UPDATE: All Friday Rochesterfest Activities Now Canceled

If you were starting to load up the car to take the family to Rochesterfest today, hold on. A huge announcement was just made regarding the schedule of events for Friday, June 28th, 2024 in Rochester, Minnesota.

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Weather Is Causing Disruption With Rochesterfest Events in Rochester, Minnesota

Earlier today, the team at Townsquare Media hopped on the microphones right away to let you know of a few changes to the schedule for Rochesterfest due to weather. If you missed us on-air and on our free apps, the live music was still on for today but moved into the large tent.

ATTENTION: Friday, June 28 - Unfortunately the weather is not cooperating today. All events for the remainder of the day and evening are canceled.
The Rochesterfest Musical line up is still on for today under the BIG tent.
12 - 2:30 PM: Noontime Entertainment - Spartz Electric
4-6:30 PM: D’Sievers Band
7:30 PM: Incognito
Note: ALL events will be postponed if lightning ⚡️⚡️ is detected
within 10 miles till the threat has passed.

Live Music Now Canceled on Friday At Rochesterfest in Rochester, Minnesota

According to a message that we just received at Townsquare Media Rochester, the National Weather Service has instructed Rochesterfest to shut music down for the rest of Friday.

Due to weather, D'Sievers Band and Incognito will NOT be playing at Rochesterfest on Friday, June 28th, 2024.

We're bummed but due to the inclement weather, the remainder of the Rochesterfest activities planned for today have been canceled.
Tomorrow will be beautiful and we can't wait to see everyone at the Grand Parade and all of the other fun events planned throughout the day!
- Rochesterfest Facebook Page

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Rochesterfest Parade Still On The Schedule for Saturday, June 29th!

One of the best events at Rochesterfest is the parade and that is still on! The parade will take place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 29th and you can find the Rochesterfest parade route and more information here.

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