After a two-year hiatus, Brownsdale Fest will return in full force on Saturday.

Originally started as “Hobo Days,” Brownsdale Fest was organized by the Brownsdale Fire Department for many years. Two years ago, they turned the reins over to the Frontier Lounge.

“The fire department had kid’s events, which we didn’t have,” said Frontier Lounge co-owner Mike Rumsey. “We had a bean bag tournament at the Lounge, and when kids showed up, they would wonder where their events were. When we saw the heartbroken kids, we decided to bring stuff back for them.”

Activities this year include:

•Fireman’s Breakfast at the Fire Hall, 8 to 11 a.m.

•Kids Activities at the Park, noon to 4 p.m.

•Car Show at the Park, 1 to 4 p.m. (registration starts at 12:30 p.m.)

•Kids Pedal Pull at the Park, 2 p.m.(sign-up at 1:30 p.m.)

•Bean Bag Tournament at Frontier Lounge, 4 p.m.

•Spin Drive DJ at the Frontier Lounge and Bar Olympics, all day and night.

Rumsey said that this year, the community is getting involved.

“We all want to bring Brownsdale Fest back to town,” he said. “They just needed somebody to head it up.”

Rumsey encourages everyone to visit and see Brownsdale.

“I hope to see everybody there,” he said. “If you’re looking to have a good time with the kids, it’s the place to be. We’d love for people to come and see what a friendly town we are.”

“And there will be a lot of good food,” he added.

For more information about Brownsdale Fest, call the Frontier Lounge at 507-567-2111.

Friday

•VFW Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. at Meadow Greens Golf Course. $100 entry fee. Deadline to register is July 31 or first 144 golfers. For more information, call 507-433-6039.

•Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College. A Summerset Theatre production.

•Atlantis Swim Federation Swim Meet, at the Austin City Pool. For more information, call 507-433-1881.

Saturday

•Brownsdale Fest, 8 a.m. in Brownsdale. For more information, see above or call the Frontier Lounge at 507-567-2111.

•Saturday Sweet Reads – Laura Ingalls Wilder, 10 to 11 a.m. at Sweet Reads Books and Candy. Come in costume to enjoy this fun story time. For more information, call 507-396-8660.

•VFW Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. at Meadow Greens Golf Course. $100 entry fee. Deadline to register is July 31 or first 144 golfers. For more information, call 507-433-6039.

•Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College. A Summerset Theatre production. For more information or tickets, call 507-433-0595 or go to www.summersettheatre.org.

•Atlantis Swim Federation Swim Meet, at the Austin City Pool. For more information, call 507-433-1881.

•MSF/NSF U12-18C Girls State Fast Pitch Tournament, at the North Todd Complex. For more information, call 507-433-1881.

•MSF/NSF U12-U14-16D Girls State Fast Pitch Tournament, at the North Todd Complex. For more information, call 507-433-1881.

Sunday

•VFW Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. at Meadow Greens Golf Course. $100 entry fee. Deadline to register is July 31 or first 144 golfers. For more information, call 507-433-6039.

•Atlantis Swim Federation Swim Meet, at the Austin City Pool. For more information, call 507-433-1881.

•MSF/NSF U12-18C Girls State Fast Pitch Tournament, at the North Todd Complex. For more information, call 507-433-1881.

•MSF/NSF U12-U14-16D Girls State Fast Pitch Tournament, at the North Todd Complex. For more information, call 507-433-1881.