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Music on the Deck, a summertime music series at the Riverfront Cafe, is one of many ways that people can enjoy outdoor music during summers in Petaluma. (Pamela Joyce)

Live music brings summer energy and economic boost to Petaluma

From toe-tapping tunes to packed patios, discover how outdoor concerts are turning up the volume on community spirit and driving real economic impact in this music-loving town.


The 2025 Petaluma Leghorns 19U team after winning the American Legion California State Tournament on Monday, July 28, at Chapman University.

Baseball: Petaluma Leghorns win American Legion California State Tournament

Drinks and toys now available at Poppy’s Cafe in downtown Petaluma. (Poppy's Cafe)

Boba cafe opening at Petaluma toy store Poppy’s

Unsold 2021 Rogue sports-utility vehicles sit on a lot at a Nissan dealership Colorado on June 27, 2021. The North Bay Nissan dealership in Petaluma closed permanently July 25, with a sign on its homepage announcing the shutdown. (AP Photo / David Zalubowski, file)

Petaluma Nissan dealership closes amid broader company troubles; ‘exciting plans’ for what’s next

Petaluma fire officials investigate early morning trailer fire

Fans watching the music at the 2025 Petaluma Music Festival. (Anderson Templeton / For the Argus-Courier)

Watch: Supporters, dancers, fans flock to this year’s Petaluma Music Festival

An agent of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) waits in a hallway outside of a courtroom. (Charly Triballeau/ AFP-Getty Images)

ICE arrests person in Santa Rosa shopping center, local group says

Cal Fire’s Hicks Valley  firefighters work to extinguish flames inside a large pine tree during the 4.7 acre Mountain Fire on Sonoma Mountain Road, Saturday, July 26, 2025.   (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Firefighters respond to 3-acre vegetation fire near Petaluma that threatened structures

Petaluma City Schools slashes $1 million, braces for more cuts totaling $5 million

Chico man arrested after reported ‘prowling’ in Petaluma, police say

Bajun Mavalwalla II, center, being arrested by FBI agents in Spokane, Washington, on July 15, 2025. (Mavalwalla family)

Petaluma native protested against ICE in Spokane. Now he’s charged with conspiracy

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