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| James Oliver Curwood was born in Owosso, Michigan on June 12, 1878, the son of James M. Curwood and Abigail (Griffin) Curwood. |
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| The Curwood Castle, built by James Oliver Curwood as a writing studio in Owosso, MI, is located in Curwood Castle Park overlooking the Shiawassee River and is open to the public 1-5 p.m. daily except Monday. |
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 2009 Mr. Owosso
Jeremy Waugh - Shiawassee County Habitat for Humanity raised $23,395.28
After one month of fundraising frenzy Jeremy Waugh representing Shiawassee County Habitat for Humanity gleaned the honor of being crowned the 2009 Mr. Owosso on Saturday, June 6.
John Smith, contest chairman, also announced that Waugh won the swimsuit contest, while Steve Irelan, representing the Child Advocacy Center, won the talent contest and Ryan Koyne, representing the Pleasant View Resident Council, was voted by his peers as Mr. Congeniality. read more...
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 2009 Curwood Festival Royalty
The 2009 Curwood Festival Royalty was named on March 14 at the Annual Queen & Princess Pageant at Baker College of Owosso. Miss Curwood Festival 2009 is Erica Haney, with Ashleigh Shack and April Taute as her court members. The 2009 Curwood Princess is Leah Collins, with Elysabeth Jaskowiak and Sarah Loux as her court members. These young ladies will represent our Festival throughout Michigan for the next year.
(Independent Photo/JACKIE LEONE)
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 2009 Grand Marshal
2009 Grand Marshal Piper Brewer Just like James Oliver Curwood, Piper appreciates her hometown of Owosso. Her roots run deep in our community --- she can trace her family history in the area back to the mid-1800's --- and keeping Owosso's history alive and giving back to her community is important to her. Piper graduated from Owosso High School and holds a B.A. and M.A. in English from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She has been on the Owosso Historical Commission for over twenty years, currently serving as its chairperson. The Commission, through the city of Owosso, helps to maintain and operate Curwood Castle and the Amos Gould House. Read more... |
You make the Curwood Festival fun!
Festival time returns to Owosso, MI as we prepare for our annual festival to honor James Oliver Curwood, who wrote 33 popular adventure novels and who built Curwood Castle in his hometown, Owosso, as a writing studio. Join us this year for the RiverDaze Raft Race, Arts & Crafts, Flea Market, Playworld Amusement Carnival, Heritage and Kids in Curwood Parades, Volleyball Tournament, and a whole lot more fun for the whole family! The festivities are held the first full weekend in June. We look forward to seeing you there! |
Volunteering has never been this fun!
None of the events for the Curwood Festival would happen without the support of our volunteers. Be a part of the action and fill out an application to help out with any number of exciting activities.
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