There will be clowns and barrels at the Mower County Fairgrounds this weekend, and that's no bull.

Actually, there will be plenty of the four-legged creatures on hand Saturday night when the Mower County Fairgrounds hosts the 2002 Bullriding Tour of Champions.

Children will have the chance to participate in the sheep riding, or Muttin' Bustin'. There also will be a calf scramble, cowboy poker and fireworks.

For information, call the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau at 437-4563.

Saturday morning, there will be giant pumpkins galore at Super Fresh produce on Austin's northwest side.

The Southern Minnesota Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off takes place that day, starting at 8 a.m. There will be a pumpkin pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., prepared by Hayfield FFA for a donation. Lunch will also be served at the event and there will be a petting zoo. More than $1,000 in cash and prizes will be given away.

For information, call Super Fresh at 437-6554.

Sunday, the Hormel Institute will host an open house in celebration of the organization's 60th anniversary.

The event takes place from 1 to 4 p.m., with a program beginning at 2 p.m.

There will be a slide show, along with tours and refreshments.

The Institute is located at 801 16th Ave. NE in Austin.

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