Oct 5th Autumn Trails Event in the “John Erickson and Veterans Memorial Garden” behind the 1877 Peterson Station Museum
Noon – 1:00 Picnic Lunch with Patriotic Music
1:00 – 2:00 Dr. Kyle Ward, Author of “The Viking Battalion”
Shop. Eat. Visit Santa. Create. Spin to Win and stop at the museum annex to sing Carols with Willa and Heidi. 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.
When the eleven Root River Trail Towns team up the same weekend to hold garage sales, you have a huge 60-Mile Garage Sale!
Each town will have a listing on google maps of all of the houses and businesses that will be having garage and sidewalk sales. Make sure to stop and try our unique restaurants or stores along your way!
Participating towns include: Harmony, Preston, Fountain, Lanesboro, Whalen, Peterson, Rushford, Rushford Village, Houston, Chatfield and La Crescent.
2025 Peterson Summer Music Series — D.C. Drifters closes our 2025 series with a ROCK AND ROLL performance you will never forget. Let's dance!
Everett (Howie) Atherton
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
2025 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.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
A Scandinavian Midsummer celebration
Join us in the quaint village of Peterson for Gammel Dag, a vibrant festival that brings the 'good ol’ days' of Scandinavian culture to life. Gustav and Gunnar, our beloved twin giant gnomes, welcome you to a world of folk arts, traditional music, dance, and an array of tasty Nordic treats. Discover our community’s spirit through hands-on workshops, engaging demonstrations, and a variety of fun activities suited for all ages.
Whether it’s your first visit or a cherished annual tradition, Gammel Dag promises an enriching experience steeped in heritage and joy.
2025 Peterson Summer Music Series — Mollie B and Ted Lange return to Peterson for the 7th year, delighting us with their band "SQUEEZEBOX."
