12^th ANNUAL

YOUNGER BROTHERS CAPTURE EVENT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

Tentative Schedule

“Madelia’s Magnificent Seven”

Come join the 1800’s Family Day of Fun in Madelia, MN

Contact the Madelia Chamber toll free: (888) 941-7283

www.visitmadelia.com                             chamber@madeliamn.com

SATURDAYS MAIN EVENTS

SATURDAY

8:00-10:30 Oscar Sorbel Breakfast sponsored by the Madelia Lions Club at the VFW

9:00 Younger Brother Memorabilia & Information Booth

9:00 - "Robbers on the Run" Race - Start at Shellee's Greenhouse-run along Elm Creek in rural Madelia.  Click HERE for registration and more information.

10:00 Lonesome Ron singing

10:30am Hometown Hero Award-VFW

10:00-5:00 Old Time Photos  with JC Photography

10:30-8:00 Mercantile Market and Food Vendors

12:30 World Champion Gunslinger-Garrett Popket

HIGH NOON BANK ROBBERY

In front of Farmers State Bank on Main Street

1:30-2:00 Bus Rides to “La Salle Shootout” VFW parking lot $3.00/person

2:30 Gunfight & Capture of the Younger Brother’s Gang

Reenactment site 7mi. W of Madelia or 1/2mi.S of La Salle. Two historical markers narrated by Les Johnson

3:15 Summit Stomper Line Dancers

4:00 Magnificent Seven Posse & Captures Younger Brothers Return to Madelia

Main Street, Madelia

OTHER EVENTS at the Watonwan County Historical Center (423 Dill Ave. SE) Celebrating Minnesota's 150th

SATURDAY

11:00AM-8:00PM Rope Making Exhibits and demonstrations

Artisans and memorabilia

Food tasting and food vendors Car and Tractor Show, Fire Trucks

Horse drawn and Farm equipment displays

Petting Zoo and Children's activities

5:00-8:00PM Hog Roast Supper $7.00 Entertainment by Bass Brand Brass Band (Louisiana style jazz)

SUNDAY

9:00-11:00AM Breakfast Pastries-Provided by Thrivent Financial Services will donation.

11:00AM-2:00PM Pork Burgers and Brat lunch $5.00 by Minnesota Pork Producers.

11:00AM-3:00PM

Family Bingo-sponsored by Wellspring Faith in Action Exhibits and demonstrations Artisans and memorabilia

Food tasting and food vendors Car and Tractor show, Fire trucks

Horse drawn and Farm equipment displays

Petting Zoo and Children's activities

11:00AM-2:00PM

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides-Roger Jones

View Scenic Watona Park-start at museum

1:00PM Old West/Old Time Costume Contest 0-5 years and 6-10 years age groups.

2:00PM Musical Tribute to Minnesota Performed by County Wide Talent.

YOUNGER BROTHER’S CAPTURE HISTORY

After a failed attempt at robbing the Northfield Bank in Sep. of 1876, The Jesse James/Younger Brother Gang fled with citizens in hot pursuit. The gangs separated near Mankato and headed west.  

Wounded, tired and on foot, The Younger’s purchased breakfast at the Sorbel Farm. Upon recognizing the bandits, 16year old Oscar Sorbel rode to Madelia and informed the businessmen of their whereabouts.

The first encounter was momentarily at Hanska Slough with guards strategically posted, The Younger’s hunkered down on the Watonwan River with the plum bushes for cover.

A short, fierce gun battle ensued, with Madelia’s brave citizens capturing the gang on Sep 21, 1876. Upon the captured gang’s arrival in town, their wounds were tended; they were clothed, fed and guarded.

EVENT SPONSORED AND ORGANIZED BY

THE YOUNGER BROTHERS COMMITTEE