Burgers & Brews Rochester Get Together

Date and Time

• Friday, Oct 16, 2026  4pm - 7pm

Location

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Event Categories

Music | Outdoor | Dining Promotion

Details

Come hungry and get ready for the first ever Burgers & Brews Rochester Get Together in the heart of downtown Rochester!
5 Burgers. 5 Breweries. One Big Get Together.
Burgers & Brews brings together featured restaurants, breweries, live music, games, and the Rochester community for an outdoor tasting experience on Peace Plaza.
🍔 5 Featured Burgers
Taste your way through five unique burger creations from participating restaurant partners. Each burger station will serve a tasting size creation made especially for the event.
🍺 5 Featured Breweries
Guests with eligible drinking admission can enjoy beer tastings from five featured breweries, with participating breweries bringing selections for guests to discover throughout the event.
🎶 More Than Burgers & Brews
Your event experience also includes:
• Live music on Peace Plaza
• Cornhole, games, and interactive activities
• People’s Choice voting
• Event giveaways and prize opportunities
• A full afternoon of food, drinks, and fun in downtown Rochester
🏆 Taste, Sip, and Vote
Try the burgers, explore the featured brews, and cast your vote for:
People’s Choice Best Burger
People’s Choice Favorite Brewery
The winners will receive official Burgers & Brews recognition, downtown Rochester bragging rights, and the opportunity to return as a featured host station at next year’s event.
🎟️ Want The Works?
Upgrade to a Works Ticket for the complete Burgers & Brews experience, including:
• Early event access
• Commemorative Burgers & Brews tasting glass
• Limited edition Burgers & Brews tote bag
• Everything included with Classic admission
Works Tickets are limited, so early purchase is encouraged.
📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 4:00 to 7:00 PM
📍 Peace Plaza, Downtown Rochester
We encourage arriving at 4:00 PM to enjoy the full experience. Check in anytime before 6:00 PM!
A portion of event proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Southeastern MN & Western WI.
Come hungry. Bring your crew. Help us crown Rochester’s favorites!