History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 West Circle Drive SW
Time: Gates open at 4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Cost: $10 Friday, $20 Saturday or 2-day ticket $25
Button Discount $3 Rochesterfest Button discount on a 2-day pass
Details: See music line-up on web site
Sponsors: Pepsi, Infinity Drumworks, Kahler Grand Hotel
www.hambonemusicfestival.com
20 Civic Center Dr SE
Annie Mack on patio stage
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
www.rochestercivictheatre.org
Red Barn Learning Farm
27251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield
7:00 p.m.
$8 (includes popcorn)
$1 Rochesterfest Button discount
Peace Plaza
Free concert
6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.A preconcert VIP reception will take place at the Kahler Grand Hotel. Tickets are $75 includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and reserved seating for the concert. For VIP tickets to the web site or call Rochester Symphony Orchestra office at 507-286-8742Sponsors: Carl & Verna Schmidt Foundation, City of Rochester
www.rochestersymphony.org
Shakespeare in the Park
Mayo Park - behind Mayo Civic Center
The traveling band of minstrels and gypsy wagons are back! Free will donations accepted
Cost for Royal Box Seating and dinner on website
Sponsor: Southeast Minnesota Arts Council
www.northlandwords.org
East Silver Lake Park
1201 East Silver Lake Dr NE
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
$30 adults, $15 kids
Event promotes prevention and early detection of colon cancer
www.getyourrearingear.com
Soldiers Field Park
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
See Friday, June 21 listing
Feed the Bear - 10:00 a.m.
Our resident black bear is awake and hungry once again! Join us as we share some natural history facts about black bears. We will tempt her with a wide variety of foods. What will she eat first? Come to this program to find out! Recommended for all ages.
Feed the River Otters - 1:00 p.m.
Get set for some fun! Watch the otters catch live minnows and suckers in their pond. A great lesson in learning how the natural world works first hand! Recommended for all ages.
Raptors - 3:00 p.m.
Come and learn more about the spectacular birds of prey that inhabit our area. We'll share facts about their natural history as well as provide you with tips on how to identify these birds in the field. Recommended for all ages.
Cascade Meadow Wetland & Environmental Science Center
2900 19th St NW
10:00 a..m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Center is fluttering with excitement to observe Natiional Pollinator Week with a celebration of Bees, Butterflies, Bats and Birds and their wondrous work as pollinators! Visit with experts from across Minnesota, and fun children's activities. Free.
www.cascademeadow.org
Rochester Feed and Country Store, 5 11th Street SE
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Suggested - $5 per horse ride, $2 for hot dog and lemonade. Your donations support therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults who have special needs.
Sponsor: Rochester Feed and Country Store
www.rideability.org
History Center of Olmsted County 1195 West Circle Drive SW
11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Cost: $20
Free - two workshops, Percussion for beginners, History of women in the blues. See music line-up on website.
Sponsors: Pepsi, Infinity Drumworks, Kahler Grand Hotel
www.hambonemusicfestival.com
Mayo Park behind Mayo Civic Center
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost $9, Child 4 - 12 - $7, in advance, $2 more at the gate. Advance tickets can be purchased online on the web site, or at the "Rice and Spice Store" in the Soldiers Field Plaza. Drink of choice, water, soda, coffer, one per Rochesterfest Button
This is a festival inspired by the spring festival of India - Holi. You will be magically transported to experience the sights, sounds, cuisine and to experience firsthand, one of the most popular festivals in India. Access to live performances and packet of colors is included in the admission fee. Enjoy authentic Indian food, nothing over $1. The program includes classical Indian dances, some set to hot Bollywood tunes and fashion show featuring traditional and contempiorary dresses from India. The grand finale will be to play "holi" with water and colors. You can play with your friends, family and people in the community of all ages or watch the fun from a safe distance. This is a kid friendly event.
Sponsors: Xylo Technologies, Hindu Samaj Temple
www.rvmn.org
Concert in the Park
Central Park, 1st Ave & 2nd St NW
4:00 p.m. Popcorn and lemonade available, bring a lawn chair.
