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.
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.
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.
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
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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.
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.
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.
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
LOCATION:Cascade Lake Park\, 88 23rd Avenue SW Rochester\, Minnesota 55902 CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR