2009 results

Rochesterfest Triathlon

Olympic

1st - Sam Hauck, Omaha, Neb, 1:55.48

2nd - Curt Wood, Chaska, MN 1:56.44

3rd - Alex Hooke, Rochester, MN 1:59.01

Sprint

1st - Jesse Nelson, Red Wing, MN, 54:18

2nd - Chris Koch, Rochester, MN, 54:26

3rd - Mederic Hall, Rochester, MN, 58:03

Puzzle Contest

Winning team: Janet Helgren, Marcia Helgren, Sue Jenkins and Matt Jenkins

Million $ Golf Shoot-Out

Championship - Philip Valenti won $1,000 for closest to the pin at 10 feet 6 inches

Session Winners

Tuesday 1st Session:  Michael Mulcahey 1/2 inch

Tuesday, 2nd Session:  Leif Erickson, Hole-in-One

Wednesday, 1st Session:  Derek Clarey, 3 1/2 inches

Wednesday, 2nd Session:  Larry Oefstedahl, Hole-in-One

Thursday, 1st Session: Tracy Phelps, Hole-in-One, Philip Valenti, Hole-in-One

Thursday, 2nd Session:  Mark Boenish, Hole-in-One, Brian Lisovskis, Hole-in-One

Friday, 1st Session:  Rob Mounts 4 1/4 inches

Friday, 2nd Session:  Philip Valenti, Hole-in-One, Jeff Beck, Hole-in-one

Treasure Hunt
Winner Josiah Nagel - Found the treasure and won $500.00

Bicycle Winners
Kiwanis Parent Child Free Fair
Winners: Chase Larsen and Samantha Padmos

Parade High School Bands

Class A - 1st Place - Lake City, 2nd Place - Henry Sibley

Class AA - 1st Place - Winona Cotter. 2nd Place - Lutheran Vanguard. Overall Champion - Winona Cotter

Rochester's Strongest Man

The first Rochester's Strongest Man Contest proved to be a Clash of Titans where the winner was determined by 1 second on the last event.  On the hot 85-degree day, Carl Foemmel, a 295-pound ball of muscle from Marshfield, WI, dominated the 1st three events.  Carl carried a 235-pound sandbag, 250-pound sandbag Farmer's handles in each hand, and dragged a 560-pound sandbag anchor chain all 50-foot in 27.9 seconds to win the carry and drag medley. 

The 2nd event was the last man standing deadlift.  Alex DeMarco of Faribault, MN and Jeff Peterson of St. Paul, MN both finished with lifts of 820 lbs. but it was Carl Foemmel finishing 1st again with a lift of 870 lbs. 

The 3rd event was the overhead press medley.  Foemmel made quick work of 5 odd objects finishing 1st again. 

The 4th event called for the athletes to flip an 800lb. tire 7 times as fast as possible.  Jeff Peterson, a 220lb competitor with over 50 competitions under his belt, edged Carl in this event. 

In the 5th event, Jeff Peterson pulled a 16,000lb. truck arm over arm style 50 feet in 41.5 seconds capturing 1st in the event.  Foemmel finished a disappointing 4th in the event propelling Peterson into 1st place overall by a half point with one event to go. 

The last event was one of the strongman signature events:  the stones. Peterson and Foemmel were only a half point apart.  Foemmel lifted the 5 stones weighing 235lb., 265lb., 285lb., 310lb., and 340lb. to the 50" platform in a blistering 25.7 seconds.  Peterson followed with an inspired 24.4 second run to capture the title of Rochester's Strongest Man.

1st Place Jeff Peterson - St. Paul

2nd Place Carl Foemmel, Marshfield WI

3rd Place Paul Bayleat - PlymouthList of Winners – What they won: Ice Cream Certificates from Kemps
4th Place Joel Dierks - Voted Fan Favorite

Ice Cream Eating Contest
7-9 yr olds
1. Gabriella Pena

10-12 yr olds
1. Katelyn Goodman

Celebrities
1. Ted Schmidt KTTC
2. Jeff Kiger Post Bulletin
3. Dave Berg The Fox 102.5
4. Alex Morgan Y 105
5. Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede
6. Sarah Swistak KAAL

Sandblast XXIII

Foster Arend Beach

37th Street & East River RD NW

9:30 a.m. Registration

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Competition

11:30 a.m. Judging/prizes

There will be serveral skill levels of sand sculpting.  a fun, stress-free family event

Sponsor:  Yaggy Colby Associates

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.

