The sixth annual Shinefest Tractor Ride is coming back to Albert Lea this weekend.

The tractor ride is part of AZ-One’s Shinefest, where members of the faith community come together to do community service projects. In the past these activities have included Rock the Block, oil changes for those in need, blood drives, Community Sew Day, spreading chips at playgrounds and installing a disc golf course. This year’s Shinefest Tractor Ride begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday with breakfast at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 1031 Bridge Ave.

Line-up begins at the fairgrounds at 8:30 a.m. There will be a driver’s meeting at that time. From the fairgrounds, the tractors will head toward Oak Park Place. The route continues to Thorne Crest Retirement Community, Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea, St. John’s Lutheran Community, Alden, Freeborn, Hartland and ends at the fairgrounds.

An itinerary says that coffee will be from 10:20 to 10:40 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. The ride will stop in Alden for lunch around the noon hour. The ride will stop in Freeborn for coffee from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m. From 2:20 to 2:45 p.m. the ride will stop for pictures in Hartland. From 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. there will be ice cream at West Freeborn Lutheran Church. The drivers will rally at Edgewater Park from 4:40 to 4:50 p.m. Finally, there will be a supper at the fairgrounds once all the tractors have returned. For information on the ride and how to participate, contact Dale Grotsun at 383-2766 or Nordean Krueger at 373-5014 or 383-8844.

 

Friday

• Jim Jays Punch & Judy Show will be at 2 and 3 p.m. at the Albert Lea Public Library in the children’s library, 211 E. Clark St.

• See the sights of Albert Lea Lake with a Pelican Breeze II pizza cruise. Reservations need to be made by 4 p.m. on the day of the cruise. Cost is $20 per person. Call 383-7273 to reserve a spot.

• The Alden Boy Scouts will host a burger feed at the American Legion Club in Alden from 5 to 8 p.m.

• The Sunset Saddle Club will host a game and pleasure show from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds outdoor arena, 1031 Bridge Ave.

• Enjoy a Bayside Ski Team ski show at 7 p.m. at Edgewater Park.

• The Dorothy Godtland Lecture Series continues with The Art of Alpaca Farming at 7 p.m. at the Albert Lea Art Center, 226 W. Clark St.

• Experience “Annie, the Musical” at 7:30 p.m. at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, directed by Gordy Handeland. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students.

• There will be a free outdoor concert at Big Island Grille & Bar’s courtyard from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 2306 E. Main St. Nashville recording artist Adam Wayne will perform.

 

Saturday

• Get some fresh produce, baked goods and more at the Albert Lea Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Northbridge Mall parking lot, 2510 Bridge Ave.

• The Children’s Center is hosting a Bubble Bash and carnival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Children’s Center, 605 James Ave. The Bubble Bash by Color Dash is a 5k run/walk through colored foam stations. Packet pickup is at 8 a.m. at the race starts at 10 a.m. A pre-dash party is at 9 a.m. Price is $35 for a team, $40 for individuals and $85 for a family of three. All prices $10 more day of.

The carnival begins at 11 a.m. and features live music, activities and food vendors. The carnival is free to all Bubble Bash participants. Otherwise, entrance is $5. For more information on both of these events call 373-7979.

• The Northwood Open disc golf tournament begins at 10 a.m. at Swensrud Park in Northwood.

• Relax with Free Sample Saturdays meditation in the park from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Edgewater Park Bandshell.

• Enjoy a free swim day from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Albert Lea Aquatic Center, 321 James Ave.

• Enjoy some swing dancing from 7 to 11 p.m. at Prairie Wind Coffee, 211 S. Broadway Ave.

• Experience “Annie, the Musical” at 7:30 p.m. at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, directed by Gordy Handeland. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students.

• Bad Monkey will perform at Big Island Grille & Bar for the Summer of the Monkeys street dance from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be a Las Vegas four night trip giveaway at the event. Admission is $5 and attendees must be 21 or older to attend.

 

Sunday

• The Southeastern Minnesota Saddle Club Association benefit show is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the outdoor arena of the Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 1031 Bridge Ave.

• The Pelican Breeze II public cruise leaves from Frank Hall Park at 1:30 p.m. Be at the park by 1:15 to board the boat. Cost is $10 per person and there must be a minimum of 10 passengers for the cruise to sail.

• Experience “Annie, the Musical” at 2 p.m. at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, directed by Gordy Handeland. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students.