Here are two nice write-ups from Audrey Helbling about the 2012 event:

http://mnprairieroots.wordpress.com/2012/08/26/yearning-for-respect-equality-no-matter-what-color-you-are/

http://mnprairieroots.wordpress.com/2012/08/28/connecting-conversing-and-celebrating-cultural-diversity-at-faribault-festival/

2012 Festival was a success! Lots of community participation (donors and sponsors), food booths, performers and attendees.

Here is the first set of pictures: https://picasaweb.google.com/102489320677806139703/FestivalAugust252012