Rochesterfest

As we wrap up another incredible Rochesterfest, we simply want to say THANK YOU!

To the thousands of people who came out to celebrate with us last week—thank you for making Rochesterfest 2026 such an unforgettable community celebration. Your smiles, laughter, and support are what make this festival so special.

A very special thank you goes to the hundreds of volunteers who gave countless hours before, during, and after the festival. Whether you helped with setup, parking, entertainment, the parade, family activities, cleanup, or one of the many behind-the-scenes jobs, Rochesterfest would not happen without you.

We are also incredibly grateful to our outstanding Rochesterfest Board of Directors. Their dedication, leadership, and year-round commitment make this festival possible, and we are fortunate to have such an amazing team serving our community.

A heartfelt thank you to Mayor Kim Norton for her incredible support of Rochesterfest and her commitment to our community. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Rochester Parks & Recreation Division, whose partnership, hard work, and behind-the-scenes efforts help transform Soldiers Field into a welcoming festival venue year after year.

Thank you to our exhibitors, food vendors, musicians, entertainers, parade participants, sponsors, community partners, public safety personnel, and everyone else who contributed their time, talent, and resources. There are simply too many wonderful people to thank individually, but please know that your efforts did not go unnoticed.

And finally, we give thanks to God for blessing us with beautiful weather throughout the week. It was truly the perfect backdrop for friends, families, and neighbors to come together and celebrate.

As our nation celebrates its 250th Birthday, we are proud that Rochesterfest's theme this year was "One Nation—Many Stories." May we continue to celebrate the people, freedoms, and shared values that make America such a remarkable place to call home.

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Rochester, for making Rochesterfest 2026 a tremendous success. We can't wait to celebrate with you again!

🇺🇸 SAVE THE DATE! 🇺🇸
Rochesterfest 2027 will be held June 20–27, 2027. Mark your calendars now, and we'll see you next summer for another week of community, music, family fun, and celebration!

With gratitude,

Randy Stocker
Executive Director
Rochesterfest

Big thanks to our Community Leaders and KAAL for a great morning of recognizing the best of Rochester!

Come on down to Soldiers Field for a night of great music and food!