# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rochester Reads at the History Center of Olmsted County
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Rochester Reads at the History Center will feature local authors, vendors, artisans, and food trucks, in addition to offering family-friendly activities! Check out the day's schedule below ⬇️

Book Fair open from 10:00am to 03:00pm
10:00am - 11:00am: Story time in the Schoolhouse (free!)
11:00am - 12:00pm: Junk Journaling (Adult Session, $10 non-members/$8 HCOC members)
12:30pm - 01:30pm: Junk Journaling (Kid-friendly session, $5 non-members, $3 HCOC members)
02:00pm - 03:00pm: Junk Journaling (Adult Session, $10 non-members, $8 HCOC members)

Story time in the Schoolhouse is a free, kid-friendly event, featuring local children's authors! More info to come.

The Junk Journaling sessions will be one-hour sessions that include instruction on how to junk journal and supplies including vintage magazines/periodicals, stickers, washi tape and additional supplies to junk journal with. No experience required - bring your own journal or use one of our junk journal sheets!

We will also be offering an event passport that you can fill out by visiting our vendors to enter a raffle! Passports will cost $5 and will be available at the Ashley Independent House table?

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and we will keep you updated with who you can expect to see on August 1st! Our current line-up includes Garden Party Books, Griot Arts, Rochester Public Library, 75th & 3rd Food Truck, Spiced Blooms, and local authors Dr. Virginia Wright-Peterson, Jeff Sauve, Melissa Lam, Ruan Willow, Emma Pathy, Melissa Meyers, Rebecka Braxton, Pam McDonald, Paytyn Veil, and Britton Ashley. This page will be updated as acceptances are sent ?

This event is sponsored by Griot Arts, Garden Party Books, The Amethyst Yogi, and Hey Darling. A huge thank you to our team, vendors, and sponsors for making this event possible!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-reads-at-the-history-center-of-olmsted-county/200030335185347
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, food-drinks, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 298

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rochester
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: History Center of Olmsted County
- **lat**: 44.00631580115
- **long**: -92.509794204027
- **full address**: History Center of Olmsted County, Rochester, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rochester Reads at the History Center of Olmsted County being held?
  - **A:** Rochester Reads at the History Center of Olmsted County takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am at History Center of Olmsted County, Rochester, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rochester Reads at the History Center of Olmsted County?
  - **A:** Rochester Reads at the History Center of Olmsted County is organized by History Center of Olmsted County.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Rochester Reads at the History Center of Olmsted County is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 290+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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