Rochester is a VERY...
Rochester is a VERY cosmopolitan city for its size. Most of the Christian denominations are represented as well as Jewish and Muslim comunities. Throughout the year many ethnic festivals are held as well as a very midwestern County Fair (Olmsted) with farm animal/ 4H arts crafts conservation and the carnival midway. Rochesterfest is held in the middle of June and is a Block Party type event weeklong in downtown. The biggest mistake people coming to Rochester make is NOT ASKING almost anyone on the street for information they want. Rochester is a friendly town and used to and appreciative of visitors to theMayo Clinic and other area attractions.
Interpreters are avaiable at the clinic for non English speaking visitors.



Olmsted County Courthouse, Rochester, MN 2008
Reading Room, et al.