09/15/2026
Looks like a fun filled day!
"What in the world is the Delano 150 Years Jamboree?" We hear you, so come find out!
If you've never been to a Jamboree, you're not alone. Delano hasn't had one either. This is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, because Delano is only turning 150 once. On October 3, we're throwing our town the biggest birthday party it's ever seen, and we want the whole community there (that means YOU!).
Here's exactly what your day will look like...
You'll arrive in historic downtown Delano serenaded by music on the main stage. From there, wander Bridge Street for musical acts including Singleton Street, Delano Community Band, Monroe Crossing all day long. Walk the Spirit of Community Trail for a historical tour, guided by costumed actors. Learn old time games and a little square dancing. Check out a display of vintage cars and vehicles and see how folks used to get around. Head to the Delano Fire Department and Delano Community Education Building for model trains, a nod to Delano's railroad roots.
Step into our historic Village Hall and step back in time with Delano-Franklin Township Area Historical Society of Minnesota. Kids can make butter, yarn dolls, and paper hats. Try your hand at the Old City Hall coloring contest, browse a ViewMaster display, or stop by "Hats Off to Delano" to try on vintage hats and snap a photo. Watch an old-fashioned printing press and letterpress at work.
Then jump to today with a Delano Robotics demonstration. There's something free for friends and family of every age!
See art from across the decades at the Delano Public Library Show. Bring your appetite: enter the pie eating contest or the pickle eating contest (yes, Delano used to have a pickle factory), and pull out your best recipe cards for the Delano Area Chamber of Commerce Jello Salad and Hotdish Contest.
Cap the whole day off with a town-wide birthday celebration at 3:30 PM, complete with cake and everyone singing happy birthday to our favorite town.
Commemorate the day at the vintage van photo booth. Hop over to St. Maximilian Kolbe Academy - Delano, Minnesota for their own 150th celebration with dinner and music. And if you're not ready for the party to end, the Delano American Legion Post 377 and Wh***ey Jar are keeping it going into the night with live entertainment.
It's a perfect day in downtown City of Delano, MN - City Government, celebrating 150 years of the town we love. Mark your calendar, tag someone you want there, and come celebrate 150 years with us. 🎂
Saturday, October 3 | 10 AM – 4 PM | Downtown Delano
