2024 Schedule

Everyday Events

  • • Park & Rec Trailer

  • • Field of Flags

  • • Scavenger Hunt

  • • Once Upon a Playhouse

  • • Craft Vendors

  • CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
    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

    • 11:30: Million Dollar hole-in-one Golf shoot out.

    • Noon: Festival Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address by Mayor Kim Norton

    • 1 - 2 PM: Under the tent: Compassionate Rochester storytelling ~ sharing traditions and stories from cultures around the world

    • 2 - 4PM: Under the same tent: Rochester Public Library Foundation has coordinated this Community Story Time event for Rochesterfest Unity Day.

    • 6 PM: Celebrity Sherbet Eating Contest

    •6-8 PM: Dance lessons in the park (Salsa)

    • 7:30-9:30 PM: Salsa Del Soul

  • Family Fun Day! Noon - 8:00PM

    11 AM: Fitness in the park: Morning yoga and exercises suitable for all ages

    • 11 AM - 10 PM: Park & Rec Trailer

    • 11:30: Million Dollar hole-in-one Golf shoot out.

    • 12-2:30 PM: Noontime Entertainment - Amanda Grace

    • 12-6 PM: Art on the Go - Wood shaping class

    • 12-6 PM: Plummer House Tours - Celebrate 100 years of the Plummer House with free tours of the Plummer House and Water Tower.


    5 -8 PM: Camp Victory Laser Tag - West Lot

    • 4-6 PM: Magical Afternoon Party sponsored by Metronet.

    • 4 PM: Happy Hour Entertainment Tobiason-Kramer Music, Craft stations

    • 4-8 PM: Family Fun Activities

    • 5 -8PM: Rochester Eagles Club.  917 15th Avenue SE. Over 150 cars including race cars! Food specials available on the patio. Music by Bob Schlief

    • 6-8 PM: Sr. Softball All-Star Game

    • 7 PM: KAAL Weather Lab

    • 7:30 PM: fABBAlous

  • Rochester City Lines Shuttle between downtown and Soldier’s field 11AM - 10PM with 15 minute intervals. Pick up at 4th ST near Newbridge Apartments

    Family Fun Day! Noon - 8:00 PM


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

    • 11:30: Million Dollar hole-in-one Golf shoot out.

    Noon: 6 Who Make a Difference sponsored by ABC 6 News

    Noon: Service Club Luncheon

    • 1:00 - 2:30 PM: Med City Misfits

    4 - 6:30 PM: Swing Street Happy Hour

    • 4:30 PM: Chamber Business After Hours

    • 5-8 PM: Camp Victory Laser Tag

    • 7:30 PM: Evening Entertainment -Reunion Band

  • • 11AM - 10PM: Park & Rec Trailer

    • 12 - 2:30 PM: Noontime Entertainment - Spartz Electric

    • 2 - 3:45 PM: Afternoon of Dance

    • 2 - 4:00 PM: Paws and Claws Adoption/meet the animals

    4-6:30 PM: D’Sievers Band

    5 - 7 PM: Tastings from Surley and Forager Brewing

    5:30: Million Dollar hole-in-one Golf shoot out Final at Soldiers Field hole #2

    • 7:30 PM: Incognito

  • • 10 AM: Dachshund Dash

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

    • 10:30 AM  Walk with a Doc Presentation – Main Stage

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

    • 11AM - 10PM: Park & Rec Trailer

    12-2:30 PM: Nostalgic No Names Band

    • 12-6 PM: Plummer House Tours - Celebrate 100 years of the Plummer House with free tours of the Plummer House and Water Tower. Trolly rides from downtown available 12-6

    • 1:45PM: Camp Olson 1 Mile Run on parade route

    • 2 PM:
    Grand Parade

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

    • 4-6 PM: Bubble Dance Party

    • 4 PM: Dr. Suess Readings by Rochester School District

    • 4 - 6:30 PM: Happy Hour Entertainment - Raven’s Fire

    • 4 PM - 8PM: Bean Bag Tournament co-sponsor Charlies Eatery & Pub & Chip Shots

    • 7:30PM: Camp Victory Zumbro River Festival

    7:30PM: Drone Races

    • 7:30 PM: Sequoia South - All the way from Nashville

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