Rochesterfest

06/01/2026

THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN...

22 DAYS UNTIL ROCHESTERFEST — Be sure to check out our website and follow along! We've got lots to share so following along and get your countdown clock started, it's almost time to party!

Check out our website in the comments below for the full schedule and let us know which night you're most looking forward to!

05/31/2026

Rochesterfest wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our community partners and sponsors.

Today we want to thank for their support in bringing the fun, music, and memories to Rochesterfest this year — be sure to like, follow, and show your support for their efforts in making Rochesterfest a great event!

05/26/2026

Look at all of the children's event coming to Rochesterfest 2026.
1. Fencing demonstrations
2. Nerf Wars
3. Sports Day featuring the Honkers and Rochester FC
4. Magical Afternoon Party-with the Disney Princesses
5. America 250 Bike Ride
6. Four Bounce Houses
7. Two bags tournaments
8. Tug-of-war
9. Six frisbee Dog shows
10. Kaptain Kirby Train Rides
11. Camp Victory Laser Tag
12. Fire Department to let your kids spray their hose
13. Daschund Dash
14. Breakfast on the Farm
15. Kids Adventure Quest--by Home Depot

Check out the schedule for Rochesterfest at www.rochesterfest.com/schedule

05/26/2026

It's Time to Buy your Rochesterfest Button. The buttons are just $5.00 each. The money from the buttons goes to support the "free live music" offer each year at Rochesterfest.

Locations to purchase the buttons include:

1. The service Desk at all Rochester Hyvee Stores.
2. Friends Bookstore in the library
3. Sports Headquarters
4. Hunts Drug Store
5. 125 LIVE
6. Canadian Honker

Tweny-five area businesses put special deals together for you. Just wear your Rochesterfest button to their business to receive these great specials. To see the deals, go to www.rochesterfest.com/button

Rochesterfest annual button bargain offers are here. Grab your button for $5 at a Rochester location. Wear your button to cash in a a variety of deals from local Rochester businesses.

05/22/2026

Look at what's new at Rochesterfest 2026.
NEW BANDS
1. Femmelectric
2. Tribute to the Troops
3. Roch Bottom Band
4. The Becky Schlegel Band
5. A Beatles Tribute Band--A Hard Day's Night

NEW EVENTS
1. USA Dance-Bold Hearts-Lasting Moves
2. Two Bags Tournaments
3. Sports Day with the Honkers
4. Sports Day with Rochester FC
5. Mayor Norton's America 250 Bike Ride
6. Rochesterfest PickleBall Tournament
7. Med City Moonshots baseball against Rochester's Senior Softball League
8. Tribute to Carol Brown
9. Bells for Eternity
10. Fencing Demonstrations
11. Nerf Wars
12. Tug of War
13. Daily Bingo
14. Juneteenth Scholarshop Award Presentation

These are just some of the events coming to Rochesterfest 2026. To see the full list, go to https://www.rochesterfest.com/schedule

05/21/2026

🏆 Help us celebrate the people that make our community so highly ranked!

Nominations and voting are now open for the ABC 6 Community Excellence Awards, and WE need YOU to vote. If there’s a local celebrity that deserves recognition or someone you know that goes above and beyond, now’s the time to give back and cast your vote.

Take a minute and help shine a spotlight on the amazing things happening by amazing people in our community. 🙌

05/18/2026

We are accepting the final few 2026 Rochesterfest parade applications this week. To be in the parade, complete and return the application along with payment to: Rochesterfest PO Box 007 Rochester, MN 55903.

To get the application, go to www.rochesterfest.com/parade.

Parade Route Parade Application Options to pay include: Print and mail the form to the Rochesterfest P.O. box along with the check for payment.Click on “Payments” tab at top of page. Select pay invoice. Pay via credit card, debit card, or ACH. Select “Make Payment Here” at bottom of page. Ro...

05/18/2026

🏌️‍♂️ The Million Dollar Hole-in-One Shoot Out is back at Rochesterfest!
Get ready for one of the most exciting ways to test your shot and be part of the action during festival week. Qualifying rounds are happening now, and every swing gets you closer to the final shootout and a chance at big-time bragging rights.

Whether you play 100 rounds, or it's your 1st round , this is your chance to take your shot and be part of a Rochesterfest partnership that brings a little competition, plenty of luck, and tons of excitement. ⛳✨

05/14/2026

WE need naerly 400 volulnteers to make Rochesterfest successful. If you can help for out during Rochesterfest--from June 23-27th, we could sure use it. Go to www.rochesterfest.com Volunteer to see what volunteer jobs are available. Thanks in advance.

12/16/2025

✨ They’re Back! ABBA Magic Returns to Rochesterfest! ✨

Get ready to dance, sing, and relive the iconic hits you know and love!
The amazing group fABBAulous is returning to Rochesterfest on Wednesday, June 24th at 8:00 PM for an unforgettable night of ABBA magic.

From pitch-perfect harmonies to infectious energy, fABBAulous brings the timeless music of ABBA to life with crowd-favorite classics that will have everyone singing along.

Soldier’s Field, Rochester
Live music • Great vibes • Summer fun

You won’t want to miss this fan-favorite performance!
👉 Learn more about the band here: https://www.facebook.com/fAABAulousRoch