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


Saturday, June 23

Mayor's Cup Hot Air Ballon Race

Location: John Adams Middle School

1525 31st Street NW

Time: 5:30 am & 7:00 pm launch

Rain date - Sunday, June 24, 5:30 a.m.

Balloon Launch

Location: Emmanuel Baptist Church - Church grounds

2911 18th Ave NW

Time: 5:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Youth will distribute free bottled water

www.ebcrochester.org for information

20th Annual Country Breakfast on the Farm

Location: Dan & Faye Griffin Farm

627 County Road 16 SE

Time: 6:15 am - 11:30 am

Details: Buses starting at 6:15 am from Wilow Creek School Free ride with a Rochesterfest Button.
Cost is $5.00 for adults, ages 5 - 12 is $3.00, and under 5 is free

Pancake breakfast, horse drawn wagon rides, petting zoo and displays

Million $ Golf Hole in One Shoot Out

Location: Hawthorn Hills Golf Learning Center,
1925 48th Street NE

Time: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Details: 5 balls for $6.00, extra ball with Rochesterfest Button. Top qualifiers win a chance at a million dollars!

Car Care Clinic & Car Wash

Location: Emmanuel Baptist Church

2911 18th Ave NW

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cost: Free with a Rochesterfest Button

Details: Oil change, basic maintenance for Seniors, Singles, Fixed Income, Handicapped persons

Car wash for everyone

www.ebcrochester.org for information

Sponsor: Emmanuel Baptist Church

21st Annual Sandblast

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

Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 p.m. Competition

Details: Teams consist of 4 people
Sand Pail 12 & under
Family - any age
Open - any age group
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes in each category

Bring shovels, buckets, spray bottles to create sculptures

TWO GREAT EVENTS IN THE SAME PARK

RIVERWALK FAMILY FEST AND VIKINGS YOU MADE THE TEAM TOUR!

 

Riverwalk Family Fest

Location: Mayo Park (behind Civic Center)

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

Details: Arts and Crafts for sale. Craft demonstrations, Kids events

Win a great prize!

Sponsor: Merchants Bank

Vikings You Made the Team Tour

Location: Mayo Park (behind Civic Center)

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

Interactive Games for Kids

Vikings Player and Cheerleader appearances

Live radio broadcast by KWEB the FAN 1270 AM

Great prize giveaways

Brought to you by "The Fan" AM 1270 KWEB, Laser 101.7, 102.5 "The Fox"

Junior Achievement Duck Derby

Location: West of Recreation Center

Next to Zumbro River

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Prizes for the winning ducks, Celebrity dunk tank, food vendor, chuck-a-duck, fun for kids and adults

Words Players Performance

Location Studio Academy

415 16th St SW

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Details: Workshop participants perform their week's works for family and friends

Home Federal-FEDEX Plane Pull

Location: FEDEX Building at Rochester International Airport

Benefit for the March of Dimes

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $30.00 per team member - donation to March of Dimes

Details: First Airplane pull held in Minnesota. Teams of 25 men, women or coed compete

to pull a 160,000 pound FEDEX 727-200 jet, 12 feet in the fastest time

Spectators welcome, penny carnival for kids'

Sponsors: Home Federal Bank, and FEDEX

Rochester Concert Band

Location: Civic Center Stage

Time: Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Featuring the Rochester Concert Band

Conducted by Chuck Blattner

Lourdes Foundation "Under the Big Top"

Location: Lourdes High School, 621 West Center St.

Time: Noon - 4:00 pm

Details: Music, free Hot dog or root beer float with Rochesterfest Button. Door prizes!

TeenAge WasteLand

2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

(see listing under Friday)

Words Players Performance

"The Unsinkable Molly Brown"

Location: Studio Academy

415 16th ST SW

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

Cost: $5.00/$7.00 at door - Families $20.00

Water Ski Show

Location: Silver Lake

Time: 4:00 pm

Details: A great show by the Rochester Water Ski Club

Street Dance

Location: Civic Center Drive SE & 1st Street SE

Time: 7:30 pm - 1:00 a.m.

Details: Bands -- Opening act - Downchilds, Headliner - Hotel California - "A Salute to the Eagles"

 

Cost is $5.00 - 25th Rochesterfest Anniversary Special price

Beer Garden opens at noon