Donations accepted
www.rochestercommunityband.org
Shakespeare in the Park
7:00 p.m. Mayo Park
See listing on Friday, June 21
www.northlandwords.org
Foster Arend Park - 37th Street & East River Road NW
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost : $65 - $110
6th annual fun, fast paced Thiathlon
Sponsors: Gear West Bike Shop, Running Room, RAK Chiropractic
www.finalstretch.com
8378 Highway 14 E, Eyota, MN
Time: 9:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with a Rochesterfest Button or $5.00 vehicle entry permit is required.
Details: Hike the 2.4-mile Dam Overlook Trail and learn the history and facts behind Chester Woods Park dam and Bear Creek reservoir. This is a great opportunity to view the abundance of wildlife throughout the woodlands and prairies. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy a picnic at the Dam Overlook. Special accommodations can be made for senior participants by calling the Park Staff at 507-287-2624. Meet at the boat ramp.
Sponsor: Olmsted County Parks Department and Friends of Chester Woods
Soldiers Field Park
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
See Friday, June 21 listing
History Center of Olmsted County - 1195 West Circle Drive SW
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $10, Call the History Center at 282-9447. Advance registration and pre-payment are required. Tour will last about 2 hours
Sponsor: History Center of Olmsted County
Shakespeare in the Park
Mayo Park behind Mayo Civic Center
2:00 p.m. See listing Friday, June 21
www.northlandwords.org
200 1st Street SW - Annenberg Plaza
4:00 p.m.
The concert will include music by the Carillon and Bagpipes. A game will be played - win a Rochesterfest Button!
This year's treasure is a medallion, hidden somewhere in the city of Rochester, on public property. It is in plain sight. Find the treasure and win $500.00. Extra clue at Trade Mart Furniture Center
Sponsor: Trade Mart Furniture Center
Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m, Friday until 5:30 p.m.
Entertainment - 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Teen Project - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Civic Center Drive SE
Time: 11:00 a.m.
30 Great Food Vendors
Civic Center Drive Stage
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Before Chaos - alternative rock
Sponsor: Heartland Tours, Media - FOX 47 TV & KROC AM
Outdoor patio bar and grill open
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friends Preview Sale
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Memberships available at door
Mayo Park behind Mayo Civic Center
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: Food & carnival games
Ice Cream Social with carnival games, and food.
Sponsors: Kemps, Home Federal Savings Bank, Titan
www.possabilities.org
Civic Center Drive Stage
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy a hypnotist and DJ on stage, Pannekoeken eating contest, photo booth, trivia contest, National Guard climbing wall, and scavenger hunt all are FREE.
NEW play Cash Cab and Minute to Win It challenges. Cash and prizes all evening. Events are for those 13 years old and up
Sponsor: University of Minnesota - Rochester, Apache Mall Media: KROC 106.9
Catch the clues on local media, find the treasure and win $500.00. Extra clue at Trade Mart Furniture Center
Sponsor: Trade Mart Furniture Center
Rochester Public Library
9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cash, check and credit cards accepted
Location: Civic Center Drive SE
Time: 11:00 a.m. Try all 30 great food vendors
Hadley Creek Golf Learning Center
48th Street & Hadley Valley Road N.E.
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $1 per ball 1 free ball with Rochesterfest Button for each $10 spent
Two sessions per day, $300 cash and prizes each session. A hole-in-one in Championship wins $1 million or closest to pin $1,000. Putting contest prizes awarded in Final Putt Off on Friday, June 28 at 4:30 p.m. The Championship will take place on Friday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m.
Sponsors: Sterling State Bank, KTTC, Laser 101.7 The Fan AM 1270
Civic Center Drive Stage
11:15 a.m.
Sponsor: Rochester Public Library
Civic Center Drive Stage
Swing Street - jazz
Noon - 1:at p.m.
