By Rebekah Dyvig, staff writer

The Hayward Days will be held Friday through Sunday this year. There are many activities planned for all ages.

The Hayward Days have always been after the Fourth of July, and this year it is no different, said Nick Semple, the president of the booster club.

New this year will be the addition of Julio’s bar. Hayward has not had a bar for two years, but last year it was semi open and this year it will be opened and participating in the activities.

Events on Friday will include a softball tournament and city-wide rummage sales.

The majority of the events will be on Saturday including the annual mud bog held by the Hayward Fire Department, the April Sorensen Memorial Half Marathon and a street dance.

The April Sorensen half marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. in Albert Lea and ends in Hayward.

The schedule is still tentative and more activities are being planned for all three days.