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Rochesterfest News

Lane wins battle of brothers-in-law at lumberjack show

By Bob Brown
Chair Rochesterfest 2008

If you don’t succeed at first, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try, again. That could be Dion Lane’s motto for Rochesterfest’s Midwestern Lumberjack Championships.

Lane competed in the event for the ninth year in a row and after seconds, thirds, fourths and fifths, he finally won the men’s overall championship. “It’s about time,” the 350-pound giant from New Zealand said.

What made it even more special for Lane is that he beat out fellow New Zealander and brother-in-law Jason Wynyard, the two-time defending Midwestern men’s champion.

“I don’t beat him very often,” Lane said, “not for an overall championship.”

When asked when he had last beaten Jason in a non-Stihl Timbersports Series show, he said: “You know I don’t remember.”

Lane finished with 75 points to Wynyard’s 69. David Bolstad, another New Zealander was close behind with 66 points. Lane’s victory marked the first time since 1996 (the first year of the show) that David Jewett or Wynyard didn’t finish at the top.

There was a familiar face atop the women’s leader board. Nancy Zalewski of Manitowoc, Wis, won the women’s title for the third year in a row and the fifth time in the last six years. She wound up with 59 points, eight more than runner-up Sheree Taylor New Zealand, a three-time Midwestern women’s winner.

The story of the race for the men’s championship was more what Wynyard didn’t do than what Lane did do.

Wynyard didn’t qualify for the finals in the hot saw and he broke an axe handle in the springboard chop, so he failed to score in either of those events.

“I didn’t have a very good show,” he said. “It was disappointing.”

Wynyard had to borrow a hot saw for the Rochesterfest competition because his went kaput two weeks ago during the first leg of the Stihl Timbersports Series in Utah.

Believe it or not, it was one he borrowed from Lane that first wouldn’t start, then sputtered like it was on its last legs during Saturday’s prelims.

“No, it wasn’t sabotage,” Wynyard said with a laugh. “Dion was kind enough to let me use it.”

It was one of Lane’s old saws.

Wynyard was having trouble getting it to run right during the week, so he wasn’t surprised it all but conked out.

As for the axe handle that broke in the Springboard event, Wynyard didn’t blame it on the handle. “It was my fault, I hit a knot with it when I was cutting a pocket.”

Wynyard didn’t have a spare axe near the pole like a lot of competitors do. He had to run to an equipment tent to get another and by the time he got back, then made his cut he was far out of the running in the event.

“I usually have a spare axe nearby,” he said. “but this time I didn’t. It was my mistake.”

Lane and Wynyard not only compete against each other, but they also compete together. They teamed up to win the two-man sawing title Sunday and they have done the same in events around the world.

“I’m happy to see Dion win the overtall title,” Wynyard said. “He had a good sbow.”

Lane all but had the championship wrapped up heading into the hot saw, the last event of the competition. All he had to do was make three clean cuts without getting disqualified. He did that and then some, finishing third in the event.

On the women’s side, Zalewski didn’t think winning another Rochesterfest women’s title was old hat.

“It’s always nice to win,” she said. “I was happy with my performance. I’m psyched. I’m ready to go out and do it again tomorrow.”

Zalewski won the women’s single sawing event, teamed with Wynyard to win jack and jill sawing, teamed with Lindsay Daun to win jill and jill sawing and finished second in the women’s underhand chop.

The women sawed on 18-inch logs, instead of 16, for the first time in the Rochester show.

Taylor, who was celebrating her 54th birthday, was pleased with her second place finish in the women’s competition. “Fifty-one points for a 54-year-old isn’t bad,” she said.

Taylor likes the Rochesterfest show. “It’s run so well and it has one of the best fields of women you’ll see anywhere. I would hate to miss it.”

The weather for the show was sunny and drew more than 2,000 spectators for the two days of competition.

The Midwestern Lumberjack 2008 Sportsman’s Award went to Warrick Hallet of Glencoe, Minn. He not only has competed in the show from the very beginning, but has lathed the wood for the past several years on his special portable lathing machine. His wife Kari and sons Dean and Carson are also lumberjack competitors.

