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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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 2008 Miss Curwood Festival and Court
The 2008 Curwood Festival Royalty was named on March 1st at the our annual Queen & Princess Pageant at Baker College of Owosso. Miss Curwood Festival 2008 is Lisa Dexter, with Kaitlyn Dwyer and Jillian Taylor as her court members. The 2008 Curwood Princess is Madison Howe, with Taylor Helt and Ava Ringheisen as her court memebers. This group of girls will represent our Festival throughout the state of Michigan for this upcoming year.
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 2008 Grand Marshal
2008 Grand Marshal George Hoddy George Hoddy, 103 years old, will reign during the 31st annual Festival honoring James Oliver Curwood. Mr. Hoddy was a long-time industrialist and civic leader in Owosso. He is pictured here with Princess Madison Howe, and court member Ava Ringheisen during the April council meeting. Unable to attend was court member Taylor Helt. |
2008 Mr. Owosso
Kevin Kregger - Child Advocacy Center raised $35,739.87
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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 whol family! The festivities are held the first full weekend in June. We look forward to seeing you there! |
Helping others 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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