The fest that's the best: Lilac City fun fest has something for everyone plus fireworks
Staff reports 9:44 a.m.
Thursday, July 6, 2023 9:47 am
 Kids enjoy free carnival rides during last July's Lilac Family Fun Festival (Rochester Voice file photo)
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ROCHESTER - Saturday's annual Lilac Family Fun Festival will feature free kiddie rides, two bands, a Wildlife Encounter exhibit and a magic show culminating with what organizers promise is the biggest and best fireworks display in the Granite State.
The event will be held from 4-9 p.m. at the Spaulding High School football field and the adjacent James W. Foley Memorial Community Center.
There will also be food trucks, local vendors and family-friendly activities.
There is limited parking at the high school and community center, so shuttle service provided by COAST. Organizers encourage attendees to find parking downtown and take advantage of the shuttle pick-up and drop-off location at the Lilac Mall.
Other things attendees should know is no outside fireworks or sparklers are permitted. Also only service pets will be allowed.
Other things to know
No alcohol, smoking, tobacco products vaping, or illicit drugs. Anyone under the influence of drugs/alcohol will not be allowed on event grounds. Follow the direction of event staff and law enforcement. All rides are 'kiddie' rides and are intended for young children. Height restrictions will be enforced by ride staff. Schedule of Events 4:00-9:00 pm: Free Carnival Rides for Little Kids & Fun Family Activities with Rochester Public Library 4:00-5:45 pm: Brad Marino Band 5:45-6:30 pm: Wildlife Encounters 6:30-8:30 pm: Whiskey Bent & the Hell Hounds 7:00-7:45 pm: Sage's Entertainment Magic Show 9:00 pm: Fireworks Live Entertainment Brad Marino Band "From the historic Power Pop canal, American style. With a little 'rural' touch, hints of Boogie, a timeless Rock'n'Roll touch ', and a sense of songwriting at the top level!" - Voix de Garage Grenoble, Bandcamp.com
Wildlife Encounters Wildlife Encounter's award-winning educational programs have been seen and heard by over 1 million students nationwide.
Sage's Entertainment Magic Show An engaging performance that creates lasting memories through magic, entertainment, and education.
Whiskey Bent and The Hell Hounds Specializing in whiskey-soaked sounds of Outlaw Country, Classic Country, Southern Rock, and Classic Rock.
Food Flat Iron Catering Company Sausage Express Kona Ice Brother's Concession Food Trucks Vendors & Activities 1000 Drones for 1000 Girls Aneka Market Brothers Concessions Rochester Conservation Commission Convention of States Cub Scout Pack 184 Flat Iron Catering CO Gateway Retirement Solutions Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains Guyer Travel HAVEN Hibbert Enterprises Hillios Novelties Kona Ice Meredith Village Savings Bank Our Creative Imaginings Paper-Pie Rochester Democratic Party Rochester Main Street Rochester Opera House Rochester Regional Republican Committee Rochester Riverwalk Rochester Rotary Club Rochester Social Club Rochester Regional Republican Committee The Family Busyness Sausage Express The Woodman Museum The United States Navy Your Next Move Realty Rochester Youth Hockey Rochester Public Library
Rain date Sunday, July 9 from 4-9 p.m.
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