OCT2
DeLakonia Disco
Fri, Oct 2
Gather Lakers new and old for a night on the dance floor — the start of a new Detroit Lakes homecoming tradition.
Ortenstone Gardens, Detroit LakesHomecomingDance
Details coming soon
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
DeLakonia
Cultural experiences for the next generation of Detroit Lakes — reasons to gather, return, stay, and invest in where we live.
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why we exist
Thriving communities invest in ideas & people.
DeLakonia is a community initiative dedicated to attracting, engaging, and retaining the next generation of Detroit Lakes residents and visitors through meaningful cultural experiences.
We believe thriving communities invest not only in roads, parks, and buildings — but also in ideas, relationships, traditions, and opportunities for people to come together.
Our goal is to help make Detroit Lakes one of the Midwest’s most inspiring places to live by building a year-round portfolio of experiences that celebrate creativity, foster curiosity, strengthen community pride, and create reasons for people to return, stay, and invest in our future.
make things
Celebrate creativity
stay curious
Foster curiosity
belong here
Strengthen community pride
come together
What’s coming up
Follow along and we’ll keep this list fresh all year.
OCT3
Forage | The Unconference
Sat, Oct 3
A weekend to slow down and reconnect — yoga, tai chi, tea, meditation, and open conversation, where everyone brings a gift to share: a poem, a class, a story, an idea.
Castaway or Fair Hills (venue TBD), Detroit LakesWellnessRetreat
Details coming soon
OCT23
Agassiz Ideas
Fri, Oct 23
An evening of big ideas and good conversation.
The Fargo Theatre, Fargo, NDIdeasTalks
Details coming soon
NOV27
DeLakonia Talent Show
Fri, Nov 27
A showcase of hometown talent to cap off a week of gratitude.
Bucks Mill Brewing, Detroit LakesTalentCommunity
Details coming soon
DEC26
Laker Alumni Swim Meet
Sat, Dec 26
Alumni back in the water for a hometown swim meet over the holidays.
Detroit Lakes (venue TBD)AlumniSports
Details coming soon
FEB12
DeLakonia Chromatica + Laugh Fest
Fri, Feb 12
A ski weekend at Detroit Mountain — après on the hill, sauna, DJ sets, and a live comedy Laugh Fest.
Detroit Mountain, Detroit LakesSkiNightlifeComedy
Details coming soon
MAY15
DeLakonia Podcast Festival
Sat, May 15
A festival celebrating podcasters and live audio, out in the park.
Detroit Lakes City ParkPodcastsFestival
Details coming soon
partner with us
Become a partner
Businesses and organizations make DeLakonia possible. Partner with us to help bring a year-round season of cultural experiences to Detroit Lakes — and connect with the people who gather for them.