Darlington Canoe Festival

Darlington Canoe Festival Darlington Canoe Festival is one of the premier summer events in Southwest Wisconsin, welcoming residents from all over to an annual community celebration!

🌟 JOIN US SATURDAY, JUNE 6 for the 60th Annual Darlington Chamber/Main Street Canoe Fest Mini Prince and Princess Contes...
05/26/2026

🌟 JOIN US SATURDAY, JUNE 6 for the 60th Annual Darlington Chamber/Main Street Canoe Fest Mini Prince and Princess Contest! 👑✨

Do you have a child aged 4 to 5 (as of June 1st) who dreams of being a prince or princess? Bring them to the Darlington Chamber Main Street Office on June 6th at 10 AM for a chance to shine!

What to Expect: A panel of friendly judges will ask each child 4 fun questions.
The Mini Prince and Princess will be crowned on June 11th before the Kick-off to Canoe Fest, Bring Back the Laps! 🚣‍♂️🎉

Important Required Dates:
June 11th: Crowning ceremony.
June 14th: Canoe Fest Parade.

For more details, contact Mindy Judkins at [email protected].

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity for your little ones to sparkle and shine! 🌟👑 See less

🥎 Darlington Men’s Softball Tournament is looking for more teams!Round up your crew and join us during Canoe Fest for a ...
05/22/2026

🥎 Darlington Men’s Softball Tournament is looking for more teams!

Round up your crew and join us during Canoe Fest for a fun weekend of softball action!

📅 Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13
☔ Rain date: Sunday, June 14
💵 $100 per team

To sign up or for more information, text Devin Feryance at 608-732-2361.

🎉 Parade entries are due June 1! 🎉Let’s make this year’s Canoe Fest Parade the BIGGEST and BEST yet! Gather your busines...
05/22/2026

🎉 Parade entries are due June 1! 🎉

Let’s make this year’s Canoe Fest Parade the BIGGEST and BEST yet! Gather your business, organization, float, classic car, or group and join the fun! 🚗🎈🎶

To sign up, contact [email protected] today!

📍 Ohio Street
📅 Sunday, June 14
⏰ Parade starts at 1:30 PM

Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Canoe Fest’s favorite traditions! 🌊🛶

🎶 LIVE MUSIC ALL WEEKEND AT CANOE FEST! 🎶Get ready for an incredible lineup of FREE live music all weekend long at Canoe...
05/21/2026

🎶 LIVE MUSIC ALL WEEKEND AT CANOE FEST! 🎶

Get ready for an incredible lineup of FREE live music all weekend long at Canoe Fest! 🎤🔥

Here’s who you’ll hear:
🎸 Thursday: The BlackBridge Boys at 6 p.m.
🎶 Friday: Rachel Neal at 5 p.m. and Logan Bollant at 8 p.m.
🎵 Saturday: Shekinah King at 11 a.m., Sarah Day at 3 p.m., and Hammer Down at 8 p.m. (Sponsored by See Mor Grain)

From laid-back vibes to high-energy performances, there’s something for everyone—day and night! 🙌

Grab a drink, find your spot, and enjoy the sounds of summer in downtown Darlington 🌆🎶

📅 June 11–14, 2026
📍 Festival Grounds

Don’t miss a beat—this is what summer weekends are all about!

05/15/2026

🎟️🌊 Canoe Fest Raffle Tickets Are Here! 🌊🎟️

Our $1 raffle tickets are officially on sale — and you won’t want to miss your chance!

🏆 Prizes include a $1,000 cash grand prize, Brewers tickets donated by QueenB Radio, Summer Fun Packs from D99.3, and so much more!

