2018 Summer Fun

Fun in the Sun

Summer Recreation Guide

2018 Albert Lea & Freeborn County Published by the Freeborn County Shopper

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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: $4.00 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.

Nighttime: $2.00 Everyone, $1.00 2 Years & Under Family Pass $120 plus tax (4 family members same household) Individual Pass $65 plus tax Caretaker Pass $35 plus tax (must be babysitter/nanny/PCA)

City Beach on Fountain Lake

303 Johnson St. in Albert Lea, NO Life Guard on Duty Next to Skate Park. Beach & sand volleyball courts.

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

Shop Locally

an outdoor retreat Over 25 Stores & Businesses

POP UP SHOP

Seeking local home based-businesses, designers, crafters and artists to sell their products in our Pop Up Shop space located in the mall.

See us for Flowers Trees Shrubs Pottery

Rent it for a weekend, month or more.

We would love to feature your brand in our Pop Up Shop. Please contact Amy Mandler marketing@northbridgemall.com for more information on availability and pricing.

I-90 & Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MN Shopping Hours: M-F 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5 Some Businiess & Holiday Hours May Vary

Events Information 507-377-3185 - LIKE US ON

1414 W. Main, Albert Lea

(Across from Marketplace Foods)

507-377-2372 www.AlbertLeaGardenCenter.com Open Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-4

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Playpark Schedule

Marion Ross Performing Arts Center

Celebrate summer! Parks will be open Monday-Friday with three 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. Play Park activities are Free except where noted.

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

When: June 4-July 27 Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm - FREE

at Academy, Hawthorne & Sondergaard Parks

ACT Theater Disney’s - Beauty and the Beast July 12, 13, 14, 15(M), 18, 19, 20, 21(M) & 21, 2018 Go to: www.actonbroadway.com for the rest of the 2018 summer schedule at the Performing Arts Center including concerts, shows and much more.

*Please note: Play Parks are subject to close due to inclement weather and extreme heat.

Event - Houston, We Have a Problem! - FREE! Monday, June 25 Sondergaard Park - 9:30-10:30 am Academy Park-11:00-12:00 pm Hawthorne Park-1:30-2:30 pm Join us for this fun STEM activity at the Play Parks! Run by Science Teacher, Ken Fiscus.

For more summer events: cityofalbertlea.org/wp-content/ uploads/2018-Summer-Rec-Guide.pdf Pelican Breeze II Cruise Boat

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

St. John’s Lutheran Community, Luther Place

12 th Annual Garden Party & Antique Tractor Show

Thursday, July 26th 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Musical Entertainment Bring your lawn chair & enjoy live music!

Nordean Krueger and the Antique Tractor People

BRUNO’S CORN DOGS

Freeborn County Fair

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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

Farmers Market...

Wednesday Downtown 3:30-5:30 Saturdays Northbridge Mall 9-Noon

Summer Music in the Park May 31

Community Band (6-7 p.m.)

June 7th

Holy Rocka Rollaz holyrockarollaz.com June 14th

Patrick Murphy patrickmurphymusicnj.com

June 21st

June 28th

The Ripdoozers

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July 5th

Easy Heart

Aaron & Ariel Winter July 19th

Six Mile Grove sixmilegrove.com

Wayward

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Skunk River Band theskunkriverband.com

3 Wheels and a b August 9th

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Meals at NO CHARGE to All children 18 and under Available to all Students 1000 E. Hawthorne St., Albert Lea

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

Monday-Thursday June 11-June 28, 2018 & July 9-July 26, 2018 CLOSED WEEK OF JULY 4th Breakfast Served: 7:45 AM-8:30 AM Lunch Served: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM

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Fountain Lake Park Gazebo (North Broadway, Albert Lea)

ALBERT LEA SCHOOLS/PUBLIC SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM 2018

July 26th

August 16th

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Hawthorne Elementary School

July 12th

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ALBERT LEA AREA SCHOOLS

August 30th

Emerson Avenue Band emersonavenueband.com

Questions? Call Food Service Office at 379-5300 or 379-5301

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Albert Lea Area Schools

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USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer @albertleaschool

Albert Lea Area Schools

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SUMMER FUN 2018 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 5 Splash Bash in Albert Lea June 8, 2018 3:30-6:30 pm Splash Pad, North Broadway

