Old-fashioned barn raisings and barn dances used to be endeared social occasions. The tradition of bringing the community together in a barn continues at the White Barn with its Fall Festival.
The Fall Festival began as a family effort by Maggie McCoy (second from right) and her four children. Pictured from left are Vance, Tiffany, Tammy, Maggie and Renee.
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After a windstorm blew out the north wall and shifted the barn from its foundation, it has been restored as a community gathering place and wedding venue.
Three of Maggie’s grandchildren were married at the barn north of Wauneta, Neb.
Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.
Kristen Sindelar
Agriculture Reporter
