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Upcoming Events
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Fri
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July 10th, 2026
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July 19, 2026
DL BUTTON DAYS
When:
All Day
Where:
Detroit Lakes, MN
Chair:
Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce
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218-847-9202
Info:
Deals Everywhere
(
Fri
)
July 10th, 2026
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July 11, 2026
Kegs & Eggs w/KFAN’s Power Trip Morning Show
When:
5:00 am – 9:00 am
Where:
Kent Freeman Arena 1
Admission:
$20 All you can drink
Chair:
Info:
$20 entry = free tap beer and breakfast
(
Fri
)
July 10th, 2026
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July 11, 2026
City Wide Garage Sales
When:
See Website / Map
Where:
DL City Limits
Admission:
$15 to sign up
Chair:
Info:
Sign up link on our website! Check back later for a full MAP of all the listings
Sign Up
(
Fri
)
July 10th, 2026
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July 11, 2026
Family Movie Night in the Park
When:
6:30 pm & 8:30 pm
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Info:
Kids 3 & under = FREE | 2 MOVIES - The Lion King & Little Rascals | Bring your own chairs, floaties & blankets to sit on!
(
Sat
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July 11th, 2026
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July 12, 2026
City Wide Garage Sales
When:
See Website / Map
Where:
DL City Limits
Admission:
$15 to sign up
Chair:
Info:
Sign up link on our website! Check back later for a full MAP of all the listings
Sign Up
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Sat
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July 11th, 2026
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July 12, 2026
Jaycee Beer Garden
When:
TBA
Where:
People's Park - Warming House
Chair:
DL Jaycees
Info:
More information coming soon
(
Sat
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July 11th, 2026
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July 12, 2026
Mark Knutson Memorial Tour da Lakes
When:
8:30 am Start
Where:
Start & Finish @ DL High School
Admission:
TourdaLakes.com
Chair:
Info:
4 routes - Acorn (Frazee bike path) | Detroit Lake | Lake Sallie | Lake Melissa
Sign Up
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Sat
)
July 11th, 2026
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July 12, 2026
Taste of DL [Vendor Show]
When:
10 am - 4 pm
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
Free for Public
Chair:
Info:
Vendor Show featuring various local businesses, organizations, Live Music, and the Lakes Area Farmers Market! Screenprint your own tote bag by Lakeshirts!
(
Sun
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July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
Knights of Columbus Pancake Feed
When:
8 am - 12 pm
Where:
People's Park - Warming House
Admission:
$10 (AYCE)
Chair:
Knights of Columbus
|
218-841-0589
Info:
AYCE = all you can eat | Pancakes, French Toast, Sausages, and MORE! Breakfast available until it's gone!
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Sun
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July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
Dance Party
When:
10:00 am
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Laker Prep & DL Jaycees!
Info:
Starting Family Day with a DANCE PARTY!
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Sun
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July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
Family Day Events
When:
10 am Start
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Laker Prep & DL Jaycees!
Info:
Sponsored by Laker Prep!
(
Sun
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July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
Prize Table
When:
10:30 am - 3 pm
Where:
People's Park - Blue Tent
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Laker Prep & DL Jaycees!
Info:
Tickets provided at each event to pick your own prizes at prize table
(
Sun
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July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
Christmas in July - Santa & Mrs Claus
When:
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Where:
People's Park - Gazebo
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Laker Prep & DL Jaycees!
Info:
Meet Santa! | The Jaycees are raising funds to put on Gifts for Kids in Christmas to help families in need
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Sun
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July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
Robotics - Electric Lakers
When:
10 am - 3 pm
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Electric Lakers
Info:
w/ airbrush tattoos AND fun, 90s temporary tattoos
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Sun
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July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
Shoe Kick
When:
10:30 am
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Laker Prep & DL Jaycees!
Info:
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Sun
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July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
Trolley Rides
When:
11 am - 2 pm
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
DL Jaycees
Info:
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Sun
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July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
Water Balloon Toss
When:
11:00 am
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
DL Jaycees
Info:
Grab a partner to compete!
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Sun
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July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
Turtle & Frog Races
When:
11:30 am
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Laker Prep & DL Jaycees!
Info:
Make sure to bring your own Amphibian! The Jaycees & Laker Prep do not provide any.
(
Sun
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July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
Family Picnic
When:
12:30 pm
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Info:
Hot Dogs, Chips, Juice.. OH MY! Big thanks to Central Market for Sponsoring!!
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Sun
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July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
Candy Under Cover
When:
Noon
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Laker Prep & DL Jaycees!
Info:
Fill your pockets with candy!
(
Sun
)
July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
Kids Tell Dad Jokes
When:
12:30 pm
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Laker Prep & DL Jaycees!
Info:
Calling all Rugrats to provide laughter during the Family Picnic!
(
Sun
)
July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
DIY Slime Making Station
When:
1:00 pm
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Info:
Make & take home your own slime w/ the DL Jaycees!
(
Sun
)
July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
LEGO® Brick Competition
When:
Registration 1 - 2 pm | Judging @ 2 pm | Winner @ 2:30 pm
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Info:
Fill out the form online, build your own creation and bring to People's Park @ main tent to compete for prizes!
Sign Up
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Sun
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July 12th, 2026
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July 13, 2026
The Kate Spaeth Memorial Pup Plunge
When:
Registration 3 pm | Starts @ 3:30 pm
Where:
J&K Marina - DL City Beach
Admission:
$10 per pup
Chair:
DL Jaycees
Info:
Sign Up
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Mon
)
July 13th, 2026
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July 14, 2026
Great Admirals Hat Hunt
When:
Clues start @ 4 pm
Where:
DL City Limits / WC Facebook Event Only
Admission:
Free
Chair:
Info:
Look for the WC facebook event and join to find the hat this year!
(
Mon
)
July 13th, 2026
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July 14, 2026
Past Admirals Banquet
When:
6:00 pm
Where:
Dunton Locks
Chair:
Info:
Invite Only - check your mail, email, and FB page for details
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Tue
)
July 14th, 2026
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July 15, 2026
Tuesdays in the Park
When:
6:00 pm
Where:
City Park / Bandshell
Chair:
Holmes Theatre
|
218-844-7469
Info:
Featuring ~ Beachfront Big Band
(
Wed
)
July 15th, 2026
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July 16, 2026
Junior Water Wars
When:
5:30 pm
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Info:
Bring your own soaker shooter to join the fun - limited amount available at the event!
(
Wed
)
July 15th, 2026
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July 16, 2026
Ice Cream Social
When:
6:30 pm
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
DL Jaycess
Info:
Big thanks to Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union for Sponsoring!
(
Wed
)
July 15th, 2026
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July 16, 2026
Water Fights
When:
7:00 PM (Start)
Where:
Phinney Ave
Admission:
$40/team of 6
Chair:
Info:
Plus WC Button ($5) per player | Sign up link on our website
Sign Up
(
Thu
)
July 16th, 2026
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July 17, 2026
Water Carnival Blood Drive
When:
1:30 - 6:30 pm
Where:
Grassy Area outside of Kent Freeman Arena 1 doors
Admission:
FREE
Chair:
DL Jaycees
Info:
Look for their Bloodmobile!
(
Thu
)
July 16th, 2026
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July 17, 2026
BINGO
When:
4-9 pm
Where:
Kent Freeman Arena 1
Admission:
WC Button ($5) & $1/card
Chair:
Info:
Blackout at 9pm / new revamped games list including 4 mini games for extra prizes!