Plane Pull for the March of Dimes

Location: FEDEX Building at Rochester International Airport

Time:9:30 a.m. Registration, Pulling 11:00 a.m. to finish

Cost:$600 per team, 20 men,women, or coed on team.

Details:Teams will play Tug O'War with a 166,000 pound FEDEX 727-200 jet. The winning team will pull the plane 12 feet in the fastest time  There will be Children's games and activities starting at 10:00 a.m.

Proceeds to benefit the March of Dimes

Media Sponsor: ABC 6 News

Minnesota Disc Dog Club - Frisbee Dog Championship

Location: Soldiers Field West

Time: Noon

Cost: Free

Details: High flying dogs catching frisbees. Family friendly event. Bring a chair and enjoy the best canine athletics in the state

Web: http://MNdiscdog.com

Sponsor: Best for Pets FKPS.com

Past Results:

2007

Freestyle: Andrew Yori and Wallace

Toss and Catch: Melissa Lamere and Tag  

2006

Freestyle:  Joshua Grenell and Wazee

Oakwood Cemetery Walk

Location: Oakwood Cemetery - 41 7th Ave. NE

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cost: $6.00 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, $3.00 children under 12, $1.00 off with a Rochesterfest Button

Details: Actors portraying historical figures from Rochester's past will speak to visitors about their lives at their gravesides in the Oakwood Cemetery. Visitors will be guided from site to site as each character spends a few minutes sharing some of their personal history and reflections. Seating is available at the sites. Tours begin at 1:00 p.m. and the last tour begins at 4:00 p.m. Parking is available inside the cemetery grounds. People with difficulty walking will need to provide their own means of mobility.
On the web: www.olmstedhistory.com

Sponsor: History Center of Olmsted County and Oakwood Cemeteries

Chester Woods Park - Summer Solstice Hike

8378 Highway 14 E, Eyota, MN

Time: 9:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Cost: A $5.00 vehicle entry permit is required. An annual vehicle permit can be purchased for $25.00. Free vehicle entry for the day with a Rochesterfest Button.

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

Minnesota Disc Dog Club - Frisbee Dog Championship

Location: Soldiers Field West

Time: Noon

Cost: Free

Details: High flying dogs catching frisbees. Family friendly event. Bring a chair and enjoy the best canine athletics in the state

Web: http://MNdiscdog.com

Sponsor: Best for Pets FKPS.com

Past Results:

2007

Freestyle: Andrew Yori and Wallace

Toss and Catch: Melissa Lamere and Tag  

2006

Freestyle:  Joshua Grenell and Wazee

Toss and Catch: Joshua Grenell and Wazee

Walking Tour of Historic Crawford Homes on Pill Hill

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

Cost: $10.00 with a Rochesterfest Button

Advance registration and payment required

Call the History Center 507-282-9447

Sponsor: History Center of Olmsted County

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

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

Noontime Entertainment

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

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

Details: "After School Special"

Sponsor: Heartland Tours

PossAbilities Ice Cream Social

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

Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: Food & games

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

On the web: www.possabilities.org
Sponsors: Home Federal Bank, Kemps, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans & Thrivent Community - Rochester Group

Police Dunk Tank

Location: Downtown by Civic Theater

Time:  5:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Cost:  Donation for ill officers staying at Town Hall Estates

Details:  Local law enforcement and other celebrities to be dunked

Red Cross

310 14th St SE

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

First Aid Class

$5.00 discount with a Rochesterfest Button

Pepsi Teen Night

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Details: JM Heat Hip Hop Dance Team.  See the bands Darris Villar, Sarah Tones Dream, and the Anytime. Midwest Skate Park Skateboard Demo 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.   Rock Out "Battle of the Bands", six groups will perform.  Sign up to win a trip to New York City

