There are so many fantastic small-town festivals in the Rochester MN area all summer long! These events are a celebration of the town and the people that live there. They are lively, entertaining, and a ton of fun for the entire family. There is at least one area festival every weekend!
Don’t see your gig or your favorite festival on our list? Submit your event to our Rochester MN Events Calendar and make sure to click FESTIVALS when selecting the category and it will be added!
For even more summer fun, don’t forget to check out our Rochester MN Guide to Summer + Bucket List!
JUNE FESTIVALS
Pine Island Cheese Festival | Pine Island, MN
June 6 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Pine Island Cheese Festival, celebrating its 89th year, will take place June 5–8, 2025, in Pin...
Pine Island Cheese Festival | Pine Island, MN
June 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Pine Island Cheese Festival, celebrating its 89th year, will take place June 5–8, 2025, in Pin...
Rhubarb Festival | Lanesboro, MN
June 7 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Celebrate Minnesota’s sweet-tart favorite, in Lanesboro – the Rhubarb Capital of Minnesota &...
Pine Island Cheese Festival | Pine Island, MN
June 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Pine Island Cheese Festival, celebrating its 89th year, will take place June 5–8, 2025, in Pin...
Steamboat Days | Winona, MN
June 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Winona’s annual community wide celebration! Enjoy five days of carnival, live music, a grande para...
Cheese Days | Elgin, MN
June 13 @ 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Corn on the Cob Days in Plainview, MN will be held on August 13-17, 2025. The event includes a para...
Cheese Days | Elgin, MN
June 14 @ 7:30 am - 11:30 pm
Corn on the Cob Days in Plainview, MN will be held on August 13-17, 2025. The event includes a para...
Steamboat Days | Winona, MN
June 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Winona’s annual community wide celebration! Enjoy five days of carnival, live music, a grande para...
Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival | Owatonna, MN
June 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
This festival showcases competitive high school marching bands and pays homage to the vision and wor...
Steamboat Days | Winona, MN
June 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Winona’s annual community wide celebration! Enjoy five days of carnival, live music, a grande para...
Cheese Days | Elgin, MN
June 15 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Corn on the Cob Days in Plainview, MN will be held on August 13-17, 2025. The event includes a para...
Art in the Park Unveiling and Art Fair | Riverside Park- Mantorville
June 28 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Experience Art on a Whole New Scale! Join us at Riverside Park in Mantorville on Saturday, June 2...
JULY FESTIVALS
Old Fashion 4th of July | Blooming Prairie
July 4 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Applications are being accepted for the 51st Old Fashioned 4th of July Fine Arts Fair & Vendor M...
4th Fest | Soldiers Field Park
July 4 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fourth of July with Music and Fireworks Est. 2021 Held at Soldiers Field Park, 4th Fest features liv...
UTSAV 2025: Festival of Colors | Peace Plaza & Soldier’s Field Park
July 19 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for UTSAV: Festival of Colors, a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the As...
AUGUST FESTIVALS
River City Days | Red Wing, MN
August 1 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Join us at the 42nd annual River City Days event. This fun-filled 3 day annual event provides entert...
River City Days | Red Wing, MN
August 2 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Join us at the 42nd annual River City Days event. This fun-filled 3 day annual event provides entert...
River City Days | Red Wing, MN
August 3 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Join us at the 42nd annual River City Days event. This fun-filled 3 day annual event provides entert...
Corn on the Cob Days | Plainview, MN
August 13 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Corn on the Cob Days August 13-17, 2025 Parade Online Entry Form Edit your parade entry Event...
Corn on the Cob Days | Plainview, MN
August 14 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Corn on the Cob Days August 13-17, 2025 Parade Online Entry Form Edit your parade entry Event...
Gold Rush Days | Downtown Oronoco, MN
August 15 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for the 53rd Annual 3 day antique show and flea market event Downtown Oronoco! Call 507-367-...
Corn on the Cob Days | Plainview, MN
August 15 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Corn on the Cob Days August 13-17, 2025 Parade Online Entry Form Edit your parade entry Event...
Gold Rush Days | Downtown Oronoco, MN
August 16 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for the 53rd Annual 3 day antique show and flea market event Downtown Oronoco! Call 507-367-...
Corn on the Cob Days | Plainview, MN
August 16 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Corn on the Cob Days August 13-17, 2025 Parade Online Entry Form Edit your parade entry Event...
Gold Rush Days | Downtown Oronoco, MN
August 17 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for the 53rd Annual 3 day antique show and flea market event Downtown Oronoco! Call 507-367-...
Corn on the Cob Days | Plainview, MN
August 17 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Corn on the Cob Days August 13-17, 2025 Parade Online Entry Form Edit your parade entry Event...
Austin Artworks Festival | Austin, MN
August 23 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
The Austin ArtWorks Festival is a free two-day event in Austin, Minnesota held annually each August...
Austin Artworks Festival | Austin, MN
August 24 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
The Austin ArtWorks Festival is a free two-day event in Austin, Minnesota held annually each August...
