Rochesterfest 2024 – “Live Your Dream”

41st Annual Rochesterfest | June 22-30 | Soldiers Field Park

An annual tradition since 1983, Rochesterfest is a weeklong celebration of the city of Rochester and an opportunity to connect community members and visitors through a variety of entertaining events and activities.

ABC 6 News is proud to partner with Rochesterfest again this year to broadcast and LIVE stream the Rochesterfest Parade.

Saturday, June 29: 2:00-4:00 p.m. — Parade LIVE stream on kaaltv.com and facebook.com/kaaltv.

ABC 6 News is your destination to get your exclusive first look at the Treasure Hunt Clues!

In partnership with Rochesterfest and the History Center of Olmsted County, ABC 6 News will give you an exclusive early look at the clues from Monday, June 24th through Thursday, June 27th before they are released to the public.

Rochesterfest concludes with 1860s baseball

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It’s a long running tradition that wraps up Rochesterfest. For the last 20 years, the Rochester Roosters game has been the closing event for Rochesterfest. The club founded in 1997 play the game a little differently.

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ABC 6 Community Excellence Awards #6: Pam Braget

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(ABC 6 News) – ABC 6 news has announced its sixth and final winner for its Community Excellence Awards. Saturday’s winner is Pam Braget, a quiet force in her community of Lake Mills, Iowa. Pam is known for her unwavering dedication. She has done so much for those in her community: from driving a friend […]

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Hundreds line the streets for Rochesterfest Grand Parade

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(ABC 6 News) – Hundreds of spectators turned out for the Rochesterfest Grand Parade on Saturday, marking the finale for the week-long celebration. This year marked the 41st anniversary of Rochesterfest, many people turning out to celebrate the city and the sense of community that it brings. Many agree that the parade went very well. […]

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