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09/20/2024

🐾 This Saturday, 9/21 is a doggone great day to be a pup in Rochester! 🐕🎉

Get ready for Downtown Rochester, Minnesota's Dogs Downtown event from 11am-3pm at Central Park. Then, head over to LTS Brewing Company's Barktoberfest from 2-4pm for more tail-wagging good times!

Find even more things to do this weekend on our Events Calendar: https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/things-to-do/events-calendar/

09/19/2024

Rochester's great live music scene and its award-winning craft breweries will be in the spotlight next weekend at Minnesota Monthly's annual Rhythm & Brews event on September 28 at CHS Field in St. Paul. Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty will be performing, while both Little Thistle Brewing and Forager Brewery will be serving samples.

FOX 9 Good Day featured these breweries' beer and a live performance by Clay Fulton Music this week. Watch the segment here: https://www.fox9.com/video/1518397 (The segment starts at 29:06)

Get tickets for Rhythm & Brews here: https://www.minnesotamonthly.com/brews/

09/18/2024

The Experience Rochester & Mayo Civic Center team is having a great time today handing out cookies at the Mayo Clinic All-Staff Appreciation Event at Peace Plaza! Did you know - Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other hospital and is the only healthcare organization with two hospitals on the U.S. News Honor Roll in the U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 "Best Hospitals" rankings? An amazing accomplishment to celebrate.

09/13/2024

It's a busy weekend in with many events for all ages, including:

🎉Latino Fest - 9/14 from 12-6pm at Peace Plaza

🖼️ Blue Snow's Handmade Art Market - 9/14 from 12-6pm at Thesis Beer Project

🎨 3 Openings, 1 Night at Rochester Art Center - 9/14 from 4-7pm

🕯️ Candlelight Concerts, tributes to Vivaldi and Taylor Swift at Blue Moon Ballroom - 9/15 from 6:30-10pm

Visit our Events Calendar at https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/things-to-do/events-calendar/ for even more events and things to do in the Rochester area!

09/11/2024

Experience Rochester was thrilled to host the Upper Midwest Convention & Visitors Bureaus Fall Conference this week at Mayo Civic Center. Tourism professionals from across the region were able to explore the area, dine at local restaurants, and see what makes Rochester such a special place.

Pictured: Forager Brewery, Little Thistle Brewing, Squash Blossom Farm, Rochester Trolley & Tour Company, outside Mayo Clinic

09/09/2024

Welcome to more than 200 tourism professionals from across the region, here this week for the Upper Midwest Convention & Visitors Bureaus Fall Conference at Mayo Civic Center. The conference serves as a premier event for destination marketing organizations (DMOs), providing attendees with valuable opportunities for education, leadership development, and networking. Enjoy your time in Rochester!

09/07/2024

Where are all the beer lovers at? Today is your day!! 🍻

Celebrate National Beer Lovers Day with Rochester's Sip N' Savor Brew Pass! Collect points and earn prizes for visiting participating breweries and restaurants in Rochester, Minnesota that serve local brews.

Sign up today at experiencerochestermn.com/brewpass/ and start sipping your way through Rochester's vibrant brewery scene.

09/05/2024

🍕 Vote for Rochester's Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria in Minnesota Monthly's Pizza Bracket Challenge! 🏆 The first round of voting ends September 8.

Vote here: https://www.minnesotamonthly.com/pizza/

08/29/2024

Judas Priest's Invincible Shield Tour with special guest Sabaton is coming to Mayo Civic Center on September 24! Tickets are available at the Mayo Civic Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.

In celebration of Labor Day, use passcode LABOR now through Monday, 9/2 at 10pm for 30% off tickets!

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08/28/2024

🎉 Welcome back, college and university students! 🎉 Whether you're just beginning your academic journey in Rochester or returning for another exciting year, we're thrilled to have you here. Visit www.experiencerochestermn.com for things to do, places to eat, live entertainment and more.

University of Minnesota Rochester Winona State University - Rochester Rochester Community and Technical College - RCTC Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

08/28/2024

08/26/2024

Celebrating National Dog Day with endless tail wags and the best furry friends anyone could ask for! 🐕On September 21st, Central Park will be home to Dogs Downtown which features crafts, games, activities and giveaways. Learn more about the event here: https://www.downtownrochestermn.com/what-to-do/DogsDowntown

08/22/2024

This week on the Growing Destinations Podcast, John Sievers is a talented trombonist and a key figure in Rochester's vibrant music scene. He's a frontman for several bands and hosts monthly jazz jams. Recently honored with the prestigious Sandy Keith Downtown Impact Award, John has been recognized for his significant contributions to Rochester's cultural landscape. His story is one of creativity, community and connection.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or online at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1918007/15611878

08/21/2024

Get ready to experience the vibrant culture, delicious food, and lively traditions of Greece right here in Rochester! From mouthwatering gyros and baklava to music, dancing, and fun for the whole family—The Original Rochester Greek Fest is the place to be.

📅 When: August 23, 24, & 25
📍 Where: 703 West Center Street

More details at https://greekfestrochester.com/

08/19/2024

Soldiers Field Aquatic Center is closing this Sunday, August 25th for the season. After a successful first summer season with the newly renovated pool and amenities, we are looking forward to another great summer next year!☀️🥽 Rochester Swim Club Public Pools

08/16/2024

MCAF-Med City Art Festival is underway today (Friday, August 16) until 11pm at Peace Plaza in Downtown Rochester, Minnesota. The festival is free to attend and features art vendors, interactive experiences, live music, food and more.

08/15/2024

It's hard to believe that August 15 is the LAST Thursdays Downtown of the season! Stop by Downtown Rochester, Minnesota on 1st Avenue Southwest, 3rd Street Southwest, and Peace Plaza from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for music, food, family activities, vendors and more. https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/event/thursdays-downtown/65776/

08/13/2024

Smooth Summer Nights returns tonight (August 13) at Sargent's Gardens Inc. North from 5-8pm. The event features free live music and local food and beverage for purchase. Tonight's musical guest is Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty!

Sargent's North hosts Smooth Summer Nights the second Tuesday of the month from June-September. Learn more:
https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/event/smooth-summer-nights/66064/

08/12/2024

Spin into the grooves of nostalgia! 🎶 Happy National Vinyl Record Day! Let the music play and the memories flow. And while you're at it, don’t miss out on Treedome a favorite local vinyl record store!

08/09/2024

🎉 GIVEAWAY 🎉 Take your photo with family and friends in front of this new mural on the first floor of the Galleria at University Square by Rochester artist Greg Wimmer, and post it on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag . You'll be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card to the Galleria merchant of your choice, courtesy of Galleria at University Square AND a family 4-pack of tickets to the Professional Bull Riders Challenger Series on Friday, Aug. 23 at Mayo Civic Center courtesy of Experience Rochester.

Entries must be posted by Tuesday, August 20 at 10:00 a.m.

***No forms or links will be required to fill out, and you will not be asked for personal or financial information during this giveaway.

08/09/2024

Happy National Book Lovers Day 📖Celebrate by picking up a new read at Garden Party Books MN. What book has captured your heart lately? Share your current read in the comments! 📚

08/09/2024

Ama La Vita Boutique's second location is now open at Peace Plaza in Downtown Rochester, Minnesota. Shop women's apparel, accessories, home decor and more.

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Transformation Thursday! ☀️ The ultimate block-party is finally here! #thursdaysdowntown Come on out to @downtownrochestermn to enjoy a bite to eat, a refreshing beverage, live music, shopping and the SUNSHINE. #downtownrochestermn #rochmn #experiencerochestermn

Come say “Hi”👋 The Rochester’s Visitor Information Booth is open! The booth offers helpful information about transportation methods, hotels, events, restaurants, local businesses and more. Experience Rochester staff are available to answer questions, give directions and provide suggestions of things to do. The new, free Rochester Visitor’s Guide is also available at the booth. Booth hours of operations: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-4pm Thursdays from 10am-8pm Now through Labor Day (Weather permitting; dates and times subject to change) . . . . . #rochmn #experiencerochestermn #olmstedcountymn #rochesterminnesota #semn #rochester_mn #onlyinmn

Happy National Donut Day! 🍩☕️ Celebrating national donut day the best way we know how; with donuts, coffee and the opening of the Experience Rochester’s Information Booth. Donuts pictured from @driftdough and Dunkin’ and coffee from @bravoespresso

“Beer” we go -- it’s Rochester Craft Beer Week! From May 13– May 19, 2024, all five of Rochester’s craft breweries are offering special promotions and events including beer releases, live music, food and more. The breweries include Forager Brewery Kinney Creek Brewery LTS Brewing Company Little Thistle Brewing and Thesis Beer Project For more information and a list of each brewery’s events and specials, visit www.rochestercraftbeerweek.com. Use #RochMNbeer to share your photos from Rochester Craft Beer Week!

Rochester Craft Beer Week 2024

Get ready to raise your glass!🍻Rochester Craft Beer Week is back and bubbling over with excitement from Monday, May 13 to Sunday, May 19, 2024! Visit Rochester’s highly rated and award-winning breweries for special promotions and events, including beer releases, live music, food, and more. The breweries include Forager Brewery, Kinney Creek Brewery, Little Thistle Brewing, LTS Brewing Company, and Thesis Beer Project. For more information and a list of each brewery’s events and specials, visit www.rochestercraftbeerweek.com. Use #RochMNbeer to share your photos from Rochester Craft Beer Week! • • • • • #RochMN #ExperienceRochesterMN #OlmstedCounty #RochesterMinnesota #SEMN #ExperienceRochester #Rochester_MN #OnlyInMN

Social-ICE in #RochMN is a can’t miss event! Outdoor ice bars with unique themes and signature drinks, DJ music and more. Happening one more night— February 24, 2024 from 1-10pm at Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester.

