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.

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 announces winner of 2025 button design contest
Last Updated April 1
The winner of the 2025 Rochesterfest button design contest has been announced.
Rochesterfest button designs spark backlash over possible AI images
Last Updated March 25
(ABC 6 News) – The countdown to Rochesterfest has begun, with six finalists announced on Friday for the annual button design contest. The contest is a way to spotlight local artists, and the winning design that judges feel best fits that year’s theme is used on all of the festival’s promotional materials and advertising. However,…
Rochesterfest announces General Chairperson and theme for 2025
Last Updated January 6
(ABC 6 News) — Rochesterfest has announced its new General Chairperson as well as a new theme for 2025 following a meeting with Mayor Kim Norton on Monday. The General Chairperson is Sylwia Oliver, who is the executive director of 125 Live in Rochester and serves on the Board of Directors for both the Rochester…