Sponsor: Heartland Tours, Media - FOX 47 TV & KROC AM
Mayo Civic Center - front Circle
4:00 p.m. Registration 5:30 p.m. Rallly and Walk
Cost: $25, $5 discount with a Rochesterfest Button
Men Wanted! Women welcome! Form a Team! Walk a Mile in Heels. Suport programs to end violence against women
Sponsor: Women's Shelter
www.women's-shelter.org
Outdoor patio bar and grill open
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Civic Center Drive Stage
6:00 p.m.
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the gredat music.
Sponsor: Riverside Concerts, City of Rochester
Civic Center Drive Stage
Following Concert
Celebrities will be paired with audience members to play Charades for prizes.
Sponsor: FOX 47 TV, Me TV 47.2, Cumulus Radio
Location: Have you found it yet?
Details: Track the elusive Treasure and win $500! Extra clue at Trade Mart Furniture Center
Sponsor: Trade Mart Furniture Center
Location: Civic Center Drive SE
Time: 11:00 a.m.
30 Great Food Vendors
Public Library Auditorium
9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hadley Creek Golf Learning Center
48th Street & Hadley Valley Road N.E.
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
See Tuesday, June 25 listing
Civic Center Drive Stage
11:15 a.m.
Sponsor: Rochester Public Library
Civic Center Drive Stage
Cultures of India - music and dance
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 P.M.
Sponsor: Heartland Tours, Fox 47 TV, KROC AM
Location: Civic Center Drive Stage
Time: 1:00 pm
Sponsors: United Way of Olmsted County, KTTC
History Center of Olmsted County 1195 West Circle Dr SW
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $10
See Sunday, June 23 listing.
Outdoor patio bar and grill open
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Eagles Club
917 15th AVe SE
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free
Sponsors: Eagles Club, Premier Bank, Affordable Auto Experts
www.eaglesclubrochestermn.com
Civic Center Drive Stage
5:00 p.m.
Information call 507-292-0476
Civic Center Drive Stage
1st St SE
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Be our guest for an evening of family fun! On stage two performances by magician Greg Skillstad, "MissKristen" storytelling returns, mega Tessalation Challenge, games, crafts, Oxbox animals, train rides, "put out the Fire/Fire Department" and "Building Together" with Lowes, drawing for 2bicycyles from WalMart. Make a memory with your family
Sponsors: Olmsted Medical Center, Peoples Electric, Media KTTC, 102.5 "The Fox" KMFX
Shakespeare in the Park
7:00 p.m. Mayo Park
See Friday, June 21 listing
Honors Choirs
Autumn Ridge Church
3611 Salem Road SW
7:30 p.m.
All seats reserved. Patron $26, Preferred $19 adults, $11 student, General $13 adults, $9 youth/student
$1 Rochesterfest Button Discounta
Sponsor: Think Mutual Bank
www.honorschoirs.org
Rochester Public Library
9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Summer Market & Music Festival
Peace Plaza and First Ave SW
11:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sponsors: Coca-Cola, Eastwood B?ank, Go Rochester Direct
www.downtownrochestermn.com
Location: Hadley Creek Golf Learning Center
48th Street & Hadley Valley Road NE
11:00 am - 8:00 p.m. See tuesday, june 25 listing
Civic Center Drive Stage
Ravens Fire - Celtic
11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Sponsor: Heartland Tours, Heartland Tours, Fox 47 TV, KROC AM
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Outdoor patio bar and grill open
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Rochester Art Center
40 Civic Center Drive SE
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
Cost: $3 per child, adults free
$1 discount with a Rochesterfest Button
Costumes, lights, music and art. It's adance party for the whole family! DJ's spin music for kids. Wear a costume and make yourown mask. Screenprint a kidDisco t-shirt.
www.rochesterartcenter.org
At the Castle - Senior Center
121 North Broadway
7:00 p.m.
