There will be something for everyone this weekend as two area festivals — Hat Daze in Canby and the Saddle Horse Holiday in Lake Benton — make their return.

Organizers say they’re looking forward to seeing area residents come out for the return of the annual Father’s Day air show in Canby on Sunday.

“Last year was the first time in 14 years we didn’t have (a show),” said Canby Airport Manager Matt Wagner. In past years, the event usually drew crowds of a couple thousand people, he said.

The air show is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. Sunday, but before that there’s also a Belgian waffle feed and burger feed, as well as opportunities to take airplane rides.

As far as the show goes, Wagner said, “We’ve got a really good lineup, with three aerobatic pilots.” He recommended spectators bring their lawn chairs and sunscreen.

There’s lots to do during Hat Daze too, including kids’ games, free movie showings at the Canby Theatre, and family-friendly events like the Field Day Fun Run on Saturday morning. Sponsored by Sanford Canby, the fun run is an event people of all ages can walk or run at their own pace. Family-friendly activities are set up along the route, to mix things up a little.

Lake Benton Saddle Horse Holiday

There’s always lots to enjoy for horse lovers at the Saddle Horse Holiday. This summer will mark the festival’s 75th year.

“It is spectacular to be getting back to normal this year,” said Karen Lichtsinn of the Lake Benton Area Chamber of Commerce. The Dakota-Minnesota Saddle Club will hold its traditional trail ride on Sunday morning, followed by a parade through Lake Benton and games on horseback on Horse Hill.

But even if you’re not in the saddle, there’s a lot to do this weekend. Scheduled events include polka music by the Larry Olsen band and fireworks tonight, a talent contest at the Lake Benton Opera House on Saturday, and family events both days.

Lichtsinn said local organizations will be holding fundraisers to help support the community. The American Legion and Auxiliary will be holding a baked chicken and pork chop fundraiser tonight, and on Saturday the “Bingo, brats and beer” fundraiser will help raise money to renovate Lakeside Park in Lake Benton.

“Back in the day, everyone had their family reunions and picnics there,” Lichtsinn said of the park. “We really think that is a real gem that needs to be improved.”

Canby Hat Daze

Today

3-6 p.m.: Free bowling for kids at Lancer Lanes

5-7 p.m.: Pork supper and Meet the Machines

6 p.m.: Kids’ pedal pull

9 p.m.-1 a.m.: DJ music at Heroes Sports Bar and Grill

Saturday

8 a.m.: Disc golf tournament at Swimming Pool Park

8-10 a.m.: Pancake and sausage breakfast at Canby Depot

9 a.m.-Noon: Independent Oil Hat Daze Scramble at Canby Golf Course

9 a.m.: Field Day Fun Run

9 a.m.: Vendor fair

10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Kids’ carnival games

10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Free movie showing at Canby Theatre

11 a.m.: Co-ed volleyball tournament

12:30-2 p.m.: Clueless the Balloon Twister

3 p.m.: Hat Daze Parade

4 p.m. Bean bag tournament at Heroes

4-6 p.m.: Beef supper

5:30 p.m.: Canby Fire Department water fights

9 p.m.-1 a.m.: DJ music at Heroes

Sunday

Father’s Day free air show at Canby airport. Fly-in begins at 9 a.m. Air show starts at 1 p.m. Dad’s Belgian Waffles served from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burger feed from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Airplane rides offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lake Benton Saddle Horse Holiday

Today

11 a.m.-1 p.m.: First Security Bank hot dog feed at Lake Benton Community Center.

11:30 a.m.: Miss Lake Benton Crowning, 2020 Citizen of the Year and 2020 Organization of the Year presentation at the community center.

1 p.m.: Iron Man Jr. competition at School Park

2 p.m.: Kids’ party at School Park

5-7 p.m.: American Legion baked chicken/pork chop fundraiser at the Legion Post

6-9 p.m.: Larry Olsen Polka Band at Lake Benton Resort

Fireworks display downtown at dusk

Saturday

9 a.m.: 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament at School Park

10 a.m.-1p.m.: Family Fun Day at School Park. Activities include Western photo both, children’s train rides, book fair and craft vendors

11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Sloppy Joe fundraiser at School Park

1:30 p.m.: Henry Sollie flag presentation at the Legion Post

2 p.m.: Talent contest at Lake Benton Opera House. Ice cream social following the contest.

4-7 p.m.: Bingo, brats and beer family fundraiser at Lakeside Park

5-7 p.m.: Wildcats football game at West Side Field

9 p.m.-1 a.m.: Firemen’s dance featuring Hicktown Mafia

Sunday

10 a.m.: Dakota-Minnesota Trail Ride

Noon: 75th Annual Saddle Horse Holiday Parade

1 p.m.: Dakota-Minnesota Saddle Horse events and kids’ saddle horse events on Horse Hill.