2015 Summer Fun

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2015

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Albert Lea Senior CenterHours: Monday- 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon,

Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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

Farmers Market - May thru OctoberNorth 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

Albert Lea Public Library211 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 6thOpen Mon.-Fri. 1pm-5pm Daytime Swim 6:30-8pm Nighttime SwimSat. & Sun. 1pm-7pm Kids 2 & Under $1.25 & $1.00 NighttimeEveryone $3.50 Daytime & $2.00 Nighttime Non-Swimmer $2.50Family Pass $110 plus tax (2 adults, 2 children same household)

Individual Pass $60 plus taxCaretaker Pass $30 plus tax (must be babysitter/nanny/PCA)

507-373-3328

Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau102 W. Clark St. | 800-345-8414www.albertleatourism.org

ALBERT LEA“The Land Between the Lakes”

June 10: Wee Wednesdays/Wednesdays on the Water - Fountain Lake Park

June 12 & 13: Eddie Cochran WeekendJune 13: UV Night Color RunJune 17: Wind Down Wednesday Summer Market & Music FestivalJune 27: Just Play! Festival/Bike RodeoJuly 3: 3rd of July ParadeJuly 4: 4th of July Car Show/Bayside Ski Show/FireworksJuly 8: Park & Rec Carnival/Wednesdays on the Water - Fountain

Lake ParkJuly 11: April Sorenson Memorial Half Marathon July 15: Wind Down Wednesday Summer Market & Music FestivalJuly 16-19 & 22-25: ACT Theater “South Pacific” July 18: Shinefest Tractor RideJuly 25 & 26: Midwest Regional Ski TournamentJuly 29: Wee Wednesdays in Fountain Lake ParkAug. 4-9: Freeborn County Fair Aug. 12: Wee Wednesdays/Wednesdays on the

Water/Fountain Lake ParkAug. 15: Albert Lea Floats CelebrationAug. 16: Festival of Sports & ArtsAug. 19: Echos From the Past - A Journey Into HistoryAug. 19: Wind Down Wednesday Summer Market & Music FestivalAug. 20: Cruise to the CoveAug. 28 & 29: BBQ Kansas City Cookoff Sept. 2: Frozen Fun in the ParkSept. 20: Autumn in the VillageOct. 3 & 4: Big Island RendezvousOct. 10: Celebrate Albert Lea & Color Dash

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

Albert Lea Art Center Art Shows226 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 [email protected] | www.thealbertleaartcenter.org

Bayside Water Ski ClubThe 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 ScheduleParks 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

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!!!

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women’s clothing and

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I-90 & Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MNShopping Hours: M-F 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5

Some Businiess & Holiday Hours May VaryEvents Information 507-377-3185 www.northbridgemall.com

Over 25 Stores & BusinessesDepartment Stores • Specialty Stores

Restaurants • Salons • SpaBook Store •Cinema 7 Theatre • So Much More

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Marion Ross Performing Arts Center147 N. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN Box Office: 507-377-4371 Tickets Available online at www.actonbroadway.comAll 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

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.

Kayaking at the Brookside Boat Landing

Alden Parade

3rd of July Parade

Green Mountain Grills

Lic. #BC001552

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Limit 5 bags. Offer ends June 30th.

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JUNEOpen Streets Albert Lea “A Day of Play”June 6, 2015Albert Lea Boathousewww.albertleatourism.org

Kids TriathlonJune 6, 2015 9:00 am-11:00 amAquatic Center

Take a Kid FishingJune 6, 2015 9:00 am-12:00 pmFountain Lake

Albert Lea Aquatic Center OpensJune 6, 2015www.cityofalbertlea.org

Y-Not Golf TournamentJune 8, 2015Wedgewood Cove Golf Coursewww.ymcaal.org

Richie Lee - Eddie Cochran DaysJune 13, 2015 2:00 pm & 7:00 pmMarion Ross Performing Arts Center

Albert Lea Parks & RecreationLocated 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 CenterSenior CenterOver 40 parks

City ArenaAdult Recreation

Youth Events & Activities

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Unique Junque SaleJune 13, 2015Albert Lea Art Center, 226 W. Clark St.

