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201 4th St. SE
Suite 170
Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 507-328-2200
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Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Rochester Public Music brings free concerts and creative programs to parks, schools, and public spaces across the city. We invite everyone to connect through live music — no tickets required.
All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.
Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty
@Cascade Lake Park
- Date: 06/11/2025 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location: Cascade Lake Park
88 23rd Avenue SW
Rochester, Minnesota 55902
Local Music. Local Parks.
FORWARD is a free summer concert series that brings live music, food trucks, and creative activities to parks across Rochester. Each event features two bands and a welcoming, all-ages atmosphere.
Concerts rotate through every ward and are co-hosted by City Councilmembers. Whether you live nearby or are exploring a new part of town, you’re invited to bring a blanket, grab a bite, and enjoy an evening of local music in the park.
FORWARD is always free and open to everyone.
Schedule
5:00 p.m. | Get ready!
Come early to grab dinner and settle in. Food and drink vendors begin serving at 5:00 p.m. The music starts at 5:30. Lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, and picnics are welcome.
5:30 p.m. | Poppa Bear Norton
This Minnesota duo brings fast-pickin’ country, daredevil showmanship, and sharp stage banter to every performance. Equal parts honky-tonk and hilarity, Poppa Bear Norton turns tradition on its head.
*6:05 p.m. | Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty
Hailing from Rochester, this roots rock band blends gritty Americana with soulful storytelling and big-hearted ballads. With echoes of classic rock and folk, their sound is heartfelt, hopeful, and deeply Midwestern.
*start time adjusted due to weather.
Who's Onsite This Week
The Art Stop: This week’s creative activity station will be hosted by Cassandra Buck, offering hands-on fun for kids and families during the concert.
Food Vendors: This week's vendors are Thesis Beer Project, Indigo Bowls, B-Lo Zero Sno Cones & Minnie Donuts, and The Compadres. Vendors will begin serving at 5:00 p.m.
About the series
Each FORWARD show features two bands, food trucks, and free activities for all ages. The Rochester Public Library Bookmobile, Parks & Recreation’s Mobile Rec trailer, and the Art Stop will all be on-site during the concert with books, games, and creative fun for kids and families.
Bring a blanket, invite your neighbors, and enjoy the evening together.
Live captioning is available on your phone or tablet at streamtext.net/player.
More about FORWARD here