Get ready to pig out.

No there is no grand feast, but instead the 73rd annual National Barrow Show.

Known as the World Series of Swine, the National Barrow Show brings exhibitors, participants and visitors from across the country will be attending.

The Barrow Show runs from Saturday through Tuesday at the Mower County Fairgrounds.

Part of the barrow show includes the National Barrow Show Community Windsor Pork Chop Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. At $10 per person, the money raised goes toward helping run the show.

Walking for animals

Also, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, the Mower County Humane Society will be hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year with the Walk for Animals.

The event is held at Mill Pond with registration at 1 p.m. and the walk at 2 p.m. Free hot dogs and refreshments will be available.

A special guest will be Roo Yori, of Rochester, who participate don American Ninja Warrior. For more information call 1-507-437-4243.

Hormel home celebrates

Join the Hormel historic home at 2 p.m. Sunday as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Hormel Historic Home Event Center. There will be live music from acts like JCA and Sean Ehrhardt and Cole Allen.

The event is free. For more information visit www.hormelhistorichome.org or call 1-507-433-1868.

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Schedule of Events

Saturday

• Cedar River Archery Club Sure Shot Challenge, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cedar River Archery Club. Come out for a fun, family sporting event. $10 for members, $15 for non-members (family and child rates available). For more information, go to www.cedarriverarcheryclub.com or call 507-208-5698.

• Kids’ Studio (Spanish Edition) – Grandparent’s Day House Sign, 10:30 a.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. With Gabriella Alva and Alondra Vasquez. Taught in Spanish and English. For kids ages 5 to 10 years. Cost: $5. To sign up or for more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.

• Sola Fide Observatory, 9-11 p.m. at Sola Fide Observatory. Come out and discover fascinating facts about the night sky during our free observatory open house hours. For more information, call 507-437-7519 or email info@hormelnaturecenter.org.

• 73rd Annual National Barrow Show, at the Mower County Fairground. Known as the World Series of Swine Shows, the National Barrow Show attracts exhibitors, participants and visitors from across the country. For more information, call 507-433-1868.

Sunday

• Cedar River Archery Club Sure Shot Challenge, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cedar River Archery Club. Come out for a fun, family sporting event. $10 for members, $15 for non-members (family and child rates available). For more information, go to www.cedarriverarcheryclub.com or call 507-208-5698.

• National Barrow Show Community Windsor Pork Chop Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Plager Building, Mower County Fairgrounds. Featuring a Windsor pork chop, baked beans, coleslaw, roll and beverage, all for only $10 per person. Tickets available at the door. Sponsored by Hy-Vee of Austin, Discover Austin MN, Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services Operation Round-Up, Mower County Fair Board, Minnesota Pork Board, Riverland Community College Center for Agricultural and Food Science Technology and Farm Business Management, and Y Waste Removal Inc.

• Car and Bike Show, noon to 3 p.m. in Rose Creek, across for the bank. Annual benefit for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. $20 entry fee. Registration from 10 a.m. to noon. Chance to win four Minnesota Twins tickets and other prizes. For more information, call Dave Nelsen at 507-438-0429.

• 23rd Annual Mower County Humane Society Walk for Animals, 1 p.m. at Mill Pond. Annual fundraiser to help the Mower County Humane Society. Registration at 1 p.m., walk begins at 2 p.m. All participants will enjoy free hot dogs and refreshments. Special guest – Roo Yori, American Ninja Warrior. Pledge forms at the Humane Society, Austin Vet Clinic, and Double K Specialty. For more information , call 507-437-9262.

• 10 Year Anniversary – Event Center, 2 p.m. at the Hormel Historic Home. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Hormel Historic Home Event Center with music from JCA, Mac and Reino, and Sena Ehrhardt and Cole Allen. Free event – for more information, go to www.hormelhistorichome.org or call 507-433-4243.

• 73rd Annual National Barrow Show, at the Mower County Fairground. Known as the World Series of Swine Shows, the National Barrow Show attracts exhibitors, participants and visitors from across the country. For more information, call 507-433-1868.