The summer small town festivals continue as LeRoy will be holding its annual Summerfest celebration this weekend from Friday through Sunday.

The festival, which is held every year on the third weekend of July, will feature numerous family-friendly activities.

Travel Lanes will be offering $1 per game bowling all weekend and the American Dairy Association will have its Malt Wagon located by the LeRoy Center for the Creative Arts.

The Mower County Dairy Princess and Court members will be serving 10-cent ice cream cones after the parade on Sunday at BP Food Shop and K&H Classic Stop.

Vendor space is still available in the Park. Any interested vendors can call Dave Perkins at 507-273-5815.

Watching “The Star” under the stars

Westminster Presbyterian Church will be showing the animated movie “The Star” at 8:45 p.m. on Saturday on the front lawn of the church.

“We’ve been trying to gear up our outreach to the community,” said Pastor Mike Olmsted. “We have some long established events and we were looking for an outreach component in the summer. Some members had the idea to do an outdoor movie night.”

“The Star” tells the story of the first Christmas from the perspective of the animals involved.

“We thought it was a natural tie-in to a movie under the stars,” Olmsted said. “We’re having Christmas in July.”

Olmsted said the church hopes to do similar events in the future, depending o the community response.

The movie will be shown on an inflatable screen on the front lawn. The event is free, as is the popcorn and lemonade that will be provided. In the event of rain, the screen will be moved inside.

For more information, call 507-433-3258.

LeRoy Summerfest Schedule

Times and events are subject to change

Friday

LeRoy Public Library Program – LeRoy Community Center, 1 p.m.

Lion’s Club Walking Tacos Meal – L-O School Commons, 5-7 p.m.

Conclusion of Silent Auction (Benefit for LeRoy History Museum) – L-O School Commons, 5 p.m.

Bean Bag Tournament – South Broadway by Travel Lanes, 6 p.m.

LeRoy Community Theatre Variety Show – L-O School Gym, 7 p.m.

Saturday

13th Annual Cardinal Man 5K Run/Walk (LeRoy Swimming Pool Benefit) – 9 a.m. (registration at 8 a.m.)

LeRoy Farmers Market – near LeRoy Art Center, 9 a.m. to noon

Kid Power Sanctioned Pedal Tractor Pull – South Park, 10 a.m.

Container Gardening Contest – South Park, 10 a.m. to noon (accepting entries 9-10 a.m.)

LeRoy Public Library Open House – LeRoy Public Library, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lutheran Social Services Kid’s Carnival Games – South Park, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church Lunch and Pie and Ice Cream Social – Community Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pony Rides – South Park, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

16th Annual Kenny McRoberts Memorial Car and Motorcycle Show sponsored by Sons of the American Legion – South Park, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (registration begins at 10 a.m.)

Free Swimming – LeRoy Community Pool, noon to 3 p.m.

Kids Water Ball – Fire Hall, 1-3 p.m.

Bingo – South Park, 2 p.m.

Windsor Chop Supper with entertainment by Tim’s Mobile Music – South Park (or L-O School Commons in the event of rain), 5-7 p.m.

Live Music sponsored by Travel Lanes – South Broadway by Travel Lanes, 9 p.m.

Sunday

Joint Ecumenical Church Service – South Park, 10 a.m.

Grilled Chicken Dinner sponsored by the LeRoy Fire Department – Fire Hall, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Grand Parade – 2 p.m.

Free Watermelon, Music by JJ’s Pickup Band and Kiddy Train Rides – South Park, after parade.

Schedule of Events

Friday

• Defensive Driving Class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mower County Senior Center. This is the refresher course needed for the 10 percent premium discount on your driver’s insurance.  Cost for members is $16, for non-members $19. For more information, call 507-433-2370.

• Junkdrawer Technology: Cardboard Creations – Dinosaurs, Part 1, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Austin Public Library. Sign-up required – limited to 12 participants. For more information or to sign up, call 507-433-2391.

• Ribbon Cutting – Austin Bike Arch, 4 p.m. at the Austin Bike Arch – Lion’s Club Park. Open to the public – all are welcome. For more information, call 507-437-4563.

• Chateau Speedway Weekly Racing, 7-10 p.m. at Chateau Speedway in Lansing. USRA Modifieds, USRA B-Mods, WISSOTA Street Stocks, WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds, Hornets and Pure Stocks. For more information, call 507-440-8238 or go to www.chateauspeedway.com.

• Austin Greyhounds vs. Dundas Dukes, 8 p.m. at Marcusen Park. Go, Greyhounds! For more information, go to www.austingreyhoundsbaseball.com.

• Atlantis Swimming Federation Swim Meet – MRC, at the Austin Municipal Pool. Pool will be closed to open swimming, but splash pad will be available to the public. For more information, call 507433-1881.

• MSF U14 AA Baseball State Tournament, at Riverland Community College. For more information, call 507-433-1881.

• Fillmore County Fair, in Preston.

• Dodge County Fair, in Kasson.

Saturday, July 21

• Sixth Annual Austin American Legion Bike and Classic Car Show, noon to 4 p.m. at the American Legion. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. $10 entry fee per car per class. Beer Garden open, serving grilled burgers, brats, hotdogs, and ice cream. Silent Auction in the club house to raise funds for the Legacy Ride. For more information, call Tom at 507-438-9358 or Roe at 507-438-5804, or go to https://www.austinpost91.com.

• Sola Fide Observatory Viewing – Moon, Mars Viewing, 9-10 p.m. at the Sola Fide Observatory. Learn about the night sky from our local experts. For more information, go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org or call 507-437-7519.

• Atlantis Swimming Federation Swim Meet – MRC, at the Austin Municipal Pool. Pool will be closed to open swimming, but splash pad will be available to the public. For more information, call 507433-1881.

• MSF U14 AA Baseball State Tournament, at Riverland Community College. For more information, call 507-433-1881.

• Fillmore County Fair, in Preston.

• Dodge County Fair, in Kasson.

Sunday, July 22

• Austin Greyhounds vs. Red Wing, 3 p.m. at Marcusen Park. Go, Greyhounds! For more information, go to www.austingreyhoundsbaseball.com.

• Austin Greyhounds vs. Stewartville Sharks, 6 p.m. at Marcusen Park. Go, Greyhounds! For more information, go to www.austingreyhoundsbaseball.com.

• Atlantis Swimming Federation Swim Meet – MRC, at the Austin Municipal Pool. Pool will be closed to open swimming, but splash pad will be available to the public. For more information, call 507433-1881.

• MSF U14 AA Baseball State Tournament, at Riverland Community College. For more information, call 507-433-1881.

• Fillmore County Fair, in Preston.