Once a year, a legend returns to his hometown.
Collage promoting the Cole Porter Festival in historic Peru, Indiana, featuring performers in period costumes, musical acts, classic cars, and event attendees.
Text "June 12th to June 15th 2025" in black serif font.

A VARIETY OF FREE LIVE MUSIC

night & day on the outdoor stage.

DEEP-DIVE SPECIAL EVENTS

exploring the life & songs of Cole Porter.

Poster for MCEDA Music Stage event in Peru, Indiana, featuring free live music from June 13-15. Performances by Cherry & Jerry, John Woytus, Eric McCoy, Bloomerangs, Wunderlick, Speakeasy Boys, Shiny Shiny Black, Abbie Thomas, Lineage, and more. Includes details on an Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social with free entry, food, drinks, and souvenirs.

HEADLINING SPECIAL EVENTS:

Event poster for a performance by Edelvelt and Doyle featuring Warren and Flick, scheduled for Saturday, June 14th, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Story Church auditorium in Peru, Indiana, featuring photos of two performers and a musical duo.

DID YOU KNOW?

Cole Porter Festival is presented by ReDiscover Downtown Peru, a non-profit 501c3 organization. Consider making a donation, and help us make it happen each year!

Miami County Museum 2024
Jason Gornto "Lunch With Mr. Porter" 2024
Music Stage 2024
Elizabeth Doyle 2024
Charles Troy 2024
Sadie Johnson 2024
Ava Logan 2024
Cocktails & Cole 2024
Cocktails & Cole 2024
Sandy Lomax 2024
Cole's Roaring 20's Cabaret 2024
Discover Cole Bus Tour 2024
Cole's Roaring 20's Cabaret 2024
Cole's Roaring 20's Cabaret 2024
Busker Janky & Porter Roberts at Cole's Roaring 20's Cabaret 2024
Cole's Roaring 20's Cabaret 2024
Cole's Roaring 20's Cabaret 2024
Ward Roberts 2024
Ward Roberts 2024
Zak Tschiniak 2024
"Lineage" 2024
Polly Dobbs 2024
Lee Glantz & Jason Gornto 2024
Elizabeth Doyle 2024
Mayor Don Sturch 2024
Music Stage Audience 2024
Producers Kati Roberts & Chris Badami 2024
"Wrinkles & Kinks" 2024
"PaTron" 2024
"PaTron" 2024
"PaTron" 2024
Club14 - Plates of Peru 2024
Cherry & Jerry 2024
Abbie Thomas 2024
"Lineage" 2024
Music Stage & Village 2024
Music Stage 2024
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