Lake Delhi Recreation Association welcomes you to Lake Delhi Events
Keeping lake life vibrant through advocacy & lake improvements, building community engagement and promoting fun!

Keeping lake life vibrant through advocacy & lake improvements, building community engagement and promoting fun!


Friday May 22, 2026 9:00 am shot gun start .
Pin Oak Golf Course- Manchester, Ia.
- Golf and Cart included
- Lunch provided
- Eight prize holes
– Longest Drive, Closest to Pin, Longest Putt Sponsorship available
- Team payout with two flights
2026 Presenting Sponsor: Delhi Lumber
Sponsorship Levels: Opportunities for hole & prize sponsorship, golf, signage and add to the swag bag with your tax-deductible sponsorship. Promote your business while having fun!
Sign Up to sponsor and/or golf in our 2026 outing!




Join us before the Jams in June kickoff to recognize the generosity and work involved to bring a new community pavilion to Lost Beach.

Float-in to listen to free live music all afternoon along the shores of Lake Delhi. While the event is free, the musicians do appreciate cash or Venmo tips.
Click to view a Google map of locations.
June 6th Smokey's/ Lost Beach 1-4 pm
- One Foot In
June 13th Cedar Cove 1-4 pm
- Stevo
June 20th Pleasant Cove in Cedar Acres 1-4 pm
June 27th The Cedars 1-4 pm
Interested in sponsoring Jams in June to promote your business? Click here!

Dig out all your Christmas decorations and light up your place on the lake. Get together with the neighbors for a themed entry.
Check out the custom Google map of 2026 entries: Coming soon!
Schedule:
PRIZES FOR HOUSES & NEIGHBORHOODS
Individual $250
Group/Resort Area $250
Judging starts at 8:30 pm
Rules

Get ready for a week of fun with the Hartwick Huskys!
Wednesday August 12th Learn to Ski event at Shram Park with Mima's Old Fashion Ice Cream food truck on-site. All are welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday August 15th Husky's Ski Show & Beach Party.
The pre-show begins in front of Lost Beast at 12:30pm and the show begins at 1pm
Stay after the ski show for a beach party and volleyball tournament at Lost Beach.
Unwind from all the daytime fun by watching the LDRA fireworks at dusk.
Check out the Hartwick Husky's site for more details on these events as well as all their free ski shows and competitions.

Watch from your boat as the show is set off above Schmidt's Hill. Please remember the hill is private property. Viewing should be from your boat or land across from the hill.
Lake Delhi Fireworks are a tradition you won't want to miss. Tune in to Mix 94.7 KMCH for synchronized music to this pyrotechnic extravaganza.
Please keep safety in mind by driving slow, using your navigation lights and being cautious for other boats, docks and the unexpected.

Spring Bass Fishing Tournament: Saturday April 18, 2026
Fall Bass Fishing Tournament: Saturday September 26, 2026
Weeknight Bass Shootouts: 3-hour tournament every other Tuesday evening at Turtle creek: 4/21, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2, 6/16, 6/30, 7/14, 7/28, 8/11, 8/25, 9/8, 9/15

In addition to our sponsored events, the following list contains some events that are not sponsored by and do not use money donated to the LDRA.
In the spirit of building community and fun, we want to share what else is happening around the lake!
Email LakeDelhiRec@gmail.com & kellyjmcmanus@gmail.com to add your Lake Delhi, Delhi, Manchester or Delaware County event to this calendar.
Your generous donations make Lake Delhi Summer Events and lake improvement projects possible.
Your Business or Family sponsorship at one of the levels below will be shared within the community in all event marketing and signage; with exposure to thousands who will receive the annual events letter and see advertising leading up to and at the events.
A big thank you to our top business sponsors:
For more information on donations, lake events, and sponsorship, contact:
Lake Delhi Recreation Association
Lake Delhi Recreation Association
PO Box 67, Delhi, IA 52223
Facebook: Lake Delhi Rec
22392 255th St, Delhi, IA 52223

The LDRA is a volunteer board with a focus on the people, events and viability of our lake. The goal of the LDRA is to build a strong community connecting lake residents and lake-lovers with events in and around Lake Delhi.
Current board members include Dan Reyner, Tami Mottet, Kelly McManus, Bob Hingtgen, Ron Cook, Sandra Bryant, Kevin White and Greg Dardis.
We currently have open board positions and need your help to maintain a strong board and keep lake life vibrant. Email lakedelhirec@gmail.com if you would like to learn more about joining the board or just helping out with one of our events!