Camp Victory Zumbro River
Find out more details about this Festival on Camp Victory’s Website!
All proceeds will benefit the camper scholarship program.
Food
Inflatables
Miniature Golf
Laser Tag
Face Painting
Crafts
Zipline
Dr. Seuss Reading
Rochester area teachers and administrators will read Dr. Seuss books. Warm and fresh chocolate chip cookies will be available to munch on during story time.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Bill Hansen Agency
507-2823277
Bill Hansen - Bill Hansen Agency Agent in Rochester, MN - Horace Mann Insurance
Bubble Dance Party
Thank you to our Dream Bubble Party Sponsors
Bubble Dance Party Special Vendors:
Sarah Schmit Permalinx
Casa de Corazon
Longfellow PTA
Daniel School
Kids DIY Workshop: Toolbox, bird feeder, and sailboat building!
Join us at Rochesterfest for a fantastic Kids' DIY Workshop right after the Grand Parade on Saturday, June 29th, from 3 PM to 6 PM! Home Depot in Rochester is generously donating 480 wooden kits and providing all the tools and volunteers needed to make this an unforgettable event.
For children of all ages!
Older Kids: Nail together a toolbox or bird feeder.
Younger Kids: Glue together a fun sailboat.
Bring your kids for a hands-on building experience with Home Depot volunteers. Supplies are limited, so come early and join the fun after the parade! See you there!
YMCA Camp Olson RochesterFest Mile
All proceeds benefit YMCA Camp Olson
Race Details
Cost:
$15 for RRC members and $20 for Non-RCC Members
When:
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Bib Pick up: 1:00-1:30 pm at the start line area
Race Start: 1:45 PM
Where:
6th St SW, in front of Centerstone Plaza
Course: USATF Certified course # MN17009RR
The crowds will cheer! This fast and fun 1 mile Grand Prix race is held on the RochesterFest parade route- just 15 minutes before the start of the parade! The streets are lined with spectators, and there is food & drink vendors and entertainment set up around the Soldiers Field Memorial Park track. The race starts and ends at Soldiers Field Memorial Park.
Additional Race Info
1 mile/5K Run, Walk & Roll for EA
REGISTER YOURSELF OR YOUR TEAM HERE!
The "Everyone Can...Run, Walk & Roll" is a family friendly, inclusive 1 mile or 5K event to benefit EA Therapeutic Health (also known as ExercisAbilities, Inc) program access. With your help, WE CAN meet 100% of financial accessibility needs to make healthy possible!
This event will be held on Saturday, June 29th as a part of Rochesterfest 2024 at Soldier's Field Park! Check in begins at 10 AM, with a "Walk with a Doc" short presentation at 10:30 AM followed by the run, walk & roll at 10:45 AM.
Help us reach event peer fundraising goal of $10,000! You can register individually or create a team for others to join you in supporting EA! We encourage all individuals and team leaders to create a fundraising page to share your event journey with others and to help EA fundraise additional dollars.
Please registration ahead of time! Registration includes an initial required donation of $25 for adults and $15 for children (register by June 10th and get an event Tshirt!).
Supporting local ExercisAbilities, Inc
ABC 6 Community Excellence Award
This year, ABC 6 News is teaming up with Hiller’s Flooring America and Tonna Mechanical to help find some of those volunteers who don’t step into the spotlight. This is a unique
opportunity to highlight and celebrate the remarkable individuals among us who go above and beyond to make a difference in our community. Tell us what sets them apart, if they belong to a program or organization, and how they make a difference in the community.
Submissions will be narrowed to the six most outstanding people who will then be interviewed and have their stories shared on-air and online leading up to Rochesterfest.
Winners of the ABC 6 Community Excellence Award will be announced on June 27th at Rochesterfest!
Magical Afternoon Party
Thank you to our Sponsor
Inviting all princes and princesses to join us on Wednesday June 26th at 4:00 for our Magical Afternoon Party. Children will have the opportunity to get photos with Disney princesses, participate in a craft, and listen to stories. Snacks and juice boxes are also available with everything at no cost.
Celebrity Sherbet Eating Contest
Thank you to our Sponsor
125 Live
Contestant: Ken Baerg
Coach: Megan Zemple
MN 97.5
Contestant: Julie Jones
Coach: Kevin Bell
Altra Credit Union
Contestant: Scott Joseph
Coach: Jae Seuer
Rochester Family Service
Contestant: Jessica Thornton
Coach: Jennifer Pinske
Hy-Vee
Contestant: Jerry Halvorson
Coach: John Hazuka
KAAL 6
Contestant: Rachel Mantos
Coach: TBD
KIMT 3
Contestant: Aaron White
Coach: Sara Knox
Olmsted County Sheriff
Contestant: Kevin Torgerson
Coach: Special Deputy Duke
Post Bulletin
Contestant: Steve Lange
Coach: Lindy Lange
PossAbilities
Contestant: Luke Urevig
Coach: Joel Pralle
Rochester Football Club
Contestant: Karl Cornish
Coach: Lauren Schmidt
Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce & Broadway Plaza
Contestant: Scott Eggert
Coach: Jay Stoyles
Rochester Park & Rec
Contestant: Ben Boldt
Coach: Issac Boldt
Rochester Fire Department
Contestant: Eric Kerska
Coach: Tina Kerska
Rochester Police Department
Contestant: Paul Gronholz
Coach: Dutch Heiderscheit
Rochester School District
Contestant: Kent Pekel
Coach: Jean Marvin
Million Dollar Hole - In - One Shoot Out
Million Dollar Hole - in - one Shoot Out is here again!
June 25, 26. 27
11a - 3:30p & 3:30 - 7:30p
Six qualifying dates at Hadley Creek Golf Course. $25 includes 25 shots.
1 feel golf ball if you’re wearing your Rochesterfest Button.
Final Shoot off at Soldiers Field hole #2 June 28 at 5:30 PM.