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FUN SUN IN

FUN IN THE SUN FUN IN THE SUN

SUMMER IS HERE!

The Freeborn County Shopper is thrilled to present our 2026 Fun in the SunSummer Recreation Guide. This guide offers valuable information for Freeborn County and surrounding areas, covering June, July, August, and September. It includes a list of events featuring activities, fairs, tours, festivals, and various fun opportunities suitable for all ages, families, and interests.

Alden Morin Lake Days

J u n e 19 -21 , 2 02 6 (MLD est. 1990 )

Donations are appreciated for the~ Fireworks, Parade & Celebration Mail donations to:

MLD P.O. 325 Alden, MN 56009

• FRIDAY

NOON Meda llion Hu nt Begins - $50 prize Sponsor: Clues are posted at City Hall next to the Fire Dept.

1:30 - 3 pm W e s H i n t z K

s F i s h i n g C

e s t @ Morin Lake Meet by shelter @ 1 p m for instructions. Sponsor: Alden Lions

4 pm - Ring T oss -Lions Fundraiser

4 – 7:30 pm BBQ Dinn er –by the Lake -A l d e n - C o n g e r Music Department Fundraiser

6 pm K

Water Street A - C F F A - Sanctioned

7 pm Bean Bag T ournamen t -East of the American Legion in the Hemmingsen Lot. Register at 6:30 7 – 8:30 pm S’mor es on th e Sh ores Sponsor: Alden Area Community Foundation Meet near the beach for supplies

8:30 pm Fam ily Movie ‘ UP’ Sponsor: Redeemer Lutheran Church –east side of the church on the lawn

• S ATURDAY MLD F u n R u n

7: 45 am Registration & sign-in begins at Hemmingsen’s Transfer Parking Lot.

8 am Start time for 10K Run and 5K Run

9 am Start time for 1 mile run/walk.

9: 30 am MLD Fun Runs Ribbons and Awards *Checks to ALDEN MLDFun Run mail to: P.O. 325 Alden, MN 56009 Facebook: MorinLakeDaysFunRun

10 am – 1 pm Alden C o m m u n i t y M u s e u m - Open for self-guided tours

12 noon - Ring T oss -Lions Fundraiser

1 pm - Cribbaage T ournament at the Ald en Legion (Register 12-1 pm Saturday)

2 - 5 pm C a n o e s & A c t i v i t i e s on A l d e

4 - 7 pm BIN GO, P i

at the Ald en City Hall – Alden Lions Fundraiser On the street: 4 pm Freeborn Jazz Band 5:45 pm Hobo Band Bring lawn chairs.

5 pm K idd ie Parad e “Americas History” th eme on Water Street. 4: 30 p m registration

7 p m P A R A D E

8 – M id nigh t M u s i c by the Lake–

8 – Mid nigh t >D. C. Drifters Band < Street Dance East of the American Legion in the Hemmingsen Lot

• S UNDAY

10 am W o r s h i p by th e Wa ter (Rain Location -Redeemer Church) @ the south Morin Lake Boat Landing. Bring lawn chairs. Donuts & beverages after the service.

Noon - Fire Department t Wa ter Ga mes –on Water Street Host: Alden Fire Dep artment

Noon - 3 pm C a n o e s available for use

Best Shot/4-person teams sponsors: area BARS $200 entry fee [paid by Bar Sponsor or Players - Bar Gift Cards & / or Cash] Register at Oakview: 507.863.2288. ***Bars are not limited to one team/$200 fee per team R egistration :

or call Kevin Swenson 507. 391.4792

MLD schedule updates may be found at: https://www.facebook.com/M

2026

ELLENDALE DAYS

JUNE 25 - 28TH, 2026

*Events listed are subject to change. Watch the Ellendale Days Facebook Page and the City of Ellendale website for times, added events, and any other updates.

