Rochester's Downtown Burgers & Brews Get Together
About this Event
Friday, October 16, 2026
4:00 to 7:00 PM
Peace Plaza, Downtown Rochester
Come hungry for the first ever Burgers & Brews Rochester Get Together!
7 Burgers. 5 Beverage Partners. One Big Get Together.
Taste your way through seven featured burgers, sample brews and beverages, enjoy live music from Orchid Jane, play games, enter giveaways, and vote for your favorites during an evening on Peace Plaza.
Burger Lineup
• Red Cow
• Bleu Duck Kitchen
• Jac’s Bar & Grill
• Chester’s Kitchen & Bar
• Chip Shots
• North Stone Kitchen
• Lord Essex Tavern & Grill
Each restaurant will serve a tasting size burger creation featured exclusively for the event.
Brews & Beverage Lineup
• Surly Brewing Co.
• Modist Brewing Co.
• Big Grove Brewery
• Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery
• Forager Brewery
Guests with eligible drinking admission can explore featured selections and vote for their favorite.
Your Ticket Experience
Depending on your ticket type, Burgers & Brews includes:
• Seven burger samples
• Tastings from five breweries and beverage partners
• Live music from Orchid Jane
• Cornhole, games, and activities
• Giveaways and prize opportunities
• People’s Choice voting for Best Burger and Favorite Brew
Choose Your Ticket
The Classic
Includes all seven burger samples, beverage tastings, entertainment, games, giveaways, and voting. Guests must be 21 or older.
The Works
Everything included with The Classic, plus early event access, a commemorative tasting glass, and a limited edition Burgers & Brews tote bag.
Burgers, Hold the Brews
All seven burger samples and the full event experience without alcoholic beverage tastings. Available for designated drivers, guests ages 18 to 20, and anyone who wants the burgers without the brews.
Giving Back
For every paid ticket sold, $2 will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southeast Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
Good to Know
All attendees must be 18 or older. Guests receiving alcoholic beverage tastings must be 21 or older with a valid government issued photo ID.
We recommend arriving at 4:00 PM to enjoy the full experience. Check in is available until 6:00 PM.
This is an outdoor event and will take place rain or shine unless severe weather creates unsafe conditions. Ticket quantities are limited, so advance purchase is encouraged.
Come Hungry. Bring Your Crew.
Seven burgers. Five beverage partners. Live music. Games. Giveaways. People’s Choice voting. One big downtown Rochester Get Together!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 32.44 to USD 51.90