JUNE 2018

Agnes Boss Doll Collection May 6-June 16, 2018 Albert Lea Art Center

Wells Summer in the City June 7, 2018 Wells, MN

Bayside Water Ski Shows Thursday Evenings Edgewater Bay-Fountain Lake

Unique Junque Sale June 8-9, 2018 Albert Lea Art Center

Bike Rodeo Albert Lea Aquatic Center

Eddie Cochran Weekend June 8-10, 2018 Downtown Albert Lea Cruise-In, Car Show, Music

Albert Lea Aquatic Center Opens June 2, 2018

Mainly Marathon June 9, 2018 Brookside Boathouse

Y-Not Golf Tournament June 4, 2018 Wedgewood Cove Golf Course

Heartland Series Marathon 2018 June 9, 2018 Brookside Park

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Glenville Days June 15-16, 2018 Glenville, MN DJ Pool Party June 14, 2018 Albert Lea Aquatic Center Candlelight Night Walk June 15, 2018 8-10 pm Edgewater Park in Albert Lea 3-Man Best Shot June 17, 2018 Green Lea Golf Course

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Opens June 2 - August 19, 2018 For More Information Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 507-379-4834 9:00 am-12:00 pm AlbertLeaCommunityEd.org

Monday-Friday 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Sunday 5:00-7:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday 6:00-9:00 pm

Boathouse Located at Brookside Boat Landing

located in Alden, MN at the Alden-Conger Public School • Cardio Area with Machines • Gymnasium • Fitness Classes • Weight Room with 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}

PAGE 6 • SUMMER FUN 2018 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER Wind Down Wednesday June 20, 2018 Downtown Albert Lea Alden Morin Lake Days June 15-17, 2018 Alden, MN Farming of Yesterday Horse/Mule Show June 16-17, 2018 Kiester, MN Lions Annual Fly-In Breakfast June 17, 2018 Albert Lea Municipal Airport Just Play Festival June 23, 2018 10 am-2 pm Frank Hall Park Area Ellendale Days June 21-24, 2018 Ellendale, MN Kiester Days June 21-23, 2018 Kiester, MN Bike Rodeo/Just Play Festival June 23, 2018 Frank Hall Park Corey Goodnature Memorial Golf Tournament June 23, 2018 Green Lea Golf Course 3rd Annual Independence Run June 30, 2018 American Legion

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

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Senior 3-Man Scramble June 25, 2018 Wedgewood Cove Golf Club Kids Art in the Park June 27, 2018 4-7 pm Morin Park

JULY 2018

Historic Art July 1-August 11, 2018 Albert Lea Art Center Bayside Water Ski Shows Thursday Evenings Edgewater Bay-Fountain Lake 3rd of July Parade July 3, 2018 Bridge Ave. to Central Park 4th of July Fireworks July 4, 2018 Dusk, Fountain Lake 4th of July Water Ski Show July 4, 2018 Edgewater Park Bayside 4th of July Classic Car Show July 4, 2018 North Broadway Parking Lot Play Day at the Pool July 6, 2018 Albert Lea Aquatic Center

SUMMER FUN 2018 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 7 New Richland Farm & City Days July 5-8, 2018 New Richland Never Boering Goat Show July 6-8, 2018 Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds

SUMMER EVENTS

WINNEBAGO & WORTH COUNTIES, IOWA All events subject to change, look for current info on our website or Facebook page!

WINN-WORTH BETCO

Hayward Days July 7-8, 2018 Hayward, MN 4-Person Best Shot July 8, 2018 Wedgewood Cove Golf Club July Jubilee July 13-15, 2018 Lake Mills, IA Summer Carnival July 11, 2018 4-7 pm Fountain Lake Park in Albert Lea Sparky Golf Outing July 12, 2018 Wedgewood Cove Golf Club Beauty & the Beast July 12-15 & 18-21, 2018 Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Rock and Roll the Lakes Albert Lea July 14, 2018 Art & Garden Tour July 13-14, 2018 Albert Lea Art Center Shinefest Tractor Ride July 14, 2018 Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds Hayward Fire Relief Fundraiser July 14, 2018 4-H Building Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds Rock ‘n Roll the Lakes Bike Event July 14, 2018 North Broadway Parking Lot, Albert Lea

Bike Fun Ride for registered riders & families! Scenic routes of 10, 25 and 50 miles showcasing our beautiful community & lakes! Live music and more!

