Russell Beef and Barley festival marks silver anniversary
The annual Beef and Barley festival in Russell returns for its 26th year with a full lineup. Highlights include a wine and cheese reception for newcomers, a Continentals concert, a Friday volleyball tournament with teams from Roblin and others, a king and queen crowning, presentations, craft displays, and a bread making contest. Weekend events feature an indoor rodeo, pancake breakfast, cribbage, a trap shoot, a golf tournament, a cattlemen’s round-up, and a Beef and Barley Rodeo Cabaret by the Porch Boys, with $10 tickets at local venues. Page 2 promises more.
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