2017 Summer Fun

summer recreation guide

Albert Lea & Freeborn County Minnesota | Supplement to the Freeborn County Shopper | Summer 2017

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Albert Lea Public Library

Aquatic Center

211 E. Clark St. - Located in City Hall 507-377-4350 Mon.-Thurs. 9:00-7:00, Fri. 1:00-6:00 Sat. Closed, Sun. 1:00-5:00

507-373-3328 Mon.-Fri. 1:00-5:00 pm Daytime Swim 6:30-8:00 pm Nighttime Swim Sat.-Sun. 1:00-7:00 pm

Brookside Boathouse

Daily Admission: $3.50 Everyone, $1.25 2 Years & Under, $2.50 Non-Swimmer

Located off Richway Drive by the Brookside Boat Landing. Rent canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, bikes & ham boards during the summer.

Albert Lea City Pool

Nighttime: $2.00 Everyone, $1.00 2 Years & Under Family Pass $110 plus tax (4 family members same household) Individual Pass $60 plus tax Caretaker Pass $30 plus tax (must be babysitter/nanny/PCA)

Albert Lea Skate Park City Beach - Open 9:00 am-9:00 pm 7 Days a Week

Albert Lea Art Center Art Shows 226 W. Clark, Downtown Albert Lea 507-373-5665 Features different and uniquely special exhibits. www.thealbertleaartcenter.org

St. John’s Lutheran Community

11 th Annual Garden Party & Antique Tractor Show

Thursday, July 27th 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

All of our member businesses stand ready to serve you! www.albertlea.org

1725 W. Main St. Skyline Plaza Albert Lea, MN 56007 507.373.3938

Live Bluegrass Music by Dale Martell Bring your lawn chair & enjoy live music!

Nordean Krueger and the Antique Tractor People

BRUNO’S CORN DOGS

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Playpark Schedule PLAY PARK SCHEDULE-Mini Recreation Centers for Everyone!!! This year we will have 3 full-time parks and 4 others operating on a split schedule. Play Parks will be open Monday-Thursday with two leaders at each to supervise the building and grounds and assist children and families in creating a fun and happy summer! Come play, make crafts and build new friendships. Parents are encouraged to stop by their neighborhood park and meet their Park Leaders.

DC Drifters – Eddie Cochran Tribute June 9 – 7:30 p.m. ($15) ACT Theater - Mary Poppins July 13, 14, 15, 16(M), 19, 20, 21, 22(M) & 22, 2017 ($18 adult, $10 student) Directed by Steven Kinney www.actonbroadway.com has the rest of the 2017 summer schedule at the Performing Arts Center including The Met Live in HD, The Looney Lutherans, concerts, shows and much more.

When: June 5-July 27

City Park and Rec Programs

Time: 9 am-4 pm Academy, Hawthorne, Sondergaard Parks

9 am-12 pm Lakeview and Southwest Parks

1 pm-4 pm Valley and Troy-Hammer Parks Who: Everyone Fee: Free *Please note: Play Parks are subject to close due to inclement weather and extreme heat.

Marion Ross Performing Arts Center 147 N. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN Box Office: 507-377-4371 Tickets Available online at www.actonbroadway.com

Get a Base Tan

It’s the most important thing to have before your summer fun!

ETC Etcetera

Tanning & Clothinge

507-377-TANS (8267)

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1663 W. Main Albert Lea Skyline Plaza

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

$9.99

7-Day Unlimited

20 min. bed 1 pkg. per customer, per month. Valid June, July, August.

an outdoor retreat See us for Flowers Trees Shrubs Pottery

1414 W. Main, Albert Lea

(Across from Marketplace Foods)

377-2372 www.AlbertLeaGardenCenter.com Open Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-4

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Albert Lea Senior Center

Bayside Water Ski Club

Hours: Monday- 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon, Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Join us for many recreational activities and classes.

Call 507-373-0704 for more info.

The Bayside Ski Club puts on a Water Ski Show every Thursday at 7:00 pm June - August, at Edgewater Park in Albert Lea. They will be presenting special Fourth of July and Labor Day Shows at 2:00 pm. You won’t want to miss these LIVE events www.baysideskiteam.com

Farmers Market - May thru October Shop locally raised fresh produce, flowers, food & more.

Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 - Downtown No. Broadway Lot Saturdays 9:00-Noon - Northbridge Mall Parking Lot

Albert Lea Farmers Market Submitted by Julia Bronson

Brighten Your Home this Summer

Shop Addie’s!

