st. peter Population: 11906 Incorporated: 1873 (founded 1853) City Office: 227 S Front St., 507-934-4840 Post Office: 300 S Third St., 507-931-1950 Chamber of Commerce: 101 S Front St, 507-934-3400, stpeterchamber.com Library: 601 S Washington Ave., 507-934-7420 Community Center: 600 S Fifth St., 507-934-0667 Senior Center: 600 South Fifth, St. Suite 219, 507-934-7434
What to do Old-fashioned Fourth of July Parade, picnic in Minnesota Square, food, activities, music, classic cars and fireworks. Visit www.stpeterchamber.com/4th-of-july. Nicollet County Free Fair - The 2019 fair is scheduled for Aug. 7-11. Features often include a rodeo, demo derby, tractor pull, talent show, rides, 4-H exhibits and livestock. Visit nicolletcountyfair.com.
Oktoberfest - The St. Peter Ambassadors hosts the annual celebration near Minnesota Avenue and Grace Street in the heart of the downtown. The 2019 events are set for Sept. 27-28. See www.stpeterchamber.com or the St. Peter Ambassadors Facebook page. Ambassadors’ Blues Fest - The Ambassadors also will host a one-day Blues Fest on Saturday, June 8. Winterfest - The mid-winter festival includes medallion hunt and Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office’s Polar Plunge benefits Special Olympics. Visit stpeterchamber.com. Arts Center of Saint Peter - Exhibitions, performances, classes and outreach. Public galleries. Visit artscentersp.org. Treaty Site History Center - Exhibits tell stories of the 1851 treaty and relationships between the Dakota and the white settlers, as well as agriculture and commerce. Visit nchsmn.org. E. St. Julien Cox house - A fully restored Victorian treasure, the 1871 home is an example of Gothic Italianate architecture. Events yearround, tours by appointment. Visit nchsmn.org.
General Reading Books ~ Religious Gifts & Jewelry Unique Greeting Cards ~ Children’s Books & Games Seasonal Home Decor ~ Art & Office Supplies Weekday Store Hours
A Full Continuum of Care Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehab and Memory Care | (507) 934-2203
September - May 8:30am - 5pm June - August 10:00am - 2:00pm
Visit out website for weekend hours! www.bookmark.gustavus.edu
Heritage Meadows - Independent Living (507) 931-8545
Your Campus and Community Independent Book Store!
www.blcstpeter.org
800 West College Ave - Jackson Campus Center - 507-933-7587 Across From The Flag Circle - Free Visitor Parking Available
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