Barn Tour
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Annual Barn Tour. This year's guided school bus tour will be around the scenic Banner Creek Reservoir area. Tour includes stops at barns, entertainment and surprises. Lunch at Your Place or Mine Restaurant: pulled pork sandwiches with all the trimmings. Same tour will also be held on October 4. Reservations are required.
Barn Tour
Phone : 785-364-2316 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : jacohistsoc@gmail.com
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