FRIDAY JUNE 26TH

Rummage Sales

LATE

AFTERNOON Food Vendors

AFTERNOON Kids Zone

5PM - 7PM Pork Chop Supper

5PM - 8PM Dan Stursa Band on 2nd Street

8PM - 11PM Street Dance on the Stage by the Bar

SATURDAY JUNE 27TH

Rummage Sales

Craft and Vendor Event

Bean Bag Tournament Kids Zone Car Show

4PM Grand Parade

Kiddie Tractor Pull

Food Vendors All Day

8PM Firemen’s Street Dance Behind the bar

SUNDAY, JUNE 28TH

Community Church Service

Pancake Breakfast

Tractor Pull

ELLENDALE DAYS - JUNE 26, 27, 28 We are a Proud Business Member of Ellendale!

NEW RICHLAND FARM & CITY DAYS

July 17th, 18th & 19th

Farm & City Days Buttons are $5. Available for Purchase at Many NR Businesses. Get your Button Early. A Chance to Win Cash Prizes.

Friday, July 17th, 2026

• 4:30pm - Gone: Potato Bake & Root Beer Floats @ City Hall

• 5:00pm - 10:00pm: Truck Show @ Hwy 30 at Craft Mall

• 6:00pm: Teen Bean Bag Tournament @ S Broadway Ave - Registration at 5:30pm$20 per Team

• 6:00pm - 8:00pm: VR Experience @ Broadway Ave - FREE

• 6:30pm: Commercial Club BINGO @ The Steeple - $10 for 10 Games

• 7:00pm: Bean Bag Tournament @ NR Liquor Co

Saturday, July 18th, 2026

• 7:00am - 10:00am: NR Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast @ NR Fire Hall - $8 or $5 with Button

• 7:00am - 10:00am: Live Music-Jim Kozan @ NR Fire Hall

• 7:00am - 10:00am: St. Peter Lutheran Church Bake Sale @ NR Fire Hall

• 8:00am: Panther Power House Fun Run @ City Park - $25 Registration

• 9:00am: Grand Marshall Announcement @ NR Fire Hall at Pancake Breakfast

FOOD TRUCKS

• Gabby’s Dirt Sodas

• IDC Good Wagon

• Sno Biz

• Blake’s BETtor Spread

• Ole & Lena’s

• Sugar Shack

• Neighbors Meats

• Red Leaf Cafe

• MoeJoe’s

• 9:00am - 1:00pm: Classic Car Show @ N Broadway Ave - Register Day of at 8:00am

• 9:00am - 2:00pm: Top 25 Antique Tractor Show @ 1st Street NW - Register Same Day

• 9:00pm - 2:00pm: Truck Show @ Hwy 30Craft Mall

• 10:00am: D&S Pedal Tractor Pull @ 1st Street NE - Ages 4-11 - Register Same Day

- Parents Must Accompany

• 10:00am - 3:00pm: STREET FAIR @ S Broadway Ave

• 11:00am - 3:00pm: KID ZONE @ City Park

- $10 Per Kid

• 11:00am: Chicken Plop @ City Park

• 12:00pm: Kids Grilling Contest @ S Broadway Ave - Teams of 4 PeopleRegister Now

• 1:30pm: Dino Lab @ Library - FREE

• 2:30am - 4:30pm: Caricatures by Casey @ S Broadway Ave - FREE

• 3:30pm: Adult Relay Tricycle Race @ S Broadway Ave in Front of NRLC - $25 Registration Fee - 50/50 Fundraiser for Farm & City Days

***5:00 pm: FARM & CITY DAYS PARADE***

• 8:00pm - 12:00am: Street Dance: AZBY @ N Broadway Ave - 21 & OLDER ONLY$10 Admission - Free w/ Button

• 8:00pm - 12:00am: Street Dance: AZBYFamily / Teen Area @ N Broadway Ave in Front of Main St Dental - $10 Admission - Free w/ Button

Sunday, July 19th, 2026

• 10:00am: Community Worship Service @ City Park - Bring Your Own Lawn Chairs

• 11:00am: Red Leaf Cafe Lunch @ City Park - Shredded Beef Sandwich, Calico Beans, Coleslaw, Chips & Cookie

• 11:00am - 2:00pm: NR Area Historical Society Display @ Washburn Hotel(NR Area Food Shelf)

• 11:00am - 1:00pm: Chalk Drawing Contest @ N Broadway Ave - Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place - FREE

