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Family spotlights: Judy Garland Festival, Back to the '50s Weekend

By Melissa Walker

June 11, 2011 at 6:12PM
Displaying the classic '50's style, this 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 convertible owned by Jerry Felde, featured big fins and lots of chrome. GENERAL INFORMATION: Duane Braley/Star Tribune--Minneapolis, Mn., Thurs., June 16, 2005--Strollers on the Mall past Peavey Plaza from 11 AM to 1:30PM were treated to a sample of what they will see if they go the State Fairgrounds this weekend for the Minnesota Street Rod Association's "Back to the 50's" show. Running from Friday through Sunday the event will f
Displaying the classic '50's style, this 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 convertible owned by Jerry Felde, featured big fins and lots of chrome. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

JUDY GARLAND FESTIVAL

The annual tribute to one of Minnesota's most popular celebrities has activities for lovers of the Hollywood star. Highlights include a gala dinner Friday honoring Andy Williams, a screening Saturday morning of "The Wizard of Oz." Also appearances by original Munchkin Karl Slover, a local production of "Meet Me in St. Louis" by the Grand Rapids Players, a show of Garland's gowns from collector Michael Siewert and more.

REV IT UP

Back to the '50s Weekend is all muscle and no fat with more than 11,000 street rods, customs, classics and restored vehicles, dating from 1964 and earlier. Other attractions include live music, a swap meet, Kid's World activities, and more than 350 vendors and auto exhibits.

  • 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 6 a.m.-3 p.m. next Sun. $10. Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 N. Snelling Av., Falcon Heights. www.msra.com
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