Delphos Canal Days

📸 As we sort through thousands of photos from Canal Days — from the afternoon of the pageant all the way to the grand prize drawing — we’ll be sharing some of our favorite moments with you!

✨ Keep an eye out for highlights, tag your friends, and feel free to drop your own favorite pics in the comments. Thanks for making this year unforgettable!

Another Canal Days in the Books!

Thank you all for supporting this year’s Canal Days celebration. This event would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our incredible volunteers—your time and energy truly make Canal Days a success year after year.

We also extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors and supporters. Your commitment helps us continue this beloved community tradition in Delphos, and we are so appreciative of the role you play in making it happen.

Here’s to another great year, and to the community spirit that makes Canal Days so special!

Final Day of Delphos Canal Days – Let’s Make It a Great One!

What a wonderful weekend it has been! Today we wrap up Canal Days with family fun, great food, and plenty of entertainment.

🏃‍♀️ The day started strong with our 5K run/walk at 9 AM — it was amazing to see so many kids and adults join in the fun!

🍗 Don’t miss out on chicken dinners starting at 11 AM until sold out — and of course, you can also explore all the other great food and vendor options throughout the festival.

🎭 Line up on Second Street for the Canal Days Parade — always a community favorite!

🎶 After the parade, stick around for live music from the Flat Bottom Boys.

🎟️ And don’t forget — get your Grand Prize Drawing tickets for a chance to win up to $5,000! You can purchase tickets at the ticket trailer.

Let’s finish this weekend strong with smiles, laughter, and memories made together. See you at Canal Days!

Today's the day!

Kids’ activities all day long, Optimist Breakfast until 10:30am, plus the Tractor Show and Cruise-In. Who’s gonna scream BINGO first? 👀
Bring your golf cart for the Poker Run, come hungry for awesome food, and stick around for live music from 5pm—Adam Wisher to start, Electrik Circus to close out the night. See you there!
Full Schedule at delphoscanaldays.com

Here’s a quick recap for today at Delphos Canal Days 2025:

🏆 Business Battle for the Traveling Trophy – Cheer on local businesses as they compete for bragging rights.

🎡 Rides & Kids’ Laughter – Plenty of fun for families with rides that will keep the little ones smiling.

🍔 Food Vendors – Grab some delicious fair-style favorites while you stroll through the festival.

🎶 Live Music Tonight – Don’t miss Saw Crush, bringing the energy to close out the night!

It’s shaping up to be a full day of community fun, food, and music.

The wait is over — Canal Days 2025 starts TODAY in Delphos! 🎡 Join us for the Toast to the Town at 6 PM, or swing by for rides and food from our vendors. Let’s kick off Canal Days together!

🏃‍♂️ Join Us for the 5K! 🏃‍♀️

Start your morning off right by joining the 5K!

Special perks:

Free recovery services provided by RuralRX Performance Physical Therapy

Door prizes include Osaka water bottles, gift certificates, and earbuds.

Perfect running weather 🌤️

🕗 Registration begins at 8:00 AM – there’s still time to sign up!
https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Delphos/DelphosCanalDays5KRunWalk

Attention, Jeep fans! The Jeep Invasion rolls into Downtown Delphos this Sunday at 2 PM as part of Delphos Canal Days. Got a Jeep? Bring it down and park with the pack—stock, lifted, vintage, all welcome! Spectators, come snap some photos and meet the owners. See you Sunday at 2 for the Jeep Invasion!

Festival Highlights

Here are some of the can’t‑miss events happening this year at Canal Days:

🏢 Battle of the Businesses

🎈 Kids Activities (Saturday)

🎲 BINGO

🛺 Golf Cart Poker Run

🚗 Cruise In

👟 5K Run/Walk

🚙 Elite Jeep Ambush

🎉 Parade

🎶 FREE Live Entertainment all weekend

Bring‑a‑Buddy Night
Thursday, September 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Deal: Wristbands 2 for $30 (bring a buddy!) or $20 for a single rider

Friday - Sunday Schedule wrist bands $20 for each time slot
6p-10p on Friday
1p-5p and 6p-10p on Saturday
1p-5p on Sunday

Lots of other things for kids to do uptown this weekend. See flyer below

🍴 Canal Days Food Lineup 2025

We are excited to bring you an incredible variety of food and treats for Canal Days this weekend! Come hungry and enjoy delicious options from local clubs, organizations, and vendors.

🌟 Featured Community Groups

Delphos Livestock 4H – Classic fair favorites

4H Shaved Ice – Cool down with sweet shaved ice

Delphos Kiwanis – Chicken Dinners (Sunday, 11 AM until sold out)

Delphos Optimist – Pancake & Sausage Breakfast (Saturday, 7–10:30 AM)

🍔 Festival Food Vendors

Giant Bratwurst – Big and bold grilled flavor

Millie’s Café – Local favorites

Frog Sneeze Mac & Cheese – Cheesy, creamy goodness

Poeppleman Concessions – Festival classics you love

Grab N Go – Quick bites for when you’re on the move

Smokin Hot Grills along Buggy & The Little's Sweet Treats – Grilled specialties with a sweet twist

Congratulations to all who participated in the 2025 Delphos Canal Days Pageant!

Your talent, grace, and hard work made this year’s event truly special. A huge round of applause to our titleholders and award winners:

👑 2025 Canal Days Queen – Lanie Flanagan
✨ First Runner-Up – Aubrey Metzger
✨ Second Runner-Up – Lillian Schneer
✨ Third Runner-Up – MC Kopack
✨ Fourth Runner-Up – Bridgette Rice

🌸 Canal Days Princess – Berkley Bullinger
🌸 Little Miss Canal Days – Stella Grothouse
🌸 Junior Miss Canal Days – Addilyn Wilson

🏆 People’s Choice – Josie Ricker
🏆 Talent Winner – Aubrey Metzger
🏆 Top Essay – Lanie Flanagan
🏆 Top Ticket Seller – MC Kopack
🏆 Miss Congeniality – Lanie Flanagan

Congratulations again to every contestant for representing our community with pride and spirit. You all made Delphos Canal Days 2025 unforgettable!