Every display of old iron is unique, and the Rose City Threshing & Heritage Festival of Miltona, Minnesota, is no exception. Mixed in with familiar events like threshing and shocking demonstrations are less familiar, quirky things – like potatoes free for the digging.
From its founding (a display of one man’s collection) to an inventory of odd and unusual relics (a bale collector and a well-drilling rig) to the way the event has grown (like a weed), the Rose City festival goes its own way – and makes it work.
One-man show adopted by local community
Thirty years ago, Harvey Danielson decided to start a small show on his property – a 160-acre century farm near Rose City – with exhibits showcasing his gasoline engine collection. Joe Steinhagen, Alexandria, Minnesota,…
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Farm Collector (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2018