Clarks Grove Community Fun Fest July 15, 2018 Clarks Grove MN Club Championship July 15, 2018 Wedgewood Cove Golf Club

GROWTH & RESULTS BY WORKING TOGETHER Winnebago-Worth Counties Betterment Council PO Box 93, 203 A N. 1st Ave. West, Lake Mills, IA 50450 641-592-0800 • 641-592-0801 fax wwb@wctatel.net • www.winn-worthbetco.com

APRIL-OCTOBER TOURS OF WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES Tours 9 am & 1 pm weekdays Reservations needed for 6+ 641-585-6936 www.winnebagoind.com APRIL-OCTOBER LEIBRAND-WHITEIS GENEOLOGY & HISTORY RESEARCH CENTER Forest City Mansion Museum Tues & Thurs 11 am-3 pm www.mansionmuseumforestcityiowa.org MAY 5 - JULY 28 GO-KART RACES, SOUTHTOWN SPEEDWAY Races Saturdays • Hot Laps 6:30 pm 641-581-5858 www.southtownspeedway.com JUNE 13-17 WORTH COUNTY FAIR NORTHWOOD www.worthcountyfair.com

JUNE-AUGUST MANSION MUSEUM TOURS Sundays 1-4 pm or by appointment 641-585-2308 www.mansionmuseumforestcityiowa.org JUNE - AUGUST WORTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROPERTY TOURS Historical properties throughout county Sundays 2-4 pm or by appointment www.worthhistory.org JUNE 1 - AUGUST 31 TOURS OF HERITAGE PARK Tours at 1 pm, Tuesdays & Fridays or by appointment Contact Dawn Arispe at 641-596-0527 www.heritageparkofnorthiowa.com JULY 23-28 WINNEBAGO ITASCA TRAVELERS (WIT) GRAND NATIONAL RALLY WINNEBAGO RALLY GROUNDS, FOREST CITY www.witclub.com

JUNE 21 HAGBRAT (Hanlontown Annual Great Bike Ride Around Town) AUGUST 4 MEAT & MUSIC SPECTACULAR HANLONTOWN BUFFALO CENTER www.hanlontown.org. www.northiowabetterment.com JUNE 22-23 ANNUAL HIGHWAY 65 SALE MANLY TO GLENVILLE, MN 641-903-3462 or 641-390-0663 JUNE 23 TOP OF IOWA 20TH ANNIVESARY TOP OF IOWA WELCOME CENTER www.topofiowa.com JUNE 23 SUNDOWN DAYS HANLONTOWN www.hanlontown.org

AUGUST 11 ANNUAL HERITAGE PARK OF NORTH IOWA TRACTOR RIDE HERITAGE PARK OF NORTH IOWA, FOREST CITY www.heritageparkofnorthiowa.com AUGUST 11 TOWN & COUNTRY FESTIVAL KENSETT www.kensettia.com

AUGUST 11-12 FERTILE DAYS JUNE 23 ANNUAL BORDERLINE TRACTOR RIDE FERTILE www.fertileiowa.us RAKE 641-590-0501 AUGUST 18 “ALL VETERANS - ALL ERAS” JUNE 23 RELAY FOR LIFE OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAMILY PICNIC NORTHWOOD FOREST CITY 641-909-4579 641-251-1082.

JUNE 29 - JULY 4 HOMETOWN 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION NORTHWOOD www.northwoodchamber.org

AUGUST 25 TRI STATE TRACTOR PULL WORTH COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS, NORTHWOOD www.worthcountyfair.com

JULY 13-15 JULY JUBILEE LAKE MILLS www.LakeMillsJulyJubilee.com

SEPTEMBER 8 FOUNDERS DAY NORTHWOOD www.northwoodchamber.org.

JUNE 30 - JULY 4 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AUGUST 25 RAILROAD AG DAYS MANLY BUFFALO CENTER www.northiowabetterment.com AUGUST 25-26 HORSE/MULE EVENT WITH CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT JULY 4 ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION HERITAGE PARK OF NORTH IOWA, FOREST CITY SCARVILLE www.heritageparkofnorthiowa.com Parade 10:30 am, dinner, music.

JULY 18-22 WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR THOMPSON www.winnebagocoiowafair.com JULY 19-22 PUCKERBRUSH DAYS FOREST CITY www.forestcityia.com JULY 20-22 TURKEY DAYS GRAFTON www.graftoniowa.com

SEPTEMBER 14-16 STEAM THRESHING FESTIVAL HERITAGE PARK OF NORTH IOWA, FOREST CITY www.heritageparkofnorthiowa.com SEPTEMBER 22 BOLAN FALL FESTIVAL BOLAN www.bolaniowa.com SEPTEMBER 29 OKTOBERFEST NORTHWOOD www.worthbrewing.com

