from Rochester Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Rochester office today at: (585) 423-2220.
Time
6 (Friday) 10:30 am - 22 (Sunday) 8:30 pm
Location
Highland Park
180 Reservoir Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
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Balloons Over Letchworth
Take an air balloon ride over the “Grand Canyon of the East” at Letchworth State Park with Liberty Balloon Company.

Balloons Over Letchworth | Photo Courtesy of facebook/balloonsoverletchworth
Liberty Balloon Company
Flying high over Letchworth State Park, Balloons Over Letchworth has been a breathtaking attraction for over 40 years. Taking passengers over the “Grand Canyon of the East” is Liberty Balloon Company, a business that operates in Letchworth State Park, Canandaigua and the Finger Lakes. With striking views of this gorgeous landscape, it’s hard to pass up such a unique experience. Whether you’re flying over the park in spring, summer, fall or winter, the views you’ll experience are simply unmatched. The spring and summer offer lush greenery, while the fall offers a gorgeous sea of changing leaves. Liberty Balloon Company has received raving reviews from customers traveling far and wide just to catch an aerial perspective of the Finger Lakes and Greater Niagara regions’ natural majesty.
Pricing and More Information
Running from May to December, Balloons Over Letchworth offers a variety of pricing and times. Starting as early as 6 or 7 a.m., Liberty Balloon Company runs as late as 6 or 6:30 p.m. during the spring and summer months, and from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the fall and winter. Ticket pricing is usually $365 per person and $1400 for couples.
Take Amtrak to Balloons Over Letchworth
Experience Balloons Over Letchworth via Amtrak to Rochester Station—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 42 miles away from Letchworth State Park in Castile, New York, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.
Take a rental car from Rochester Station to Letchworth State Park with your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Rochester office today at 585-423-2220.
Time
May 10 (Tuesday) 6:00 am - December 31 (Saturday) 6:00 pm
Location
Letchworth State Park
Letchworth State Park, 1, Castile, NY 14427
june
Event Details
Event Details
Balloons Over Letchworth
Take an air balloon ride over the “Grand Canyon of the East” at Letchworth State Park with Liberty Balloon Company.

Balloons Over Letchworth | Photo Courtesy of facebook/balloonsoverletchworth
Liberty Balloon Company
Flying high over Letchworth State Park, Balloons Over Letchworth has been a breathtaking attraction for over 40 years. Taking passengers over the “Grand Canyon of the East” is Liberty Balloon Company, a business that operates in Letchworth State Park, Canandaigua and the Finger Lakes. With striking views of this gorgeous landscape, it’s hard to pass up such a unique experience. Whether you’re flying over the park in spring, summer, fall or winter, the views you’ll experience are simply unmatched. The spring and summer offer lush greenery, while the fall offers a gorgeous sea of changing leaves. Liberty Balloon Company has received raving reviews from customers traveling far and wide just to catch an aerial perspective of the Finger Lakes and Greater Niagara regions’ natural majesty.
Pricing and More Information
Running from May to December, Balloons Over Letchworth offers a variety of pricing and times. Starting as early as 6 or 7 a.m., Liberty Balloon Company runs as late as 6 or 6:30 p.m. during the spring and summer months, and from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the fall and winter. Ticket pricing is usually $365 per person and $1400 for couples.
Take Amtrak to Balloons Over Letchworth
Experience Balloons Over Letchworth via Amtrak to Rochester Station—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 42 miles away from Letchworth State Park in Castile, New York, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.
Take a rental car from Rochester Station to Letchworth State Park with your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Rochester office today at 585-423-2220.
Time
May 10 (Tuesday) 6:00 am - December 31 (Saturday) 6:00 pm
Location
Letchworth State Park
Letchworth State Park, 1, Castile, NY 14427
july
Event Details
Event Details
Balloons Over Letchworth
Take an air balloon ride over the “Grand Canyon of the East” at Letchworth State Park with Liberty Balloon Company.

