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Fun in the Sun Activities 2015 Guide

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Albert Lea Senior Center

Farmers Market - May thru October

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

North Broadway Parking Lot, Downtown Albert Lea Shop for locally raised fresh produce, flowers, food & more. Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 - North Broadway Lot Saturdays 9:00-Noon - Northbridge Mall Parking Lot

Aerobics, Yoga, Walking Club, Red Hat Society, Crafts and Card Recycling, Monthly Birthday Party, Play Pheffer, 500 or Bridge, Blood Pressure Checks, Innovision Eye Care, Coping with Grief, Stress Management Class, Class on Macular Degeneration, AARP Drivers Safety Classes, Ping Pong and Special Events 373-0704

Albert Lea Public Library

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

Aquatic Center Opens June 6th Open

Mon.-Fri. 1pm-5pm Daytime Swim 6:30-8pm Nighttime Swim

Sat. & Sun. 1pm-7pm Kids 2 & Under $1.25 & $1.00 Nighttime Everyone $3.50 Daytime & $2.00 Nighttime Non-Swimmer $2.50 Family Pass $110 plus tax (2 adults, 2 children same household) Individual Pass $60 plus tax Caretaker Pass $30 plus tax (must be babysitter/nanny/PCA) 507-373-3328

ALBERT LEA

Albert Lea Public Library

“The Land Between the Lakes”

June 10: W ee Wednesdays/Wednesdays on the Water - Fountain Lake Park June 12 & 13: Eddie Cochran Weekend June 13: UV Night Color Run June 17: Wind Down Wednesday Summer Market & Music Festival June 27: Just Play! Festival/Bike Rodeo July 3: 3rd of July Parade July 4: 4th of July Car Show/Bayside Ski Show/Fireworks July 8: P ark & Rec Carnival/Wednesdays on the Water - Fountain Lake Park July 11: April Sorenson Memorial Half Marathon July 15: Wind Down Wednesday Summer Market & Music Festival July 16-19 & 22-25: ACT Theater “South Pacific” July 18: Shinefest Tractor Ride July 25 & 26: Midwest Regional Ski Tournament July 29: Wee Wednesdays in Fountain Lake Park Aug. 4-9: Freeborn County Fair Aug. 12: W ee Wednesdays/Wednesdays on the Water/Fountain Lake Park Aug. 15: Albert Lea Floats Celebration Aug. 16: Festival of Sports & Arts Aug. 19: Echos From the Past - A Journey Into History Aug. 19: Wind Down Wednesday Summer Market & Music Festival Aug. 20: Cruise to the Cove Aug. 28 & 29: BBQ Kansas City Cookoff Sept. 2: Frozen Fun in the Park Sept. 20: Autumn in the Village Oct. 3 & 4: Big Island Rendezvous Oct. 10: Celebrate Albert Lea & Color Dash Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau 102 W. Clark St. | 800-345-8414 www.albertleatourism.org

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Albert Lea Skate Park

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City Beach - Open 9:00 am-9:00 pm 7 Days a Week

Albert Lea Art Center Art Shows 226 S. Broadway, Downtown Albert Lea 507-373-5665 Features different and uniquely special exhibits in the gallery. Free admission. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 am-2 pm alartcenter@gmail.com | www.thealbertleaartcenter.org

Bayside Water Ski Club The Bayside Ski Club puts on a FREE 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

Playpark Schedule

Parks will operate on a split schedule. Hayek, Lakeview and Sondergaard will be open during the mornings and Academy, Hawthorne and Southwest during the afternoons. Playparks 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! Each day offers something new and exciting. Check out our calendar. Parents are encouraged to stop by their neighborhood park and

Bayside Water Ski Show

meet their Park Leaders. Parents did you know that playparks are open to everyone?! That means you or a family member are more than welcome to come and utilize the parks with your little ones. Think of them as a mini recreation center! *Please note: Playparks are subject to close due to inclement weather and extreme heat.

When: June 8th – July 30th Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Who: Everyone Fee: Free!!!

women’s clothing and accessories Unique Women’s Clothing

Open Tues, Wed, Fri 10-5:30, Thurs 10-7, Sat 10-3

105 N. Broadway | Downtown Albert Lea | Finds Us on Facebook

Check Out the Great Summer Programs at the ALBERT LEA FAMILY Y FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

2021 West Main • Albert Lea, MN • 507-373-8228

Everything we do, we do just for you!

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

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 www.northbridgemall.com

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Marion Ross Performing Arts Center

The Met: Live in HD!

