Dell Rapids Community Easter Egg Hunt Draws Crowds

Annual event features prizes for three age groups at new location

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:36pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeating pattern of a single, iconic Easter egg in a variety of bright, neon colors, conceptually representing the energy and festive spirit of the community event.The vibrant Dell Rapids Community Easter Egg Hunt celebration brings joy and community pride to local families.Dell Rapids Today

The Dell Rapids Community Easter Egg Hunt, a beloved annual tradition, took place on Saturday, March 28th at the new location of the Dell Rapids Ace Hardware parking lot. The event was led by Citizen of the Year Carolyn Drew and featured three age categories with prizes awarded in each group.

Why it matters

The Easter Egg Hunt is a cherished community event that brings families together and celebrates the arrival of spring in Dell Rapids. The new location at the Ace Hardware parking lot provided more space for the growing event.

The details

The Dell Rapids Community Easter Egg Hunt featured three age categories - young children, elementary school-aged kids, and middle schoolers. Prizes were awarded to participants in each group who found specially marked eggs. The event was organized by local volunteers and sponsored by area businesses.

  • The Easter Egg Hunt took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • This was the latest installment of the annual Dell Rapids Community Easter Egg Hunt.

The players

Carolyn Drew

Citizen of the Year who led the countdown to kick off the Easter Egg Hunt.

Dell Rapids Ace Hardware

The new location for the Easter Egg Hunt, providing more space for the growing event.

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The takeaway

The Dell Rapids Community Easter Egg Hunt continues to be a beloved tradition that brings the town together to celebrate the arrival of spring. The new location at the Ace Hardware parking lot allowed the event to accommodate more participants and grow in popularity.