Buffalo Days drew an estimated 12,000 people to the city park Saturday for the 17th annual celebration.
Free performances and countless booths kept the town busy with sights, sounds and, of course, food.
Jim Brandenburg paid his hometown a visit for an artist's reception and book signing Friday and Saturday. The Brandenburg Gallery saw increased sales, especially of the new posters "Dream Back the Bison, Sing Back the Swan." Proceeds from the poster go to the Brandenburg Prairie Foundation.
Sunday's weather was less than perfect, but it was nice enough to bring about 1,000 people to the free buffalo burger feed at the state park.
Luverne's Elementary Choir started off entertainment Saturday at Arts in the Park with a performance of "Buffalo Days" written by Emily Lodine Overgaard.
Three-year-old Ryleigh Beers, daughter of Brad and Jane Beers, Luverne, almost makes it to the end of the line in the tractor pedal pull contest Saturday but stopped just short of qualifying.