What do kid-crafted "palio" horses, world-famous art-glassblowers, and the U.S. National Yo-Yo Championships have in common? All play a pivotal role in transforming college town Chico to arty Chico for the month-long celebration of Artoberfest. While other cities celebrate autumn with traditional bratwurst and other Southern Germanic accents, Chico's Artoberfest is all about the art produced in this vibrant college setting.

It starts with a homemade fanfare - neighborhood kid ...

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