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$15 cover at the door With SOCKTOPUS and JOAN OF PROFILE

Central Minnesota Common Roots Festival is a showcase celebrating and supporting grassroots talent, local businesses, beautiful art, area performers and original music! The festival is focused in downtown St. Cloud, MN

City of Rochester logoCity of Rochester Menu Home Activities, Parks & Culture Music Concerts & Events FORWARD Park Concerts Local Music. Local Parks.

FORWARD Park Concerts FORWARD Park Concerts bring free live music to neighborhood parks across Rochester. Each event features local and regional artists, The Art Stop, the Rochester Public Library Bookmobile, and a relaxed summer evening in the park.

2026 Dates DATE ARTIST PARK TIME Wednesday, June 3 Cori Kennedy Mayo Park 5:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 10 Davina & the Vagabonds Cascade Lake Park 5:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 Sleeping Jesus Allendale Park 5:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 12 Jeremy Messersmith John Withers Sports Complex 5:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 19 Raynes White Oaks Park 5:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 26 Me Like Bees Cook Park 5:30-7:45 p.m. At a Glance Cost: Free Tickets: No tickets required Location: Parks across Rochester Seating: Bring a chair or blanket Food: Food vendor details may vary by event

What to Expect FORWARD concerts are casual outdoor events in Rochester parks. Bring a chair or blanket, settle in for live music, and enjoy a summer evening with neighbors, family, and friends.

Every FORWARD concert includes:

Rochester Public Library Bookmobile: Books, take-home materials, and library resources for all ages. Parks & Recreation Mobile Rec Trailer: Sports gear, games, and activities that invite guests to get active in the park. The Art Stop: A free creative activity led by local artists.

No registration is needed.

The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series is Volume One's Thursday-night gig in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin's Phoenix Park. Local bands play to crowds of 2,000+ people each night on the banks of the Chippewa River in June, July, and August. The show runs from about 6:30pm to 8:30pm, but a "pre-show" set from area singer/songwriters at 6pm.

Blues on the Chippewa will AGAIN be ON the Chippewa! Mark your calendar and join us at our new location - Veteran’s Memorial Park, on the shore of the Chippewa River.

Blues on the Chippewa is an event that is FREE to attend. We ask that you consider making a donation throughout the weekend, as part of our mission is to help those who help others in the area. In the past we’ve supported the Durand Area Food Pantry, Brent Titus Music For Children Program, Pepin County Humane Society, seniors citizens programs, Durand Women’s Club ‘Fill a Backpack Program’, and the Pepin County Historical Society to name a few.

Returning to the iconic Schooner -- no cover, dance all night!

Centrally located within Ellsworth’s East End Park, admission to the festival is free. You would be wise to wear your stretchy pants to fully enjoy the wide variety of creative cheese curd dishes, fresh hand-battered, deep-fried cheese curds and dipping sauces, and an exclusive top-secret dessert curd that rivals the mini donut!

Several guided tasting experiences offer you the opportunity to learn and engage with the crafters, cooks, and makers of our festival’s starring foods: Cheese, craft beer, wine, hard ciders, real dairy ice-cream, and authentic Sconnie BBQ.

We’re bringing the party back with Soul Asylum and Gear Daddies!

Pryes Block Party returns June 19 & 20, 2026 for two days of live music, cold beer, and summer fun at Pryes. The taproom and patio will be open to the public all weekend with special Side Lot concerts Friday and Saturday night. Join us for one of our favorite weekends of the year!

Tickets: Tickets get you into the concert in the Pryes Side Lot, where the full Block Party music lineup takes the stage.

General Admission (GA): $40.50 ($35 + fees)

VIP Experience: $84.00 ($75 + fees)

2-Day GA Package: $70.00 ($60 + fees)

Live music from local band, JoJo Green, performing in the Graze Yard, just steps from Target Field! Free & open to all!

Returning to one of the coolest events the Midwest has.to offer, JoJo Green is excited to Rock Big Turn at the iconic, picturesque, Christ Episcopal Church. Day passes and weekend passes available for this event.

4th annual David Bowie Tribute Night with performances by Audrey Robinson, Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty, Hair of the Dog, ajoJo Green and Faith Boblett.

$10 cover

First show of 2026 with Twin Citizen and Pity Party!

We are BACK at The Schooner, just in time for the fall Equinox, and boy have we brought you a treat -- Our full set of music with no cover! Come down and dance at this gem of a venue!!

Bacon Bash at The Garage!