ACT and Civic Music have partnered to bring The Met: Live in HD to Marion Ross Performing Arts Center to give people in the area an opportunity to see The New York Metropolitan Opera live in Albert Lea. Go to www.actonbroadway.com for more information on performance dates and tickets.

147 N. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN Box Office: 507-377-4371 Tickets Available online at www.actonbroadway.com All shows start at 7:30 pm. Seating starts at 7 pm M-Matinee, starts at 2 pm

ACT 50th SEASON!

South Pacific (Original ACT production in 1967–68) Written by Rodgers and Hammerstein July 16, 17, 18, 19(M), 22, 23, 24 & 25, 2015 Kayaking at the Brookside Boat Landing

Alden Parade Albert Lea City Beach

2.00 OFF on a bag of GMG pellets Limit 5 bags. Offer ends June 30th.

Green Mountain Grills

603 1st Ave S • Albert Lea, MN 56007

www.HomeSolutionsMidwest.com • 507-373-3435

Lic. #BC001552

3rd of July Parade

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Albert Lea Parks & Recreation JUNE Located at the City Arena 507-377-4370 www.ci.albertlea.mn.us

Register Online for All Our Activities! Enjoy Everything Albert Lea has to Offer... Aquatic Center Senior Center Over 40 parks City Arena Adult Recreation Youth Events & Activities

Open Streets Albert Lea June 6, 2015 Albert Lea Boathouse www.albertleatourism.org

“A Day of Play”

Kids Triathlon June 6, 2015 9:00 am-11:00 am Aquatic Center Take a Kid Fishing June 6, 2015 9:00 am-12:00 pm Fountain Lake Albert Lea Aquatic Center Opens June 6, 2015 www.cityofalbertlea.org Y-Not Golf Tournament June 8, 2015 Wedgewood Cove Golf Course www.ymcaal.org

See us for all your Building & Home needs. 971 Plaza St. | Albert Lea, MN | 507.377.4284 www.freebornlumber.com | M-F 7:30am-5pm; Thurs until 7pm

Richie Lee - Eddie Cochran Days June 13, 2015 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center

Celebrating

years of serving our community. Owned by our members. Locally focused. It’s how we started in 1930 and it’s how we’ll head into the future. We hope you’ll be part of it. accentracu.org Albert Lea & Austin 800.533.0448 Federally Insured by NCUA

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 6 • SUMMER FUN 2015• FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER Unique Junque Sale June 13, 2015 Albert Lea Art Center, 226 W. Clark St. Lakeview & Cloverleaf Lions Annual Fly-In Breakfast June 14, 2015 7 am-12:30 pm Albert Lea Municipal Airport Glenville Days June 12-14, 2015 Glenville, MN Eddie Cochran Weekend June 12-14, 2015 Freeborn County Historical Museum www.fchm.us Wind Down Wednesday on Broadway Summer Market & Music Festival June 17, 2015 Downtown Albert Lea www.winddownwednesday.com Alden Morin Lake Days June 19-21, 2015 Alden, MN

Fashion Style Show June 20, 2015 9:30 am Bethany Hall First Lutheran Freeborn County Historical Museum www.fchm.us Kiester Days June 25-28, 2015 Kiester, MN www.cityofkiester.com Farming of Yesteryear Swap Meet, Horse Show and Antique Tractor Pull June 27-28, 2015 Kiester, MN Ellendale Days June 25-28, 2015 Ellendale, Minnesota Emmons Borderfest June 26-27, 2015 Emmons, MN Corey Goodnature Memorial Golf Classic June 27, 2015 Green Lea Golf Course www.greenlea.com

ALBERT LEA AREA SCHOOLS THINKING. ACHIEVING. CARING.

ALBERT

ALBERT LEA SCHOOLS LEA SCHOOLS SUMMERMEALS MEALS PROGRAM 2015 SUMMER PROGRAM 2015 Mealsatatnonocharge charge children under Meals forfor allall children 18 18 andand under

HalversonElementary Elementary School Halverson School 707 Albert Lea 70710th 10thStreet, Street, Albert Lea

Monday-Thursday Monday-Thursday July 6th-July 30th, 2015. July 6th-July 30th, 2015. Food Service Office at 379-5300 Questions?Call Call Food Service Office at 379-5300 Breakfast: 7:30A.M. -8:10A.M. Breakfast: 7:30A.M. -8:10A.M. or 379-5301. USDA is an equal opportunity 18 and under or 379-5301. USDA is an equal opportunity Lunch: 11:00A.M.-11:45A.M. provider and employer. Lunch: 11:00A.M.-11:45A.M. provider and employer.