25% Off

Any One Item In The Store Excludes Fresh Flowers, Beth Tostenson's Art, Consignment Items & Special Orders

Coupon Expires 8/30/17

507-377-2081• 216 So. Broadway Ave. • Downtown Albert Lea

Everything we do, we do just for you!

5:30 - 7 p.m. Fountain Lake Gazebo May 25th

July 20th

brothersunsistermoon.net

www.facebook.com/truenorthal Community Ed Canoes & Kayaks

Brother Sun Sister Moon

Shop Locally Over 25 Stores & Businesses Department Stores • Specialty Stores Restaurants • Salons • Spa Cinema 7 Theatre • So Much More

June 1st

Studebaker Brothers 5:30-7pm AL Community Band 7-8pm June 8th

The Holly Rocka Rollaz hollyrockarollaz.com June 15th

Chloe Hope

www.facebook.com/chloehopemusic Community Ed Canoes & Kayaks

August 3rd

Visit the Freeborn County Fair www.freeborncountyfair.com August 10th

Jack and Kitty

June 29th

Flashback 5:30-7pm AL Community Band

sixmilegrove.com

August 24th

August 17th

7-8pm Community Ed Canoes & Kayaks

July 6th

3 Wheels and a

www.facebook.com/ThomasAndTheShakes

August 31st

High Street Band

Some Businiess & Holiday Hours May Vary

ripdoozers.com

jackandkittymusic.com jackandkitty

July 13th

Events Information 507-377-3185 www.northbridgemall.com

Ripdoozer

www.hollyryksmusic.weebly.com

Holly Ryks

Thomas and the Shakes

Shopping Hours: M-F 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5

July 27th

June 22nd

Six Mile Grove

I-90 & Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MN

True North

www.facebook.com/highstreettheband

www.facebook.com/3WheelsandAb ww

Incognito

www.incognitoband.net

SUMMER FUN 2017 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 5 JUNE 2017 Bayside Water Ski Shows Thursday Evenings, June-September Edgewater Park Just Play/Bike Rodeo June 24, 2017 Frank Hall Park Kids Triathlon June 3, 2017 Aquatic Center Heartland Series Marathon 2017 June 3, 2017 Brookside Park Albert Lea Aquatic Center Opens June 3, 2017 www.cityofalbertlea.org Y-Not Golf Tournament June 5, 2017 Wedgewood Cove Golf Course www.ymcaal.org Eddie Cochran Weekend June 9-10, 2017 North Broadway Ave

Take a Kid Fishing June 9-11, 2017 Fountain Lake Pelican Breeze - Al Batt Cruise June 11, 2017 1:30 pelicanbreeze.org 507-383-7273 Art & Garden Tour Albert Lea Worth County Fair Northwood, IA June 14-18, 2017 Glenville Days June 9-11, 2017 Glenville, MN Wind Down Wednesday Market & Music Festival June 21, 2017 Downtown Albert Lea www.winddownwednesday.com Alden Morin Lake Days June 16-18, 2017 Alden, MN Farming of Yesterday Horse/Mule Show June 17-18, 2017 Kiester, MN 2314 Hendrickson Rd., Albert Lea - Across from Wal-Mart

507-377-2773

Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm Fri-Sat 9am-9pm FREE BAG OF ICE WITH PURCHASE !

Father’s Day Weekend at Faming of Yesteryear!

Free admission, no fee open yard/craft sales

Ribbon Show on Saturday & Exhibition Show on Sunday

Lunch Stand on Site - For Info Call (507) 383-1966

HORSE & MULE SHOW Saturday, June 17-Sunday, June 18

LeVer ne Car lson located in Alden, MN at the Alden-Conger Public School • Cardio Area with Cybex Machines • Gymnasium • Fitness Classes • Weight Room with Cybex fitness equipment and free weights • Elevated Walking Track • Men’s & Women’s Locker Rooms Affordable & Flexible Membership options for everyone!

