2010 RESULTS

Rochester's Strongest Man

1. Dave Ostlund, Edina MN

2. Jeff Peterson, St. Paul

3. Joel Dircks, Shakopee MN

4. Paul Balyeat

5. Tyler Kleinhuizen

6. Ricky LaRocca, San Francisco

7. Justin Passe, Wabasha MN

8. Thomas

9. Clayton Anderson

10. Zach Stock

11. Danny King

12. Nick Brewer, Rochester

13. Ben Hanson

14. Carlos Mevina

Treasure Hunt Winner

Sue Warndahl, Rochester

Ice Cream eating contest

7-9 years

1. Luke Alexander

Others - Megan Piens, Tayah Lee, Julian Bretton, Sophia Simes.

10-13 years

1. Colton Goodman

Others - Charlie Myers, Aiden Musty, Cortiney W-G, Brendan Weller.

Celebrities

1. Jeff Kiger, Post-Bulletin

Others - Tracy Dixon, Fox Country Radio; Steph Anderson, KTTC; Troy Dunkan, KROC-FM; Sarah Swistak, KAAL; Rich Peterson, KROC-AM; Alex Morgan, Y-105; Dave Berg, Fox Country Radio

Disc Dogs
Saturday
Ashley Whippet Invitational Results:
1st Roo Yori/Wallace (New York)
2nd Andrew Han/Solar (Wisconsin)
3rd Christina Curtis/Captain Jack (Indiana)
4th Christina Curtis/Nitro (Indiana)
5th Chandler Curtis/Loco (Indiana)  
Sunday: UFO World Cup
Local:
1st Andrew Han/Solar (Wisconsin) 
2nd Chandler Curtis/Loco (Indiana)
3rd Chandler Curtis/Fury (Indiana
4th Apryl Lea/Kiva (Michigan)
5th Christina Curtis/Nitro (Indiana)

Get Your Rear in Gear 5K  
1. Anthony Wilson, Rochester, 20:28; 2. Craig Collins, Rochester, 20:29; 3. Kuniaki Ota, Rochester, 20:42; 4. Phillip Yates, Rochester, 20:42; 5. Patrick Fossey, Rochester, 21:03; 6. Brian Lenn, Rochester, 21:05; 7. Jason Hall, Rushford, 21:08; 8. Theodore Mueller, St. Charles, 21:13; 9. Angela Heydmann, Mazeppa, 21:26; 10. Tom Roberts, Andover, 22:43; 11. Chad Minnich, Stewartville, 22:53; 12. Gordy Strickland, Rochester 23:05; 13. Christopher Wilson, Rochester, 23:08; 14. Phillip Heydmann, Mazeppa, 23:24; 15. Larry Hall, Rochester, 23:32; 16. Tim Harms, Fargo, 23:42; 17. Brittany Vega, Rochester, 23:46; 18. Angie Murad, Rochester, 24:17; 19. Simon Kennel, Rochester, 24:22; 20. Chad Vaith, Racine, 24:27; 21. Alex Dietz, Minneapolis, 24:31; 22. Christopher Meeusen, Rochester, 24:31; 23. Brian Dawson, Rochester, 24:48; 24. Stephanie Dawson, Rochester, 24:48; 25. Todd Doleshal, Minneapolis, 24:50;   26. Mitchel Boge, 24:55; 27. Theresa Meldahl, Rochester, 24:58; 28. Stephanie Heins, Rochester, 25:14; 29. Denise Wangsness, Oronoco, 25:18; 30. Amanda Priebe, Chatfield, 25:22; 31. Sultan Mirzoyev, Rochester, 25:27; 32. Tricia Moeller, Maple Grove, 25:31; 33. Benjamin Bram, Rochester, 25:46; 34. Rachel Lovelace, Rochester, 25:49; 35. Missy Barth, Byron, 25:52; 36. Kirk Wyatt, Rochester, 25:53; 37. Bill Judd, Rochester, 25:53; 38. Tim Limberg, Rochester, 25:53; 39. Lindsay Arnot, Rochester, 26:15; 40. Traci Boge, Miramar, 26:17; 41. Ryan Pendergast, Rochester, 26:19; 42. Erin DeWitt, Rochester, 26:20; 43. Sandy Sailer, Geneva, 26:24; 44. Chad Kelley, Pine Island, 26:47; 45. Anna Vaith, Racine, 26:56; 46. Kelly Wallaker, Goodhue, 27:10; 47. Shannon Kelley, Pine Island, 27:11; 48. Gwen Jacobson, Rochester, 27:19; 49. David Schultz, Rochester, 27:21; 50. Jeff Horner, Rochester, 27:24.  

Rochesterfest Triathlon
OLYMPIC (.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run)
1 Emmerson Ward 33 M St. Paul 1:29:41   2 Alex Hooke 27 M Rochester 1:57:18   3 Devon Palmer 23 M Minneapolis 1:58:11   4 Michael Martin 25 M Brandon SD 2:00:24   5 Mark Carey 39 M Rochester 2:00:25   6 Scott Penticoff 40 M Woodbury 2:03:34   7 Ross Weinzierl 20 M St. Paul 2:06:06   8 Scott Marsh 42 M Austin 2:11:33   9 Joe Caturia 44 M Hastings 2:13:17   10 Mario Minelli 40 M Kasson 2:13:33   11 Jason Sinnwell 33 M Rochester 2:14:04   12 Luke Gruhlke 17 M Monticello 2:16:13   13 Charlie Roach 53 M Lakeville 2:16:31   14 Eric Snyder 29 M Waterloo IA 2:17:34   15 Brian Huebner 37 M Westby WI 2:18:27   16 John Heinlein 21 M Stillwater 2:20:41   17 Kris Koepp 28 M Rochester 2:21:29   18 Julie Hull 38 F Farmington 2:21:56   19 Dan Kline 45 M Maplewood 2:22:18   20 Jason Weber 35 M La Crosse WI 2:22:42   21 Peter Somers 31 M Rochester 2:25:19   22 Gregg Vanderwaerdt 34 M Rochester 2:25:21   23 Steve Neuharth 44 M Savage 2:25:55   24 Mike Ewen 53 M Rochester 2:26:41   25 Sawra Maurer 30 F Rochester 2:27:20   26 Mario Sosa 33 M Minneapolis 2:28:21   27 Patrick Broshar 49 M Waverly IA 2:28:32   28 Karl Corrigan 40 M Rochester 2:29:11   29 Trevor Distad 43 M Pine Island 2:29:21   30 David Draves 53 M Eagan 2:29:43   31 Dan Kelly 26 M Minneapolis 2:29:48   32 Sam Wiegand 38 M Kasson 2:30:01   33 Chris Crocker 40 M North Mankato 2:30:18   34 David Timm 24 M Rochester 2:30:33   35 Brian Kelly 54 M Minneapolis 2:31:05   36 Veronica Bond 38 F Rochester 2:31:39   37 Daniel Wellens 28 M Virginia Beach VA 2:31:58   38 Christopher Coon 29 M Rochester 2:32:11   39 Ben Thorud 35 M Holmen WI 2:33:17   40 Hugues Sicotte 43 M Rochester 2:33:45   41 Erik Hull 40 M Farmington 2:33:56   42 Jay Bjorklund 38 M Westby WI 2:34:16   43 Stephen Ossenkop 38 M Mount Vernon IA 2:34:58   44 Kevin Buman 33 M Rochester 2:35:35   45 Joe Schmitt 35 M White Bear Lake 2:35:48   46 Todd Huyber C 41 M Oronoco 2:36:30   47 Adam Starkey 31 M Rochester 2:37:13   48 Diana Koepp 25 F Rochester 2:37:44   49 Stephen Laskowski 20 M Rochester 2:38:08   50 Anne Hilleman 35 F Huxley IA 2:38:19   51 Andy Lasho 30 M Rochester 2:38:33   52 David Williams 26 M Rochester 2:38:49   53 Zachary Lechner 27 M Minneapolis 2:38:59   54 Matt Maurer 34 M Rochester 2:39:14   55 Michael Joyner 52 M Rochester 2:39:35   56 Tony Taylor 49 M Blaine 2:40:06   57 John Smestad 22 M Rochester 2:40:14   58 Dawn White 41 F Inver Grove Heights 2:40:19   59 Ellen Backus 44 F Victoria 2:40:29   60 Rachel Klistaui 41 F La Crosse WI 2:40:45   61 Joel Wu 30 M Rochester 2:41:26   62 John Dilger 46 M Garwin IA 2:41:30   63 Kristina Carson 49 F Red Wing 2:41:31   64 Eric Lien 29 M Plymouth 2:41:57   65 Matthew Swenke 39 M Apple Valley 2:42:13   66 Daniel Landskroener 20 M Maye 2:42:16   67 Shaun Palmer 51 M Rochester 2:42:16   68 Pete Mattson 33 M Apple Valley 2:42:32   69 Chris Schultz 27 M Rochester 2:42:37   70 John Du Ball 49 M Rochester 2:42:55   71 Michael Streff 29 M Maplewood 2:43:19   72 Bryan Dixon 27 M Otsego 2:44:04   73 Michael Helfer 28 M St Louis Park 2:44:07   74 Scott Tollefson 43 M Minneapolis 2:44:13   75 Gregory Bond 39 M Rochester 2:44:53

