Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2020
Time: at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST
Location: Historic Downtown Albert LeaAlbert Lea, Minnesota
Details
Join us for The 11th Annual Big Freeze! Come enjoy our beautiful downtown and have a great time shopping and dining local and having family fun! More event details coming soon!
Shinefest Pancake Breakfast
7:00 am - 11 at First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, Minnesota
Start the day with a pancake breakfast!
Sponsored by Shinefest
Fat Tire Bike Demo by Broadway Bike Co.
Chili Cook-off
12 pm - 2 pm
112 on Broadway
$6 per person($5 with non-perishable food item)
$4 for 12 and under
Grilled brats, hotdogs, chips, water, and hot chocolate will also be available
Contact Leann Dulitz for more information at 507.383.5357
Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Albert Lea Youth Group
Pictures with Elsa
11 am - 12 pm
Whimzy Toys & Party
Vendor + Craft Show
10 am - 2 pm
Albert Lea American Legion Post 56
Please contact Jeff + Lisa Olson 507.402.5087 or 507.369.3563
Hotdish Cook-off
11 am - 1 pm
American Legion
$6 per person
$4 for 12 and under
*There will also be a dinner special | Hot Roast Beef sandwiches
with mashed potatoes + gravy + vegetable
Please contact Jeff + Lisa Olson 507.402.5087 or 507.369.3563 to get registered.
Polar Ice Plunge
12 pm - 1pm
City Beach
Heated Changing Tents
Sponsored by Albert Lea Fire Rescue
Ice Skating on Fountain Lake down by the Gazebo
Sledding at Fountain Lake Park
Albert Lea Anglers Ice Fishing Contest
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
$5 per hole - ALL AGES WELCOME
Prizes for largest fish
Raffles
Bring your portable ice shelter
Sponsored by Albert Lea Anglers
Pond Hockey Tournament
Sponsored by TMJ Elite Fitness
Lakeview Park
Movin' and Groovin' Fun
11 am - 2 pm
Snow Activities
Sponsored by City of Albert Lea - City Hall Parks & Rec
The Warming House Pop-up Show
9 am - 1 pm
The Outlet
27th Big Island Rendezvous and Festival Historical Faire
10 am - 4 pm
Over 30 tables of items for sale:
Pottery | Woodworking | Ironwork | Art | Jewelry | Colonial Crafts
DEMONSTRATIONS include Clann Tartan, Territorial Pioneers, New Ulm Battery, SHOE MAKER, PIONEER WAGON, FABRIC PRINTING, music and more!
Northbridge Mall
Store Specials at participating downtown businesses!
Original source can be found here.
Source: Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce