Pictures of festivals and special events
Back when fur trading was still a big deal, like from the 17th century to early in the 19th century, trappers, traders, Native Americans, and soldiers gathered once or twice a year to swap goods and stories. While the reasons for those annual meetings are long gone, the ritual is being kept alive by a
A few shots from the Lantern Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, MO; photos taken August, 2012.
The Minnesota State Fair is a deservedly famous for its kitschy entertainment and bizarre foods.
The Snowflake Ski club at Westby, Wisconsin has been hosting a world-class ski jumping competition since 1923.
One of the country's best festivals. There's nothing like a watching a parade in the dead of winter to lift one's spirits.
Ralph Samuelson invented water skiing in 1922 on Lake Pepin; Lake City has been celebrating this with a festival since 1972.