SPRINT (.25k swim, 10 mile bike, 5k run)  
1 Mederic Hall 30 M Rochester 54:15
2 Jesse Nelson 34 M Red Wing 55:02
3 Matthew Priess 28 M Blaine 55:30
4 Brian Severson 46 M Lakeville 55:34
5 Rick Hoover 42 M Rochester 55:41
6 Brian Lynch 36 M Rochester 56:00
7 Robert Mitchell 31 M Rochester 56:06
8 Ross Williams 39 M Albert Lea 56:16
9 Travis McKenzie 32 M Rochester 56:45
10 Elton Mosman 35 M Rochester 56:46
11 Joanna Hall 29 F Rochester 57:33
12 John Klocke 23 M Rochester 59:07
13 John Hagen 36 M Plainview 59:17
14 Kyle Gilbertson 29 M St Louis Park 59:25
15 Jeremy Johnson 36 M Burnsville 59:32
16 Chris Hagen 34 M Little Falls 1:00:03
17 Robert Seidenkranz 43 M Monticello 1:00:58
18 Todd Aguilar 42 M Rochester 1:00:58
19 Joe Ryan 38 M Rochester 1:01:09
20 Cornelius Gronewald 32 M Rochester 1:01:10
21 Lee Hanssen 27 M St. Louis Park 1:01:27
22 Mica Linscheid 13 M Kodiak AK 1:01:30
23 Henry Rudolph 15 M Shoreview 1:02:57
24 Todd Purkey 47 M Apple Valley MN 1:03:14
25 Mike Lester 40 M Rochester 1:03:25
26 Jacob Kocak 29 M Maplewood 1:03:26
27 Dawn Brintnell 36 F St. Paul 1:03:29
28 Joshua Weigel 35 M Rochester 1:03:40
29 Emma Hart 27 F Rochester 1:04:11
30 John Healy 53 M St. Paul 1:04:40
31 Ben Sprain 30 M Holmen WI 1:04:44
32 Brian Soltis 42 M St. Paul 1:04:47
33 David Christenson 52 M Fergus Falls 1:05:09
34 Lindsey Palmer 25 F White Bear Lake 1:05:15
35 Ryan Pewowaruk 16 M Rochester 1:05:17
36 Marjie Carr-Oxley 47 F Roseville 1:05:21
37 Randy Rudolph 48 M Shoreview 1:05:25
38 Brian Shoemaker 32 M Rosemount 1:05:27
39 Daniel Bloom 15 M Loveland CO 1:05:44
40 Micah Nelson 15 M Rochester 1:05:44
41 Shawn Nevela 19 M Rochester 1:05:47
42 Stephen Bartos 40 M Apple Valley 1:05:47
43 Mike Schmitt 33 M Rochester 1:05:49
44 Mark Parry 37 M Rochester 1:05:53
45 Toni St. Pierre 56 F Minneapolis 1:06:05
46 Andrew Galbus 44 M Mantorville 1:06:21
47 Michael Baranowski 31 M Golden Valley 1:06:27
48 Don Morrison 54 M Rochester 1:06:28
49 Nick Duchateau 31 M Rochester 1:06:29
50 Noah Gruhlke 14 M Monticello 1:06:40
51 Mark Wentworth 46 M Rochester 1:06:43
52 Kevin Register 49 M Fargo ND 1:06:44
53 Kelle Peterson 24 F Rochester 1:06:56
54 Michele Bigger 35 F Denver CO 1:07:03
55 Gary Dutton 52 M Rochester 1:07:08
56 Brian Jones 33 M Dodge Center 1:07:19
57 Lynn Scheevel 39 F Albert Lea 1:07:19
58 Michelle Bjerke 38 F Rochester 1:07:26
59 Margaret Baranowski 34 F Golden Valley 1:07:34
60 Brad Huckle 52 M Arden Hills 1:07:34
61 Trevor Helmers 28 M New Hope 1:07:38
62 Brian Williams 31 M Rochester 1:07:47
63 Sean Loughran 31 M Rochester 1:07:55
64 Jodie Lester 39 F Rochester 1:07:55
65 Marie Sumnicht 48 F Hobart WI 1:08:10
66 Connie Rudolph 49 F Shoreview 1:08:15
67 Brian Ogren 35 M Rochester 1:08:16
68 David Leard 46 M Rosemount 1:08:17
69 Garth Nelson 35 M Rochester 1:08:30
70 Michael Joppa 23 M Rochester 1:08:30
71 Mary Weidner 42 F Edina 1:08:31
72 Mike Harris 30 M Rochester 1:08:36
73 Mike Fingerson 42 M Rochester 1:08:39
74 John McKenzie 46 M Rochester 1:08:40
75 Carrie O'Keefe 30 F Chanhassen 1:08:42
76 Dale Magnuson 34 M Rochester 1:08:42
77 Pauline Parker 43 F Hopkins 1:08:57
78 Erik Iverson 25 M Golden Valley 1:09:01
79 Dean Chmielewski 47 M Shakopee 1:09:17
80 Ted Davis 58 M Edina 1:09:22
81 Jennifer Fitz-Gibbon 31 F Rochester 1:09:37
82 Sara Albrecht 30 F Ellsworth WI 1:09:40
83 Chris Stroud 31 M Rochester 1:10:07
84 Aleksandr Nartovich 45 M Rochester 1:10:23
85 Chuck Chmielewski 49 M Woodbury 1:10:25
86 Paul Chmielewski 49 M Byron 1:10:46
87 Joey Harsted 15 M Prior Lake 1:11:05
88 Justin Van Dalen 28 M Rochester 1:11:06
89 Lynn Graif 47 F Elk River 1:11:06
90 Mickey Stevens 19 M Rochester 1:11:07
91 Sarah Drews 24 F St. Louis Park 1:11:19
92 Matthew Block 35 M Rochester 1:11:24
93 Johanna Sumnicht 20 F Hobart WI 1:11:36
94 Adrianne Morse 32 F Minneapolis 1:11:55
95 Eric Bratlien 40 M Mantorville 1:11:55
96 Josh Petersen 29 M Rochester 1:11:56
97 Raymond Perry 27 M Rochester 1:12:1
98 Mike Guanella 35 M Austin 1:12:15
99 Steve Venenga 38 M Austin 1:12:26
100 Matthew Pronley 25 M Rochester 1:12:29
 