Kielty wins Million $ Golf Shootout

Mike Kielty was the winner in Rochesterfest's Million Dollar Hole-in-one Shootout. He didn't get a hole-in-one in the finals, which would have been worth $1 million, but he did get closest to the pin (3 feet, 2 inches) and won $1,000 and a gift basket. Roger Bisbey wound up second and won $300 and four 18-hole rounds of golf at any of Rochester's public courses. All others in the finals each received merchandise valued at $500.

Roosters defeated in 1860s baseball game

The Rochester Roosters went down to defeat in the 1860s baseball game on June 29 at the Olmsted County History Center. The final score was Rochester Blues 15, Roosters 7. In another game the Hens beat the Chicks 8-6. Teams played by 1860s rules and used replica 1860s bats, balls and uniforms.

454 compete in first Rochesterfest Triathlon

The first Rochesterfest Triathlon on June 29 was a big success with 454 participating in short course and Olympic distance competition. For complete results click here: www.pickleevents.com

Iron Outlaw, Kreg Chirstensen big winners

Iron Outlaw and Kreg Christensen were the big winners in Monster Mojo competition held in conjunction with Rochesterfest on June 28 at Olmsted County Fairgrounds. Iron Outlaw beat Bounty Hunter to win the monster truck's Magic Media Monster Cup Free Style competition. Other winners were Jim Bendzik in Rolling Thunder for the Monster Mojo Free Style trophy and Bob Schoenfelder over Cory of Hoffschulte for the Everything Hobby Tuff Truck Trophy. Humanitarian Wishes went to Paul Strong and Martial Law for his time spent at the Ronald McDonald house with Kreg Christensen.

Dan Sucher is Treasure Hunt winner

The 2008 Rochesterfest Treasure was found, by Dan Sucher of Rochester. He. along with his wife, found the medallion in Rochester’s White Oak park, on 55th Street NW, in an open space underneath one of the parking blocks in the lot. This space was visible from two sides. Sucher received $500 for finding the treasure.

Rochester man wins Southfork Bed & Golf drawing

Gary Stowe of Rochester was the winner of the Rochesterfest drawing for a night's stay for up to six people and unlimited golf for a day at Southfork Bed and Golf, located near Lanesboro MN. Southfork Bed & Golf

Bicycle winners announced

The Rochester Kiwanis Parent/Child Free Fair held in connection with Rochesterfest 2008 has announced its bicyle bicyle winners. The girls bike was won by Charlotte Groth and the boys bicycle was won by Ethan Hart. The bicycles were donated by Wal-Mart.

They made a mess out of this contest

It was messy but fun for the those in the ice cream eating contest in PossAbilities of Southeastern Minnesota Ice Cream Social on June 23 at Central Park. The event was part of Rochesterfest 2008. Ted Schmidt of KTTC dethroned two-time defending champion Alan Reed of KWWK in the celebrity competition. Here's how the contest went:

Ice Cream Eating Contest
7-9 yr olds
1. Audrey Brutman: WINNER
2.Caleb Juen
3.Koby McCaleb
4.Ryan Ihde
10-12 yr olds
1. Chris Espinosa: WINNER
2.Erica Cortrone
3.Gabby Espinosa
4.Aleah Hystead
Celebrities
1. Ted Schmidt KTTC: WINNER
2.Alan Reed KWWK
3.Mary McFee KWWK
4.Tracy McCray KROC AM

Leitzen Concrete wins plane pull

You'd think it would be impossible for 20 people to pull an 83-ton airplane, but that wasn't the case during Rochesterfest's second annual March of Dimes Fed-Ex Plane Pull on June 21 at the Rochester Airport. A team from Leitzen Concrete pulled the jet 12 feet in just 5.419 seconds to take first place among 20 teams.The event raised $10,000 for charity.