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Monday-Thursday July 6th-July 30th, 2015.

Breakfast: 7:30A.M. -8:10A.M. Lunch: 11:00A.M.-11:45A.M. Glenville Days

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JULY

4th of July Carnival July 3-4, 2015 North Broadway Ave., Albert Lea

3rd of July Parade July 3, 2015 6 pm Bridge Avenue

4th of July Classic Car Show July 4, 2015 5-7 pm North Broadway Parking Lot www.albertleatourism.org

Geneva Lake Jam July 10-11, 2015 Harmony Park Clarks Grove New Richland Farm & City Days July 10-12, 2015 New Richland Pelican Breeze II Fireworks Cruise July 4, 2015 9 pm Albert Lea Lake

Park & Rec Carnival July 8, 2015 Fountain Lake Park albertleatourism.org Classic Car Show

4th of July Fireworks Sat., July 4, 2015, 10 pm Fountain Lake 4th of July Water Ski Show Sat., July 4, 2015 2-3 pm Edgewater Park Bayside

Fireworks over Fountain Lake

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Independent Living Assisted Living Health Care Rehabilitation

1201 Garfield Ave., Albert Lea, MN 56007 • 507-373-2311

Pet Food, Bird Seed, Gardening Supplies & More www.alseed.com

1414 W. Main Albert Lea 377-2372 Open M-F 8 to 5:30, Sat. 8 to 4

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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Sparky Dan Kruse Memorial Golf Classic July 9, 2015 Wedgewood Golf Course

Wind Down Wednesday

Art & Garden Tour July 10-11, 2015 Albert Lea Art Center, 226 W. Clark St. July Jubilee July 10-12, 2015 Lake Mills, IA April Sorenson Memorial 1/2-Marathon July 11, 2015 7:30 am Country Inn & Suites www.livelaughrun.com

Local Locker/Farm to Table

Daily Specials:

All of our member businesses stand ready to serve you! 1725 W. Main St. Skyline Plaza Albert Lea, MN 56007 507.373.3938

www.albertlea.org

2015 Worth County Fair June 17 - 21 Northwood, IA

For complete list of events go to: www.worthcountyfair.com 8:30 AM 4-H/FFA Dog Show /10:30 AM 4-H/FFA Pet Show 1:00 PM 4-H/FFA Horse Show – Halter & Pleasure Classes 5:00 PM Battle of the Border Prospect Calf Show 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM FREE Meal sponsored by POET Biorefining of Hanlontown 7:00 PM Fair Queen Contest 7:30-9:30 PM Six Appeal Vocal Band

$10 Booster Button 5 days of Fun!!

Thursday, June 18th

9:30-11:00 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show 12 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 7:30-9:30 PM Matt’s Family Jam & Nick’s Buddy Holly Tribute

Friday, June 19th

8:00 AM 4-H/FFA Beef Show 11:30 AM 4-H Butterfly Pork Chop Lunch 5:00 PM 4-H/FFA Poultry Show, Poultry/Pet Barn 7:00 PM Blend A Cappella Group 7:30 PM Barefoot Becky Polka Band

Saturday, June 20th

Tues: H ot Beef Commercials 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

LeVerne Carlson

FITNESS CENTER

Located in Alden, MN at the

Alden-Conger Public School

www.alden-conger.org click on LeVerne Carlson Fitness Center

• Cardio Area with Cybex machines • Gymnasium • Weight Room with Cybex fitness equipment & free weights • Elevated walking track • Men’s & Women’s locker rooms • Fitness classes Affordable and flexible membership options for everyone.

Full memberships starting at $15 per month, walking track only memberships starting at $5 per month. Contact Jenny Hovendick at (507) 874-3240 or jhovendick@ac242.us for more information or to become a member.

24-Hour Access with Personalized Key Card

St. John’s Lutheran Community

9 th Annual Garden Party & Antique Tractor Show Thursday, July 30th

Sunday, June 21st

9:30 Church Service 8:00 AM 4-H/FFA Beef Show 11:30 Baby Contest TBA Bucket/Bottle Calf Show following 4-H Beef Show 12 Noon 4-H / FFA Sheep Show 12 Noon Free Lunch Sponsored by NSB Bank 3:00 Motorcross Racing 1:30 PM 4-H/FFA Dairy Show 2:00-4:00 PM Carnival Ride Armband Special - $15 9:00 PM-Midnight 4-H Teen Dance 5:30 PM Tractor Pull 7:30 PM Ventriloquist Petting Zoo

Smith’s Amusement Carnival

Supper Club

WE ARE ALL ABOUT AWESOME FOOD!

