2026 Detroit Lakes Northwest Water Carnival

A week long celebration of summer! When it comes to celebrating summer, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota takes its time. The Jaycee-sponsored Northwest Water Carnival lasts a delicious week or more in the heart of summer – July 10-19, 2026. This will be the 90th annual!

An Admiral – a Jaycee member – resides over the extravaganza.

Water fights, kids’ games, music and food and more food – the Northwest Water Carnival has it all for you!

Look for annual favorites including the Parade of the Northwest on Sunday, July 19. The Fourth of July may be over, but in Detroit Lakes, the fun is just getting started.

Find more information about the Detroit Lakes Northwest Water Carnival their website.