PLANE PULL RESULTS
Men
First 5.419 seconds: Leitzen Concrete (men’s winner ) plus Largest Donation
Second 5.547 seconds: Valley Christian Center
Third 5.651 seconds: Knutson Construction Services
COED
First 5.813 seconds: Home Federal Bank
Second 5.862 seconds: Fed Ex
Third: 6.103 seconds: Radisson 6.155
PATRIOTIC
First 7.340 seconds: Energy Economics (coed)
WOMEN
First 8.088 seconds: Shar’s (Women's winner) plus Best Dressed

Mike Pruett wins button contest

And the winner is Mike Pruett. The president and CEO of the MLT Group designed the button that is being used for Rochesterfest 2008. The winning button was selected from 45 entries by members of the Celebration of a City board. This was the first time a button designed by Pruett turned out to be the winner, although he had entered the button contest before.

The button includes a clock, which signifies Best of Times, the theme for this year’s Rochesterfest. It also includes a goose, which is a symbol of Rochester. This is the sixth time in 26 years of Rochesterfest that a goose (or geese) has appeared on the button. The button design will appear on 250,000 Diet Pepsi cans, which will be available in the Rochester area beginning June 1.
Pruett established the MLT group in Rochester in 1984. It started as a corporate video and marketing service and in 1996 it added web development and hosting services. In addition to its office in Rochester, MLT also has offices in Portland, OR, and Houston, TX.

Disc dog results

Here's a list of the winners from Rochesterfest's Minnesota Disc Dog Club Frisbee Competition held on June 22 at Soldiers Field:

1. Freestyle- Josh Weigel/ Sambuca
2. Toss and Catch- Derek Hawn/ Shady
3. Novice Toss and Catch- Chris Ellis/ Lumos
Complete results
Novice Toss and Catch:
Chris Ellis/ Lumos:4+5.5=9.5
Laura Freeman/ Beaner: 4.5+4=8.5
Jim Freedman/ Jessie:2.5+4=6.5 (highest round =4, 3rd place)
Rob Downer/ Chase:3 +3.5=6.5 (highest round=3.5, 4th place)
Nancy Slocumb/Sailor:1+2=3
Sheronne Mulry/ Mr. Chance Man :1.5+1=2.5
Andy Freeman / Beaner:1.5+0=1.5
Sheronne Mulry/ Ashley Girl Dog :0+1=1
Derek Hawn/ Java:0+0=0
Sidney Bendzick / Buddy:0+0=0
Tommy Lavin / Hank Jr. :0+0=0
Tami Jones/ Pepper Ann:0+0=0
Toss and Catch:
Derek Hawn/ Shady:12+7=19 (highest round= 12, 1st place)
Brian Bruzek / Rocket : 8.5+10.5 =19(highest round=10.5, 2nd place)
Derek Hawn/ Kiowa: 5.5+10.5=16 (highest round =10.5, 3rd place)
Josh Weigel/ Sambuca: 6+10=16 (hghest round=10, 4th place)
Josh Weigel/ Kazi: 4+8.5=12.5
Clara Yori/ Ajax:4.5+7=11.5
More information at: Http://mndiscdog.com

Complete schedule of events

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Saturday, June 21

Co-ed Volleyball Tournament

Location: McQuillan Volleyball Courts

1655 Marion Road SE

Time: 8:00 a.m - all day

Cost: $100 per team

Details: Fundraiser for Susan B. Komen Foundation 3 Day Walk for a Cure. Pool play in the morning, elimination rounds in afternoon. Prizes to top 3 teams

www.rochesterfestvbtourney.net

13th Annual Midwestern Lumberjack Championships

Location: Foster Arend Park
37th Street & East River Rd NW

Time: 10:00 a.m. Gates open
Noon - Competition

Details: 12 Action packed events!
Adults: $8.00
Age 6-17: $5.00
Age 5 or under: free
$2.00 off with a Rochesterfest button

ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE AT ROCHESTERFEST OFFICE

Home Federal Plane Pull for the March of Dimes

Location: FEDEX Building at Rochester International Airport

Time: 11:00 a.m. to finish

Cost: $25.00 per team member - donation to March of Dimes, 20 men, women or coed on a team. People without a team may join the OPEN 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

Spectators welcome,food and a Family Fun Carnival with Games for Kids...proceeds to benefit the March of Dimes

Information: www.justcallhome.com

Sponsor: Home Federal

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.