JULY 22 HERITAGE FESTIVAL HERITAGE PARK OF NORTH IOWA, FOREST CITY SEPTEMBER 29-30 JUNKAPALOOZA www.heritageparkofnorthiowa.com HERITAGE PARK OF NORTH IOWA, FOREST CITY www.heritageparkofnorthiowa.com JULY 22 TOP OF IOWA CAR SHOW JOICE 641-588-3129 or 641-588-3483

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PAGE 8 • SUMMER FUN 2018 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER Green Lea Club Tournament July 21, 2018 Green Lea Golf Course Chamber Golf Outing July 23, 2018 Wedgewood Cove Golf Club Wind Down Wednesday July 18, 2018 Downtown Albert Lea Movies in the Park July 20, 2018 8:30 pm Edgewater Park Bandshell

AUGUST 2018

Historic Art July 1-August 11, 2018 Albert Lea Art Center Freeborn County Fair July 31 - August 4, 2018 Freeborn County Fairgrounds Bayside Water Ski Shows Thursday Evenings Edgewater Bay-Fountain Lake

Chapel Con 2018 July 21-22, 2018 Albert Lea City Arena

Relay for Life August 11, 2018 www.relayforlife.org Freeborn County Fairgrounds

Beach Luau July 25, 2018 6-9 pm Albert Lea City Beach

Freeborn County Kennel Club Dog Show August 11-12, 2018 Albert Lea City Arena

St. John’s Garden Party & Antique Tractor Show St. John’s Lutheran Community

Wind Down Wednesday August 15, 2018 Downtown Albert Lea

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Brookside Boathouse Located off Richway Drive by the Brookside Boat Landing.

Freeborn Lumber Co. 917 Plaza Street W Albert Lea, MN 56007 507-377-4284

Rent canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, bikes & ham boards during the summer.

SUMMER FUN 2018 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 9 “Echoes from the Past” August 2018 A Journey Into History Freeborn Co. Historical Museum

SEPTEMBER 2018

Bayside Water Ski Shows Thursday Evenings Edgewater Bay-Fountain Lake

Wells Kernel Days August 16-19, 2018 Wells, MN

Labor Day Water Ski Show Edgewater Park

Kids Mud Fun Run August 18, 2018 9:30 am Edgewater Park

Umpba Fountain Lake Powerboat Races Edgewater Bay-Fountain Lake

5-Person Best Shot August 19, 2018 Wedgewood Cove Golf Club

Short Stop Golf Tournament September 1-3, 2018 Green Lea Golf Course

Albert Lea Floats Celebration Frank Hall Park/Albert Lea Lake

Ryan Truesdell Memorial Softball Tournament September 8-9, 2018 Snyder Field

Movies in the Park August 24, 2018 8:30 pm Edgewater Park Bandshell Albert Lea

35th Annual Threshing Festival Farming of Yesteryear September 8-9, 2018 Kiester, MN

Big Island State BBQ Contest August 24-25, 2018 Freeborn County Fairgrounds

3-Person Best Shot September 9, 2018 Wedgewood Cove Golf Club

Albert Lea Hockey Golf Open August 25, 2018 Green Lea Golf Course

The Tabernacle Experience September 14-23, 2018 Freeborn County Fairgrounds

Travelogue August 26-October 6, 2018 Albert Lea Art Center

Autumn in the Village September 2018 Freeborn County Historical Museum

Cruise to the Cove August 30, 2018 Wedgewood Cove

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PAGE 10 • SUMMER FUN 2018 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER Celebrating the Arts & Artists September 21, 2018 Albert Lea Art Center UMPBA Powerboat Drag Races September 22, 2018 Fountain Lake 3-Man Best Shot September 23, 2018 Green Lea Golf Course 1-Person Best Shot September 29, 2018 Wedgewood Cove Golf Club

OCTOBER 2018 Autumn Blaze Festival Downtown Albert Lea

4-Man Best Shot October 6, 2018 Green Lea Golf Course Annual Big Island Rendezvous October 6-7, 2018 Bancroft Bay Park Chili Open October 20, 2018 Wedgewood Cove Golf Club

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Summer Events August 1-5 – Mitchell County Fair June 9 – Summer Treasures Fest & Downtown Farmers Market August 11-12 – Cedar Valley Memories Power Show June 22 – Friday Night Out music from the Mockingbirds August 25 – Main to Main Marathon, June 30 – BRAM (Bike Ride Around Mitchell Co.) ½ Marathon & 10k July 4 – 4th of July Parade, Town & Country BBQ September 15th – Autumn Artistry & Mitchell Co. Farm Bureau’s 100th Anniversary Celebration 1st Saturday of Month, June - September July 13-15 – Ridiculous Days 8 a.m. – Noon – Downtown Farmers Market July 20 – Friday Night Out with music from Jesse Allen

