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 Events + Activities
AUGUST FESTIVALS
Gold Rush Days | Oronoco
August 14 @ 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Our event spans approximately 30 acres and also includes live music on 2 stages, a classic car show...
Gold Rush Days | Oronoco
August 15 @ 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Our event spans approximately 30 acres and also includes live music on 2 stages, a classic car show...
Corn on the Cob Days | Plainview
August 15 @ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Corn on the Cob Days is Plainview’s annual multi-day summer festival, sponsored by the City of...
Corn on the Cob Days | Plainview
August 15 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Corn on the Cob Days is Plainview’s annual multi-day summer festival, sponsored by the City of...
Gold Rush Days | Oronoco
August 16 @ 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Our event spans approximately 30 acres and also includes live music on 2 stages, a classic car show...
Sweet Corn Feed – Corn on the Cob Days | Plainview
August 16 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The sweet corn feed is the highlight of Corn on the Cob Days, a free all-you-can-eat spread served S...
Grand Parade – Corn on the Cob Days | Plainview
August 16 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
The grand parade caps off Corn on the Cob Days, kicking off around 1:30 PM on Sunday, August 16th. I...
LIVE MUSIC – Farmers Markets’ Midweek Market | Peace Plaza
August 19 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Spend your Wednesdays downtown! The Midweek Market features local produce, baked goods, flowers, art...
LIVE MUSIC – FORWARD Concerts: Raynes / Jojo Green | White Oaks Park
August 19 @ 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Rochester Public Music is organizing this year’s 2026 FORWARD Park Concerts. FORWARD Park Concerts...
LIVE MUSIC – Farmers Markets’ Midweek Market | Peace Plaza
August 26 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Spend your Wednesdays downtown! The Midweek Market features local produce, baked goods, flowers, art...
LIVE MUSIC – FORWARD Concerts: Me Like Bees / Scorched Waves | Cook Park
August 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Rochester Public Music is organizing this year’s 2026 FORWARD Park Concerts. FORWARD Park Concerts...
63rd Annual Original Rochester Greek Fest | Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church
August 28 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Greek Fest is back, and we could not be more ready for it. Rochester’s original Greek Festival...
63rd Annual Original Rochester Greek Fest | Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church
August 29 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Greek Fest is back, and we could not be more ready for it. Rochester’s original Greek Festival...
“A Decade at the Table” ~ Alley Crab Boil | Bleu Duck Kitchen
August 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
🎉 Bleu Duck Kitchen & Oyster Bar Turns TEN! 🎉 We can hardly believe it — Bleu Duck has o...
63rd Annual Original Rochester Greek Fest | Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church
August 30 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Greek Fest is back, and we could not be more ready for it. Rochester’s original Greek Festival...