Balloons Over Letchworth | Photo Courtesy of facebook/balloonsoverletchworth
Liberty Balloon Company
Flying high over Letchworth State Park, Balloons Over Letchworth has been a breathtaking attraction for over 40 years. Taking passengers over the “Grand Canyon of the East” is Liberty Balloon Company, a business that operates in Letchworth State Park, Canandaigua and the Finger Lakes. With striking views of this gorgeous landscape, it’s hard to pass up such a unique experience. Whether you’re flying over the park in spring, summer, fall or winter, the views you’ll experience are simply unmatched. The spring and summer offer lush greenery, while the fall offers a gorgeous sea of changing leaves. Liberty Balloon Company has received raving reviews from customers traveling far and wide just to catch an aerial perspective of the Finger Lakes and Greater Niagara regions’ natural majesty.
Pricing and More Information
Running from May to December, Balloons Over Letchworth offers a variety of pricing and times. Starting as early as 6 or 7 a.m., Liberty Balloon Company runs as late as 6 or 6:30 p.m. during the spring and summer months, and from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the fall and winter. Ticket pricing is usually $365 per person and $1400 for couples.
Take Amtrak to Balloons Over Letchworth
Experience Balloons Over Letchworth via Amtrak to Rochester Station—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 42 miles away from Letchworth State Park in Castile, New York, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.
Take a rental car from Rochester Station to Letchworth State Park with your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Rochester office today at 585-423-2220.
Time
May 10 (Tuesday) 6:00 am - December 31 (Saturday) 6:00 pm
Location
Letchworth State Park
Letchworth State Park, 1, Castile, NY 14427
august
Event Details
Event Details
Balloons Over Letchworth
Take an air balloon ride over the “Grand Canyon of the East” at Letchworth State Park with Liberty Balloon Company.

Balloons Over Letchworth | Photo Courtesy of facebook/balloonsoverletchworth
Liberty Balloon Company
Flying high over Letchworth State Park, Balloons Over Letchworth has been a breathtaking attraction for over 40 years. Taking passengers over the “Grand Canyon of the East” is Liberty Balloon Company, a business that operates in Letchworth State Park, Canandaigua and the Finger Lakes. With striking views of this gorgeous landscape, it’s hard to pass up such a unique experience. Whether you’re flying over the park in spring, summer, fall or winter, the views you’ll experience are simply unmatched. The spring and summer offer lush greenery, while the fall offers a gorgeous sea of changing leaves. Liberty Balloon Company has received raving reviews from customers traveling far and wide just to catch an aerial perspective of the Finger Lakes and Greater Niagara regions’ natural majesty.
Pricing and More Information
Running from May to December, Balloons Over Letchworth offers a variety of pricing and times. Starting as early as 6 or 7 a.m., Liberty Balloon Company runs as late as 6 or 6:30 p.m. during the spring and summer months, and from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the fall and winter. Ticket pricing is usually $365 per person and $1400 for couples.
Take Amtrak to Balloons Over Letchworth
Experience Balloons Over Letchworth via Amtrak to Rochester Station—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 42 miles away from Letchworth State Park in Castile, New York, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.
Take a rental car from Rochester Station to Letchworth State Park with your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Rochester office today at 585-423-2220.
Time
May 10 (Tuesday) 6:00 am - December 31 (Saturday) 6:00 pm
Location
Letchworth State Park
Letchworth State Park, 1, Castile, NY 14427
september
Event Details
Event Details
Balloons Over Letchworth
Take an air balloon ride over the “Grand Canyon of the East” at Letchworth State Park with Liberty Balloon Company.

Balloons Over Letchworth | Photo Courtesy of facebook/balloonsoverletchworth
Liberty Balloon Company
Flying high over Letchworth State Park, Balloons Over Letchworth has been a breathtaking attraction for over 40 years. Taking passengers over the “Grand Canyon of the East” is Liberty Balloon Company, a business that operates in Letchworth State Park, Canandaigua and the Finger Lakes. With striking views of this gorgeous landscape, it’s hard to pass up such a unique experience. Whether you’re flying over the park in spring, summer, fall or winter, the views you’ll experience are simply unmatched. The spring and summer offer lush greenery, while the fall offers a gorgeous sea of changing leaves. Liberty Balloon Company has received raving reviews from customers traveling far and wide just to catch an aerial perspective of the Finger Lakes and Greater Niagara regions’ natural majesty.
Pricing and More Information
Running from May to December, Balloons Over Letchworth offers a variety of pricing and times. Starting as early as 6 or 7 a.m., Liberty Balloon Company runs as late as 6 or 6:30 p.m. during the spring and summer months, and from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the fall and winter. Ticket pricing is usually $365 per person and $1400 for couples.
Take Amtrak to Balloons Over Letchworth
Experience Balloons Over Letchworth via Amtrak to Rochester Station—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 42 miles away from Letchworth State Park in Castile, New York, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.
Take a rental car from Rochester Station to Letchworth State Park with your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Rochester office today at 585-423-2220.
Time
May 10 (Tuesday) 6:00 am - December 31 (Saturday) 6:00 pm
Location
Letchworth State Park
Letchworth State Park, 1, Castile, NY 14427