Puzzle contest

Winning Team: Chris Sikkema, Brendan Stierman, Katie Ehman & Katie Carr (88 pieces left out of 500 in 1-hour time limit

Amuzing Race

The Amuzing Race has been cancelled.

Oxbow Park/Zollman Zoo - "Feed the Critters"

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 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.

Birds of Prey - 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.

Rochester Kennel Club K-9 Carnival

Location: Mayo Park (behind Mayo Civic Center)

Time:  10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Details:  Meet the breed, Dog Psychic, micro Chip Clinic, safety booth with First Aid Disaster Kits available.  Caricature artist draws you and your pet or just your pet for a fee.  Various vendors with pet supplies and treats, games with your dog, rally and agility demos, and rescue groups.

Sponsors:  Rochester MN Kennel Club, Star of the North Chinese Shar Pei Club, Rochester Feed & Country Store

Rochester's Strongest Man

Location:  Mayo Field Parking Lot, 403 East Center St

Time:  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost:  $6.00 adults & teens, 12 & under free

           $1.00 discount with Rochesterfest Button

Details:  See strong men perform feats of strength such as Arm Over Arm Truck Pull, Chain Drag and Stones medley plus more while competing for title of Rochester's Strongest Man

Sponsors:  FOX 47 TV, Salad Brothers Cafe' & Deli, Grande Bail Bonds Corporation

June Dog Jam Frisbee Dog Event

Location: Soldiers Field West

Time: Noon

Cost: Free

Details: Bring a chair and enjoy the region's best Frisbee dogs in two days of Frisbee dog action.

Web: http://JuneDogJam.com

Sponsor: Cross Fit Progression "Forging Elite Fitness" http://CrossFitProgression.com

Oakwood Cemetery Walk

Location: Oakwood Cemetery - 41 7th Ave. NE

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 pm

Cost: $6.00 Adults, $3.00 in advance at the History Center of Olmsted County or the Oakwood Cemetery Office. For information call 282-9447. At the site, $7.00 per adult, $4.00 children under 12,

  $1.00 off with a Rochesterfest Button

Details:  Welcome to the Thirteenth Annual Oakwood Cemetery Walk.  The walks provide an opportunity for long-time residents and newcomers to hear the stories of people who helped shape Rochester's history.  This year, come to hear "the rest of the story".  Our guides will take you on a tour to the gravesites of our honorees.  After the walk please feel free to explore the cemetery.
On the web: www.olmstedhistory.com

Sponsor: History Center of Olmsted County and Oakwood Cemeteries

Hambone Blues Jam Music Festival

Location:  History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 West River Parkway

Time:  Noon - midnight

Cost:    $20 at the gate

Details: 

Under Tent 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Black Cat Bone, Rochester

Main Stage

Noon - 1:15 p.m. Plan B - Austin/Rochester

1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Doghouse Jon & the Misbehavers - Rochester

3:30 p.m. - 4:45 - WiggleFoot - Rochester

5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Jacob Lee Band, NW Iowa

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Sharon Lewis & Texas Fire, Chicago

9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Shawn Kellerman Band - Toronto, Canada

Under Tent 10:30 p.m. - midnight - HUD featuring Javier Matos, with Hurricane Harold - Twin Cities

Web site: www.hambonebluesjam.com

Sponsors:  Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., Diamond Jo Casino, Clear Channel Radio

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Words Players Theatre

Location:  Soldiers Field East

Time:  7:00 p.m.  See Friday listing

Chester Woods Park - Summer Solstice Hike

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. An annual vehicle permit can be purchased for $25.00.

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 Staffr at 507-287-2624. Meet at the boat ramp.

