Dean Callahan’s final project, finished by his grandson Austin Huss, took center stage in the car show renamed for Callahan this year. Huss also fabricated the trophies for the show.
July 10, 2026
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Summerfest celebrates small-town pride, community spirit
ROYAL CITY — Royal City celebrated the sunny season with its annual Summerfest last weekend, and the event was by any measure a success. “The feedback has been really great,” said Committee Chair Jill Larsen. “People loved the parade; it’s an election year, so that brings out more people. Our dancing horses were as popular as ever. I’m pretty sure we had around 75 horses this year.” This year’s Summerfest featured a couple of new events, both geared toward younger attendees. The Royal Ranchers 4-H Club hosted goat tying, which actually involved untying a ribbon from the tail of a goat. A 4-H volunteer held the baby goat still so the smaller competitors could get a hold on the ribbon; for the older kids, a mama goat led them on a chase around the ring.