Delano Sesquicentennial - 150th Celebration

06/01/2026

Happy June, Delano! Summer is here (almost!), and so are some of the biggest events of our 150th celebration year! ☀️

JUNE EVENTS AT A GLANCE:
June 2: Doug Ohman - 150 Years of MN Frontier | 1PM | Delano Senior Center
June 4: Square Dancing at the Heritage Center | 3PM | Historic Village Hall
June 12: 150 & Counting History Chats: "What Did You Drive?" | 9:30–10:30AM | Delano Senior Center
June 13 BIG DAY: Delano Sculpture & Blues Fest | Sculpture Park
• 150th Sculpture, Mosaic & Heritage Foot Path Dedication at 11AM, Guided Sculpture Walk, Art & Craft Vendors, Live Music, Food & Beverages | Delano Area Council for Arts and Culture
June 16: Chicken Jon Tribute | 3–9PM | Delano American Legion Post 377
June 17: BOOK RELEASE! Delano's 150th - Book Launch Party | 5–7PM | Jerome Event Center - Be among the first to purchase "Delano on the Crow: 150 Years of Unrivaled Spirit!"
June 18: David Jones Presents: The United States Flag | 11AM | Delano Senior Center
June 18: Square Dancing at the Heritage Center | 6PM | Historic Village Hall
June 27: Community Paintings Project | 10AM–1PM | Delano Public Library
June 30: Delano Senior Center Field Trip: Minnesota State Capitol Tour | Van departs 9:30AM

All Season at Delano Athletics Baseball: Get $1.50 off your Special Sesquicentennial Sundae when you try to say "sesquicentennial."

Don't forget our 150th keepsakes!
👕 Apparel Store Open June 1–15 (Arts Festival Gear - order by 10AM June 8 for pickup before the festival!) https://allseasonssports.chipply.com/Delano150

🙋 Volunteers needed for Sculpture & Blues Fest and the Book Launch Gala! Email [email protected] if you'd like to help.

👉 More info: delano150.com |

06/01/2026

Mark your calendar and grab your dancing shoes! We can't wait to revisit the fun of square dancing - no experience necessary. All are welcome, even those with two left feet!

05/31/2026

Take Me Out to the Ball Game ⚾️ Come out to the Delano Athletics Baseball all season long and get $1.50 off the Special Sesquicentennial Sundae by trying your best to say “Sesquicentennial”!

05/30/2026

Downtown Delano has some beautiful new banners 🤩 Check them out when you’re at Dave's Town Club River Street Jam tonight!

05/29/2026

A sneak peek at "Delano on the Crow” cover!

150 years of Delano in one book. Here's a sneak peek at the cover. You'll find the iconic Rieder Meat Market, Delano's beloved Fourth of July Celebration, our beautiful Historic Village Hall, and Butch Automatic - one of Delano's most beloved bands.

Packed with local photographs and histories spanning a century and a half, this book is a piece of Delano you'll want on your shelf.

June 17 is your first chance to own a copy - stop by the Jerome Event Center anytime from 5–7 PM. Books are $40 and can be signed by the author.

Live music | Art show | Book signing | Cash bar | Free admission

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05/26/2026

St. Mary's of Czestochowa Church This Week: The Polish Heritage of St. Mary's ⛪

Students Mackenzie, Frannie, and Madelyn interviewed lifelong member Stacy Frank to share the beautiful history of St. Mary's of Czestochowa Church, from its Polish beginnings to its place in our community today.

Discover this spiritual cornerstone: https://youtu.be/6kKHsCDyHs8?si=dajOJImwY4L_uunN

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05/25/2026

After the Delano American Legion Post 377 parade today, join the Delano Sportsmen’s Club for a Memorial Day trap shoot to shoot 150 rounds 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

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🇺🇸 Join us today in honoring all of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
Parade starts at our legion lot at 10:30 and makes its way to memorial park.

05/20/2026

Delano turns 150 this year and we have something special to celebrate it. 📖
"Delano on the Crow: 150 Years of Unrivaled Spirit" is a commemorative book packed with local photographs, personal histories, and stories from the people who make Delano home.

Join us for the official Book Launch Party on Wednesday, June 17th from 5–7 PM at the Jerome Event Center in downtown Delano — your first chance to get your hands on a copy!
Free admission. Live music. Author signing. RSVP now!
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05/19/2026

We CANNOT wait for Sculpture Fest on June 13th! So many 150th celebrations tied into this year’s festival!