Curwood Festival

Curwood Festival Office

308 W. Main St. Suite III

P.O. Box 461

Owosso, MI 48867

(989) 723-2161

(989) 729-6098 fax

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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.

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.

2008 CURWOOD FESTIVAL PARADES

Curwood Festival Heritage Parade
Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Theme: "Feel the Magic in Curwood Country"

2008 Heritage Parade Winners
Best Overall - Kiwanis Club of Owosso
Chairmand Award - KIDS INC.
Best Musical - Corunna High School Band
Best Marching Unit - Plymouth Fife And Drum
Best Themed Unit - Kim's Dance Studio
Best Community Unit - Owosso Weslyan Church

Kids in Curwood Parade
Friday, June 6, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Theme: TBA

2007 Kids in Curwood Parade Winners
Most Creative - Shiawassee County Street Hockey
Best Animal Unit - Hoot N Holler
Best Baton and Dance - The Dance Place
Chairman's Choice - Hush Puppies
Best Float - Boy Scout Troop 89
Best Walking Unit - St. Paul School

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.

George Hoddy
(Independent Photo/BILL CONSTINE)

Past honorees
John and Joanne Morovitz,2007; Jim & Fayenne Storrer-2006, John "Dutch" and Rita Bouwman, 2005; Dr. Denise Bannan, 2004; James Capitan, 2003; James Oliver Curwood, 2002; Dale Espich, 2001; Tom Henne, 2000; Ivan Conger, 1999; Monte Sheedlo, 1998; Al and Kay Snell, 1997. Robert "Pudge" Hahn, 1996; Helen Harrelson, 1995; Gordon Graham, 1994; Bill Phillips, 1993; Robert Lewis, 1992; Francis "Bus" Spaniola, 1991; Merrill Walker, 1990; Jeri and Hank Steck, 1989; R.C. Brown, 1987; Clyde LeValley, 1986; Frank Patee, 1985; James Miner, 1984; Sallysue Gale, 1983; Corky Wilson, 1982; Brad VanPelt, 1981; and Earl Morrall, 1980.