One special weekend each year, the Greater Rochester community
gathers to celebrate its rich and unique heritage.
The Rochester Heritage Festival is history brought to life!

2008 Events
PRESS RELEASE PETANQUE RESS RELEASE
Heritage Festival Arts & Crafts Show - RARA 5k Fun Run - Children's Fun Run
Festival of Cars - Leader Dog Puppies - Heritage Rod & Custom Car Show
Rock Climbing - Bike/Trike/Wagon Parade - Magicians
Pioneer Homestead & Playground - Petting Farm - Pony Rides
Rubber Ducky Race - Civil War Re-enactments - Vintage Baseball
Barbershop Quartet - Strolling Musicians - Petanque
Antique Fire Truck Muster and Rides - Fire Department Water Ball Competition
Detroit Pistons Mascot 'Hooper' - Chainsaw Carvers

The Annual Rochester Area Heritage Festival is celebrating its 31st year this Memorial Day Weekend at Rochester Municipal Park. This family-friendly festival commemorates the past, present, and future of the Greater Rochester Area.

A special feature this year is the Michigan Petanque Club's challenge to the Guinness World Record of 40 hours, nine minutes. Players from across the country are invited to join the attempt beginning at 5:00 pm Friday, May 23, and running throughout the festival. Come watch the challenge or try your hand at Petanque (French Bocce) on the adjacent courts at Halbach Field! All proceeds to benefit the Leader Dogs for the Blind.

The Rochester Area Heritage Festival has something for everyone and all ages. Experience our heritage - past, present, and future through exhibits, games, crafts, food, music and much more!

The Rochester Heritage Festival
is fun and free for the whole family!