Sunday, June 22

13th Annual Midwestern Lumberjack Championships

Location: Foster Arend Park
37th Street & East River Rd NW

Time: 10:00 a.m. Gates open
Noon - Competition

Details: 12 Action packed events!
Adults: $8.00
Age 6-17: $5.00
Age 5 or under: free
$2.00 off with a Rochesterfest button

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://www.MNdiscdogclub.org

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

Sponsored by FAAS Kennels & Pet Supply fkps.com , Best for Pets

Ellerbe Elegance - a Walk on Pill Hill

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

Cost: $10.00 and a Rochesterfest Button

Advance registration and payment required

Call the History Center 507-282-9447

Monday, June 23

Treasure Hunt

Catch the clues, find the treasure and win $500.00 Extra clue at Trade Mart Furniture Center

Food Vendors

Location: Civic Center Drive SE

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

30 Great Food Vendors

Noontime Entertainment

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

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

Details: Annie Lawler and Wheelhouse
www.annie-wheelhouse.com

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
Rain Date - Tuesday, June 24

Teen Night

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Details: Music - Darris Villar, The Distractions, Destroy Calculator, What is Truth and Four Word Cause. Martial Arts Demonstration by Park Institute

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Skateboard Exhibition by Midwest Skate Shop

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. National Guard inflatable climbing wall, Mini Humvee and T-Shirt Cannon

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Come As You Are 4 Square Tournament in front of Civic Theater

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Come As You Are Ultimate Frisbee in front of Mayo Civic Center

Singing Together - Bella Voce Young Women's Choir

Welcomes the Phoenix Boys Choir

Location: Christ United Methodist Church

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 24

Treasure Hunt

Catch the clues on local media, find the treasure and win $500.00. Extra clue at Trade Mart Furniture Center

Food Vendors

Location: Civic Center Drive SE

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 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: Prizes awarded to top 5 closest to the pin during each session ( 2 sessions per day). Top qualifiers advance to Championship Shoot Out. Hole in one during Championship wins $1,000,000, otherwise closest to the pin wins $1,000.

Sponsored by Sterling State Bank, Rochester Park & Recreation Department,Hadley Creek Golf Learning Center,Media sponsor - Laser 101.7 KRCH FM

Noontime Entertainment

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

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

Details: Phoenix Boys Choir and Bella Voce Young Women's Choir
www.boyschoir.com

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

Rochester Concert Band

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

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

Details: Featuring the Rochester Concert Band

Conducted by Chuck Blattner

Cost: Free will offering

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music!

Celebrity Game Night

Location:Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 8:00 pm

Details: Play " Name That Tune" and "Trivia" Win Prizes, join the fun! Celebrity guests and audience participation.

Sponsored by MLT Group
Media Sponsor: Fox 47 TV

Wednesday, June 25

Treasure Hunt

Location: Have you found it yet?

Details: Track the elusive Treasure and win $500! Extra clue at Trade Mart Furniture Center

Food Vendors

Location: Civic Center Drive SE

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

30 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.

Million $ Hole in One Golf Shoot Out

Location: Hadley Creek Golf Learning Center

48th Street & Hadley Valley Road N.E. (formerly Hawthorn Hills Golf Learning Center)

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: Four Word Cause Band of Ames IA

"10 Who Make A Difference"

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 1:00 pm

Ellerbe Elegance - A Walk 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

Sponsored by Ellerbe Becket, Inc, History Center of Olmsted County

Rochester Kiwanis Parent/Child Free Fair

Location: 1st Street SE 100 block

Time: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Details:"A-maze-ing" Castle, Merry-go-round, Moonwalk, and ball crawl. Assemble kits from Lowes "Let's Build Something Together", and two Bicycles to be given away donated by WalMart. For children 8 years and younger

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 - 9:00 pm

Details: Train rides, Fire Department "put out a fire", Franklin/Montessori Jumping Jacks - "jump ropes free", Jim Jaynes European Trick Marionettes, Storyteller, Words Players, Children's Museum of Rochester, Noodles & Co. jewelry making, beanbag toss, sack races and make and take craft activity from SOS

Thursday, June 26

Treasure Hunt

Location: Has it been found yet?

