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Exciting News! Button Design Contest Starts 1/20/25

Rules include:

—Residency requirements—must live in SE Minnesota within 60 miles of Rochester.

—Open to all ages

—Each person may submit a maximum of two entries.

—Designs must be submitted in the form of a circle

—Designs must incorprate the theme “Ignite Your Spark”. Designs must also include the words “Rochesterfest 2025” and “June 21-29th.

—Designs must be submitted digitally or in physical form. The file must be in .jpeg, .jpg, or .png formats for digital submissions with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.

—Two ways to submit your entry:

  1. Email it to director@rochesterfest.com with the subject line stating “Rochesterfest Button Design Entry”. Include your full name, email address, city, and phone number.

  2. Mail submissions: Include the same information, but mail your entry to Rochesterfest-Button Design Contest PO Box 007 Rochester, MN 55903.

Deadline to receive submissions is Monday, March 10th, 2025.

Judging Process—The Rochesterfest Board of Directors will review all submissions and select the top six entries. The final winner will be determined by an independent group of professionals and will win the $300 grande prize.

Is your business interested in being part of the 2025 button bargain program?

Are you a local Rochester business that wants to join in on being a button bargin location? Connect with our director of Rochesterfest (Randy Stocker at director@rochesterfest.com) to get your name on the list and be part of the fun! There is no cost to participate except for the deals you offer to button buyers.

Food & Drink Button Bargains

  • Taco Jed

    808 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904

    Free fountain drink with order of a taco. Good through Rochesterfest Dates.

  • Forager Brewery

    1005 6th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901

    Free 12oz tap beer with any food purchase. Good during Rochesterfest Dates.

  • Canadian Honker

    1203 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902

    *Free Hot Fudge Sundae or Bunny’s Coconut Cake with entrée purchase.  Good during Rochesterfest dates.

  • Rochester Eagles Club

    917 15th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904

    Buy one sandwich or entrée’, Receive 2nd for ½ Price (Lunch hours only). Good during Rochesterfest Dates.

  • Charlie's Eatery & Pub

    1654 US-52, Rochester, MN 55901

    *Free pop or coffee with food order at Charlie’s Eatery & Pub (Mon-Fri til 5pm). Good during Rochesterfest dates.

  • Bloom Bowl

    2483 Commerce Drive NW, Rochester 55901

    BABGAS--Buy a Bowl-Get a Free Smoothie. Good during Rochesterfest Dates.

  • Pasqual’s Pizza

    130 5th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902

    FREE soda with Any pizza slice purchased through the month of June.

  • Nothing Bundt Cakes

    1161 6th St NW Suite 105, Rochester, MN 55901

    Buy 1 Bundtlet, Get 1 free. Limit 1 per guest during the month of June.

  • Zen Fusion

    2043 Superior Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901

    1/2 off fried rice and burgers--11 am to 3:00 pm. Good through Rochesterfest Dates

  • Chester's Kitchen & Bar

    111 Broadway Ave S #108, Rochester, MN 55904

    1/2 Price appetizers during Happy Hour.
    3pm-6pm, and 9pm to close. Good through Rochesterfest dates.

  • Scooter's Coffee

    1608 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904

    $1.00 off any handcrafted drink. Does not include any retail beverages. Good through the month of June.

  • Grandma's Cookies

    Grandma’s Cookies: Buy a bucket of cookies, get milk or coffee for $1. Good through Rochesterfest dates.

  • Rolling Roaster

    Buy 2 ears of corn, get one free. Good through Rochesterfest dates

Fun & Activity Button Bargains

  • Friends of the Library

    Rochester Public Library Auditorium101 2nd St SE Rochester, MN

    *Free Customers with a button will be able to receive a free book at the Friends of the Rochester Public Library book sale in the auditorium only from June 20th-June 23rd.

  • 125 Live

    125 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901

    *Free day pass to 125 Live (Worth $10). Good during Rochesterfest dates.

  • Disc Golf Association

    Save $5.00 on disc golf starter kit with 2+ discs. Must be picked up at Rochesterfest June 22-30

  • Chip Shots

    3708 N Broadway Ave Suite 140, Rochester, MN 55906

    Simulator Deal—Buy one get one 1/2 OFF. Through the month of June.

  • HNB Boutique

    110 1st Ave. SW, Rochester, MN 55947, United States

    $5.00 off coupon with any $30 purchase at HNB Boutique from June 22-30th.

  • Cre8tive Place

    401 W Broadway, Plainview, MN 55964

    Save $5 on any $25 wood shaping kit. Save $2 on any $10 wood shaping kit. June 22-29.

  • Honker’s Baseball

    329 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901

    $2.00 off admission to the home games. Through the month of June.

  • Bowlocity

    2810 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906

    $4.00 off Laser tag with button (Worth $6.99) Good during Rochesterfest dates.

  • Sports Headquarters

    Save 15% off original pricing on any item June 22-30

  • Soldiers Field Swimming Pool

    244 Soldiers Field Dr SW, Rochester, MN 55902

    ½ Price Admission from June 22 - 30.

  • Silver Lake Swimming Pool

    840 7th St NE, Rochester, MN 55906

    FREE ADMISSION June 22 - 30