Sponsor: Olmsted County Parks Department and Friends of Chester Woods

June Dog Jam Frisbee Dog Event

Location: Soldiers Field West

Time: Noon

Cost: Free

Details: Bring a chair and enjoy the region's best Frisbee dogs in two days of Frisbee dog action.

Web: http://JuneDogJam.com

Sponsor: Cross Fit Progression "Forging Elite Fitness"  http://CrossFitProgression.com

The Master Builders - Walking Tour of Historic Homes

Location:  Pill Hill

Time: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $10.00 plus a Rochesterfest Button

Details: Advance registration and payment required. Call the History Center 507-282-9447.  Tours are guided by Ken Allsen and last two hours.  Two miles are covered at a leisurely pace. Participants will be told location and parking site when they register.  Tours are conducted rain or shine.

Sponsor: History Center of Olmsted County, Edina Realty

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Words Players Theatre

Location:  Central Park 1st Ave & 2nd St NW

Time:  2:00 p.m. See Friday listing

Treasure Hunt

This year's treasure is a medallion, hidden somewhere in the city of Rochester, on public property (but not on a golf course, cemetery or any private 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

Women's Western Amateur Golf Championship

Location:  Rochester Golf & Country Club, 3100 Country Club Road SW

Time:  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Details:  Spectators welcome

Food Vendors

Location: Civic Center Drive SE

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday

11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday

31 Great Food Vendors

Media Sponsor Laser 101.7, KRCH-FM, 102.5 "The Fox" KMFX-FM, "The Fan" AM 1270 KWEB

Noontime Entertainment

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Details: Southeastern MN Suzuki Association

Sponsor: Heartland Tours

PossAbilities Ice Cream Social

Location: Central Park, 1st Ave & 2nd St. NW

Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: Food & carnival games

Details: Ice Cream Social with carnival games, music by Rochester Big Band and food.

web: www.possabilities.org

Sponsors: Home Federal Savings Bank, Kemps

Teen Night

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Details: See these bands, North By Northwest, In Stereo, Inline Revival, Jordan Glynn and whatistruth.  Midwest Skate Shop Skateboard Team will put on a demonstration.  The Rochester Thunder and mascot Bolt will be on hand for a "kick around" and the JETS gymnastics team will put on a demonstration at 6:00 p.m.

Sponsor:  University of Minnesota - Rochester

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Words Players Theatre

Location:  Soldiers Field East

Time:  8:00 p.m. Solstice Special Performance

Details:  See Friday listing

Treasure Hunt

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

Women's Western Amateur Golf Championship

Location:  Rochester Golf & Country Club, 3100 Country Club Road SW

Time:  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Details:  Spectators welcome

Food Vendors

Location: Civic Center Drive SE

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Million $ Hole In One Golf Shoot Out

Location: Hadley Creek Golf Learning Center

48th Street & Hadley Valley Road N.E.

2441 Hadley Valley Road

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cost:  $1/ball, sold in increments of 5, minimum purchase $10/10 balls

          Rochesterfest Button Discount - 1 free (extra) ball for each $10 spent

Details:  Two sessions per day. Prizes awarded to top finishers in each session.  Closest to the pin in each session competes in the Championship Shoot Out.  New in 2010 - if more than one hole-in-one per session all will go on to the Championship.  A hole-in-one during the Championship wins $1,000,000! Or the closest to the pin wins $1,000.  A putting contest will run daily with prizes awarded in the Final Putt Off

Sponsors:  Sterling State Bank, Media sponsors:  KTTC TV and Laser 101.7

Noontime Entertainment

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Details:  "After School Special"

Sponsor: Heartland Tours

Fishing Contest

Location: Foster Arend Beach,
37th Street & East River Road

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Details: For ages up to 15. Win prizes, bring your own pole

Sponsor: Park & Recreation Department

Rochester Concert Band

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:000 p.m.

Details: Chuck Blattner directs the Rochester Concert Band with Broadway hits to patriotic classics with a dash of classical thrown in for good measure.  Chuck and company offer up a little something for everyone; with a few surprises.

Cost: Free will offering

Details: Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music!

Sponsor: Riverside Concerts, City of Rochester

Celebrity Game Night

Location:Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 8:00 pm

Details: Local celebrities will be challenging their favorite restaurants to an obstacle syle competion.  Waiters and/or waitresses will race against the clelbrity to see who can be the fastest and most efficient at navigating a "restaurant challenge course".  After this active challenge, the games become more cerebral when we put our celebrities into the Hollywood Squares grid for some question and answer fun!  Our challengers will be members of the crowd that night

Sponsor:  MLT Group   Media sponsor FOX 47 KXLT TV

Women's Western Amateur Golf Championship

Location:  Rochester Golf & Country Club, 3100 Country Club Road SW

Time:  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Details:  Spectators welcome

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Words Players Theatre

Location:  Central Park 1st Ave & 2nd St NW

Time:  10:00 a.m. See Friday listing

Treasure Hunt

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

Food Vendors

Location: Civic Center Drive SE

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

31 Great Food Vendors

Media Sponsors: Laser 101.7, KRCH-FM, 102.5 "The Fox" KMFX-FM and "The Fan" AM 1270 KWEB

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Location: Public Library Auditorium

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Unusual and Special Book Sale

Location: Public Library Entry, near the mural

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sponsor: Friends of the Library

Million $ Hole in One Golf Shoot Out

Location: Hadley Creek Golf Learning Center

48th Street & Hadley Valley Road N.E.