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BIB Big Island BBQ Contest

Waseca County We Carry Raleigh, Felt & Redline Bicycles We Repair All Brands of Bikes - Bike Rental Available

“FREE” Fair July 11-15, 2018

Open Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am-5:30 pm, Thurs. till 7:00 pm, Sat. 9:00 am-3:00 pm

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

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. 12 pm Ranch Rodeo

Beer Garden “Free” Entertainment Nightly - Full Liquor Wed. 9:00 pm – The Johnny Holm Band Thurs. 8:30 pm – The Blue Ringers Fri. 3-7 pm Rhino Acoustic Fri 8:30 pm –Rhino 12-3:30 pm Jeremy Poland Sat 4-7 pm Millennium Sat. 8:30 pm – Smokescreen Sun. 1 pm Beanbag Tournament

Free Entertainment All Week Long!!!

Kids Power Pedal Tractor Pull Kiddie Coin Find – The Dollipops Dreamweaver Comedy Hypnosis Show Kids WCFF T-shirt Tye-Dyeing Super Slime Making 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!

BIB Big Island BBQ Contest

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 2018 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 15 United Employees Credit Union serves the communities of Freeborn & Mower Counties with a wide range of financial products and services.

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Bike Cruise... July 14th Rock & Roll the Lakes Albert Lea Bust up those “Summertime Blues” & come down to cruise around our beautiful lakes in Albert Lea, MN As the hometown of rock-n-roll icon, Eddie Cochran, & Mrs. C from Happy Day’s, Marian Ross, we know how to rock! Riders can choose from one of three different routes that are 10, 25, or 50 miles of a supported, fun “rolling” around our lakes & community. All three rides hug our lake shores and offer a variety of beautiful scenery.

There’s always a chance to spot one of our many eagles, the pelicans that seem to love our lakes, and countless other birds & wildlife that live in our area. We’ve got food stops along the route & great music lined up for all ages to enjoy. So come along with us for a fun, family-friendly ride, great tunes, and a rockin’ good time!

For more information Bob 507-391-1658 or 507-377-4370

Freeborn County Fair

Welcome to the Martin County Fair!

Minnesota’s Other Big Fair 1865

2015

Fairmont, Minnesota – August 14-19, 2018 TUESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRACTOR PULL WEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHNNY HOLM BAND THURSDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HAIRBALL SATURDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHRIS LANE

All Entertainment is FREE with Gate Admission

ALL WEEK LONG ... See the GREAT LAKES TIMBER SHOW For a Complete Schedule of Events Visit www.theotherbigfair.com

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

August 24-25, 2018 Freeborn County Fairgrounds Free Admission

State BBQ/Steak/Chili Competition

The Midwest’s Largest Historical Reenactment of Early America

The Best Barbeque from the Midwest ‘s Best Cooks N

Anyone can enter any of the cookoffs

Prize Money - Trophies Stage Entertainment

JUNKTION 35/90

FLEA MARKET Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds Albert Lea, MN

Junktion 35/90 Flea Market

October 6-7, 2018 32nd Annual Event

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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

Fun for Everyone!

$10 All Week Pass 5 Days of Fun!!

$5 Day Pass Purchase Before 3 pm

June 13-17, 2018 u worthcountyfair.com u Find Us on Facebook Thursday, June 14th 9:30-11:00 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show Noon Free Meal 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 6:30 pm Grand River Rodeo Company, Grandstand Saturday, June 16th 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 6:00 PM 4-H Style Show & Awards 6:30 pm Tractor Pull, Grandstand

Friday, June 15th 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 7:00 pm Casey Muessigmann, of the Voice Grandstand Sunday, June 17th 9:00 AM Church Service 11:00 Baby Contest 12 Noon 4-H/FFA Sheep Show 12 Noon Beef BBQ by Worth Co. Cattlemen 12 Noon 4-H/FFA Sheep Show, Goat Show to follow 5:00 pm Demo Derby, Grandstand 8:30 PM 4-H State Conference Meeting 9:00-11:00 PM 4-H Teen Dance

Swifty Swine Productions - Thurs.-Sat. 5 Shows Daily | Nick’s Kids Shows - Thurs.-Sun. 3 Shows Daily Balloon Artist - Friday 2-8 pm & Saturday 12-6 pm | Matts Family Jam Daily All Week