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Autumn Artistry in Osage brings together artisans, live music, food and car show into one event By albert Lea Tribune
The annual Autumn Artistry takes place every third Saturday in September, and this year is no different. Started in 2000 to bring people to the community, the event features local artists, artisans, antiques, fall and holiday decor, food, live music and one of the largest car shows around, according to the Osage Chamber of Commerce. This year’s date is Sept. 18. In recent years, Autumn Artistry has showcased over 100 vendors from southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Vendors line up in downtown Osage and at the Mitchell County Fairgrounds Here are a few other events happening in Osage this summer:
Duckie Dash & Family Day Purchase a duck for $5, and watch your duck race down the river at Halvorson Campground on June 12. Ducks will be
collected and prizes drawn for both children and adults for the winning ducks. The Mitchell County Booster Club will also sell lunch. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Summer Treasures Fest Scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12, Summer Treasures Fest if an annual event in downtown Osage that features primitives, antiques, garden and yard art, funky junk, vintage, repurposed, upcycled, hand-crafted creations, food vendors, a farmers market and music, the chamber states on its website.
Independence Day Parade The Osage Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Independence Day Parade from 10 a.m. to noon July 3 at the Mitchell County Fairgrounds.