• 11:00am - 1:00pm: Rock Painting @ N Broadway Ave - FREE

• 12:00pm: NR Fire Dept Water Wars @ N Broadway Ave in Front of Stage - FREE

• 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Foam Party @ N Broadway Ave - FREE

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Heat Pump Water Heaters

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Battery-Powered Outdoor/Yard Equipment

Electric-Assisted Bicycles (e-Bikes) Dishwashers EV Chargers Smart Thermostats LED Downlights Clothes Washers

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Central Air Conditioners

Ground Source Heat Pumps

Efficient Furnace Fan Motors

Cooling Equipment Tune-Ups Air

Induction Stove/Ovens Variable Speed Pool Pumps Aerosol Duct Sealing

11:00-1:00pm

THURSDAY

WELLS KERNEL DAYS

Thursday - Sunday August 6 - 9, 2026

Ron’s Roast Customer Apprecation Lunch | Ron’s Plumbing, Heating, HVAC and Electrical

7:00 pm Little Miss Kernels Program | USC Auditorium

FRIDAY

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Free lunch by CCF and Music by Brett Feist cosponsored by CCf Bank & M&M Insurance

Half Moon Park Activites on Friday

5:00 pm Corn feed at Halfmoon park

5:00 - 9:30 pm Free Giant Inglatables for all ages

6:00 pm Kids Peddle Pull sponsored by Johnson Seeds

6:00 pm Sand Volleyball and softball Tournement begins 6:30 - 9:30 pm Robby Vee and his Rock-NRoll Caravan

Dusk Fireworks in the park

SATURDAY

This is a preliminary list of activities. Please watch for updates and more details on our Facebook page

23rd Annual Classic Car Show sponsored by Maple Valley Classic car club 7-11am registration downtown on Broadway Call Jim Miller 507-317-3916

5:00 pm PARADE | Starts at State Farm

Half Moon Park Activities on Saturday

1:00 pm Little Miss Kernel Talent Show | Bevcomm Stage

7:00 pm Brett Feist on Bevcomm Stage

9:00 pm The Street Dance featuring Steel Prairie

After Parade

Meet & Greet with Jack Sparrow after parade @ Half Moon Park plus more fun at Half Moon Park for all ages!

SUNDAY

8:00 am Noon Wells VFW Auxiliary #1778 Breakfast Buffet

Bummy’s BBQ - brisket & pulled turkey

FOOD TRUCKS

Boy Souts - french fries, cheese balls & onion rings

Bruno’s Corn Dogs

Nel’s Diner - hamburgers and more

Kettle Corn & fresh sqeezed lemonade

Vinnie’s Shaved Ice

Jaycee’s Pulled Pork and Beer Stand

2 Sisters Eatery Asian style Carpenter Coffee Co.

Otter Creek Orchard - Brick oven Pizza & Sweet Corn

Rolling Cones Ice Cream truck And more

Glenville Days August 13-16 2026

Thursday, August 13th

Glenville Beach

6:00 PM Women’s and CoEd Volleyball Tournament Concessions Swimming- Open until 8PM

Friday, August 14th | Main Street

Food Vendors

5:30PM Little King and Queen Contest

6:00PM-9:00PM Garden Tractor Pull- GSGTP Sanctioned

9:00PM In the Fields $15 admission

Saturday, August 15th

Food Vendors

8:00AM 5k River Run/Walk (Registration begins at 7AM or on Facebook)

10:30AM Parade (Show up and Line up at Glenville Emmons High School)

10:00AM - 1:00PM Dariel Felten

11:00AM-3:00PM Show N Shine Car & Tractor Show

11:00AM-2:00PM FREE PARK ACTIVITES

Happy Train, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Bounce House, Interactive inflatable basketball, 4 person Bungee Jumper, Real Pony Rides, Face Painting, Corn Pit Ring Toss- Beach Fundraiser

12:00PM Non-Sanctioned Pedal Tractor Pull (Sign up at 11:30) Free Ages 4-11 (Trophies by Black Iron Mfg)

1:00PM-4:00PM Vatos Por Vida (Rock Music with some Country)

4:00PM- 7:00PM Brett Feist

7:15PM Raffle Winners Announced on Main Stage

9:00PM Red Dirt Road - $15 admission

10:00PM Fireworks- Special Thanks to the City of Glenville