Rochester Hosts New Community Picnic Event

ROCHESTER — Rochester will host the First Annual Rochester Hometown Picnic & Pies from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Rochester Municipal Park.

Locals are invite to grab the family, pack a picnic basket and join the community for an afternoon of old-school community fun. Activities include a bike parade, picnic games, Big Rig Gig, live entertainment, plus a pie baking contest & tasting.

“Rochester Hometown Picnic & Pies was born from the love of our roots and sense of community”, said Rochester Mayor Rob Ray. “A storied tradition for families and neighbors, picnics are the perfect opportunity to unplug and celebrate the simplicity of quality time with our loved ones set in the splendor of green spaces. Our community-wide picnic is an opportunity to do just that, with all your neighbors, with a dash of wicker and tablecloth mixed in!”

For more information, call 248-656-0060.