Sponsor: Pepsi, Media sponsors: ABC News 6, KROC AM/FM

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

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. (formerly Hawthorne Hills Golf Learning Center)

2441 Hadley Valley Road

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

Cost: $6.00 for 5 shots, 1 free ball for each $6.00 spent with a Rochesterfest Button

Details:Top qualifiers in two sessions per day advance to Championship Shoot Out. A hole in one during Championship wins $1,000,000, otherwise closest to the pin wins $1,000. Putting contest daily with final Putt Off awarding prizes

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

Red Cross

Location: Under Downtown Tent

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

CPR/AED demonstration during noontime

Noontime Entertainment

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

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

Details: Kubat's Polka Promotion Presents

Sponsor: Heartland Tours

Fishing Contest

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

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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

Sponsor: Park & Recreation Department

Police Dunk Tank

Location: Downtown by Civcic Theater

Time:  5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost:  Donation for ill officers staying at Town Hall Estates

Details:  Local law enforcement and other celebrities to be dunked

Rochester Concert Band

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Details: Featuring the Rochester Concert Band

Conducted by Chuck Blattner

Cost: Free will offering

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music!

Sponsor: Riverside Concerts

Celebrity Game Night

Location:Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 8:00 pm

Details: Play Beat the Clock and Match Game. Join the fun and win Prizes. Celebrity guests and audience participation

Sponsor: MLT Group
Media Sponsor: Fox 47 TV

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Location: Public Library Auditorium

Time: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm

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 am - 8:00 pm

Details: 5 balls for $6.00, extra ball with Rochesterfest Button. See listing on Tuesday

Noontime Entertainment

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

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

Details: Tony Brown & Friends

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

Walking Tour of Historic Crawford Homes on Pill Hill

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

Cost: $10.00 and a Rochesterfest Button

Advance registration and payment required

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

Police Dunk Tank

Location:  Downtown by Civic Theater

Time:  5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost:  Donation for ill officers staying at Town Hall Estates

Details:  Local law enforcement and other celebrities to be dunked

Rochester Kiwanis Parent/Child Free Fair

Location: 1st Street SE 100 block

Time: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Details: Moonwalk, ball crawl, a-maze-ing Castle, merry-go-round, sand table, "Building something Together with Lowes, Drawing for 2 bicycles from WalMart for children 8 yeaers old and under

Sponsors: Kiwanis - Wells Fargo Hockey Tournament, Wal-Mart, Lowes

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: Hoop Shoot with prizes, Train rides on Civic Center circle, Fire Department "put out a fire", Jumping Jacks, Police dunk tank, Obstacle course, Hen and Chicks Storyteller, Words Players, children's Museum fun, Noodles & Co. jewelry making, Beanbag toss, sack races, Crafts, Kids ID, face painting

Sponsor: Verizon Wireless

Media Sponsor: KTTC TV

Treasure Hunt

Location: Has it been found yet?

Details: Track the elusive Treasure and win $500!

Sponsor: Trade Mart Furniture Center

Food Vendors

Location: Civic Center Drive SE

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

31 Great Food Vendors

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Location: Public Library Auditorium

Time: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

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

Details: 5 balls for $6.00, extra ball with Rochesterfest Button. See Tuesday listing

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.

Red Cross

Location: Under the downtown tent

Time:  11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Details:  CPR/AED demonstration

Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity

Location: Parking lot at 1st St SE & 1st Ave SE

Time:  11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Details: Step inside, be inspired, fight poverty housing in our community.  Multimedia exhibit, kid's activities, nail pounding contest, hammer swing, free give aways and more.

On the web: www.thriventbuilds.com

Noontime Entertainment

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: Noon - 1:15 p.m.