24-Hour Access with Personalized Key Card

Memberships starting as low as $5.00/month Contact Jenny Hovendick at (507) 874-3240 or jhovendick@ac242.us to get started!

www.alden-conger.org {Click on LeVerne Carlson Fitness Center}

1736 600th Ave, Kiester, MN • 2 miles East & 2 miles South of Kiester

PAGE 6 • SUMMER FUN 2017 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER Lions Annual Fly-In Breakfast June 18, 2017 Albert Lea Municipal Airport “The Art of Positive Energy” Exhibit June 20, 2017 Albert Lea Arts Center Ellendale Days June 23-25, 2017 Ellendale, Minnesota Kiester Days June 22-25, 2017 Kiester, MN www.cityofkiester.com “Bikes for Barker” June 24, 2017 American Legion 2nd Annual Independence Run June 24, 2017 American Legion Jefferson Highway Tour June 25-26, 2017 American Legion

Corey Goodnature Memorial Golf Classic June 24, 2017 Green Lea Golf Course www.greenlea.com Crossroads Camping Group June 30-July 2, 2017 Freeborn County Fairgrounds JULY 2017 Pelican Breeze - Al Batt Cruise July 2, 2017 1:30 pelicanbreeze.org 507-383-7273 3rd of July Parade July 3, 2017 6 pm Bridge Ave. to Central Park Pelican Breeze - July 4th Cruise July 4, 2017 6:00-7:30 pm pelicanbreeze.org 507-383-7273

Check our Website for Special Events www.fchm.us

Free Civil War Presentation Sat., July 22 9:00 am-12:00 noon at the Museum

Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library & Village 1031 Bridge Ave. • Albert Lea, MN 56007 • 507-373-8003

Museum & Library Open Year Round – Village Open May thru September Wednesday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm

We Carry Raleigh, Felt & Redline Bicycles We Repair All Brands of Bikes - Bike Rental Available Open Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am-5:30 pm, Thurs. till 7:00 pm, Sat. 9:00 am-3:00 pm

114 S. Broadway Ave. | Downtown Albert Lea | 507-373-2060

D ROSE WILGARDEN CENTER

Come Out and See What’s New! • Air Plants • Terrariums • Succulents • Miniature Gardens • Herbs • Vegetable Plants • Shrubs • Complete Line of Spring Annuals

Gifts and Much, Much More!

5052 Nuthatch Ave., Northwood, Iowa 50459 Open Mon.-Sat. 8:00-7:00 From Albert Lea go South on Hwy. 65, First Left After State Line Road, Follow Signs Thereafter

TRADES & LABOR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

“Providing Financial Services Since 1958”

610 S. Broadway • Albert Lea • 507-377-1863

www.tradesandlabor.com

SUMMER FUN 2017 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 7 4th of July Fireworks July 4, 2017 Dusk Fountain Lake 4th of July Water Ski Show July 4, 2017 Edgewater Park Bayside 4th of July Classic Car Show July 4, 2017 North Broadway Parking Lot New Richland Farm & City Days July 6-9, 2017 New Richland Goat Show July 7-8, 2017 Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds

Carnival in the Park July 12, 2017 Fountain Lake Park Albertleatourism.org ACT - “Mary Poppins” July 13, 14, 15, 16 & 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2017 Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Downtown Albert Lea Sparky Dan Kruse Memorial Golf Classic July 13, 2017 Wedgewood Golf Course Shinefest Tractor Ride July 15, 2017 Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds

April Sorenson Memorial 1/2-Marathon July 8, 2017 Country Inn & Suites www.livelaughrun.com Hayward Days July 8-9, 2017 Hayward, MN July Jubilee July 7-9, 2017 Lake Mills, IA

Eddie Cochran Weekend Car Show, Downtown Albert Lea

STOP BY & CHECK OUT OUR: • Dirt Bikes & ATV’s • 150cc Scooters • 50cc Scooters

SALES • SERVICE • PARTS

www.mainstcycles.com

Your Summer Family Memories

Flexible Hours & Meeting Loca tions

102 W Clark St | Albert Lea, MN | 507.373.2316

Tailored Service

Unparalleled Experience

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PAGE 8 • SUMMER FUN 2017 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing July 17, 2017 Green Lea Golf Course www.albertlea.org Wind Down Wednesday Market & Music Festival July 19, 2017 Downtown Albert Lea www.winddownwednesday.com Comic Book Convention 2017 July 22, 2017 Albert Lea City Arena Relay for Life July 28, 2017 www.relayforlife.org Freeborn County Fairgrounds St. John’s Garden Party & Antique Tractor Show July 2017 St. John’s Lutheran Community stjohnsofalbertlea.org AUGUST 2017 Freeborn County Fair August 1-6, 2017 Freeborn County Fairgrounds www.freeborncountyfair.com

