Jeff likes their unique wings, which have a sauce that's a fusion of balsamic vinegar and Sriracha sauce. Sandwiches change from day to day; my favorite is a veggie concoction called The Thing. Apply Press Its second-floor outdoor deck will feature live music during the festival from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Tables and chairs are available for enjoying your meal. Vendor & Sponsor Info Guest Info Gardens & Lilac Apply to be a food vendor, commercial exhibitor, entertainment, an artist at Art in the Park or a sponsor at the Rochester Lilac Festival here. More information to come! Live jazz will play outside on the patio, weather permitting, each night. Flights are a good way to try several and still be able to propel yourself to a performance afterward. 120 East Ave. Harro East Ballroom — The cheese, pepperoni and cracker platter is the jazz fest nosh of choice for reporters Gary Craig and Victoria Freile. apply to be a party in the park food vendor, or express interest in becoming a sponsor for party in the park 2019. rochester lilac festival. Festival Homepage If you have a sweet tooth, save room for their house-made desserts. You'll meet members of our news team, and have the opportunity to talk with some of our editors. Located every Thursday at Food Vendors will be listed with brief, sample menus. Tavern 58 is a favorite spot for reporters Jeff Spevak and Gary Craig. Thank you to all the bands for making this years festival a rocking success! Host a Party in VIP Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Java's Cafe — Now that the food vendors have moved off Gibbs, the funky coffee shop that's usually crawling with Eastman School of Music students is sitting pretty. We’re looking forward to the 2021 Rochester Lilac Festival! 1 Ryan Alley. To be included in the Festival Program guide, you must have your application submitted online and paid online in full by June 25th, 2020. Contact Us, Sales & Sponsorship "It's very close to the action, and the food is superb," Gary says. Le Petite Poutine — Annette and reporter Gary Craig, food truck aficionados, also sing the praises of the traditional version of poutine, a classic Canadian treat. Shopping Rochester Events Since jazz fest food tends to be heavy, my recommendation is an order of the house-pickled vegetables, which are served in a Mason jar alongside crisp crostini; they are a nice light nosh to enjoy with a beverage. As with events of this nature, your file will be kept active until just before the event. Please email a sample menu to or a listing of your wares with your application. Food Vendor Application, Be the first to know about upcoming events, presale tickets and contests. Here are some spots within walking distance to the jazz fest to do so. 1Macarollin'.The cheesy noodle food truck became a fixture at the 2013 jazz fest. Just use the #DandCJazz hashtag to post photographs and reviews of your favorite festival experiences in these five categories: music, food, fashion, kids and fun. Before you go: Don't forget to check DemocratandChronicle.com/Jazzfor our daily schedule, along with recommendations and reviews from our own Jeff Spevak — the area's leading arts and entertainment reporter. Jeff suggests ordering from the diverse menu of mussels, which of course are paired with fries, and something from its extensive list of Belgian beers. I can vouch for the grilled vegetables and couscous salad, chicken salad, creamy potato salad and Asian slaw with ginger peanut dressing. Sponsors, Party in the Park Concert Schedule Special Events If you are a brand name or retail business that would like to sample, sell and directly influence the thousands of visitors of Party in the Park, contact us or the complete form below. Abbott's Frozen Custard — Staff photographer Annette Lein and I are of like minds when it comes to Abbott's. Its claim to fame is Belgian beers, but it also offers a good assortment of craft beers. 550 East Ave. The Grill at One — This restaurant/nightclub is hidden on an alley that runs off East Avenue, just west of Alexander. The Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) is one of the world's leading jazz festivals. Executive chef Paul Vroman tells me they'll also be offering some small grab-and-go options. On a hot night%2C Abbott%27s is a no-brainer. Rochester Events Directions & Parking If you would like to be considered, please fill out the appropriate form below. Directions & Parking Midtown Eats Homepage To give you some best bets, I not only opened up my foodie black book, but also consulted our intrepid Democrat and Chronicle staff members who cover the jazz fest for their recommendations.