Experience Rochester

Summer in Rochester, MN comes alive with outdoor concerts, vibrant festivals, and unforgettable events. Savor local flavors, craft drinks, and street food as you move to the rhythm of a city that celebrates summer boldly. This is Rochester. Really. #rochmnreally

🎶 From stage to stage, the energy never stopped. This Saturday, The Thaw Music Festival brought together an impressive lineup of talent, with a variety of performances across multiple stages, making for an unforgettable day of live music.

Big win to kick things off!🔥 Shoutout to the Rochester Grizzlies on a thrilling Game 1 victory in the Central Division Finals! Read more here: postbulletin.com/sports/rochest…

Come on in! ☕ Cafe Steam's newest location on 2nd Street directly across from Mayo Clinic St. Mary's officially opened earlier this week. Stop by and enjoy incredible coffee, food, tea and great vibes. 👀 Mural inside created by barista turned muralist: @emmsath

Twin Cities Live featuring Carroll's Corn as a perfect pairing for those Oscar nominated movies! 🍿What popcorn flavor are you pairing with your next movie night? Watch the full segment here: kstp.com/tcl/popcorn-mo…

🌻Spring is an ideal time to explore Rochester, as the city transitions from winter into longer days and early spring energy. Rochester offers a well-rounded mix of outdoor recreation, arts and culture, local dining, and entertainment venues! experiencerochestermn.com/blog/post/plan…

🌈St. Patrick’s Day in Rochester wouldn’t be complete without seeing the Rochester Caledonian Pipe Band during their parade of pubs. The band will make stops at 11 restaurants and pubs throughout Rochester on March 17. Photos courtesy Rochester Caledonian Pipe Band

🎶 The Rochester Thaw Music Festival returns to downtown Rochester on March 21. Enjoy a full day of live music from 30 performances across 7 different stages! ❄️Don’t miss it! experiencerochestermn.com/event/the-roch…

📣 Rochester residents — there is still time to share your thoughts! The Experience Rochester community-wide survey is open through March 22, 2026. 🔗 Take the survey here: umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bK…

🍀St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, whether you are looking for festive food, Irish traditions, or a lively night out, the holiday spirit will be easy to find around town! experiencerochestermn.com/blog/post/cele…

🍀 The Shamrock Shakedown has officially taken over The Tap House on Historic Third Street! Step inside for St. Patrick’s Day décor and Irish-inspired pours that you won't want to miss! 🌈

No. 1 in the world. Eight years running. Congratulations to Mayo Clinic on being named the "World’s Best Hospital" by Newsweek! newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/eig…

Rochester residents help shape the future of tourism in our community. Take our new resident survey and share your perspective as we develop a long-range Tourism Master Plan. 🔗 Survey link: umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bK… 🗓 Complete by: March 22, 2026

Will you be our Valentine? XOXO, Rochester 💕🌽 We can’t help but fall in love with cozy cafes, incredible local dining, skyline views, and unforgettable moments right here in Rochester, MN.

Date Night Done Right 💞Check out four date night ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Rochester, MN: experiencerochestermn.com/blog/post/date…

Love is in the air… and at The Tap House in downtown Rochester! The Love Shack on Historic Third is ready for your Galentine’s and Valentine’s celebrations!💕

Congratulations to Forager Brewery for being named Minnesota's "Hands Down Best Brewery In Every State" according to The Takeout. Read the full article here: thetakeout.com/2076678/best-b…

Bring the whole family to Social-ICE FAM JAM on February 7 from 1–4 PM for an all-ages winter celebration in Downtown Rochester! Learn more about FAM JAM at downtownrochestermn.com/what-to-do/fam…

❄️Social-ICE returns February 6 & 7 to Downtown Rochester, bringing with it the winter tradition of full-scale ice sculptures illuminated with vibrant hues, unique themed bars serving signature drinks, high-energy DJs, and nonstop winter fun. 🔗 downtownrochestermn.com/what-to-do/soc…

Bon appétit! 🍽️ Happy Restaurant Week! Explore participating restaurants and menus at rochesterrestaurantweek.com

⚠️ Warning: Serious cravings ahead. Get ready for crave-worthy dishes, chef specials, and flavors you won’t want to miss. Rochester’s Restaurant Week starts tomorrow! 😋🍴 Visit RochesterRestaurantWeek.com and make your dining plans now!