Annual Community Events
These are public events and all are
encouraged to participate
If you would like your Annual event listed here, please e-mail the information to Bill@rochester-wa.com
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt The Grand Mound Rochester Park Association sponsors this event on the Saturday evening before Easter at the Rochester Community Park. It is an event exclusively for Rochester Middle School Students.
Swede Day The Rochester annual Swede Day events include a parade, booths & exhibits at the Community Center, lunch at Swede Hall after the parade and many other activities the second or third Saturday in June.
Sleep in the Park The Grand Mound Rochester Park Association sponsors this event the second weekend in August at the Rochester Community Park.
Breakfast with Santa The Grand Mound Rochester Park Association sponsors this event held in December at the Rochester High School Commons.
Lucia Queen of Light Festival Crowning of the Queen takes place at Swede Hall on Albany Street in December.
Operation Santa ROOF (Rochester Organization of Families Community Services) collects and distributes Christmas toys & clothing for needy children of the community in December.
Rochester Community Christmas Tree Lighting The Grand Mound Rochester Park Association sponsors this event on a Saturday in mid-December in front of the Rochester Community Center.