Festivals & Events

Annual Festivals & Events

There's so much to see and do in Darlington.  Here is just a glimpse at some of our annual events.

  • City Wide Garage Sale April 25-26, 2025
  • Fiesta Latina ~ Cinco De Mayo May 10, 2025
  • Memorial Day Parade May 26, 2025
  • Darlington Canoe Festival June 12th-15th, 2025
  • Murph Classic June 20, 2025
  • Cruisin for a Cause Car Show June 21, 2025
  • Tunes at Twilight Sundays (June - July)
  • Lafayette County Fair   July 9-13, 2025
  • Pecatonica Valley Antique Days 2nd weekend in September
  • Darlington Chamber Main Street Annual Golf Outing  September 5, 2025
  • Fall in Love with Darlington & Fall Night Market September 17, 2025
  • Holiday Festivities and Santa 1st Saturday in December
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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 12-15, 2025

Check out  Darlington Canoe Festival on Facebook for a complete schedule of events!

Parade entry contact the Chamber office.

Knights of Columbus' Murph Classic

Friday June 20th

Darlington Country Club

Lafayette County Fair

July 9th - 13th

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

Visit Darlington Tractor Pull Website

Tunes at Twilight

Every Sunday from June 29th till July 27th

 Check out Tunes and Twilight on Facebook for a complete schedule of events!

Tri-County ATV Club Brat Feed

Saturday, June 28th 2025 at 11 am

Calamine Pavilion

17670 County Rd G, Mineral Point, WI 53565

Live Music from 4pm to 8pm featuring Triple Play

 

Darlington Chamber Main Street Golf Outing

 September 5, 2025

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

September 19-21, 2025.

Friday September 19th 9am to 6pm

Saturday September 20th 9am to 9pm

Afternoon entertainment provided by The First Brigade Band.
Evening entertainment provided by The Blackbridge Boys.

Sunday September 21st 10am to 2pm

Hosted at the Lafayette County Historical Society

Fall in Love with Darlington &
Fall Night Market

September 17, 2025

Food, vendors, entertainment, and more from 4:30 pm-8:30 pm
Downtown on West Ann Street.

Christmas Weekend and Lighted Laps/Living Windows

Hosted the first Saturday annually in December

Kick off Saturday night with Living Windows at participating merchants. Then enjoy 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!