Detroit Lakes Jaycees

09/30/2026

We're so grateful to give back 💜

HELLO, WATER CARNIVAL COMMUNITY!

Carly here - your 2026 WC Admiral - coming at ya with one final send-off and some TOTALLY AWESOME NEWS!

The Detroit Lakes Jaycees and I are thrilled to announce that we have just mailed out…

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$20,000 IN DONATIONS!!!

That’s right ~ twenty. thousand. dollars. 💰🤯 YAY

When we say the Water Carnival gives back, we mean it! All the hard work, with a little slime 🤭 and proceeds from those 10 days of events go right back into our wonderful community!

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for helping make this year's 90th Annual Water Carnival one for the books!
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Now cue the funky transition...

Keep your eyeballs glued to this page 👀 because it’ll be getting updated with the new scoop on next year’s festivities. And I’ve got a feeling Heather and Cole are gonna come in HOT and absolutely knock your socks off for the 91st Water Carnival!

Until then…
Stay rad. Stay weird. Stay kind.

Signing off for the final time,
2026 Admiral Carly 💜

“A BABY’S GOTTA DO WHAT A BABY’S GOTTA DO!” 🍼👶

09/18/2026

We're so grateful to be a part of this wonderful Community ✨️🩵🥰

We, the Detroit Lakes Jaycees are honored and so appreciative to be named the 2026 WINNER for the Best of the Best Community Event!

Thanks to each and everyone of you that took the time to nominate our event and for voting for it! 💦 🏆

07/18/2026

BASH IS TONIGHT! 🎶😎☀️

🟢💥 HOLD ON TO YOUR SLIME, WATER CARNIVAL FANS 💥🟢

The DL Jaycees and Admiral Carly are totally stoked to announce this year's BASH NIGHT lineup... and it's gonna be ALL THAT! 🤘🔥

🎤 Headliner: SAVED BY THE 90s
🎸 Opening Act: BORN TOO LATE

Break out the neon, flannel, scrunchies, and overalls ~ it's time to party like it's 1999
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Come dressed in your best 90s outfit and get ready for an unforgettable night of throwback fun!

Tickets Available on our Website: https://www.dljaycees.com/bash-night

Are you ready for the ultimate throwback bash?! Drop your favorite 90s gifs below and start planning those outfits! 👇😎

Saved by the 90s

07/17/2026

We’ll take all your votes until tomorrow! Thank you for everyone’s love and support! ❤️🗳️

The nomination phase kicks off the competition, giving you the power to nominate the businesses or individuals you believe are the most deserving of the "Best of the Best" title. Select a category below to nominate a business or individual.

07/14/2026

A Jaycee Admiral commands its fleet of members into Northwest Water Carnival Warriors!

Every year past admirals, gather as a symbol of unity, tell stories, and pass on traditions and wisdom. Monday night, a group of about 20 past admirals gathered, ate a home-cooked barbecue meal prepared by a past admiral, Rachel Kohler and told their memories once again. We tried to capture some of their stories and their point of view in the video. There are wise seasoned admirals, as well as rookie admirals.

Overall, it was a fantastic night at the new shelter located at Dunton Locks. The temp was warm, but the shelter and breeze helped us stay comfortable. A huge thank you to the Becker County Parks and Recreation for sponsoring the shelter for this year‘s past Admiral Dinner.

07/13/2026