Waseca County “FREE” Fair July 12-16, 2017

Grandstand Events

Wed. 6:30 pm – Free - MN Minn-E-Rods Tractor Pull Thurs. 7:30 pm – Great Frontier Bull Riding Mutton Bustin” & Dress a Calf Competition Fri. 7 pm – The Waseca Classic Demolition Derby Sat. 6 pm – Enduro Auto Race Sun. 1 pm Waseca Mayhem

Beer Garden “Free” Entertainment Nightly - Full Liquor Wed. 8:45 pm – Johnny Holmes Band Thurs. 8:30 pm – IV Play Fri. 4-7 pm Everett Smithson Band Fri 8:30 pm –Them Pesky Kids Sat 4-7 pm Millennium Sat. 8:30 pm – Smokescreen Sun. 1 pm-Bean Bag Tournament

Free Entertainment All Week Long!!!

Featuring the Redtail Squadron Traveling Exhibit Kids Power Pedal Tractor Pull Kiddie Coin Find • Xtremeballs Magic Maniac • Alfy’s “World of Robotic Puppets.

Amazing Hoopsters • Antique Tractors on display daily Many Other Fine Performers & Contests Daily!

“Amusement Attractions”

Providing larger, more exciting rides for all ages!

20 Tickets $30 - One Ride Per Ticket!

Available June 30 at HyVee & Waseca County Extension Office For more info visit www.wasecacountyfreefair.com – Fair Books will be delivered in the Waseca County Shopper. Also available at local businesses, fair grounds, and online!

SUMMER FUN 2017 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 9 Pelican Breeze - Al Batt Cruise August 6, 2017 1:30 pelicanbreeze.org 507-383-7273

Albert Lea Hockey Golf Open August 26, 2017 Green Lea Golf Course www.greenlea.com

Emmons Borderfest August 11-12, 2017 Emmons, MN

Cruise to the Cove August 2017 Wedgewood Cove Golf Course www.oldcarco.com

Wind Down Wednesday Market & Music Festival August 16, 2017 Downtown Albert Lea www.winddownwednesday.com

SEPTEMBER 2017

“Echoes from the Past” August 2017 A Journey Into History Freeborn Co. Historical Museum

90th Annual Short Stop Golf Tournament September 2-4, 2017 Green Lea Golf Course www.greenlea.com

Wells Kernel Days August 18-20, 2017 Wells, MN

Labor Day Water Ski Show Edgewater Park

Albert Lea Floats Celebration Frank Hall Park/Albert Lea Lake

UMPBA Fountain Lake Powerboat Races Edgewater Bay, Edgewater Park

Big Island BBQ Contest August 25-26, 2017 Freeborn County Fairgrounds www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org

Ryan “Pie” Truesdell Memorial Sports Weekend September 9-10, 2017 Snyder Field

COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

• Oil changes • Tires • Radiators • Transmissions • Brakes • Nitrogen Inflation • Tune-Up • Wheel Balance • Shock Absorbers • Computerized Alignment • Mufflers • AND MUCH MORE!

505 E. Main, Albert Lea

373-0636

PAGE 10 • SUMMER FUN 2017 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER 34th Annual Threshing Festival Farming of Yesteryear September 9-10, 2017 Kiester, MN

Autumn in the Village September 16, 2017 Freeborn County Historical Museum

Crossroads Camping Group September 14-6, 2017 Freeborn County Fairgrounds

4th Annual 6-Legged 5K Run September 23, 2017 All Proceeds to the Freeborn County Humane Society Brookside Park Rentals

Insurance from the Best!

Troy Thompson LUTCF

1330 W. Main, Albert Lea, MN 507-377-2852 troythompsonagency@gmail.com

George’s of Geneva Supper Club

WE ARE ALL ABOUT AWESOME FOOD! Local Locker/Farm to Table

Daily Specials: Tues: P asta Special Wed: Walleye Dinner

Thurs: S teak & Shrimp or Steak & Lobster Tail Fri: Slow

Roasted Prime Rib or All You Can Eat Fish Fry Sat: S low Roasted Prime Rib or BBQ Ribs

Where family & friends meet for great food & good times!

Steve & Jodi Dittrich

Catering & Off-Site Liquor License Available Tues.-Fri. 3:30 pm to Close, Sat. 11 am Lunch to Close

507-256-4501 • Downtown Geneva • www.georgesofgeneva.com

SUMMER FUN 2017 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 11 Pickle Ball

United Employees Credit Union serves the communities of Freeborn & Mower Counties with a wide range of financial products and services.