Cost: Center Members and those with Rochesterfest Button $2. All others $4, students free, free popcorn and lemonade
Experience your favorite old time radio shows like Abbott and Costello, Fibber McGee and Molly and the Bickersons
Civic Center Drive Stage
7:00 pm Auditions 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Let's hear from all the singers! Three rounds of competition. Top two in each round win cash and advance to Championship Round. Top prize$300!
Budweiser Beer garden opens at 4:00 p.m.
Sponsor: Hiller's Flooring America
Stage Sponsor: Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Media: KTTC TV, Y105
Shakespeare in the Park
7:00 p.m. Mayo Park
See Friday, June 21 listing
Honors Choirs
Autumn Ridge church
7:30 p.m. See Wednesday, June 26 listing
Mayo Civic Center Circle
At dusk
Badger Ridge Park, 3016 Monroe Dr NW
6:00 a.m. Balloon Launch - media flight
Sponsor: ReMax Results
Soldiers Field Park
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
See Friday, June 21 listing
Red Barn Learning Farm
27151 State Hwy 30, Hayfield
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$6, $1 discount with a Rochesterfest Button
www.redbarnlearningfarm.com
Hadley Creek Golf Learning Center
2441 Hadley Valley Rd NE
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Championship to follow 4:30 p.m. Putt Off
See Tuesday June 25 listing
Civic Center Drive SE
11:00 a.m.
30 Great Food Vendors
Civic Center Drive Stage
Nite Shift - classic and contemporary rock
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Sponsor: Heartland Tours - Media - FOX 47 TV & KROC AM
Sic Mile Grove - Patuio stage
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Bar and grill open 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
www.rochestercivictheatre.org
On the Parade Route
6:00 p.m.
Cost $20
A fund raiser for Camp Olson
Sponsors: Merchants Bank, Stifel Nicolaus, C.O. Brown insurance
www.campolson.org
Click here for parade route
6:15 pm start
Over 100 units! The Jaycees of Rochester put on the Parade.
Sponsor: THINK Mutual Bank Media KTTC
Presented by the Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota & Think Mutual Bank
Location: Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Road SW
Time: 8:00 p.m.
See listing Thursday, June 21
Civic Center Drive Stage
8:30 p.m. - midnight
Featuring: Marshall Star Band
Budweiser Beer Garden opens at 4:00 p.m.
Band Sponsors: VFW Post 1215, Canadian Honker Restaurant & Catering
Stage Sponsor: Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Media: KTTC, Quick Country 96.5
Badger Ridge Park, 3016 Monroe Dr NW
6:00 a.m. Launch Hare Balloon
7:00 p.m. Launch Hare Balloon
Dusk Balloon Glow
Sponsor: ReMax Results
Ed and Sherri Twohey Dairy Farm
8428 80th St SW, Stewartville
6:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Free Bus ride with a Rochesterfest Button from the Olmsted County Fairgrounds.
Cost:$6 adults, ages 5 -12, $3, under 5, free
Pancake breakfast, forse drawn wagon rides, petting zoo, educational exhibits.
Tickets available at Info Booth - June 24 - 28 and on site
Sponsor: Rochester Ag Committee, Olmsted County Farm Bureau Federation
Cooke Park
700 7th St NW
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ability demos at 11, 12, and 1, Dress-up contest 10, dog games 11:30, 12:30 and 1:30, vendors, micro-chip clinic, dog communicator, therapy dogs
Sponsor: Rochester MN kennel Club, Rochester Feed & Country Store, Brother Wolf Animal Communicator
Civic Center Dr SE/W Silver Lake Dr NE from E Center St - 7th St NE
9:00 a.m. - noon
Looking for a unique way to get exercise, take in some free entertainment, activities and visit with your neighbors? Join Rochesterfest's Open Streets event. The street will be open to human-powered traffic only, no motorized transportation allowed. There will be entertainment and acitivties along the route. Pack up the family, bicycles, tricycles, strollers, running shoes, etc. and join the fun. To make this event especially fun and eco-friendly consider riding, walking, or running to the event. It's easy to get to from the bike path.
