1. Eddie Cochran Weekend

The weekend will be filled with events in honor of the late Albert Lea music legend. There will be live music throughout, with Richie Lee & the Fabulous ’50s performing from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Fountain Lake Park, Johnny Rogers from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday near the Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau corner downtown, Holy Rocka Rollaz from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Albert Lea American Legion and The Whitesidewalls from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Fountain Lake Park.

The classic car cruise-in will be 3 to 10 p.m. Friday along North Broadway Avenue, and the annual car show will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday downtown as well. Awards for the show will be presented at 2 p.m. Saturday near the CVB. The cruise will start at 4 p.m. Saturday from the Freeborn County Fairgrounds.

For other events with Eddie Cochran Weekend and to see a map of the cruise route, go to albertleatribune.com or look at Wednesday’s Tribune.

 

2. Young Eagles flight rally

There will be free airplane rides for children from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Albert Lea Airport as a part of a Young Eagles flight rally. Children ages 8 to 17 years old will be able to go on the plane rides, with their parents’ permission. In the case of inclement weather, the event would take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. The event is sponsored by EAA Vintage Chapter 13. For more information, contact Denise Sandager at 507-402-7259.

 

3. Take a Kid Fishing

The annual Take a Kid Fishing local event will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Edgewater Park. Children 16 years old and younger will receive a free fishing rod and a free meal of a can of pop, a hot dog and bag of chips. The local event is sponsored by the Albert Lea Anglers and the Fountain Lake Sportsman’s Club. The event is a part of the statewide Take a Kid Fishing Weekend, which runs Friday through Sunday, and allows Minnesota residents to fish without licenses if they take children 15 years old or younger fishing. According to Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources, while Minnesotans 15 and younger don’t need fishing licenses any time of the year, Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is a way for adults and children to fish together without the step of buying a license.

 

4. Splash Bash

There will be a Splash Bash from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at the splash pad in downtown Albert Lea. There will be music, outdoor games, bouncy inflatables and water fun. Food will be available for purchase.

 

5. Kiwanis Golf Klassic

The annual Daybreakers Kiwanis Golf Klassic will be from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Green Lea Golf Course in Albert Lea. There will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. and a meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. Contact Green Lea for reservations and pricing information.