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Steele County Historical Society

Harvest Fest: A fall festival at the Village! Horse-drawn wagon rides, food stand, cider pressing, corn shelling, children's activities, pumpkin painting, and more. Living History: Audrey Parker; Jen Hansen Learn more at: www.steelecohistoricalsociety.org

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Juana Jazmine Mendosa: Quincenira

The tradition of celebrating the Quincenira, coming into adolescence, is a revered experience for young Mexican women who experience this celebration at the age of 15. Jazmine and her family will share her experience with you.

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Kay Peterson, Gypsy horse & Gypsy tradition

A horse bred by the Gypsy people. This magical horse encompasses the color and beauty of the Gypsy culture and combines it with a kindness and substance seldom seen in other horses. Gypsies have had horses for as long as their culture has been in existence but the horse we recognize today as the Gypsy Cob or Gypsy Vanner has only emerged within the past 50 years. In the mid 1900's, the Gypsy breeders began infusing the blood of the Clydesdale and Shire horses, which gave the breed bone and feather. They then introduced the bloodlines of the Dale and Fell ponies for their economical use of forage and more manageable size. By the early 1970's, a breed type was becoming established.

These horses were used in nearly every aspect of the Gypsy's life. Traveling the roads and often cared for by children, it was essential that the horses be strong, kind and have a willing disposition. They also had to be of a hardy nature, sound and easily kept, as there were no special provisions made for food or shelter. The horses lived on the vacant land and grass strips found next to the road. Originally bred to pull the caravans, Gypsy horses excel at driving but are also being used for nearly all riding disciplines and can be found throughout Europe and the Unites States doing everything from pleasure riding and driving.

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Owatonna Art Center - Weaving Expo

Chiaki O'Brien from Japan teaches a form of Japanese weaving called SAORI that breaks all the traditional rules. SAORI is a free-style weaving without any rules or restrictions of what or how to weave.

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Hasse Petting Zoo, Pemberton, MN

The Mobile Petting Zoo includes about 20 - 30 animals in an enclosed, sheltered, walk-in pen where visitors can interact with the animals. Our petting zoo features a variety of miniature and small breed farm animals including miniature ponies, miniature donkeys, sheep, goats, miniature pot-belly pigs, alpacas, bunnies, ducks, and chickens.

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