Details: Track the elusive Treasure and win $500!

Food Vendors

Location: Civic Center Drive SE

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

30 Great Food Vendors

Minnesota Quilters, Inc.

"Quilted Jewels, A 30th Celebration"

Location: Mayo Civic Center

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $10.00, 3-day pass $25.00, a $2.00 discount on daily admission with Rochesterfest Button

Details: Largest all volunteer Quilt show in the U.S. over 500 quilts, 100 vendors, 100 classes, fashion show, Fat Quarter Stroll, Silent auction of quilted items

Web: www.mnquilt.org

Million $ Hole in One Golf Shoot Out

Location: Hadley Creek Golf Learning Center

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

Time: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Location: Public Library Auditorium

Time: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

Thursdays on First

Location: Peace Plaza to Historic Third

Market Time: 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

Details: June - August 11:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

September 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Noontime Entertainment

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: Noon - 1:15 p.m.

Details: Swing Street

Nickel Carnival

Location: Graham Arena, Olmsted Country Fairgrounds

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

Historical Downtown Walking Tour

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $5.00 and a Rochesterfest Button. Advance registration and payment required. Call

507-280-3104.

Details: The Honorable Judge Kevin Lund will lead this walking tour as a part of the State Sesquicentennial celebration. In case of rain, a virtual tour via powerpoint will be offered.

Sponsored by University of MN - Rochester, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce

kidDISCO

Location: Rochester Art Center

40 Civic Center Drive SE

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

Cost: $3.00 per child, $2.00 discount with Rochesterfest Button

Details: Costumes, lights, music and art....kidDISCO! The Rochester Art Center will host a dance party for the whole family. DJs Scott Stulen and David Parisi will spin dance music especially for kids of all ages. Costumes are encouraged and fun prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, most creative dance moves and more! Move your body and dance the night away.

8th Annual Camp Jornada Foundation

Wine Tasting & Benefit Auction

Location: Radisson Hotel - Ballroom

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $25.00

Details: Benefit for children affected by cancer by furthering the mission of Camp Jornada Foundation

Sponsored by: Radisson Hotel, Andy's Liquor

National Night Out Neighborhood Awards

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Neighborhood awards given in 10 categories

Neighbor of the year

Neighborhood of the year

Neighborhood Block Watch of the year

Neighborhood Hero of the year

Neighborhood Project of the year

Neighborhood Association of the year

Neighborhood Event of the year

Neighborhood Improvement of the year

Neighborhood Crime Fighter of the year

Mayor's Special neighbor/neighborhood award

Sponsored by Rochester Police Dept., Crime Prevention Unit

Country Night

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Beer garden opens at noon.

Details: Featuring "Marshall Star Band "

Web: http://www.marshallstar.com

The Sound of Music

Presented by the Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota

Location: Century High School Auditorium

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Tickets $8.00 - $25.00

Details: The story of the VonTrapp family, directed by Connie Maragos, music direction by Michael Culloton

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

Web: www.honorschoirs.org

Sponsored by Think Bank, Minnesota Public Radio

Mayor's Cup Hot Air Balloon Flight & Moon Glow

Location: Mayo Civic Center Circle

Time: 7:00 p.m. Balloon launch 8:30 p.m. Moon Glow

Details: www.mayorscupballoonrace.com

Friday, June 27

Mayor's Cup Hot Air Balloon Flight & Moon Glow

Location: Badger Ridge Park - Superior Dr NW

Time: 5:45 a.m. Balloons launch, 8:30 p.m. Moon Glow

Sponsored by Roscoe's Root Beer & Ribs, Spring-Green Lawn & Tree Care, Re/Max Realtors of Rochester, Higgins Custom Cabinetry

