This Guide to August Events is sponsored by Rochester Public Music

Can you believe August is here? We’ve reached the dog days of summer! Don’t fret, there’s plenty of summer fun left in the Rochester, MN area!! Whether you want to get outside and enjoy the warm weather, or prefer to stay inside where it’s cool.
August brings a variety of events for the whole family, regardless of your preference! To use this guide, simply click on the dates for the corresponding week you’d like to see.
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SPACE MONKEY MAFIA — FORWARD PARK CONCERTS
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, food, and fun at the FORWARD Park Concert on August 27th! The evening kicks off at 5:30 PM. with The Reach Outs, a high-energy punk band from Winona that brings catchy pop-punk vibes reminiscent of Green Day and Blink-182. Then at 6:30 PM, Space Monkey Mafia takes the stage with their explosive blend of ’90s ska, punk, and socially conscious lyrics. This free, all-ages event is part of Rochester’s FORWARD summer concert series, offering live music, food trucks, and creative activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket, grab dinner, and enjoy the evening with your community!
GUIDE TO AUGUST EVENTS
NEARBY SUNFLOWER FIELDS
Visiting sunflower fields are something that we look forward to each summer. And as the sunflower season approaches in Minnesota, we have compiled a list of the sunflowers fields to add to your day trips bucket list for your family to enjoy these gems of nature. All of these are within driving distance of the Rochester area.
We are lucky to have so many sunflower fields around Rochester to visit this season!
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