Lots of events are scheduled for the area this weekend and much of the events are part of the Freeborn County Fair. Performers at the Grandstand start at 8:30 p.m. each night. Seating is included in the cost of the fair, which is $9. Also popular at the fair is the demolition derby on Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. A church service will be held Sunday morning at the fair at 10 a.m., and admission is free until 10 a.m.

On Saturday and Sunday a city golf tournament will be held at Wedgewood Golf Course on Saturday and Green Lea Golf Course on Sunday. Tee times for both days start at 7:30 a.m. The Pelican Breeze II will set sail numerous times this weekend for public cruises, as well as pirate and princess cruises where riders can dress up. Again this weekend the “Art in Fashion” shows will be on display at the Albert Lea Art Center, featuring the work of Stacia Lang and Julia Olson.

Friday

• The “Art in Fashion” shows at the Albert Lea Art Center will be on display from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shows feature the work of Stacia Lang and Julia Olson.
• A Pelican Breeze II pizza cruise will go from 6 to 7:30 p.m., departing from the Pelican Breeze boat landing. Call 383-2630 by 4 p.m. Friday for reservations. Pizza cruises are $20 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 and under.
• George Jones performs at the Freeborn County Fair at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $9 to get into the fair and Grandstand shows.

Saturday

• The Albert Lea City Golf Tournament starts with a 7:30 a.m. tee time. Events are at Wedgewood Golf Course on Saturday and will be continued at Green Lea on Sunday.
• The Albert Lea Farmers Market will be in the North Broadway Avenue parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon.
• The “Art in Fashion” shows at the Albert Lea Art Center will be on display from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shows feature the work of Stacia Lang and Julia Olson.
• The fourth annual Mustang and all Ford (Ford-powered only) Car Show and Russ Fink Memorial Cruise takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holiday Ford in Austin. Car registration is $5. For more information go to www.semnfordclub.com or call Rob at 365-8208.
• A Pelican Breeze II public cruise will begin at 4 p.m. at the Pelican Breeze boat landing. Cost is $15 per person, and $5 for ages 5 and under.
• A Pelican Breeze II pirate and princess cruise will be held. Call 507-383-2630 for time and reservations. Cost is $12 per person, and $8 for ages 5 and under. Cruises are one hour and include pizza.
• Hinder performs at the Freeborn County Fair at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $9 to get into the fair and Grandstand shows.

Sunday

• The Albert Lea City Golf Tournament continues with a 7:30 a.m. tee time at Green Lea Golf Course.
• Church service at the Freeborn County Fair at 10 a.m. Admission to the fair is free until 10 a.m.
• The “Art in Fashion” shows at the Albert Lea Art Center will be on display from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shows feature the work of Stacia Lang and Julia Olson.
• A Pelican Breeze II public cruise will begin at 1:30 to 3 p.m. Call 383-2630 for more information. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 ages 5 and under.
• A Pelican Breeze II pirate and princess cruise will be held. Call 507-383-2630 for reservations. Cost is $12 per person, and $8 for ages 5 and under. Depart time is 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Cruises are one hour and include pizza.
• The demolition derby begins at 4 p.m. at the Freeborn County Fair. The derby is organized by the Masters of Disaster, who also organize demolition derbies all over southern Minnesota and northern Iowa.