Weekend Events in Downtown Rochester
Friday, May 4th
The Tap House 6th Annual Beer Street Social
Location: 3rd Street
Time: 5:30PM - 10PM
Rock the Block on Friday, May 4th from 5:00-10:30pm with The Tap house on Historic 3rd Street! Tacos, craft beer, JT and the Gunsligners, and Incognito starting at 5pm! Come get summer started out right and Rock the Block!! The event is free to the public!
Location: Mayo Civic Center
Event Cost: $75 - get tickets here
The American Heart Association and members from across the Rochester community have teamed up to make a positive impact on the lives of women in Southeast Minnesota by raising funds for treatment and awareness to fight America’s number one killer of women, heart disease. Let's unite for Rochester's inaugural Go Red Gala, a night at the derby.
Francis Jennings & The Seisable Johnsons
Location: Kathy's Pub
Time: 10PM
Join us at Kathy's on the first floor for a night of live music, plus be sure to check out our rooftop patio and enjoy the beautiful weather. This performance is free and open to the public.
Saturday, May 5th
Location: Hefe Rojo
Time: 11AM
Make Hefe Rojo your Cinco de Mayo party location! DJ InztraMental, Drink Specials, Corona Girls, Tattoo Giveaway and much much more!
Location: Mayo Civic Center
Time: 3PM to 6PM (Early Admission at 2PM)
The 7th annual Rochester Craft Beer Expo will be held on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 from 3pm-6pm (Early Admission at 2pm). The expo will showcase the offerings of craft breweries here in Minnesota, as well as from across the United States. Attendees at the expo will have the opportunity to sample beers from over 40 different craft breweries in a commemorative sampling glass. In addition, enjoy educational seminars and live music. With brewery and distributor representatives on hand to answer questions, attendees will be able to have an enjoyable and educational experience learning about beer, its components and flavors.
Get your tickets by clicking here!
Cinco De Mayo Specials from The Tap House
Location: The Tap House
The Tap House is celebrating Cinco De Mayo with half priced tacos and $4 margaritas!
A Run for the Roses Derby Party
Location: Bleu Duck Kitchen
Time: 3:24PM
Grab your bowties and bowlers, because Bleu Duck Kitchen is hosting a Derby Party! The party starts at 3:24 on the dot and we'll be watching all of the action on the big screen! $40 (per person) all-inclusive ticket includes:
- Southern-style Derby food
- Live music
- Bottomless Champagne Julep
- Cocktail making class with Rochester's Best Bartender Paul Koerner
Party Games Prizes will be awarded for best hat, best-dressed woman, best-dressed man, best-dressed couple and best tie!
Cinco De Mayo Inspired Latte
Location: Cafe Steam
Looking to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with a delicious new drink? Check out Cafe Steam and enjoy their Horchata inspired latte that uses a bourbon vanilla simple syrup, agave, rice milk, and cinnamon.
Location: Rochester Art Center
Time: 1PM to 4PM
Save the date for the May Free Family Day at Rochester Art Center! Art activities and details will be announced soon. Since 2004, children and families have taken part in one of Rochester Art Center’s most popular and exciting programs, Free Family Day. The first Saturday of each month, admission to Rochester Art Center is free for everyone. Guests are invited to create original art pieces in the studio classroom, our Grand Lobby and occasionally off-site with a collaborative partner. If you have any questions about Free Family Days activities, please contact us at info@rochesterartcenter.org or 507-282-8629. Date, time and location subject to change.
Location: Kathy's Pub
Time: 10PM
Join us at Kathy's on the first floor for a night of live music, plus be sure to check out our rooftop patio and enjoy the beautiful weather. This performance is free and open to the public.