COME IN TODAY!

430 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN 507-377-1616 or 507-377-0276 Toll Free 1-877-657-8666

www.unitedecu.com

RS Mentors

Mentoring Makes a Difference!

OCTOBER 2017

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Autumn Blaze Festival Downtown Albert Lea October 2017

Success Through Adults Reaching Students

Busnuts Camper Group October 6-7, 2017 Freeborn County Fairgrounds 30th Anniversary Big Island Rendezvous October 7-8, 2017 Bancroft Bay Park www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org

UPDS Summer Classes *Competition * Technique * Princess Camp * Tumbling * American Girl Camp & MORE...

Please email updsdance@gmail.com

or call 507-273-0402 for more information Register online: www.updsdance.com

For Kids!

Develop a relationship of trust with a deserving youth Contact us for more Info on how you can become a STAR in a child’s life: 507-383-5272 • starsforkids@yahoo.com

30th Annual Big Island Rendezvous 2017

PAGE 12 • SUMMER FUN 2017 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER Pellican Breeze Albert Lea Lake

Midwest Antiques 302 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN Open Daily 10-5 • 507-369-5733

Pelican Breeze II FRIDAY - GREEN MILL PIZZA CRUISE - 6:00-7:30 pm $20 per person, $5 age 5 & under Reserve by 4:00 pm SUNDAY - PUBLIC CRUISE - 1:30-3:00 pm - Meet at Dock 1:15 No Reservations Required PRIVATE CRUISES - 2 Hours - $395.00

Celebrati ng 21 Years!

Find Us on Facebook - Midwest Antiques of Albert Lea! Located on the Corne r of Broadw ay Downtown & Main Albert Lea!

SPRIN PICKER G S 50% Of ALE f 1/2 the Over Store!

3rd of July Parade

SPECIALTY CRUISES July 4th Cruise 6:00-7:30 pm

$10 per person - Reservations Required

pelicanbreeze.org

Al Batt - Nationally Known Storyteller

507-383-7273

Reservations Required

1:30 pm - June 11, July 2, Aug. 6

SUMMER FUN 2017 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 13 Submitted by Robin Russell

A family that...

Plays Together, Stays Together!

BUYERS OF ALL TYPES OF METALS MOTORCYCLE SALES, SERVICE & ACCESSORIES MIKE OWENS DUSTIN RAFDAL 919 WEST MAIN STREET ALBERT LEA, MN

Only Beta Dealer in MN! Come See Us at 919 W Main St. in Albert Lea

CELL 507-720-4114 SHOP 507-369-5292 STORE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 AM-6 PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY

BY APPOINTMENT

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Renewal By Andersen Windows & Doors Gutter Helmet, Helmet Heat, SunShade, Provia Entry Doors, ABC Seamless Siding

507-373-3435

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ALBERT LEA AREA SCHOOLS To ensure individual academic, social and emotional growth that leads to engaged citizens and life long learners.

ALBERT LEA SCHOOLS/PUBLIC SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM 2017 Meals at NO CHARGE to All children 18 and under Available to all Students

Halverson Elementary School 707 E. 10th St., Albert Lea

Southwest Middle School 1601 W. Front St., Albert Lea

Monday-Thursday, June 19-July 27, 2017 CLOSED JULY 4th Breakfast Served: 7:45 AM-8:30 AM Lunch Served: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM Questions? Call Food Service Office at 379-5300 or 379-5301

@albertleaschool

@albertleaschool USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Albert Lea Area Schools

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MORREIM DRAINAGE, INC.

2017 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule Albert Lea Area Schools

Day

4-26 Freeborn Wed 5-10 Hollandale Wed 5-13 Albert Lea Sat 5-18 Alden Thurs 5-31 Geneva Wed 6-3 Albert Lea Sat 6-8 Emmons Thurs 6-20 Hayward Tues 6-27 Hartland Tues 7-8 Albert Lea Sat 7-13 Twin Lakes Thurs 7-19 Clarks Grove Wed 8-19 Albert Lea Sat 9-9 Albert Lea Sat 9-14 Glenville Thurs

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Water Management Specialists

freeborn county minnesota

12-3 12-3 9-12 3-6 FREEBORN COUNTY 3-6 RESIDENTS ONLY 9-12 12-3 NO EARLY DROP-OFFS 12-3 *It is illegal to drop off 12-3 and leave items meant 9-12 for collection without 3-6 registering.

