Everything You Need to Know About Rochesterfest 2025

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The calendar has flipped to June which means Rochester’s annual community celebration is quickly approaching. 

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Rochesterfest 2025 is set to begin June 21 and wrap up June 28. The celebration features eight days of events that are free to attend and mostly held at Soldiers Field Park in downtown Rochester. 

This year’s theme for the festival is “Ignite Your Spark.” The theme is reflected buttons, which are available for purchase. 

Rochesterfest 2025 Set for June 21-28

Anyone wearing a button can take advantage of discounts at multiple Rochester businesses mainly during the event. 

The festival also has 19 musical acts lined up ranging from Taylor Swift karaoke to Salsa music. The live music gets started on June 24 and continues until June 28. 

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On Monday, June 23 the Traveling Veterans and First Responder Memorial Wall will caravan from the Rochester International Event Center to Soldiers Field. 

A ceremony to welcome the wall to Rochester is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. 

Also associated with Rochesterfest is the Million Dollar Shootout, which runs from June 24-26. Qualifying rounds are at Hadley Creek Golf Course and the final will take place at Soldiers Field Golf Course. 

Along with the events food from popular Rochester restaurants will be available for purchase on the festival grounds. The treasure hunt will also be a part of the festivities. 

The week-long celebration culminates with the Annual Rochesterfest Parade on Saturday, June 28 at 2 p.m. A full list of Rochesterfest events are available on the event’s website.