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In 1913, Nampans began hosting a Harvest Festival in September each year which included rodeo events. This continued for a couple dozen years until…
In 1913, Nampans began hosting a Harvest Festival in September each year which included rodeo events. This continued for a couple dozen years until…
Howard shares his early memories growing up and attending school in Nampa. He describes his experiences doing work on his father’s farm. He attended…
Willis and Frances share their memories of early Nampa, recalling the Harvest Festival and the Dewey Palace. The Coyles discuss their involvement in…
Cooke talks about Nampa in the early 1900's through the 1940s, including World War I and how it impacted Nampa. He discusses his time at the College…
Agnes was born in Nampa in 1895. Her father worked on the Nampa railroad and her husband worked as a janitor in a school, where she would occasionally…
Herman Tiller describes his work in grocery stores and how he came to be the manager of Consumers Grocery Store.
Leland and Anna recall growing up in Nampa. They discuss the schools they attended, the local weather, and notable local events such as the Harvest…
Clyde was a lifelong farmer in Nampa. He discusses the various crops he grew over the years, challenges including droughts and coyotes, and how…
The Harvest Festival brought crowds to Nampa each September for the booths and entertainment.
1911-1937, Nampa residents & farmers showed their pride in their produce and farms at the annual Harvest Festival, which featured a parade.
Ready for the Harvest Festival Parade
Refreshments served on the Dewey Palace Lawn