Stop by any of these locations to grab yours, or connect with a Canoe Fest Rep or committee member today:

📍 Glennie's
📍 Kelley's Riverside
📍 Apple River State Bank - Darlington
📍 The Bank of New Glarus - Darlingotn
📍 Morrissey Printing - Darlington
📍 Wild K Collective
📍 Wild Roots Salon
📍 Southwest Graphics

Every ticket supports Canoe Fest and helps make this incredible weekend happen 🙌

Get yours today and good luck! 🍀🎉

🎉 HUGE INFLATABLE FUN AT CANOE FEST! 🎉Get ready to jump, bounce, and compete with Tough Entertainment Inflatables at Can...
05/13/2026

🎉 HUGE INFLATABLE FUN AT CANOE FEST! 🎉

Get ready to jump, bounce, and compete with Tough Entertainment Inflatables at Canoe Fest! 💥

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 1–5 PM
📍 Festival Grounds

We’re bringing 9 different inflatables & activities for all ages to enjoy! 🙌
🔥 Including:
• Knocker Balls
• Axe Throwing
• Toddler Pad
• And so much more!

Whether you're racing your friends, bouncing with the kids, or just soaking up the fun—this is one stop you won’t want to miss!

🎟️ $10 gets you access to it all for the afternoon

🔥 FREE ENTERTAINMENT ALL WEEKEND! 🔥Get ready for high-energy action at Canoe Fest with the incredible Timberwork's Lumbe...
05/06/2026

🔥 FREE ENTERTAINMENT ALL WEEKEND! 🔥

Get ready for high-energy action at Canoe Fest with the incredible Timberwork's Lumberjack Show! Watch as skilled lumberjacks go head-to-head in thrilling competitions—chopping, sawing, and putting on jaw-dropping performances you won’t want to miss!

📅 Shows running DAILY Friday–Sunday! Check the schedule of events for exact times!
🎟️ Absolutely FREE to attend!

Bring your friends, bring the family, and experience one of the most exciting highlights of the weekend!

🎉🚣‍♂️ The wait is over… the 60th Annual Darlington Canoe Fest Schedule of Events is HERE!Get ready for a full weekend of...
05/01/2026

🎉🚣‍♂️ The wait is over… the 60th Annual Darlington Canoe Fest Schedule of Events is HERE!

Get ready for a full weekend of FUN you won’t want to miss, including:
🎶 Live music all weekend long featuring Blackbridge Boys, Racheal Neal, Logan Bollant, Shekinah King, Sarah Day, and Hammer Down!
🪓 DLW Timberworks Lumberjack Shows
🍔 Food trucks and stands
🎆 Fireworks, parade, & more

From Thursday through Sunday, downtown Darlington will be packed with action, energy, and something for everyone!

📅 June 11–14, 2026
📍 Festival Grounds, Downtown Darlington

Check out the full schedule below and start planning your weekend now!

🛍️ VENDORS WANTED! 🛍️We’re launching a brand-new Canoe Fest Night Market and are looking for vendors to be part of the v...
02/16/2026

🛍️ VENDORS WANTED! 🛍️

We’re launching a brand-new Canoe Fest Night Market and are looking for vendors to be part of the very first year! 🌙🛶

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Festival Grounds • Darlington, WI

This is a great opportunity to showcase your products during one of Darlington’s biggest events of the year!

👉 Interested in being a vendor?
Contact the Darlington Chamber/Main Street office TODAY:
📞 608-776-3067
📧 [email protected]

Spots are limited — help us make this new Canoe Fest tradition a success! 🎉

🚣‍♀️💥 Calling all Darlington High School students! 💥🚣‍♂️ Want to earn $500 and have the chance to make even more? Apply ...
02/13/2026

🚣‍♀️💥 Calling all Darlington High School students! 💥🚣‍♂️

Want to earn $500 and have the chance to make even more? Apply to be a Canoe Fest Rep! Each selected representative receives $500, and the top raffle ticket seller will earn 50% of their total sales! 💰

🎉 Check out a special message from our 2025 Canoe Rep winner, Kylie Crist, and see why you should apply!

For more information, contact Laura Smith at [email protected].

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447 Main Street
Darlington, WI
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