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Pioneer Skills Festival

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Event# 712-769-2323

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Visitors will be able to see and participate in skills used by pioneers in everyday life. Activities include hand dipping candles, butter making, tin punch, apple cider production, rope making and more. Pioneer Skills Festival is especially entertaining for children.
Join us in the Big Red Barn from 1 – 4 p.m. for this unique event. The activities in the barn are free.

The Reverend George B. Hitchcock House will be open and guided tours given. Tours are $5/person for adults and those attending high school.

Pioneer Skills Festival


Phone : 712-769-2323   (Always call and confirm events.)

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Admission Fee : Free Festival. Tours are $5.

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