From all of us at Experience Rochester and Mayo Civic Center, we wish you a holiday season filled with joy, light and warmth. Locations in this video: -Mayo Civic Center -Canadian Pacific Holiday Train's recent stop in Rochester -Menorah at Peace Plaza -Santa Claus at the Galleria at University Square -Mayo Clinic's historic Plummer Building in downtown Rochester

Check out this recap video of Experience Rochester's 2023 Annual Meeting at Mayo Civic Center. With the theme, “Harnessing the Power of Tourism,” the featured presenter was Lauren Bennett McGinty, Executive Director of Explore Minnesota Tourism, the state’s official tourism agency. Additional presenters included Kim Norton - Serving as Mayor in Rochester, MN; Melvin Tennant, President and CEO of Meet Minneapolis; Jacob Malwitz, Experience Rochester Board Chair; Dawn Finnie, Co-Founder of Little Thistle Brewing; and Joe Ward, President of Experience Rochester & Mayo Civic Center. The cast of The Rochester Civic Theatre's recent production of The Little Mermaid provided opening entertainment and the Rochester Art Center hosted guests after the program. #RochMN #TravelForward #OnlyInMN

Here's what Little Thistle Brewing has on tap for the rest of Rochester Craft Beer week, now through May 21! PROMO ALL WEEK: Buy a Sweatshirt, Get a FREE Pint Thursday, May 18 Special Craft Beer Tasting Event Friday, May 19 No-Filter Hefeweizen Release Party Saturday, May 20 Official Rochester Pride After Party - Live entertainment by Danger 5, Two Kings & a Queen, Annie Mack, and LaSonya Natividad. More details at www.rochestercraftbeerweek.com. #RochMNbeer

Check out what Kinney Creek Brewery has planned for Rochester Craft Beer Week, now through May 21! Week of May 15-21 $10 pour + American Craft Beer Week 2023 pint glass Wednesday, May 17 2 Pints + 1 Pizza = $25 all day; 7pm General Trivia - free to play Thursday, May 18 Happy Hour 4-6pm (BOGO 50% off pints) Friday, May 19 Live Music at 7pm: RavensFire Visit www.rochestercraftbeerweek.com for more details. #RochMNbeer

LTS Brewing has a packed schedule for Rochester Craft Beer Week, now through May 21! In addition to new small batch beer releases each day, check out: Tuesday, May 16 - 7PM Medical Trivia Thursday, May 18 - 6PM Pup Meetup, Disc Golf; Public Brewery Tour Friday, May 19 - 6PM Bonfire Beers with Live Music from 8th St. Bend Saturday, May 20 - 6PM LTS Swag Bag Drawing Sunday, May 21 - Open 12-8PM - pizza and drink specials! Visit www.rochestercraftbeerweek.com for more details. #RochMNbeer

Here's what Forager Brewery has on tap for Rochester Craft Beer Week, May 15-21, 2023! Friday, May 19: Beer Dinner (ticketed event) Saturday, May 20: Barrel-Aged Beer Release (Free to attend. All ages welcome.) Monday-Thursday, 2-6pm: Humble Happy Hour Tuesday-Saturday: Live Music Monday at 7pm: Trivia (No cover charge) Visit www.rochestercraftbeerweek.com for more information.

Dragons And Mythical Beasts is coming to Mayo Civic Center on February 17! Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show for all the family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you'd think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don't wake the Dragon… Tickets are on sale now at the Mayo Civic Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.com. https://bit.ly/DAMBrochMN

Counting down to 2023 at Celebrate Rochester! New Year’s Eve at Mayo Civic Center! Happy new year and thanks to everyone who joined us today for a fun community celebration.

Celebrate Rochester! New Year’s Eve is underway at Mayo Civic Center! A free community event to ring in the new year together. Find more details at mayociviccenter.com.

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America's City of Care & Innovation

Today, Rochester, Minnesota stands as a symbol of hope and hospitality. However, if not for a fateful turn of events, our city may have remained a town focused solely on its agricultural roots. Ironically, the tornado of 1883 changed things forever. The storm that blew so much apart also brought together Dr. William W. Mayo and Mother Mary Alfred Moes of the Sisters of Saint Francis. This fortuitous union put in motion the things that would define the future of this wonderful place.

This is a city built on empathy, raised with compassion and bursting with innovation. For over 150 years, we've fostered a culture of positive energy and flourished into something bigger, better and brighter than just another city in Minnesota. The culmination of our achievements is what we share with the world: cutting-edge healthcare, technology, and hospitality.

At the center of it all is the Mayo Clinc, the Hope Diamond of our city. This life-changing institution is the driving force of Rochester and brilliantly showcases our genuine compassion for others. Across town, IBM created something called Watson that is nothing short of a vanguard of Artificial Intelligence. And most recently, people here have undertaken one of the biggest economic development initiatives in the country that will add to our distinctive downtown skyline. All this, because of a can-do spirit and an unwavering commitment to innovation that runs so deep not even a twister could carry it away.

This is a city where friends are family and acquaintances are friends. Where kindness and care are more than shared values. Which is why everyone who visits here leaves here with good vibes, a full heart and a remarkable experience.