The Blue Banners Orchestra of Albert Lea will present the weekly free program of Live Music in the Park in the Edgewater Park bandshell beginning at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. This is the Blue Banners’ second appearance at the park this summer.

The Blue Banners have played at various clubs and ballrooms in the area for many years and are a well-known polka band. The group also plays a variety of country music and memory tunes.

The season’s programs have been arranged by the American Federation of Musicians – Local 567 of Albert Lea. Funding has been provided by the Recording Industries Music Performance Trust Funds and the city of Albert Lea.

The musical park programs are winding down for the year; the next and final program for the summer will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, Labor Day.

Following is a roundup of other area events going on this weekend:

Friday, Aug. 23

– Wells Kernel Days events get under way with the carnival opening at 5 p.m. There will also be a teen dance from 8-11 p.m. at Thompson Park.

– The Pelican Breeze will hold a Friday night pizza cruise at 6 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (507) 383-2630.

Saturday, Aug. 24

– The Albert Lea Farmers’ Market will be held in the parking lot at the corner of Broadway Avenue and Water Street beginning at 9 a.m.

– Wells Kernel Days events continue with the Barta Pedal Pull at 11 a.m. on South Broadway Avenue, the carnival opens at noon with $12 armbands from 1-4 p.m., the Spotlight Dancers perform at 7 p.m. at Thompson Park; and the firemen’s street dance begins in the municipal parking lot at 8:30 p.m. There are also many activities at Thompson Park.

– The Pelican Breeze will hold a public cruise at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 25

– Ascension Lutheran Church will host an amaranth pancake breakfast from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $4.50 for adults and $2.25 for children. The event is a fund-raiser for the youths from Ascension to attend the National Youth Gathering in Atlanta next summer.

– Wells Kernel Days events continue with a pancake breakfast at the VFW, a parade at noon and free sweet corn at Thompson Park following the parade, the carnival opening at 1 p.m., and a free concert by &uot;The Singin’ Safari&uot; at 3:30 p.m.

– The Pelican Breeze will feature humorist Al Batt at 2 and 4 p.m. Cost is $10. For reservations, call 383-2630 .