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cost:  $1.00 per ball, sold in increments of 5. minimum purchase $10/10 balls

          Rochesterfest Button Discount - 1 free (extra) ball for each $10 spent

Details: See Tuesday listing

Sponsors:  Sterling State Bank, Media Sponsors KTTC TV & Laser 101.7

Noontime Entertainment

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.

Details: Kubat's Polka promotion

Sponsor: Heartland Tours

"10 Who Make A Difference"

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 1:00 pm

Sponsors: KTTC-TV & United Way of Olmsted County Volunteer Center

The Master Builders - Walking Tour of Historic Homes

Time: 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $10.00 and a Rochesterfest Button, Advance registration and payment required

Details:  Call the History Center of Olmsted County at 507-282-9447

Sponsor: History Center of Olmsted County, Edina Realty

Rochester Kiwanis Parent/Child Free Fair

Location: 1st Street SE 100 block

Time: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost:  Free

Details: Moonwalk, Ball Crawl, "A-Maze-ing" Castle, Merry-go-round, Sand & water tables, "Let's Build Something Together" with Lowes, Drawing for bicycles from Wal Mart

Sponsors:  Kiwanis Clubs of Rochester, Lowes, and Wal Mart

Rochesterfest Fiddle Contest

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Details: Fiddle contest for all ages. To register in advance and for information

call 507-292-0576

Family Fun Night

Location: Civic Center Drive SE

Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Details: Train rides for pre-schoolers on Civic Center Circle, Olmsted County Parks - animal display, Boy Scouts of America - rope bridge climbing, Miss Kristen - storyteller, take home crafts, games - sack races, bean bag toss, hoop shoot, Noodles & Co. noodle bracelet craft, Fire Department - "put out the fire", Children's Museum - hands on activities, Farmer's Insurance Kids ID booth, Birthday Party fun with Stanley Jones & Associates, United Way of Olmsted County booth, Boys & Girls Club booth, Clown Roundup, Tweites Pumkin Patch booth, and Kids on the Go booth

Sponsor: Olmsted Medical Center,  Media Sponsor: KTTC TV, Radio 102.5 "The Fox" KMFX-FM

Treasure Hunt

Location: Has it been found yet?

Details: Track the elusive Treasure and win $500!

Sponsor: Trade Mart Furniture Center

Women's Western Amateur Golf Championship

Location:  Rochester Golf & Country Club, 3100 Country Club Road SW

Time:  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Details:  Spectators welcome

Food Vendors

Location: Civic Center Drive SE

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

31 Great Food Vendors

Media Sponsors: Laser 101.7 KRCH-FM, 102.5 "The Fox" KMFX-FM and "The Fan" AM 1270 KWEB

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Location: Public Library Auditorium

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sponsor: Friends of the Library

Million $ Hole in One Golf Shoot Out

Location: Hadley Creek Golf Learning Center

48th Street & Hadley Valley Road NE

Time: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Cost:  $1/ball, sold in increments of 5, minimum purchase $10/10 balls

          Rochesterfest Button Discount -1 free (extra) ball for each $10 spent

Details:  See Tuesday listing

Sponsors:  Sterling State Bank, Media sponsors KTTC TV & Laser 101.7

Red Cross First Aid Training Class

Location:  Red Cross 310 14th St SE

Time:  8:00 a.m. - Noon

Details:  $10 discount with Rochesterfest Button

Thursdays on First & Third Summer Market & Music Festival

Location: Peace Plaza & First Ave

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

June 11 - Suptember 10, 11:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Noontime Entertainment

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 11:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Details: "Push & Turn"

Sponsor: Heartland Tours

Red Cross CPR Made Simple

Location:  Red Cross 310 14th St SE

Time:  Noon - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Details:  $10 discount with Rochesterfest Button

Nickel Carnival

Location: Graham Arena, Olmsted Country Fairgrounds

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Details: Fun games for kids! Games cost a nickel.

Sponsor: Park & Recreation Department

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kidDISCO

Location: Rochester Art Center

40 Civic Center Drive SE

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m $3.00 per child, adults free Children must be accompanied by adult

Cost: $3 per child, adults free. Children must be accompanied by adult.