Sponsor: Terrra Loco
Soldiers Field
300 7th St SW
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bring your leashed dogs and the rest of your family for action filled events
Sponsor: CrossFit Progression
www.mndiscdog.com
Soldiers Field Park
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
See Friday, June 21 listing
Civic Center Stage
Puzzle Contest 10:00 a.m. Entry fee for 4 person teams is $20 due at registration. Fees will become prize money.
We will be accepting up to (15) 4 person teams for the puzzle contest. All entry fees will be re-distrubuted as prize money
Sponsor: Games by James
Talent Show 11:30 a.m. We are accepting entries for stage performances - if you have a unique talent that is stage ready, sign up for a time slot! No entry fee required - no prize money awarded. This is an exhibition of local Talent. For either event contact Laurie at lackerman@charter.net
Sponsor: Nuss Truck & Equipment Media: Signal Hill CW, 106.9 KROC
In front of Mayo Civic Theatre
Cost: $7 per dog. All proceeds go to Paws & Claws
Come and watch the races!
Call the Rochesterfest Office at 507-285-8769 for registration form.
Sponsors: Fish and Pets, long Dog Apparel, All Pest Exterminating
Location: Foster Arend Park
4:00 p.m.
A water ski thrill show. Show skiing is unique to the Midwest.
www.rochesterwaterskishow.com
Camp Victory, 5812 403 Ave, Zumbro Falls
4:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.a
Free live music, dunk tank, Sumo wrestling, giant slide, Bungee jump, Petting Zoo, Silent acution and fireworks. this is a benefit for camper scholarships
Sponsor Rochester Ford Motor Company
Shakespeare in the Park
7:00 p.m. Silver Lake Park
See Friday, June 21 listing
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Civic Center Drive Stage
8:00 p.m.
$5 or Free with a Rochesterfest Button
Band Sponsor: MN Energy
Stage Sponsor - Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Media sponsors: KTTC TV, 101.7 KRCH FM
Budweiser Beer Garden opens at 4:00 p.m.
Honors Choirs
Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Road SW
8:00 p.m.
See Wednesday, June 26 listing
Badger Ridge Park 30 16 Monroe Dr NE
6:00 a.m. Launch Hare Balloon
Sponsor: ReMax Results
Soldiers Field Park
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
See Saturday, June 29 listing
Soldiers Field Park
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
See Friday, June 21 listing
Foster Arend Park
37th Street & East River Road NW
11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mini Tractor Pull at noon, Santa will be there, many kids' games
Sponsors: Elcor Realty, First Alliance Credit Union, A Child's Kingdom, Virgils Auto Care, Cub Foods Media Cumulus Radio
Shakespeare in the Park
2:00 p.m. Silver Lake Park
See Friday, June 21 listing
Honors Choirs
Autumn Ridge Church 3611 Salem Road SW
2:30 p.m.
See Wednesday, June 26 listing
History Center of Olmsted County - 1195 West Circle Drive SW - Schmitt Field
4:30 pm
Cost: 2 Bits (25 cents)
1860's base ball played in period uniforms using replica bats and balls. Hens vs Chicks ladies exhibition followed by Roosters vs Roadrunners. Concessions available. Raffle drawing - need not be present to win. Root Beer floats by Trader Joe's
Sponsors: US Bank, Automotive Recyclers, Media KROC AM, ME-TV 47.2
Drum Corps Competition
Rochester Regional Stadium
851 30th Ave SE
5:00 p.m. gates open, show at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $15, $20, & $25 in advance, $18, $23, & $28 at door. See website for ordering
International World Class Drum Corps, 7 corps appearing - Blue Stars, LaCrosse, WI, Colts, Dubuque, IA, Crossmen, San Antonio, TX, Madison Scouts, Madison, WI, Troopers, Casper WY, Minnesota Brass, St. Paul, MN, Governaires, St. Peter, MN
Sextet from Rochester Community Band to perform Star Spangled Banner
Lourdes High Marching Band performing a standstill concert
www.rivercityshapsody.com/rochester