Lakeview & Cloverleaf Lions Annual Fly-In BreakfastJune 14, 2015 7 am-12:30 pmAlbert Lea Municipal Airport

Glenville DaysJune 12-14, 2015 Glenville, MN

Eddie Cochran WeekendJune 12-14, 2015Freeborn County Historical Museumwww.fchm.us

Wind Down Wednesday on Broadway Summer Market & Music FestivalJune 17, 2015Downtown Albert Leawww.winddownwednesday.com

Alden Morin Lake DaysJune 19-21, 2015 Alden, MN

Fashion Style ShowJune 20, 2015 9:30 am Bethany Hall First LutheranFreeborn County Historical Museumwww.fchm.us

Kiester DaysJune 25-28, 2015 Kiester, MNwww.cityofkiester.com

Farming of Yesteryear Swap Meet, Horse Show and Antique Tractor PullJune 27-28, 2015Kiester, MN

Ellendale DaysJune 25-28, 2015Ellendale, Minnesota

Emmons BorderfestJune 26-27, 2015 Emmons, MN

Corey Goodnature Memorial Golf ClassicJune 27, 2015Green Lea Golf Coursewww.greenlea.com


Glenville Days

THINKING. ACHIEVING. CARING.

ALBERT LEA AREA SCHOOLS

ALBERT LEA SCHOOLS SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM 2015 Meals at no charge for all children 18 and under

Halverson Elementary School 707 10th Street, Albert Lea Monday-Thursday

July 6th-July 30th, 2015. Breakfast: 7:30A.M. -8:10A.M. Lunch: 11:00A.M.-11:45A.M.

Questions? Call Food Service Office at 379-5300 or 379-5301. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.










JULY3rd of July ParadeJuly 3, 2015 6 pmBridge Avenue

Geneva Lake JamJuly 10-11, 2015Harmony Park Clarks Grove

New Richland Farm & City DaysJuly 10-12, 2015New Richland

Pelican Breeze II Fireworks CruiseJuly 4, 2015 9 pmAlbert Lea Lake

4th of July FireworksSat., July 4, 2015, 10 pmFountain Lake

4th of July Water Ski ShowSat., July 4, 2015 2-3 pmEdgewater Park Bayside

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

4th of July Classic Car ShowJuly 4, 2015 5-7 pmNorth Broadway Parking Lotwww.albertleatourism.org

Park & Rec CarnivalJuly 8, 2015Fountain Lake Park albertleatourism.org

Classic Car Show

Fireworks over Fountain Lake

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Pet Food, Bird Seed, Gardening Supplies & More

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

Sat. 8 to 4

PAGE 8 • SUMMER FUN 2015• FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPERSparky Dan Kruse Memorial Golf ClassicJuly 9, 2015Wedgewood Golf Course

Art & Garden TourJuly 10-11, 2015Albert Lea Art Center, 226 W. Clark St.

July JubileeJuly 10-12, 2015 Lake Mills, IA

April Sorenson Memorial 1/2-MarathonJuly 11, 2015 7:30 amCountry Inn & Suiteswww.livelaughrun.com

Hayward DaysJuly 11-12, 2015 Hayward, MN

LeVerne Carlson FITNESS CENTERLocated in Alden, MN at the

Alden-Conger Public Schoolwww.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 classesAffordable 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

[email protected] for more information or to become a member.

24-Hour Access with Personalized Key Card

2015 Worth County FairJune 17 - 21 Northwood, IA

For complete list of events go to: www.worthcountyfair.com

Wednesday, June 17th8:30 AM 4-H/FFA Dog Show /10:30 AM 4-H/FFA Pet Show1:00 PM 4-H/FFA Horse Show – Halter & Pleasure Classes

5:00 PM Battle of the Border Prospect Calf Show5:30 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

Thursday, June 18th9:30-11:00 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 Contest5:30-7:00 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 19th8:00 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 20th8:00 AM 4-H/FFA Beef Show

TBA Bucket/Bottle Calf Show following 4-H Beef Show12 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

5:30 PM Tractor Pull7:30 PM Ventriloquist

Sunday, June 21st9:30 Church Service11:30 Baby Contest

12 Noon 4-H / FFA Sheep Show3:00 Motorcross Racing

9:00 PM-Midnight 4-H Teen Dance

$10 Booster Button5 days of Fun!!