12-3 Written survey is required 9-12 of all participants.

9-12 Residents may attend any 12-3 collection in any city.

The Albert Lea Hazardous Waste Collections are held at the City Transfer Station, 2506 W. Richway Drive.

Collections in other cities are generally near a city hall or fire station.

Farmers may bring their unwanted agriculture pesticides to the hazardous waste collections for disposal. Funding for this program is provided by the Minnesota Department of Agricul-ture Waste Pesticide Collection Program in cooperation with Freeborn County.

www.co.freeborn.mn.us

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Northwood Country Club

Submitted by Angie Moller

open to the public

GREEN FEES: 9 Holes $12 - 18 Holes $20 CART FEES: 9 Holes $9 - 18 Holes $18 Come visit us... Northwood Country Club is a well established nine hole course nestled between the Shellrock River and the countryside of northern Iowa.

Known to the local golfers as “The Nasty Nine”, Grab a snack or a sandwich from the grille along with your favorite beverage from our well stocked bar.

1391 490th Street | Northwood, Iowa | 641-324-1662

Now Open!

New Location in Albert Lea 146 W. William St.

Conger Meat Market New Location 146 W. William St. Albert Lea, MN (507) 377-1556 Mon-Sat 10:00-6:00

$10 All Week Pass 5 Days of Fun!!

$5 Day Pass Purchase Before 3 pm

June 14-18, 2017 u www.worthcountyfair.com Thursday, June 15th 9:30-11:00 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show Noon Free Lunch sponsored by Farmers State Bank 1:00 PM 4-H/FFA Horse Show - Games 3:00 PM Farm Bureau Tractor Operator Contest 5:30-7:00 PM Fair Board Appreciation BBQ 6:00 PM Pedal Pull 7:00 pm All American Lumberjack Show

Friday, June 16th 8:00 AM 4-H/FFA Swine Show 11:30 AM 4-H Butterfly Pork Chop Lunch 4:00 PM 4-H/FFA Poultry Show, Poultry/Pet Barn 7:00 pm Rodeo, Grandstand 7:00 pm Circle C Rodeo

Saturday, June 17th 8:00 AM 4-H/FFA Beef Show TBA Bucket/Bottle Calf Show following 4-H Beef Show 12 Noon Free Lunch Sponsored by NSB Bank 1:30 PM 4-H/FFA Dairy Show 2:00-4:00 PM Carnival Ride Armband Special - $15 6:30 pm Tractor Pull, Grandstand

Sunday, June 18th 9:00 Church Service

11:30 Baby Contest 12 Noon 4-H / FFA Sheep Show Noon BBQ by Worth Co. Cattlemen 12 Noon 4-H/FFA Sheep Show, Goat Show to follow, Livestock Arena 5:00 pm Demo Derby, Grandstand

Matt’s Family Jam - Thurs.-Sun. 3 Shows Daily | Nick’s Kids Shows - Thurs.-Sun. 3 Shows Daily Chris Short Puppet Show - Thurs.-Sun. 3 Shows Daily | Smith’s Amusement Carnival

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Visit Our Website for Tickets and Information: www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org or Call 1-800-658-2526

August 25-26, 2017 Freeborn County Fairgrounds

RPR (Formerly Tanglefoot) will be Jamming with their Friends Both Days

State BBQ/Steak/Chili Competition

The Midwest’s Largest Historical Reenactment of Early America

The Best Barbeque from the Midwest ‘s Best Cooks

Over $10,000 in Cash & Prizes Stage Entertainment N JUNKTION 35/90

FLEA MARKET

Junktion 35/90 Flea Market

Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds Albert Lea, MN

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Free Admission

October 7-8, 2017 30th Anniversary Event

Over 1,000 Participants, Ethnic Food & Crafts 300 Tipis, Lodges & Shelters & Stage Entertainment

Voted one of the TOP 100 FESTIVALS in North America by the American Bus Association

Albert Lea, Minnesota

Join Us For

Family Fun in the Summer Sun! Junior Rate $7.00 Everyday!

8:00 am-8:00 pm 7 DAYS A WEEK 507-256-7737 Cell 507-402-7327

CLARKS GROVE GOLF COURSE 9 HOLES • PAR 32 • EXECUTIVE

1 Mile South of Clarks Grove, MN On Co. Rd.45

2 for 1

Round of Golf Reg. $10 - 9 Holes With purchase of cart rental Expires 7/31/17