What’s Up With The Carnival Rides Parked at Rochester’s Apache Mall?

I stopped by the Apache Mall yesterday to shop for some clothes, and on my way out, my kids noticed some carnival rides parked in the lot. I didn't think too much about them because I immediately thought they must be for Rochesterfest which is happening this week. I saw a lot of people asking about the rides on Facebook last night so I decided to investigate a little more.

After a quick Google search, I learned the rides aren't connected to RochesterFest at all.  The Apache Mall is hosting a carnival this weekend. Get more info including when the rides will be open and how much they'll cost you below.

When Is The Apache Mall Carnival?

What Are The Carnival's Hours?

The rides will be open to the public starting on Thursday.

• Thursday hours: 4:00 pm - 10:00pm
• Friday hours: 11:00 am -10:00 pm
• Saturday hours: 11:00 am -10:00 pm
• Sunday hours: 11:00 am -8:00 pm

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Where Will The Carnival Be Set Up?

The Apache Mall says the Carnival rides will be in the north parking lot near JCPenney.

How Much Does It Cost?

• 1 ticket - $1.25
• 25 tickets - $25.00

Visitors can also purchase 3 hours of unlimited rides for $25.00 per person.

Sounds like fun, right? Send us a message when you hear about fun events that are happening in southeast Minnesota so we can share the details on our Ultimate Guide to Summer Fun in Southeast Minnesota. The list already contains info on dozens of community celebrations, concerts, and other events that are happening around the area over the next couple of months.