          $1 discount with Rochesterfest Button

Details: A dance party for the whole family with DJ's spinning music geared especially for kids.  Costumes are encouraged with prizes awaarded for all age groups.  Families can also view current exhibitions, create funny masks and screen print their very own kidDisco logo t-shirt

Sponsor: Rochester Art Center

Country Night

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Beer garden opens at 4:00 p.m..

Details: Featuring "Marshall Star Band ", a high energy, crowd-pleasing country-rock band from Eau Claire WI.

Web: www.marshallstar.com

Sponsor: Canadian Honker Restaurant & Catering, VFW Post 1215

Beer garden sponsor: Budweiser

Media sponsors:  FOX 47 TV

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Words Players Theatre

Location:  Central Park 1st Ave & 2nd St NW

Time:  7:00 p.m. see Friday listing

Oklahoma

Presented by the Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota & Think Mutual Bank

Location: Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Road SW

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Cost: Youth General Reserved $8 & $10

          Adult General Reserved $12 & $18

          Patron $25

          Rochesterfest Button Discount $1 (must show Button)

Details: Third annual fully staged musical with cast, crew, and pit orchestra of youth and adults from all over the region.  A Rodgers and Hammerstein classic!

Sponsor:  Think Mutual Bank

Web: www.honorschoirs.org

Friday, June 25

Women's Western Amateur Golf Championship

Location:  Rochester Golf & Country Club, 3100 Country Club Road SW

Time:  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Details:  Spectators welcome

Million $ Hole in One Golf Shoot Out

Location: Hadley Creek Golf Learning Center

48th Street & Hadley Valley Road NE

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Championship to follow         

Cost:  $1/ball, sold in increments of 5 minimum purchase $10/10 Balls

           Rochesterfest Button Discount -1 free (extra) ball for each $10 spent

Details:  See Tuesday listing

Sponsors:  Sterling State Bank, Media Sponsors KTTC TV and Laser 101.7

Food Vendors

Location: Civic Center Drive SE

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

31 Great Food Vendors

Media Sponsors: Laser 101.7, KRCH-FM, 102.5 "The Fox" KMFX-FM and "The Fan" AM 1270 KWEB

Noontime Entertainment

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Details: "Irish Minstrels"

Sponsor: Heartland Tours

Grand Parade

Location: Click here for parade route

Time: 6:15 pm start

Details: Over 100 units! The Jaycees of Rochester put on the Parade.

Sponsor: THINK Mutual Bank   Media sponsor:  KTTC TV

Oklahoma

Presented by the Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota & Think Mutual Bank

Location: Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Road SW

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Cost: Youth General Reserved $8 & $10

          Adult General Reserved $12 & $18

          Patron $25

         $1 Rochesterfest Button Discount (must show Button)

Details: Third annual fully staged musical with cast, crew, and pit orchestra of youth and adults from all over the region.  A Rodgers and Hammerstein classic!

Sponsor:  Think Mutual Bank

Web: www.honorschoirs.org

Fabulous Friday Night Dance

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 8:00 p.m. - midnight

Details: Jonah and the Whales from Minneapolis

www.jonahandthewhales.com

Budweiser Beer Garden opens at 4:00 p.m.

Sponsor:  Pannekoeken Restaurants, Media Sponsor KTTC TV

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Words Players Theatre

Location:  Olmsted County History Center (North Lawn)

Time:  11:00 p.m.  See June 18 listing

Saturday, June 26

Country Breakfast on the Farm

Location: Amber Rae Swiss Farm

Owned by Ron & Michelle Heins

119 Highway 42 NE, Eyota

Free bus ride from Century High School if one in your group has a Rochesterfest Button

Time: 6:30 am - 11:30 a.m.

Cost: Adults $5, children 5 - 12 - $3, under 5 FREE

Tickets available at the Rochesterfest Information Booth June 21 - 25

Details:  Enjoy a pancake breakfast.  Horse drawn wagon rides, a petting zoo and educational agricultural displays and exhibits will be available.  Handicap parking and restrooms provided.

Sponsor: Rochester Ag Committee, Olmsted County Farm Bureau Federation

Women's Western Amateur Golf Championship

Location:  Rochester Golf & Country Club, 3100 Country Club Road SW

Time:  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Details:  Spectators welcome

Get Your Rear in Gear 5K

Location:  Mayo Civic Center

Time:  8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cost:  $25 Adults, $12 Kids

Details: Registration at 8:30 a.m.  Kid's dash will start @ 9:30 a.m., 5K Run at 10:00 a.m.  and 5K Walk at 10:05. Proceeds will help support the Sage Scopes Screening Program that provides colon cancer screening treatment to under and non-insured Minnesotans

Sponsors:  Mayo Clinic and Caribou Coffee

Rochester Has Talent

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Details: 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

            Puzzle Contest  10:00 a.m. - we will accept up to 15, 4 person teams for the jigsaw puzzle contest at 10:00 a.m. Entry fee is $20.00 payment is due at registration to guarantee entry.  All fees will be re-distributed as prize money.  Games by James provides the puzzles. Call the Rochesterfest Office 285-8769 for an application.

