2025 Schedule

Everyday Events

  • • Park & Rec Trailer

  • • Field of Flags

  • • Scavenger Hunt

  • • Once Upon a Playhouse

  • • Craft Vendors

  • --Bounce Houses

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  • CA
    36th Annual Country Breakfast on the Farm is back!

    • 6:15 - 11:30 AM
    Tickets
    $8 for Adults
    $5 for Kids (5-12)
    Free for Kids under 5

    9500 State Highway 30Chatfield, MN

    CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
    Chester Woods Park- Amphitheater Grand Opening 10 am -4:00 pm

    Family Friendly Events including:

    • 10 AM. – The Lonely Knees – A three-piece Americana band from SE Minnesota, that is an integral part of the local music scene. (find them on Facebook)

    • 11:30 a.m. – Krum Selabak Khmer M’Kut Meas (K.S.K.M.M.) – Rochester Minnesota’s very own classical performing dance group of Watt (temple) Dhamma Visudhi Karam, brought together to build up the Khmer community, create unity, and enlighten the community. (find them on Facebook)

    • 1:30 p.m. – Gary Froiland the “One Man Band” – Gary Froiland has enjoyed performing music for 43 years. He plays the 5-string banjo, the guitar, harmonica and the musical saw, plus many other instruments. (Garyfroiland.com)

    • 3:00 p.m. – Rochester Community Band – Their mission is to provide an opportunity for life- long musical expression and enjoyment by providing quality and challenging musical experiences for its members, while educating and entertaining family audiences in Southeastern Minnesota. (rochestercommunityband.org)

    Sponsored by Olmsted County Parks and the Friends of Chester Woods.

  • 11 AM - 10 PM: Park & Rec Trailer

    9:00 AM Senior Yoga

    11 am—Resounding Voices Music

    12:30—Music from the Preserves

    3:00—Salsa Del Soul Band

    6:00—Music by “Soul Train”

  • • 11 AM - 10 PM: Park & Rec Trailer

    Noon-2:30 Swing Street Band

    3:00-5:30 The Gopher Tunes

    6:00 to 8:30 fABBAlous Band

    8:30 to 10:00 Jae Havic Band

    4-6 PM: Magical Afternoon Party

  • Family Fun Day! Noon - 8:00 PM

    11 AM: Volunteer Recognition: Recognizing those who contribute to the Rochesterfest

    Noon-The Community Excellence Awards

    4:00—The Honky Tonk Happy Hour

    6:00—The High 48’s with Becky Schlegel

    • 5-8 PM: Camp Victory Laser Tag

  • 11AM - 10PM: Park & Rec Trailer

    12 - 2:30 PM: Entertainment - Amanda Grace

    6:00-8:30 Rockin Hep Cats BAnd

    8:30-10:00 Jae Havic Band

  • 10:00 AM The Everyone Can…Run, Walk & Roll 1 mile and 5K fundraiser for EA Therapeutic Health Registration.

    10 AM: Puzzle Contest ~ 9:30AM registration required

    11AM - 10PM: Park & Rec Trailer

    12-2:30 PM: Nostalgic No Names Band

    2 PM: Grand Parade

    3-5 PM: Kid's Adventure Quest – Scavenger Hunt, Big Trucks, Bird House Building ~ Sponsored by Home Depot

    3:00-6:00 PM: Bubble Dance Party

    3:00-5:30 Sister Luv

    6:00 PM: Happy Hour Entertainment - Incognito

    8:30 PM: Push and Turn Band

Featured Events
*Note not all events take place at Soldiers Field.