LeRoy Fall Fest and Living History Day come together Saturday

Posted: September 11, 2026

(LeRoy, Minn.) – LeRoy residents and visitors will have plenty to see and do Saturday, Sept. 12, as Fall Fest joins forces with Living History Day at the LeRoy History Museum and South Park.

Activities begin at 9 a.m. at the museum, located at the corner of Atkins and South Mather streets, where the public is invited to tour the buildings and see new exhibits and displays. Demonstrations and presentations begin at 10 a.m.

Visitors can stop at the Afton County School to see lefse being made, learn about the challenges pioneer women faced while doing household chores at the Hambrecht Cabin and see demonstrations of washing clothes with a scrub board and ironing with a SAD iron.

Other museum attractions include a guest display featuring Red Owl products from the former LeRoy Red Owl Grocery store, a large camera collection, exhibits featuring local artists and information about LeRoy’s Grand Army of the Republic, a Civil War veterans organization.

Several vintage cars will also be displayed at the museum, and Gary Froiland will provide music with his band organ.

Lunch will be served beginning at 11 a.m. with a free-will donation. Proceeds will go toward future museum buildings.

Car show returns to Fall Fest

Just across the way at South Park, Fall Fest activities will include a car show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., along with vendors and a corn pit for kids.

The car show is being hosted by Abe and Mihaela Algadi, owners of Bear’s Smoke Shop and Zenith Horizon in LeRoy.

“We see so many beautiful and unique cars around town and in the surrounding communities, we thought a car show would be a great way to bring everyone together,” Mihaela Algadi said.

There are no specific requirements for vehicles participating in the show.

“Classic and vintage cars are definitely welcome, but we also encourage muscle cars, sports cars, custom builds, unique vehicles, and really anything someone is proud of and would like to show off,” Algadi said. “The more variety, the better!”

Visitors will be able to walk through the show, meet vehicle owners and vote for their favorite car. A $100 grand prize, sponsored by Bear’s Smoke Shop and Zenith Horizon, will be awarded based on the public vote.

Organizers hope the car show draws people from across the area and becomes an annual Fall Fest tradition.

“We hope to see a great turnout from LeRoy and all of our surrounding communities,” Algadi said. “Even if you don’t have a car to enter, come out, enjoy Fall Fest, vote for your favorite, and help us make this something we can continue and grow every year.”

 


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