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Big Arts Festival Hits Red Wing This Weekend

If you're looking for a quick trip, this event is worth checking out.

The 45th Annual Fall Arts Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9, in downtown Red Wing. The festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Attracting more than 10,000 visitors annually, the festival, which is put on by the Red Wing Arts Association, is held each October during the peak fall color season. This juried event brings more than 90 artists to this historic city on the banks of the Mississippi River to sell their creations. The public is invited to purchase the artwork, and enjoy the food the music and the beauty of scenic Red Wing in the fall. There are a wide variety of children's activities available, too.

There are plenty of other things to do while in the area. Visit the historic St. James Hotel in downtown. Opened in 1875, it is on the National Register of Historic Places. Another historical site is the original train depot. There are plenty of parks for fall hiking, one of the most popular spots being the Cannon Valley Trail, which is a converted rail line.

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Treasure Island Resort and Casino is also located in nearby Prairie Island, Minn.

For further information, visit www.redwingchamber.com or www.redwingartsassociation.org.

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