Petting ZooNick’s Kids Show 3x’s DailySmith’s Amusement Carnival

Wind Down Wednesday

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Catering & Off-Site Liquor License Available

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

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

Tues.-Fri. 3:30 pm to Close, Sat. 11 am Lunch to Close

George’s of Geneva Supper Club

Daily Specials:Tues: Hot Beef Commercials

Wed: Walleye Dinner

Thurs: Steak & Shrimp or Steak & Lobster Tail

Fri: Slow Roasted Prime Rib or All You Can Eat Fish Fry

Sat: Slow Roasted Prime Rib or BBQ Ribs

St. John’s Lutheran Community

9th Annual Garden Party &Antique Tractor ShowThursday, July 30th5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Live Bluegrass Music by Dale MartellBring your lawn chair & enjoy live music!Nordean Krueger and the Antique Tractor People

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SUMMER FUN 2015 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 9Wind Down Wednesday on Broadway Summer Market & Music FestivalJuly 15, 2015 11 am-8 pmDowntown Albert Leawww.winddownwednesday.com

South Pacific MusicalThurs., July 16th, 7:30 pm & Sat., July 18th, 9:00 pmMarion Ross Performing Arts Center North Broadway, Albert Lea

Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce Golf OutingJuly 20, 2015 1 pmGreen Lea Golf Coursewww.albertlea.org

Alden Citywide Yard SalesJuly 18, 2015 Alden, MN

Shinefest Tractor RideJuly 18, 2015 Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds

Community Fun FestivalJuly 19, 2015 3-6 pmFirst Baptist Church, Clarks Grove, MN

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

Midwest Regional Ski TournamentJuly 25-26, 2015Bayside Ski Edgewater ParkSome 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.

Pelican Breeze IIFRIDAY - GREEN MILL PIZZA CRUISE - 6:00-7:30 pm $20 per person, $5 age 5 & under

Reserve by 4:00 pm - Minimum of 10SUNDAY - PUBLIC CRUISE - 1:30-3:00 pm - Meet at Dock 1:15 - Minimum of 10

No Reservations RequiredPRIVATE CRUISES - 2 Hours - $395.00

SPECIALTY CRUISESJuly 4th Cruise 6:00-7:30 pm

$10 per personAl Batt - Nationally Known Storyteller

July 19 & August 30Reservations Required

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Shell Rock River Watershed District507-377-5785

214 W. Main St., Albert Lea, MN 56007www.shellrock.org

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PAGE 10 • SUMMER FUN 2015• FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER9th Annual St. John’s Garden Party & Antique Tractor ShowJuly 30, 2015 5:30-8:00 pmSt. John’s Lutheran Community Chapel Parking LotStJohnsOfAlbertLea.org

Relay for LifeJuly 31, 2015 www.relayforlife.orgFreeborn County Fairgroundshttp://main.acsevents.org

AUGUSTFreeborn County FairAugust 4-9, 2015 Freeborn County Fairgroundswww.freeborncountyfair.com

Albert Lea City Golf ChampionshipAugust 8-9, 2015Wedgewood Cove & Green Lea Courses

Kennel Club of Freeborn Co. Dog ShowAugust 8-9, 2015 Albert Lea City Arenawww.kennelcluboffreeborncounty.org

Samborie Motor Coach RallyAug. 14-16, 2015Freeborn County Fairgrounds

Wells Kernel DaysAugust 14-16, 2015 Wells, MN

Albert Lea Floats CelebrationSat., Aug 15, 2015Frank Hall ParkThere 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.

Wells Kernel Days

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Festival of Sports & ArtAug. 16, 2015Albert Lea Art Center, 226 W. Clark St.

Wind Down Wednesday on Broadway Summer Market & Music FestivalAugust 19, 2015 11 am-8 pmDowntown Albert Leawww.winddownwednesday.com

“Echoes from the Past”August 19, 2015 6:30-8:00 pmGraceland Cemetery www.fchm.usFreeborn Co. Historical Museum

“Cruise to the Cove”Thurs., August 20, 2015, 4 pm-8 pmWedgewood Cove Golf CourseFood available, open to all classic cars & specialty vehi-cles, 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 OpenAugust 22, 2015Green Lea Golf Coursewww.greenlea.com

Big Island BBQ ContestAugust 28-29, 2015 Freeborn County Fairgroundswww.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org

Relay for LifeJuly 31, 2015 Freeborn County Fairgrounds

SEPTEMBER88th Annual Short Stop Golf TournamentSeptember 5-7, 2015Green Lea Golf Course www.greenlea.com

Ryan “Pie” Truesdell Memorial Sports WeekendSeptember 12-13, 2015 Snyder Field

30th Annual Threshing FestivalSeptember 12-13, 2015 Kiester, MN

Crossroads Camping GroupSeptember 18-20 2015Freeborn County Fairgrounds

ACT 50th CelebrationSept. 18-19, 2015Description Many festivities will be going on for this celebration.