Details: "Swing Street"

Sponsor: Heartland Tours

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

Police Dunk Tank

Location:  Downtown by Civic Theater

Time:  5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost:  Donation for ill officers staying at Town Hall Estates

Details:  Local law enforcement and other celebrities to be dunked

kidDISCO

Location: Rochester Art Center

40 Civic Center Drive SE

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

Cost: $3.00 per child, adults free

Details: $1.00 Discount with Rochesterfest Button

Costumes, lights, music and art...kid Didco! Children must be accompanied by an adult. It's a dance party for the whole family. Prizes will be awarded. Create masks and screenprint their own kidDisco logo t-shirts. For information visit www.rochesterartcenter.org

Sponsor: Rochester Art Center

Country Night

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Beer garden opens at noon.

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

Beer garden sponsor: Budweiser

Media sponsors: FOX 47 TV, & KWWK Quick Country 96.5 FM

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Presented by the Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota

Location: Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Road SW

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Cost: Patrons $25, Preferred $18 & $10, General $12, & $8

$1.00 discount with Rochesterfest Button

Web: www.honorschoirs.org

Hot Air Balloon "Moonglow"

Location: Badger Ridge Park N.W.

Time: Dusk

Friday, June 26

Million $ Hole in One Golf Shoot Out

Location: Hadley Creek Golf Learning Center

48th Street & Hadley Valley Road NE (formerly Hawthorn Hills Golf Leaning Center)

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

Details: 5 balls for $6.00 See listing on Tuesday

Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity

Location: Parking lot at 1st St SE & 1st Ave SE

Time:  11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Step inside, be inspired, fight poverty housing in our community.  Multimedia exhibit, kid's activities, nail pounding contest, hammer swing, free give aways and more.

On the web: www.thriventbuilds.com

Food Vendors

Location: Civic Center Drive SE

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

31 Great Food Vendors

Noontime Entertainment

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

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

Details: The Hillbilly Swing Kings

Sponsor: Heartland Tours

Jolly Jumpz Inflatable Fun Zone

Location:  Grassy area in front of Civic Theater

Time:  4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Details: $1.00 per ticket, Rochesterfest Button special 12 tickets for $10.00

Police Dunk Tank

Location:  Downtown by Civic Theater

Time:  5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost:  Donation for ill officers staying at Town Hall Estates

Details:  Local law enforcement and other celebrities to be dunked

Grand Parade

Location: Click here for parade route

Time: 6:15 pm start

Details: Over 100 units! The Ambassadors from Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce put on the Parade.

Sponsor: THINK Mutual Bank

Media sponsor: KTTC TV

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Presented by the Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota

Location: Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Road SW

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Cost: Patrons $25, Preferred $18 & $10, General $12, & $8

$1.00 discount with Rochesterfest Button

Web: www.honorschoirs.org

Fabulous Friday Night Dance

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Details: "Annie Lawler & Wheel House" 5-member band plays, sings a mix of country, folk and blues.

On the web: www.annie-wheelhouse.com

Sponsor: Saturn of Rochester

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

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

Saturday, June 27

Country Breakfast on the Farm

Location: Shea Dairy, 10240 Viola Road NE, Viola, MN(12 miles NE on County Road 2)

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

Cost: Adults $5.00, Ages 5 - 12 is $3.00 and under 5 is free. Tickets available at the Rochesterfest Information Booth June 23 - 27 or at the Farm

Details: Buses starting at 6:15 am from SW corner of Century High School

Free ride with one person in your group having a Rochesterfest Button. Buttons will be available at the Bus.
Pancake breakfast, horse drawn wagon rides, petting zoo and educational and machinery exhibits. Handicap and regular restrooms available.

Sponsored by Rochester Ag Committee, Olmsted County Farm Bureau Federation

Red Cross - CPR/AED ADULT, CHILD INFANT

Location: Red Cross Office 310 14th St SE

Time: 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk

Location: Mayo Civic Center Circle

Time: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cost:$25.00 Adults, $12.00 children

Details: the event raisesfunds for colorectal cancer awareness, screening and support programs in the Rochester area.

Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity

Location: Parking lot at 1st St SE & 1st Ave SE

Time:  All day

Step inside, be inspired, fight poverty housing in our community.  Multimedia exhibit, kid's activities, nail pounding contest, hammer swing, free give aways.

