Rochesterfest 2025 – “Ignite Your Spark”
42nd Annual Rochesterfest | June 21-29 | 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 Saturday, June 21st through Thursday, June 26th before they are released to the public.
If you would like to volunteer at Rochesterfest, it’s not too late to sign up! For more information, click here.
Volunteers still needed for Rochesterfest
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(ABC 6 News) — We are just days away from the Med City’s signature summer event, but it still needs your help. So far, only about a quarter of the 450 Rochesterfest volunteer positions have been filled. Help is needed from June 24-28 with all events happening at Soldiers Field, with positions available at places…
Rochesterfest announces winner of 2025 button design contest
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The winner of the 2025 Rochesterfest button design contest has been announced.
Rochesterfest button designs spark backlash over possible AI images
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(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,…
