Annual Festivals & Events
There's so much to see and do in Darlington. Here is just a glimpse at some of our annual events hosted by local organizations and the Darlington Chamber/Main Street.
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City Wide Garage Sale April 24-25, 2026
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Fiesta Latina ~ Cinco De Mayo TBD
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Memorial Day Parade May 25, 2026
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Darlington Canoe Festival June 11th-14th, 2026
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Murph Classic TBD
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Cruisin for a Cause Car Show TBD
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Tunes at Twilight Sundays (June - July)
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Lafayette County Fair July 8-12, 2026
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Pecatonica Valley Antique Days 2nd weekend in September
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Darlington Chamber Main Street Annual Golf Outing July 31, 2026
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Fall in Love with Darlington & Fall Night Market September 16, 2026
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Holiday Festivities and Santa 1st Saturday in December
Memorial Day Service
Hosted Annually on Memorial Day
Main Street, Darlington, 9:00 AM
This meaningful tribute to our Nation's Veterans includes a short parade, memorial service, releasing of white doves, music, and more. Hosted by the Bates-O'Brien-Howe-Wiegel-Roelli American Legion Post.
Darlington Canoe Festival
Hosted the second full weekend annually in June
June 11-14, 2026
Check out Darlington Canoe Festival on Facebook for a complete schedule of events!
Parade entry contact the Chamber office.
Knights of Columbus' Murph Classic
TBD
Darlington Country Club
Lafayette County Fair
July 8th - 12th
Midway thrills, 4-H and FFA exhibits and judging, demonstrations, grandstand shows, tractor pulls, food and fun, and much more.
Lafayette County Fairgrounds; 701 E. Louisa Street, Darlington
Tunes at Twilight
Every Sunday from June 28th till July 26th
Check out Tunes and Twilight on Facebook for a complete schedule of events!
Tri-County ATV Club Brat Feed
TBD
Calamine Pavilion
17670 County Rd G, Mineral Point, WI 53565
Darlington Chamber Main Street Golf Outing
July 31, 2026
Third annual golf outing hosted at the Darlington Country Club
Save the date for fun, golfing, and friendship.
Pecatonica Valley Antique Days
Hosted the first weekend annually after Labor Day
Two days of flea markets, antique tractors, and machinery displays.
Lafayette County Fairgrounds; Louisa Street; Darlington
Night & Day at the Museum
Veterans Memorial Park
TBD
Hosted at the Lafayette County Historical Society
Fall in Love with Darlington &
Fall Night Market
September 16, 2026
Food, vendors, entertainment, and more from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Downtown at The Festival Grounds.
Christmas Weekend and Lighted Laps
Hosted the first Saturday annually in December
Kick off Saturday night with our Lighted Laps & Parade on Main Street. End your evening with a drive through Riverside Reflections' outdoor lighted display, and a visit from Santa!! Christmas carols, hot chocolate, bonfires. Fun for the whole family!
