Northwest Water Carnival 2026
Overview
Join the 90th Northwest Water Carnival in Detroit Lakes, MN from July 10th to 19th, 2026. Enjoy 10 days of fun, music, family activities, and 90s-themed events including live music, family fun, awesome events, and 90s vibes. Highlights include pancake breakfasts, water fights, helicopter rides, tournaments, parades, and more.
Agenda
Friday, July 10, 2026
5:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Kegs & Eggs w/ KFAN in the Morning | Kent Freeman Arena
All Day | City Wide Garage Sales | Citywide
6:30 PM | Family Movie Night - The Lion King | People's Park
8:30 PM | Family Movie Night - The Little Rascals | People's Park
Saturday, July 11, 2026
All Day | City Wide Garage Sales | Citywide
8:30 AM | Mark Knutson Memorial Tour da Lakes | Detroit Lakes High School
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Taste of DL Vendor Show | People's Park
Sunday, July 12, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast | People's Park Warming House
10:00 AM | Family Day | People's Park
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Christmas in July | People's Park Main Tent
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Lego Competition | People's Park
3:00 PM Registration / 3:30 PM Start | Kate Spaeth Memorial Pup Plunge | DL City Beach (J&K Marina)