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The Mower County Historical Society will be celebrating the holidays with its annual fundraising event, “Christmas in the County,” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m on Dec. 14.

Jump start your holiday baking and eating at the bake sale. The main feature will again be Christmas cookies, however  lefse, breads, pies, candies, and goodies galore will also be available for purchase. All items will be pre-packaged and  ready-to-go. The bake sale will be held in the Administration Building starting at 11 a.m.

Mrs. Claus will again be visiting the Historical Society all the way from the North Pole. Stop by the Pioneer Building  between 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a photo opportunity with Mrs. Claus next to the Christmas tree and fireplace. Crafting activities  for the kids will also be available during this time.

The annual raffle drawing will take place at 3 p.m. The grand prize is a beautiful “Cabin in the Cotton” sampler quilt made and donated by Virginia Bissen, plus many other prizes.

Tickets sell for $2 each and will be available at the event or  now at the MCHS office. The silent auction returns with over 85 gift baskets available for bidding in the Pioneer  Building. Bids will be accepted until 3:30 p.m. with winners announced by 4 p.m. To add to the festivities, food will be  available for purchase: homemade chili, hot dogs and chili dogs.

The always popular horses will be back for wagon rides around the fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can also ring  the bell or blow the whistle on the 1004 Steam Engine. After dark, don’t forget to enjoy our annual lighting display on  the historical society grounds.

Christmas in the County is truly a holiday tradition, so bring the whole family and enjoy an “Old Fashioned Christmas” at  the Mower County Historical Society.

All proceeds from this special event/fundraiser will benefit the Mower County Historical Society.