Warkworth Lilac Festival

May 30 & 31, 2026

Millennium Lilac Trail and Main Street, Warkworth
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Celebrate Spring and immerse yourself in the stunning colours of the Warkworth Lilac Festival! With over 300 bushes and eighty-three (83) lilac varieties planted, the Millennium Lilac Trail is a breathtaking sight of purple, pink, and white blooms. The air will be filled with the sweet aroma of lilacs and the streets will be buzzing with excitement. Take a guided tour of the Millennium Lilac Trail, shop the artisan market, and enjoy live music, family fun and a picnic lunch. Bring cash to purchase your own lilac bush and get planting advice from master gardeners.

2025 Festival Schedule 

Explore the Millennium Trail – featuring 83 unique varieties of lilacs

Lilac Sales – Located at the MAIN STREET Lilac Trail Entrance Shrub Sale – Featuring Canadian Preston Lilacs! 

A wide selection of shrubs in various colors and sizes, including the beautiful and hardy Canadian Preston Lilacs, are available for purchase. Shop early for the best selection! Cash payments only.

Live Music Schedule

• Jonah McLean – Saturday 12 pm – 3 pm
• Bay City Trio – Saturday 12 – 3 pm
• Good To Go – Sunday 11 am – 2 pm
• The Blue Rigbys – Sunday 12 – 3 pm

A Touch of Lilac Design

Lilac-themed Floral Arrangement Contest

Kids’ Activities

• Lilac Scavenger Hunt
• Trent Hills Public Library – Warkworth branch crafts
• Cupcake decorating
• Miranda Dawe & Friends
• Play the purple piano on the trail!

Dance Performance

The Firelights Belly Dance Troupe

Marketplace

• Horticultural Groups & Vendors
  • Brighton Garden Club
  • Canadian Peony Society
  • Northumberland Master Gardeners
  • Norwood District Horticultural Society
  • TrueNorth Garden Centre
• Local Artisans & Vendors

Food and Drink

• Lilac boxed lunches
• Chef Greedy Bites (wood-fired pizza)
• Harry’s Hots (hot dogs and burgers)
• Dr. Buck’s Sweet Treats (kettle corn)
• Cookies and lemonade
• Bag’Em Freeze Dried Candy and Fruit