The Carson & Barnes Circus family will come to Albert Lea this Friday.

The circus has toured North America for four generations with their more traditional of American big top circuses.

Barbara Miller Byrd and Geary Byrd own and manage the circus.

Their daughters also fill various managerial functions as the families continuing legacy of ownership.

The Carson & Barnes Circus brings family entertainment to all parts of America. Each year they search for the best acts from around the world and present them with their world famous animal acts. They produce the World’s Biggest Big Top Show.

The circus has produced over 30,000 performances all around the continent.

This year is the 79th edition of the circus, which is featuring the Carson & Barnes elephants. New to the circus this year is a Cirque du Soleli veteran, Luis Miguel Terry. He will present his take on bounce juggling. Motorcycling precision, trapeze artists and fire artists will also be at the show.

Before the show there is a Circus Midway which is home to plenty of exotic animals from around the world. Elephant and pony rides are available for a small charge.

There will be shows at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds. Advanced tickets are available before the show at the CVB. Adults are $12 and children are $6. If you buy tickets at the show on Friday, tickets are $16 for adults and $10 for children. If you have any questions you can visit www.carsonbarnescircus.com or call 580-743-7292.

 

Friday 

The Heart of the Heartland Art Show will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Freeborn County Arts Initiative on South Broadway in Albert Lea.

The Alden American Legion will host a burger feed from 5 to 8 p.m. at the American Legion. Cost is $5 for a burger or pork burger with all the fixings and chips.

The Marion Ross Performing Arts Center will present “South Pacific.” The show starts at 7:30 p.m. with tickets being sold online or at the door. The musical will feature a romance that centers on a group of American sailors and Navy nurses. For more information, call 507-377-4371 or visit www.actonbroadway.com.

 

Saturday

The Shinefest Tractor Ride starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. with the tractors lining up at 8:30 a.m. At 9 a.m. they will leave the fairgrounds.

The Albert Lea Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to noon at Northbridge Mall. Homemade breads, baked goods, pickles, honey and more items will be sold.

The Heart of the Heartland Art Show will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Freeborn County Arts Initiative on South Broadway in Albert Lea.

There will be a benefit supporting Tara Conner from noon to 10 p.m. at Big Island Grille & Bar. Auction items, an all day bean-bag tournament and a DJ will be at the event.

The Marion Ross theater will present “South Pacific.” The show starts at 7:30 p.m. with tickets being sold online or at the door. The musical will feature a romance that centers on a group of American sailors and Navy nurses. For more information, call 507-377-4371 or visit www.actonbroadway.com.

The Alden American Legion will have Trampled by Cheerleaders from 8 p.m. to midnight. The band will be at the American Legion and will play music from the ’80s and ’90s. Rail drinks and domestic beers will be served at a cost of $2.50.

 

Sunday 

The Al Batt Pelican Breeze II cruise will leave at 1:30 p.m. from Frank Hall Park. Cost is $10, and there needs to be 10 people in order for the cruise to go out. Reserve your spot by calling 507-383-7273.

The Marion Ross theater will present “South Pacific.” The show starts at 2 p.m. with tickets being sold online or at the door. The musical will feature a romance that centers on a group of American sailors and Navy nurses. For more information, call 507-377-4371 or visit www.actonbroadway.com.

 

Movies 

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: “Ant-Man,” “Ant-Man 3D,” “Inside Out” “Minions,” “Minions 3D,” “Self/Less,” “Terminator Genisys,” “The Gallows” and “Trainwreck.”