Roosters Baseball Game
Jun
30

Roosters Baseball Game

12:00 - Hens @ Chicks

1:30 - Local Celebrities @ Roosters

The game is played at the History Center of Olmsted County.  Schmitt Field.

Admission is only 2 bits (25¢)!

Experience baseball as it was in 1860! Watch the Hens take on the Chicks in a rivalry that goes back decades and then stay to watch the Roosters take on a team of local celebrities.


There will be concessions available for purchase.
Trolley rides, kids games, and more entertainment for the whole family!

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Bubble Dance Party
Jun
29

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 

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Kids DIY Workshop: Toolbox, bird feeder, and sailboat building!
Jun
29

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!

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YMCA Camp Olson RochesterFest Mile
Jun
29

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

RRC Grand Prix Event

Register

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1 mile/5K Run, Walk & Roll for EA
Jun
29

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

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ABC 6 Community Excellence Award
Jun
27

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!

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Magical Afternoon Party
Jun
26

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. 

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Celebrity Sherbet Eating Contest
Jun
25

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

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Million Dollar Hole - In - One Shoot Out
Jun
25

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.

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