Hayward Days July 11-12, 2015 Hayward, MN

Wednesday, June 17th

George’s of Geneva

Nick’s Kids Show 3x’s Daily

5:30 pm to 8:00 pm 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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Wind Down Wednesday on Broadway Summer Market & Music Festival July 15, 2015 11 am-8 pm Downtown Albert Lea www.winddownwednesday.com

South Pacific Musical Thurs., July 16th, 7:30 pm & Sat., July 18th, 9:00 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center North Broadway, Albert Lea Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing July 20, 2015 1 pm Green Lea Golf Course www.albertlea.org

4-H Dog Show - 4-H Building Fri., July 24 – Sat., July 25, 2015

Midwest Regional Ski Tournament July 25-26, 2015 Bayside Ski Edgewater Park Some of the best water skiers in the Midwest will compete this weekend. Teams from Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin are vying for spots in the National competition.

Summer without

Alden Citywide Yard Sales July 18, 2015 Alden, MN Shinefest Tractor Ride July 18, 2015 Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds Community Fun Festival July 19, 2015 3-6 pm First Baptist Church, Clarks Grove, MN 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 - Minimum of 10 SUNDAY - PUBLIC CRUISE - 1:30-3:00 pm - Meet at Dock 1:15 - Minimum of 10 No Reservations Required PRIVATE CRUISES - 2 Hours - $395.00

is like a beach without water. 800-642-9662 | www.mrsgerrys.com

WOK “N” ROLL Chinese Buffet • All You Can Eat

OVER 100 ITEMS SERVED DAILY SPECIALTY CRUISES

pelicanbreeze.org

507-383-7273

July 4th Cruise 6:00-7:30 pm $10 per person Al Batt - Nationally Known Storyteller July 19 & August 30 Reservations Required

Protect Your Waters Prevent the transport of Zebra Mussels, Eurasian Watermilfoil and other aquatic invasive species (AIS). Proper fueling procedures are important to keeping oil and gas out of our waterways. No littering anywhere. Shell Rock River Watershed District 507-377-5785 214 W. Main St., Albert Lea, MN 56007 www.shellrock.org Working Together to Improve Water Quality

WOK “N” ROLL

Party of 2

WOK “N” ROLL

10% off Your Entire Bill

Children 3-5 Years $ 99 Lunch Only $ 99 Dinner

Not valid with any other coupons or discounts. Present coupon when ordering. Expires 9/30/15.

WOK “N” ROLL

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Children 6-10 Years $ 99 Lunch Only $ 99 Dinner

Not valid with any other coupons or discounts. Present coupon when ordering. Expires 9/30/15.

Party of 10

Your Entire Bill

3 4

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9th Annual St. John’s Garden Party & Antique Tractor Show July 30, 2015 5:30-8:00 pm St. John’s Lutheran Community Chapel Parking Lot StJohnsOfAlbertLea.org Relay for Life July 31, 2015 www.relayforlife.org Freeborn County Fairgrounds http://main.acsevents.org

Wells Kernel Days

AUGUST

Freeborn County Fair August 4-9, 2015 Freeborn County Fairgrounds www.freeborncountyfair.com Albert Lea City Golf Championship August 8-9, 2015 Wedgewood Cove & Green Lea Courses Kennel Club of Freeborn Co. Dog Show August 8-9, 2015 Albert Lea City Arena www.kennelcluboffreeborncounty.org Samborie Motor Coach Rally Aug. 14-16, 2015 Freeborn County Fairgrounds Wells Kernel Days August 14-16, 2015 Wells, MN Albert Lea Floats Celebration Sat., Aug 15, 2015 Frank Hall Park There will be FOOD, MUSIC, FUN events and FREE use of water equipment. You won’t want to miss it!! Visit www.albertlealakes.org for more information.

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SUMMER FUN 2015 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 11 Festival of Sports & Art Aug. 16, 2015 Albert Lea Art Center, 226 W. Clark St.

