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Festival Friday

If it is Friday it must be another look at Festivals. Today I will continue the trend of looking at a festival in Minnesota and two other states. Today it will be Alabama and New Mexico.

How many of you remember the Little House on the Prairie books? Part of those books took place in Minnesota. To kick off our festival frenzy we will visit Walnut Grove Minnesota.

Minnesota - More Minnesota Festivals

Wilder Pageant
Walnut Grove Minnesota.
When: The next three weekends

Outdoor drama based on life of author Laura Ingalls Wilder in Walnut Grove in the 1870's. A totally live production, with all characters from the Walnut Grove area. Hillside amphitheater has been developed to allow for extensive lighting, sound and special effects.

Alabama - More Alabama Festivals

38th Annual World Championship Domino Tournament
Andalusia Alabama
When: July 13th - 14th

More than 300 people will participate in this tournament filled with fun, fellowship and competition for all ages. More than $20,000 in cash and trophies awarded. Fri. & Sat.; Registration 6:30 a.m.; Game begins 8 a.m., sweepstakes drawings, Sat., 7 p.m.

New Mexico - More New Mexico Festivals

'Biennale Grande' Juried Art Show and Exhibit
Ruidoso Downs New Mexico
When: July 6th - 8th

The Hubbard Museum of the American West is proud to announce the opening of its 2nd “Biennale Grande” art show and exhibit in the Museum’s Green Tree Gallery. Original art from some of New Mexico’s best artists will be on display. The Biennale Grande is a juried fine arts competition that seeks to recognize and honor excellence in the contemporary visual arts of the American West. Thirty-nine (39) artists, representing 54 pieces of original art, were selected as finalists for the show. These artists and their works will benefit from regional recognition and exposure through New Mexico’s first Smithsonian Affiliate museum, as well as the opportunity to sell their work(s) during the exhibition.

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