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Each month, we curate a list of unique events and activities. Whether you're visiting Rochester for a short stay or making it your home, this blog will help you explore, connect, and enjoy downtown.
Explore the Local Events
Downtown Rochester is hosting a variety of events throughout June for both the community and visitors. Whether you're interested in a tour of the famous Mayo Clinic founders' home or seeing classic cars, there's something for everyone. Explore the events and discover everything downtown Rochester has to offer this June!
Tours are every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday in June at various times.
Explore Mayowood and immerse yourself in the lives and legacy of the famous Mayo Clinic doctors who helped change the world of medicine! The 23,000-square-foot, thirty-eight-room home was built in 1910 and used as a hospitality house to entertain the community and VIP celebrity guests.
Purchase tickets here.
Self-guided tours are available every Wednesday in June from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Plummer House is located on eleven acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, featuring unique gardens and a historic water tower. In 1901, Dr. Plummer was invited to join the staff at the Mayo Clinic. In 1917, he and his wife, Daisy, began constructing what would later be known as the Plummer House, originally named "Quarry Hill." Today, the memory of their legacy continues to thrive at the Plummer House.
Get your tickets here.
June 7 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
You will be guided through the process of creating your own acrylic pour. They have the paint, pouring medium, and all the other necessary supplies. This class is for all ages. Please note that this project requires a few days for the artwork to dry, so participants will need to return to pick up their creations!
Register for the class here.
Held every Thursday in June from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: 1st Avenue SW & 2nd Ave SW (From 2nd St. SW to 4th St. SW)
Enjoy Rochester’s annual summer event every Thursday from June 12 to August 14! Thursdays Downtown combines arts, music, food, and a vendor market into one free community-uniting, block-party-style event.
Learn more about the event here.
June 21 at 3:45 p.m.
Join the great race as they stop in Rochester for a nine-day rally from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Irmo, South Carolina. This is a free event with a family-friendly atmosphere. Welcome more than 140 classic cars and trucks as they roll into town.
Learn more here.
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