Minnesota Quilters, Inc

"Quilted Jewels, A 30th Celebration

Location: Mayo Civic Center

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $10.00 Daily admission, $2.00 discount on daily admission with a Rochesterfest Button

Web: www.mnquilt.org

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

Sponsored by Sterling State Bank, Rochester Park & Recreation Department

Media sponsor Laser 101.7 KRCH FM

Food Vendors

Location: Civic Center Drive SE

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

30 Great Food Vendors

Noontime Entertainment

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

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

Details:The Hillbilly Swing Kings

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. Retired Sheriff Steve Borchardt is the Parade Grand Marshal

The Sound of Music

Presented by the Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota

Location: Century High School Auditorium

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Tickets $8.00 - $25.00

Tickkets available online at www.honorsChoirs.org or call 507-252-0505

Web: www.honorschoirs.org

Sponsored by Think Bank, Minnesota Public Radio

Fabulous Friday Night Dance

Location: Civic Center Drive Stage

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

Details: Enjoy the great sounds of "Jim Busta Polka Band" followed by "Next 2 Nothing"

Web: http://www.Jimbustaband.com

Web: http://www.next2nothing.org

Mayor's Cup Hot Air Balloon Race

Location: Badger Ridge Park - Superior Dr NW

Time: 5:45 a.m. Balloons launch, 7:00 p.m. Balloons launch, 9:00 p.m. Moon Glow

Details: www.mayorscupballoonrace.com

Sponsored by Roscoe's Root Beer & Ribs, Spring-Green Lawn & Tree Care, Re/Max Realtors of Rochester, Higgins Custom Cabinetry

21st Annual Country Breakfast on the Farm

Location: Charles & Carrie Sachs Towerview Farm

9019 Silver Creek Road NE, Eyota

Time: 6:15 am - 11:30 am

Cost: $5.00 adults, 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 RCTC, 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 Ag exhibits.displays

Minnesota Quilters, Inc.

"Quilted Jewels, A 30th Celebration"

Location: Mayo Civic Center

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $10.00 Daily admission, $2.00 discount on daily admission with a Rochesterfest Button

Web: www.mnquilt.org

Riverwalk Family FestArts, Crafts and Collectibles

Location: Mayo Park (behind Mayo Civic Center)

Time: 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.

Details: Arts and Crafts and collectibles for sale and demonstrations. Music, performance by "Park Players". Cheer on your favorite pooch at the Dashund Dash.

Vikings Fan Fest " You Made the Team Tour"

Location: Mayo Park (behind Mayo Civic Center)

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

Interactive Games for Kids Vikings Player appearances

Great prize giveaways

Brought to you by "The Fan" AM 1270 KWEB, Laser101.7 KRCH-FM, 102.5 "The Fox" KMFX-FM,

Dachund Dash

Location: Mayo Park (behind Mayo Civic Center)

Time: Registration - 11:00 a.m. Races at noon

Cost: Free

Details: Register your dog, any breed, (20 pounds or less) for a 50 yard dash.

Call 507-285-8769 for registration form.

Mayowood Family Festival

Location: Mayowood

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $9.00 adults, $6.00 ages 4 - 17, 3 and under free, $1.00 off presale tickets

Details: Live a day in the life of the Mayo family at historic Mayowood. Explore the grounds, make fairy houses and gardens, dress up in period costumes for a photo, take a guided nature walk, learn bird calls, picnic on the lawn. Learn what it was like to live in another era as part of a famous family in a mansion