On the web: www.thriventbuilds.com

Rochester Has Talent

Location: Civic Center Drive and under Tent

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $20.00 entry fee for Four Person Jigsaw Puzzle competition, Wait Staff Races and Bartender Flair. Please see registration form at www.rochesterfest.com/talent-show-signup.php

Details:

10:00 a.m. Seven foot long murals for kids to color.

10:00 a.m. Four person Jigsaw Puzzle Contest - put together 500 piece puzzle in an hour - prizes.

11:30 a.m. Talent Show - sign up and perform your unique talent.

Wait Staff Races - sign up to race the course in the fastest time, and spill the least - prizes. Bartender Flair - sign up to show off your talent mixing drinks - prizes. Select "registration form" on web page

Sponsor: Best Western Soldiers Field

Puzzle sponsor: Games by James

Rochester Kennel Club presents K9 Karnival

Location: Mayo Park (behind Mayo Civic Center)

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Details: Agility and rally demonstrations, games for dogs with prizes,

Pet photographer, Search & rescue,

grooming demonstrations, vendors, dog treats

Training classes

Sponsors: Rochester Kennel Club, Rochester Feed & Country Store, Crystal Image Pet Photographer

Dachshund Dash

Location: Mayo Park (behind Mayo Civic Center)

Time: Noon - Registration/check in - Races 1:00 p.m.

Advance registration preferred, but will accept registration day of event

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

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

Rochester Water Ski Show

Location: Foster Arend Park

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Details: A water ski thrill show. Show skiing is unique to the Midwest. This year RWS celebrates 50 years!

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.

Details: Free event featuring carnival, live music, silent auction, canoe race and fireworks

Sponsor: Camp Victory Ministries

Police Dunk Tank

Location:  Downtown by Civic Theater

Time:  5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost:  Donation for ill officers staying at Town Hall Estates

Details:  Local law enforcement and other celebrities to be dunked

Street Dance

Location: Civic Center Drive SE & 1st Street SE

Time: 7:00 p.m. admissiion will be charged

Music begins at 8:00 p.m. - midnight

Details: Featuring "Chester Bay" popular Minnesota, Wisconsin rock band with two members from Rochester and two from Green Bay

On the web: www.myspace.com/chesterbay

Cost: $5.00 or FREE with a Rochesterfest Button

Budweiser Beer Garden opens at noon

Sponsor: Treasure Island Resort and Casino
Media Sponsor: KTTC TV

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Location: Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem road SW

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Cost: Patrons $25, Preferred $18 & $10, General $12 & $8

$1.00 Discount with a Rochesterfest Button

On the web: www.honorschoirs.org

Sunday, June 28

2nd Annual Hy-Vee Rochesterfest Triathlon

Location: Foster Arend Park

37th St & East River Rd NW

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Call 507-367-2335 or visit www.WINMultisportEvents.com

Olympic and Sprint courses, $3,000 purse, 600 plus entrants, participants from over 10 states

www.WINMultisportEvents.com 

$1.00 off post race lunch with a Rochesterfest Button

Sponsors: Hy-Vee, Rochester Family YMCA, Fox Country 102.5

4th 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 Adults, children free with a paid adult.

$1.00 off with a Rochesterfest Button

On the web: www.autoswalk.com/event/4922

Sponsors: Heartland Tire, McNelus Steel, Anderson Sandblasting

Walking Tour of Crawford Homes

A Walk on Pill Hill

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

Cost:

Call the History Center 507-282-9447

Sponsors: Heritage Preservation Committee, History Center of Olmsted County

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Presented by the Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota

Location: Autumn Ridge Church

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Cost: Tickets

Tickets available online at www.HonorsChoirs.org or by calling 507-252-0505

Web: www.honorschoirs.org

1860s Baseball

Location: History Center of Olmsted County
1165 West Circle Drive

Time: 4:30 pm

Cost: 2 Bits (25 cents)

Details: 1860s baseball rules, 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, KROC-AM, US Bank