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Old-Time Harvest Fest
Saturday and Sunday, August 18-19
The Yamhill County Historical Society will hold its annual old-time Harvest Fest, featuring antique farming equipment and demonstrations, vendors, music, food and children’s activities, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 and 19, at 11275 S.W. Durham Lane, McMinnville.
Admission is $8 for adults and free for children younger than 12. For more information, contact Raylinda Price at 503-472-2842 or events@yamhillcountyhistory.org.
by Dr. Kay Case
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