(
Fri
)
July 17th, 2026
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July 18, 2026
Lake Superior Helicopter Rides
When:
1 pm - Sunset
Where:
Becker County Fairgrounds Parking Lot
Chair:
Info:
(
Fri
)
July 17th, 2026
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July 18, 2026
Inflatable Games w/Games 2 Go
When:
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
People's Park
Admission:
Separate Cost
Chair:
Games 2 Go
|
701-367-0786
Info:
[WC Buttons not valid]
(
Fri
)
July 17th, 2026
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July 18, 2026
DL Chalkfest
When:
3 pm - 6 pm
Where:
Boys & Girls Club - 150 Richwood Rd
Admission:
Free
Chair:
Info:
(
Fri
)
July 17th, 2026
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July 18, 2026
Cartoon Character Costume Contest
When:
6 pm | 6:30 pm Judging Starts
Where:
People's Park- Jaycee Trolley
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Info:
Download the form online and bring the day of - in your costume - to the event to compete. Open to ALL ages!
(
Fri
)
July 17th, 2026
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July 18, 2026
Comedy Night
When:
6 pm Doors Open | 8pm Laughter
Where:
Kent Freeman Arena 1
Admission:
$15
Chair:
Info:
Featuring Adam Grabowski as our Comedian! #sayitanyway | Plinko, Slime Making and more during social hour
Purchase Tickets
(
Sat
)
July 18th, 2026
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July 19, 2026
Lake Superior Helicopter Rides
When:
10 am - Sunset
Where:
Becker County Fairgrounds Parking Lot
Admission:
TBD
Chair:
Info:
(
Sat
)
July 18th, 2026
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July 19, 2026
Annual Sax on the Beach Tournament
When:
Registration 10 am | Games start @ 11 am
Where:
People's Park - Ice Rink Area
Admission:
$30/team
Chair:
Info:
Big thanks to Go-Go Rental taking this amazing event on!
Sign Up
(
Sat
)
July 18th, 2026
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July 19, 2026
Paddle at the Lakes - Pickleball Tournament
When:
Start Times Vary - See DLCCC Site
Where:
People’s Park
Admission:
$35 per person/event
Chair:
Info:
Friday 17th & Saturday 18th
Learn More
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Sat
)
July 18th, 2026
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July 19, 2026
Inflatable Games w/Games 2 Go
When:
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Where:
People's Park
Chair:
Games 2 Go
|
701-367-0786
Info:
[WC Buttons not valid]
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Sat
)
July 18th, 2026
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July 19, 2026
Pet & Doll Parade
When:
Line up by 9:45 am | 10 am Parade Start
Where:
TBD
Admission:
WC Button ($5)
Chair:
Info:
Pet Show to follow Parade | Map available on our Website
(
Sat
)
July 18th, 2026
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July 19, 2026
Water Carnival Tennis Tournament
When:
Fri - noon | Sat 8 am
Where:
DL High School & City Park Courts
Admission:
$25 a player/event
Chair:
DL Jaycees
Info:
Fri 17th - Doubles | Sat 18th - Singles
Sign Up
(
Sat
)
July 18th, 2026
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July 19, 2026
Adult Softball Tournament
When:
Start Times Vary - See DLCCC Site
Where:
Snappy Ball Park
Admission:
$320/team
Chair:
Info:
Womens & Mens teams
(
Sat
)
July 18th, 2026
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July 19, 2026
Bash Night ~ Saved by the 90s!
When:
Doors Open @ 6 pm
Where:
Lakeside [Outside]
Admission:
$20
Chair:
Info:
w/ opener ~ Born too Late! | Tickets available to purchase on our website
Purchase Tickets
(
Sun
)
July 19th, 2026
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July 20, 2026
Lake Superior Helicopter Rides
When:
10 am - Volume
Where:
Becker County Fairgrounds Parking Lot
Admission:
TBD
Chair:
Info:
(
Sun
)
July 19th, 2026
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July 20, 2026
Parade of the Northwest
When:
1:00 pm Step Off
Where:
Rossman Ave/KF Sports Arena--> W Lake Drive-->NORTH on Washington Avenue-->Front St
Admission:
Parade Info Form and Sign Up Link available on our Website
Chair:
Info:
Sign Up
(
Sun
)
July 19th, 2026
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July 20, 2026
Bald Eagle Waterski Show
When:
After Parade
Where:
Little Detroit Lake
Admission:
Free
Chair:
Info:
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