Big Island BBQ Contest August 28-29, 2015 Freeborn County Fairgrounds www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org

Wind Down Wednesday on Broadway Summer Market & Music Festival August 19, 2015 11 am-8 pm Downtown Albert Lea www.winddownwednesday.com

Relay for Life July 31, 2015 Freeborn County Fairgrounds

SEPTEMBER

88th Annual Short Stop Golf Tournament September 5-7, 2015 Green Lea Golf Course www.greenlea.com

“Echoes from the Past” August 19, 2015 6:30-8:00 pm Graceland Cemetery www.fchm.us Freeborn Co. Historical Museum “Cruise to the Cove” Thurs., August 20, 2015, 4 pm-8 pm Wedgewood Cove Golf Course Food available, open to all classic cars & specialty vehicles, door prizes for registered participants, 50’s and 60’s music provided by Megaforce. Visit our website for more information at: www.oldcaro.com. Rain date Thursday, August 27th 4 - 8pm Albert Lea Hockey Golf Open August 22, 2015 Green Lea Golf Course www.greenlea.com

Ryan “Pie” Truesdell Memorial Sports Weekend September 12-13, 2015 Snyder Field 30th Annual Threshing Festival September 12-13, 2015 Kiester, MN Crossroads Camping Group September 18-20 2015 Freeborn County Fairgrounds ACT 50th Celebration Sept. 18-19, 2015 Description Many festivities will be going on for this celebration.

Insurance from the Best! 2314 Hendrickson Rd., Albert Lea - Across from Wal-Mart

507-377-2773

Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm Fri-Sat 9am-9pm

Troy Thompson LUTCF FREE BAG OF ICE WITH PURCHASE !

1330 W. Main, Albert Lea, MN Ph: 507-377-2852 F: 507-377-3301 troythompsonagency@gmail.com

UMPBA Power Boat Races

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Minnesota’s Largest County Fair

UMPBA Power Boat Races September 19, 2015 Edgewater Bay, Fountain Lake Autumn in the Village September 20, 2015 12:00 pm-4:00 pm Freeborn County Historical Museum Celebrating the Arts & Artists Sept. 25, 2015 Albert Lea Art Center, 226 W. Clark St.

August 18-23

Riverland Gala Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 Northbridge Mall Bands are Bob & The Beachcomer’s and Austin Big Band

OWATONNA Motor Company

1st Ever MINNESOTA STATE STEAK COOKOFF

Presents David Smith Jr. Human Cannonball

Owatonna, MN • www.scff.org or 800-423-6466

Aug. 28, 2015 Albert Lea, MN Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds 1st Place Steak - $1,000 2nd Place Steak - $500 3rd Place - $400 4th Place - $300 5th Place - $200

COOKOFF PROVIDES STEAKS $125 ENTRY FEE TO COOK

Appetizer 1st $150 - 2nd $100 - 3rd $50 Margarita 1st $150 - 2nd $100 - 3rd $50 $20 Entry Fee Per Category Contest Benefits Kids’ Scholarships http://bigislandfestivalandbbq.org 800-658-2526/507-402-6371

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

The Midwest’s Largest Historical Reenactment of Early America

August 28-29, 2015 Freeborn County Fairgrounds

State Championship

The Best Barbeque from the Midwest ‘s Best Cooks

Free Admission

Over $10,000 in Cash & Prizes – Stage Entertainment

October 3-4, 2015 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

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Waseca County FREE Fair July 15-19, 2015

Grandstand Events

Freeborn County Fair

MORREIM DRAINAGE, INC. Water Management Specialists Phil Morreim • Mark Morreim Land Drainage • Conservation Construction Septic Systems • Road Boring • Backhoeing Consulting • Wild Life Ponds • Ditch Clean Outs 71610 263rd Street Albert Lea, MN 56007

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MAKE WORK FUN! RSX850i • First motorcycle engine in a Recreational Utility Vehicle • 4-wheel independent suspension • Full-locking, true 4WD system • Automotive-style 4-wheel hydraulic disk brakes

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. 8:30 pm – The Blue Ringers Thurs. 8:30 pm – Chris Brooks & the Silver City Boys Fri. 8:30 pm –Sell Out Stereo Sat. 8:30 pm – So Big

Free Entertainment All Week Long!!! Antique Tractors on display daily 9/11 Never Forget Traveling Memorial Dr. Dusty’s Medicine Show Theatre of Fools Dream Weaver Comedy Hypnosis Show I Saw It in MN-Chainsaw Artist 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 information visit www.wasecacountyfair.org Fair Books will be delivered in the Waseca County Shopper. Also available at local businesses, fair grounds, and online!

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Tuesday, August 4 • 8:30pm