This years Canoe Festival will continue the 42 year tradition as one of Southwest Wisconsin's premier summer events. The festival began as just canoe races that took place on Father's Day weekend in 1966.  The festival has now blossomed into a 4-day festival with activities for people of all ages and interests.

On the banks of the Pecatonica River the City of Darlington is happy to have the new festival grounds to be the central location for the event.  The festival grounds provide a great place for anyone to enjoy a carnival ride, grab a bite to eat, watch the home talent show, or meet friends and/or family.  Some of the other events you may want to check out could include the Saturday night Harmony and Highlights Fireworks Show, the Annual Beowulf Motorcycle Summer Party, the Lions Club Softball Tournament, D.F.D. Canoe Races, or the 42nd Annual Canoe Fest Parade.  

Raffle Tickets

Dollar Raffle Tickets

Drawing will be held Sunday, June 15, 2008 during the Parade

Grand Prize is $1000.00 cash

Several Savings Bonds

Beowulf MC, Ltd

First Banking Center – Darlington

Chamber of Commerce/Main Street Program

First National Bank – Darlington

Citizens Bank – Darlington

Darlington Fire Department     

Optimist Club of Darlington

Darlington Lion’s Club

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