Bergen Water Gardens will hold its first annual LilyFest June 22 to 24. Admission is free to the event that celebrates the joy of water gardening.

On Saturday, programs will feature Nature's Mark with exotic animals, native water plants and pond care. There will also be free pony rides.

On Sunday, the LilyFest hosts an auction to benefit the Genesee Valley Pond and Koi Club education programs. To be auctioned are pond products, pond plants and aquarium supplies.

Each day of the event also includes the largest display of water lilies in upstate New York and a vendor show. Bergen Water Gardens and Nursery is located at 7442 Buffalo Road, Churchville.