The fest that's the best: Lilac City fun fest has something for everyone plus fireworks

Kids enjoy free carnival rides during last July's Lilac Family Fun Festival (Rochester Voice file photo)

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.