An annual summer tradition, Rochester Civic Music’s Down by the Riverside is a free, public outdoor music festival held on Sunday evenings in downtown Rochester along the banks of the Zumbro River.
This family-friendly community event features must-see national acts as well as standout local opening artists. Down by the Riverside also features local food vendors, craft beer, and giveaways – something for everyone!
Food and beverage vendor list: True Smoke BBQ, Rey de la Birria, Heimstead, B-Lo Zero Sno Cones & Minnie Donuts, Indigo Acai Bowls, Popus Gourmet Popcorn, LTS Brewing Co., Four Daughters Vineyard & WineryGIVEAWAYS: At each concert, Think Bank gives away a FREE electric guitar autographed by the headliner. Enter the giveaway by completing a survey by 7:45 p.m. on show day. Surveys can be completed at the Civic Music tent, by clicking here, or by scanning a QR code at the event. Must be present to win.
Fill out a survey any time from the start of show on Sunday through the following Thursday at noon for a chance to win a City prize pack! Must provide name and email address to be contacted as a winner.
MEET AND GREET: Interested in meeting the headliner? We work with local partners to give away FREE backstage passes. For a chance to win a pass to meet Charlie Parr, follow The Rochester Posse.
CART CAPTIONING SERVICES: CLICK HERE to access CART captioning services. CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) services sponsored by Think Bank.
7:00 PM Opener - The Walking Beat
The Walking Beat is a band based in Rochester, Minnesota. Fusing thoughtful, well-written songs with male/female vocal harmonies, old time country twang, vintage keys, banjo, accordion and even a little punk rock energy and ethic, the Walking Beat harkens back to a mythical musical past and toward an open and free future.
Sponsored by Think Bank & The Current
An annual summer tradition, Rochester Civic Music’s Down by the Riverside is a free, public outdoor music festival held on Sunday evenings in downtown Rochester along the banks of the Zumbro River.
This family-friendly community event features must-see national acts as well as standout local opening artists. Down by the Riverside also features local food vendors, craft beer, and giveaways – something for everyone!
Food and beverage vendor list: True Smoke BBQ, Rey de la Birria, Heimstead, B-Lo Zero Sno Cones & Minnie Donuts, Indigo Acai Bowls, Popus Gourmet Popcorn, LTS Brewing Co., Four Daughters Vineyard & WineryGIVEAWAYS: At each concert, Think Bank gives away a FREE electric guitar autographed by the headliner. Enter the giveaway by completing a survey by 7:45 p.m. on show day. Surveys can be completed at the Civic Music tent, by clicking here, or by scanning a QR code at the event. Must be present to win.
Fill out a survey any time from the start of show on Sunday through the following Thursday at noon for a chance to win a City prize pack! Must provide name and email address to be contacted as a winner.
MEET AND GREET: Interested in meeting the headliner? We work with local partners to give away FREE backstage passes. For a chance to win a pass to meet Charlie Parr, follow The Rochester Posse.
CART CAPTIONING SERVICES: CLICK HERE to access CART captioning services. CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) services sponsored by Think Bank.
7:00 PM Opener - The Walking Beat
The Walking Beat is a band based in Rochester, Minnesota. Fusing thoughtful, well-written songs with male/female vocal harmonies, old time country twang, vintage keys, banjo, accordion and even a little punk rock energy and ethic, the Walking Beat harkens back to a mythical musical past and toward an open and free future.
Sponsored by Think Bank & The Current