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Extravaganza at the Village of Yesteryear (Owatonna)

Published July 5, 2023 | Updated July 6, 2023 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

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Step back in time and feel what it was like to live more than 100 years ago during the Extravaganza at the Village of Yesteryear!

Steele County Village of Yesteryear Owatonna

I love events that take you back in time! To me, it’s fun for me and my family to experience the music and styles of the past. What a great way to create new memories and experience history first hand.

Village of Yesteryear Extravaganza

This upcoming Sunday (July 9) is the annual Extravaganza event put on by the Steele County Historical Society. The full afternoon of family friendly fun takes place at the Village of Yesteryear in Owatonna.

Village of Yesteryear General Store Owatonna

The Extravaganza event takes place from 12 – 4 pm and is completely FREE! This annual event, happening since 1987, celebrates the heritage and history of Steele County. 

Come learn about the people who helped shape the county into what it is today. Throughout the day, reenactors will offer demonstrations.

Watch performances, play games, participate in crafts, eat delicious food, and more.

Village of Yesteryear Musians

About the Steele County Historical Society: 

The Steele County Historical Society is one of the largest and most prestigious historical societies in the state.

As the group believes history matters, they offer many educational and award-winning programs, exhibitions, and events.

The group is dedicated to preserving the past, sharing the county’s stories, and connecting people with history in new and meaningful ways.

Find educational resources on their site. The lessons cover a variety of topics from railroads, schools, the North Pole, and WWI poetry. Find lessons with connections to math, language arts, vocabulary, science, and history.

Steele County Village of Yesteryear Owatonna

For more information and any updates regarding this weekend’s Extravaganza, visit the Facebook event page.

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