2025 Schedule

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2025 Schedule *

Everyday Events

  • • Park & Rec Trailer

  • • Field of Flags

  • • Scavenger Hunt

  • • Once Upon a Playhouse

  • • Craft Vendors

  • • Bounce Houses

  • 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.

  • Ignite Your Spark—Senior Shine Day—

    11:00 am Park and Rec Trailer

    11:00 am Once Upon a Playhouse

    9:00 am           Senior Yoga

    9:00 am           Cardio Drumming—125 Live

    9:00 am           The Village Farmers Market

    9:00 am           Master Gardener Session           

    10:00 am          Vendor Booths all day

    10:00 am          Bingo

    10:00 am          Massages

    10:00 am          Vendor Fair

    10:00 to 1:00    Pet Events and Activities

    11:00 am           Food Vendors all day

    11:00 am           Bounce Houses all day

    11:00 am           Music by Resounding Voices

    11:00 am            Beer Garden Open

    12:30 pm           Music by The Preserves Band

    12:30 pm            Music by Salsa Del Soul

    5:00 pm              Mayor Proclamation/Festival opening

    6:00 pm              Music by theSoul Train Band

  • Salute to Veterans and First Responders

    9:00 am              Park and Rec Trailer—all day

    9:00 am              Once Upon a Playhouse—Family Services

    11:00 am            Bounce Houses—all day

    11:00 am            Food Vendors all day

    11:00 am            POW Hot Air Balloon demonstration/rides-Liberty Bell

    10:00 to 1:00     Pet Events and Activities

    10:00 to 1:00 Paws and Claws Pet Adoption Event.

    11:00 am            Beer Garden Open

    Noon                   Activities from Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force

    Noon                   Vendor Booths—all day

    Noon                   Swing Street Band

    Noon                   Liberty Bell Balloon Rides

    Noon                   Inflatables all day

    3:00                     The Gopher Tones Band

    4:00                     Magical Afternoon Party

    4:00                     Camp Victory Laser Tag

    5:30                     Ceremony to honor Veterans and First Responders Keynote Speaker—Eric Kerska

                                 Master of Ceremonies-- Jessie Allison—KTTC

    6:00                     Senior Softball Game

    6:00                     fABBALous Band

    8:30                     Jae Havic Band

  • Family Fun Day! Noon - 10:00 PM

    9:00 am                            Park and Rec Trailer—all day

    9:00 am                            Once Upon a Playhouse—Family Services

    11:00 am                          Food Vendors all day

    11:00 am                          Bounce Houses—all day

    11:00 am                          The Community Excellence Awards—KAAL TV

    10:00 to 1:00                   Pet Events and Activities

    11:00 am-10 pm              Beer Garden Open

    Noon                   Non-Profit Day—Vendor Fair

    Noon                   Family Fun Days

    4:00                     Camp Victory Laser Tag

    4:00 pm              Captain Kirby Train Rides

    4:00 pm              The Honky Tonk Happy Hour

    4:00 pm              Community Day Event

    6:00                     Moonshots Baseball Game

    6:00 pm              The high 48’s with Becky Schlegel

    8:30 pm              Karaoke Night

  • 9:00 am              Park and Rec Trailer—all day

    9:00 am              Once Upon a Playhouse—Family Services

    10-1:00               Paws and Claws Adoption Event

    10:00 to 1:00     Pet Events and Activities

    11:00 am            Food Vendors all day

    11:00 am            Bounce Houses—all day

    11:30 am            KAALTV Weather event

    11:00 am            Little Buddies Tractor Pull

    Noon                   Vendor Fair all day

    11:00 am            Beer Garden Open

    Noon                   Amanda Grace—Full band

    Noon                   Family Fun Days

    3:00                     Uptown Jazz Band

    4:00 pm              Captain Kirby Train Rides

    6:00                     Date Night/Singles Night Event

    6:00                     The Rockin Hep Cats Band

    8:30                     The Jae Havic Band

  • 9:00 am              Once Upon a Playhouse—Family Services

    9:00 am              Park and Rec Trailer—all day

    10:00 am            Dachshund Dash

    10:00 to 1:00     Pet Events and Activities

    10:00 am            Puzzle Contest

    10:00 am            EA Therapeutic—Run, Walk, and Roll Event

    11:00 am            Dachshund Dash

    11:00 am            Food Vendors all day

    11:00 am            Bounce Houses—all day

    11:00 am            Pet Events and Activities

    11:00 am            Beer Garden Open

    Noon                   Nostalgic No Names Band

    Noon                   Family Fun Days

    2:00 pm              Grand Parade

    3:00 pm              Captain Kirby Train Rides

    3:00 pm              Kid’s Adventure Quest                 

    3:00 pm              Sister Luv Band

    3:00 pm              Dream Bubble Dance Party

    6:00 pm              Incognito Band

    8:30 pm              Jae Havic Band