2024 Peterson Summer Music Series — Trouble Shooter is retiring after 40 years! They formed in 1984 playing country & 80’s and 90’s rock. They have performed in 14 states and 2 Canadian Provinces with a number of competitive events in Nashville.

2024 Peterson Summer Music Series — Mollie B and Ted Lange return to Peterson for the 6th year, delighting us with their band "SQUEEZEBOX."

2024 Peterson Summer Music Series — Delicious, musical fun! This vocal-centric quintet performs a variety of toe tappin' genres. Dynamic 3-part vocals and some of Minnesotas’ best instrumentalists will keep you smiling! Western swing, vintage folk & rock classics, Big Band, country, and blues.

2024 Peterson Summer Music Series — Rutabaga Brothers, a Southeast Minnnesota Rockin'Blues Ensemble, kicks off 2024 Season with new lead singer, Mariah Ciangiola, and Noah Short on bass.

Wanna Gammeldag? The Saturday after Father’s Day is Peterson’s chance to share the traditions of the city founders! We kick off this celebration with a parade down Mill Street. The parade is always full of fun but one major highlight in 2024 - Maynard Thompson will be on a float directing the all-school reunion band. That band will also play a concert during the afternoon at the historic bandstand! Gammel Dag is a celebration of the good old days which Friends of Peterson have researched and proudly presents to you on one of the longest days of the year with delicious food, delightful folk art, and music! Happy Midsummer! More info at gammeldag.com

Shop. Eat. Visit Santa. Create. A day packed with fun for the entire family. Do all of your holiday shopping from our vendors selling everything from handcrafted items to pickles.

This is Peterson’s chance to share the traditions of the city founders and be part of all school reunion celebration! Those traditions - lovely foods and folk art are again popular all over this region - so let us share what we have researched and will present for you to enjoy during the longest day of the year - midsummer!