Sponsors:  Hiller Carpet America   TV sponsor KTTC TV

Think Green Fair

Location:  Olmsted County Fairgrounds - 4-H Building & Floral Hall & Building 45

Time:  10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Details:  Here's information you need to make your home and neighborhood more earth friendly.  The activity packed day will feature a green expo, demonstrations, speakers, local food, artisans, musical entertainment and interactive children's activities

Sponsors:  Olmsted County, RNeighbors

Pony Up with RidedAbility

Location:  Rochester Feed and Country Store 5 11 1/2 St SE

Time:  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost:  Admission Free, suggested donation $5 for assisted horse rides

Details: Games for children, Fish pond, Bean bag toss, Duck pond, and a corn pit, pictures, T-Shirts and other items for sale.  The main attraction will be the assisted horse rides provided by volunteers.  Proceeds will go to support RideAbility.  Lunch for a buck ($1) hot dog, chips and soda.

Sponsors:  Rochester Feed and Country Store and KNLW Radio

Third Annual Dachshund Dash

Location: Mayo Park (behind Mayo Civic Center)

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Cost:  $5.00 per dog.  All proceeds go to Paws & Claws

Details:  Come and watch the races!

Call the Rochesterfest Office at 507-285-8769 for registration form.

Rochester Water Shows

Location: Foster Arend Park

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Details: A water ski thrill show. Show skiing is unique to the Midwest.

On the web: www.rochesterwaterskishow.com

Zumbro River Community Festival

Location: Camp Victory, 5812 403 Ave, Zumbro Falls

Time: 4:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Details: This is a free family benefit with activities including carnival games, inflatable slides, obstacle courses, live music, silent auction, food and an awesome fireworks display.  Proceeds provide camp scholarships for disadvantaged Rochester area children.

www.campvictory.com

Sponsor: Camp Victory Ministries

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Words Players Theatre

Location:  Central Park 1st Ave & 2nd St NW

Time:  7:00 p.m.

Street Dance

"Hairball" - great 80's Tribute Band

Opening act - "Blimp" - a music tribute to Led Zepplin

Location: Civic Center Drive SE & 1st Street SE

Time:  8:00 p.m.

Details:  Tickets will go on sale May 15th watch for details. Price in advance is $10, at the gate it will be $12.   Admission will be charged begining at 5:00 p.m.
www.hairballonline.com

Sponsor: Treasure Island Resort & Casino,  Media sponsor KTTC TV, Laser 101.7 KRCH-FM

Oklahoma

Presented by Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota & Think Mutual Bank

Location: Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Road SW

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Cost: Youth General Reserved $8 & $10

          Adult General Reserved $12 & $18

          Patron $25

          Rochesterfest Button Discount $1 (must show Button)

Details: Third annual fully staged musical with cast, crew, and pit orchestra of youth and adults from all over the region.  A Rodgers and Hammerstein classic!

Sponsor:  Think Mutual Bank

On the web: www.honorschoirs.org

Sunday, June 27

5th Annual Rochesterfest Tri-Club Auto Show & Swap Meet

Location: South Mayo Park 401 4th St SE

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $4.00

         $1 Rochesterfest Button Discount

Details: New feature this year - Brad Boice, Elvis impersonator will present a free concert at 1:30 p.m.

On the web: Tri-Club Auto Show

Sponsors:  McNeilus Steel, Heartland Tire, Anderson Sandblasting

The Master Builders - Walking Tour of Historic Homes

Time: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Cost:$10 plus a Rochesterfest Button

Call the History Center 507-282-9447

Sponsors: History Center of Olmsted County, Edina Realty

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Words Players Theatre

Location:  Central Park 1st Ave & 2nd St NW

Time:  2:00 p.m.  see June 18 listing

Oklahoma

Presented by the Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota & Think Mutual Bank

Location: Autumn Ridge Church 3611 Salem Road SW

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Cost: Youth General Reserved $8 & $10

          Adult General Reserved $12 & $18

          Patron $25

          Rochesterfest Button Discount $1 (must show Button)

Details:  Third annual fully staged musical with cast, crew, and pit orchestra of youth and adults from all over the region.  A Rodgers and Hammerstein classic!

Sponsor:  Think Mutual Bank

Web: www.honorschoirs.org

1860's Baseball

Location: History Center of Olmsted County
1165 West Circle Drive

Time: 4:30 pm

Cost: 2 Bits (25 cents)

Details: 1860's baseball rules played in period uniforms using replica bats and balls.  Hens vs Chicks ladies exhibition followed by Roosters vs Royals/Blues.  Concessions available.  Raffle drawing - need not be present to win.

Sponsors:  Automotive Recyclers, US Bank, Media sponsors KROC AM, FOX 47 KXLT TV