Thursdays Downtown
Dates: Every Thursday from June 12 – August 14, 2025 (Except July 3)
Time: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: 1st Avenue SW & 2nd Ave SW (From 2nd St. SW to 4th St. SW)
A weekly summer staple of downtown Rochester, Thursdays Downtown combines arts, music, food, and a vendor market into one free community-uniting, block-party-style event. Join your friends and neighbors at Thursdays Downtown to eat, drink, dance, and shop the day away!
Interested in being a Vendor? Please view our Vendor Resources Page for more Information
Interested in Performing at Thursdays Downtown? Please view our Entertainment Interest Form
Disclaimer: The Rochester Downtown Alliance does not permit the use of drones at any of its events.
Special thanks to all our Thursdays Downtown partners who
help make the best summer festival in southeastern MN possible!
Thank them and show them your support!
Presenting Stage Partners
Activation Partner
Family Nook Partner
Entertainment Partners
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