Lake Delhi Recreation Association welcomes you to Lake Delhi Events
Keeping lake life vibrant through advocacy & lake improvements, building community engagement and promoting fun!
2026 LDRA Sponsored Events Schedule
Lake Delhi Charity Golf Outing Presented by Delhi Lumber
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!
Lost Beach Pavilion Dedication
Saturday June 6th
Join us before the Jams in June kickoff to recognize the generosity and work involved to bring a new community pavilion to Lost Beach.
Jams in June
Saturday afternoons from 1-4 pm on June 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
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!
Christmas on the Lake
Saturday August 1, 2026
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:
- Now: Sign up your house and 'hood to be part of the fun!
- Week of: Click the map link above to check out all the lights contest entries and rally all your crew to get ready for cruising!
- Morning: Enjoy the skilled skiing from the Hartwick Huskys down the lake in holiday attire (pending water conditions)
- 2-4 pm: Come see Santa at Smokey's
- Dusk: Turn on your navigation lights, crank up some Christmas carols and take a leisurely cruise up the lake to enjoy the twinkling lights and tag @lakedelhirec in pics of your favorites on Facebook
- Sunday: Contest winners will be announced on Facebook and contacted via email
PRIZES FOR HOUSES & NEIGHBORHOODS
Individual $250
Group/Resort Area $250
Judging starts at 8:30 pm
Rules
- Must register to be eligible for prize money
- Themes must be family-friendly
- Results will be posted on Facebook
Hartwick Husky's Learn to Ski, Ski Show & Beach Party
Wednesday 6/12: Learn to Ski. Saturday 6/15 Ski Show & Beach Party
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.
Fireworks
Saturday August 15, 2026 at Dusk
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.
Lake Delhi Fish & Game Club
2026 Bass Tournaments: Spring: April 18th, Fall: September 26th
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
LDRA Board
Join the Lake Delhi Rec board!
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!