22nd 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

Monster Madness

Location: Olmsted County Fairgrounds

Time: 11:00 a.m. Pit Party, 2:00 p.m. Monster Truck Show

Cost: $17.00 Adults, $12.00 Kids 3 - 10, Under 3 years free

$1.00 off admission with a Rochesterfest Button

Details: Monster trucks & tough truck competition and mini monster. Monster trucks include: Bounty Hunter, Iron Outlaw, Martial Law and Rolling Thunder

Web: www.monster-mojo.com

Sponsored by Magic Media, Everything Hobby, Mac's Restaurant

The Sound of Music

Presented by the Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota

Location: Century High School Auditorium

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

Cost: Tickets $8.00 - $25.00

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

Web: www.honorschoirs.org

Sponsored by Think Bank, Minnesota Public Radio

Water Ski Show

Location: New Location * Foster Arend Park

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Details: Great show by the Rochester Water Ski Club

Zumbro River Community Festival

Location: Camp Victory - Zumbro Falls

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

Cost:Festival Free - Canoe Races $20.00, To register and for more information visit

Festival features bounce house, obstacle course, dunk tank, climbing wall, mini golf, silent auction, lilve music, food venfors and fireworks

Web: http://www.zumbrorivercanoerace.com

Street Dance

Location: Civic Center Drive SE & 1st Street SE

Time: 6:30 pm - 1:00 a.m.

Music begins at 8:00 p.m.

Details: Main band: Think Floyd USA - Chicago-based Pink Floyd Tribute Band.

Web: http://www.thinkfloydlive.com

Opening act - 8:00 p.m. Rochester-based KnuFunk Band
Web: www.knufunk.com

Cost: $8.00, $1.00 off with Rochesterfest 2008 button or

Rochesterfest 2008 Diet Pepsi can

Beer Garden opens at noon

Sunday, June 29

Mayor's Cup Hot Air Balloon Race

Location: Badger Ridge Park - Superior Dr NW

Time: 5:45 a.m. Balloons launch

Details: www.mayorscupballoonrace.com

Rochesterfest Triathlon

Location: Foster Arend Park

37th St & East River Rd NW

Time: 7:00 a.m.

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

Olympic Distance - 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run

Sprint Distance - 1/4 mile Swim, 10 Mile Bike, 3 Mile run

www.WINMultisportEvents.com

Sponsored by Saturn of Rochester, Whistle Binkies Old World Pub, Rochester Cycle & Fitness. Laser101.7 KRCH-FM, 102.5 "The Fox", KMFX -FM, "The Fan" AM 1270 KWEB

3rd Annual Rochesterfest Tri-Club Auto Show & Swap Meet

Location: South Mayo Park (Farmers Market Site)

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

Cost: $4.00 adults, children free with paid adult. $1.00 discount with Rochesterfest Button

Sponsored by Heartland Tire, McNeilus Steel, Valley Featherlite

1860s Baseball

Location: History Center of Olmsted County
1165 West Circle Drive

Time: 1:00 pm

Cost: 2 Bits (25 cents)

Details: 1860s baseball rules, period uniforms using replica bats and balls.
Roosters vs. Blues followed by a Hens exhibition

Concessions available, raffle drawing need not be present to win.

Sponsored by Automotive Recyclers, Valentino's Pizza & Pasta, KROC-AM 13403

Ellerbe Elegance

A Walk on Pill Hill

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

Cost: $10.00 and a Rochesterfest Button

Advance registration and payment required

Call the History Center 507-282-9447

Sponsors: Heritage Preservation Committee, History Center of Olmsted County

1860s Baseball

Location: History Center of Olmsted County
1165 West Circle Drive

Time: 1:00 pm

Cost: 2 Bits (25 cents)

Details: 1860s baseball rules, period uniforms using replica bats and balls.
Roosters vs. Blues followed by a Hens exhibition

Concessions available, raffle drawing need not be present to win.

Sponsored by Automotive Recyclers, Valentino's Pizza & Pasta, KROC-AM 13403

Presented by the Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota

Location: Century High School Auditorium

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Cost: Tickets $8.00 - $25.00

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

Web: www.honorschoirs.org

Sponsored by Think Bank, Minnesota Public Radio