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Festivals & events throughout the entire upper Midwest are increasing in popularity for all kinds of motorcoach groups. The American Bus Association even compiles festivals and events that are very “group-friendly”. If you want more information about an event for your package, itinerary, or even daytrip, contact the local Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), tourism office, or Chamber of Commerce for assistance (usually in that order). Always check the directory first in every issue of this magazine to see if their contact information is listed.
Spirit of the West Festival september 18-20, 2009 – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Come experience a festival rated the Best Heritage Event and top 3 in Best Family Event, Best Gathering, and Best Overall Event by American Cowboy Readers. The Spirit of the West Festival September 18 -20, 2009 in Sioux Falls, SD has a wild west show, Chuckwagon & Dutch oven cooking competitions, kids area, old west shootouts, western television/movie celebrities, cowboy fast draw/mounted shooting competitions, gun spinning, whip cracking, rope twirling, vendors, live entertainment and much more. For more information call Jeanne Pattison 605-334-9202, go to www.spiritofthewestfestival.com or email sotw@spiritofthewestfestival.com.
“Dala Daze and Viking Knights” June 18-20, 2010 – Lindsborg, Kansas
Lindsborg, Kansas is host to Svensk Hyllningsfest, a celebration of Swedish Heritage. Wake to the sounds of old world fiddle tunes and feast your eyes on the color box of ethnic folk dress worn by both local school children and visiting Swedes who dance traditional dances taught by their ancestors. Walk the hand laid brick streets and feel the vibrations of the parade that showcases the best of the Smoky Valley. Feast on an authentic Smörgåsbord and help us close down this year’s festivities by joining the Saturday evening street dance in historic downtown Lindsborg. For more information call Gary Shogren from City of Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau 785-227-3706, or go to www.visitlindsborg.com.
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