UMPBA Power Boat Races

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UMPBA Power Boat RacesSeptember 19, 2015Edgewater Bay, Fountain Lake

Autumn in the VillageSeptember 20, 2015 12:00 pm-4:00 pmFreeborn County Historical Museum

Celebrating the Arts & ArtistsSept. 25, 2015Albert Lea Art Center, 226 W. Clark St.

Riverland GalaSaturday, Sept. 26, 2015Northbridge MallBands are Bob & The Beachcomer’s and Austin Big Band

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

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August 28-29, 2015Freeborn County Fairgrounds

State ChampionshipThe Best Barbeque from the Midwest ‘s Best Cooks

COOKOFF PROVIDES STEAKS $125 ENTRY FEE TO COOK

Appetizer 1st $150 - 2nd $100 - 3rd $50Margarita 1st $150 - 2nd $100 - 3rd $50

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Aug. 28, 2015 Albert Lea, MNFreeborn Co. Fairgrounds

1st Place Steak - $1,0002nd Place Steak - $5003rd Place - $4004th Place - $3005th Place - $200

1st Ever MINNESOTA STATE STEAK COOKOFF


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Grandstand EventsWed. 6:30 pm – Free - MN Minn-E-Rods Tractor Pull

Thurs. 7:30 pm – Great Frontier Bull RidingMutton Bustin” & Dress a Calf Competition

Fri. 7 pm – The Waseca Classic Demolition DerbySat. 6 pm – Enduro Auto Race

Sun. 1 pm Waseca MayhemBeer Garden “Free” Entertainment Nightly - Full Liquor

Wed. 8:30 pm – The Blue RingersThurs. 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 MemorialDr. Dusty’s Medicine Show

Theatre of FoolsDream Weaver Comedy Hypnosis Show

I Saw It in MN-Chainsaw ArtistMany 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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Freeborn County Fair


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Morin Lake

Horse Show - Saturday, June 27, 2015Antique Tractor Pull - Sunday, June 28, 2015(Swap Meet & Craft Sale Both Days)For more information call (507) 383-1966 or (507) 525-1828

32nd Farming of Yesteryear Threshing ShowFeaturing Massey & Ford Machinery

Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 12-13, 2015 Exhibits, Eats, Entertainment1736 600th Ave, Kiester, MN • 2 miles East & 2 miles South of Kiester

Entertainment at the

GrandstandAugust 4-9, 2015

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Tuesday, August 4 • 8:30pmJosh Turner

Wednesday, August 5 • 8:30pmFrankie Ballard

Senior Citizen Day

Thursday, August 6 • 8:30pmTyler Farr

Friday, August 7 • 8:30pmJohn Michael Montgomery

Saturday, August 8 • 8:30pmJoe Nichols

Sunday, August 9 • 4:00pmDemolition Derby

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Don’t Miss Events: June 10: Wee Wednesday’s in Fountain Lake

ParkJune 12 & 13: Eddie Cochran WeekendJune 13: UV Night Color RunJune 17: Wind Down Wednesday Summer

Market & Music FestivalJune 27: Just Play! FestivalJuly 3: 3rd of July ParadeJuly 4: 4th of July Car Show – Bayside Ski Show

– FireworksJuly 8: Park & Rec Carnival in Fountain Lake

ParkJuly 11: April Sorenson Memorial Half

Marathon July 15: Wind Down Wednesday Summer

Market & Music FestivalJuly 16-19 & 22-15: ACT Theater “South

Pacific”

July 18: Shinefest Tractor RideJuly 25 & 26: Midwest Regional Ski TournamentJuly 29: Wee Wednesday’s in Fountain Lake

ParkAugust 4-9: Freeborn County Fair August 12: Wee Wednesday’s in Fountain Lake

ParkAugust 15: Albert Lea Floats CelebrationAugust 16: Festival of Sports & ArtsAugust 19: Wind Down Wednesday Summer

Market & Music FestivalAugust 19: Echos From the Past - A Journey

Into HistoryAugust 20: Cruise to the CoveAugust 28 & 29: BBQ Kansas City Cookoff September 2: Frozen Fun in the ParkSeptember 20: Autumn in the VillageOctober 3 & 4: Big Island RendezvousOctober 10: Celebrate Albert Lea & Color Dash

Albert Lea Lake Shore

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