Annual Festivals & Events
There's so much to see and do in Darlington. Here is just a glimpse at some of our annual events.
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City Wide Garage Sale April 25-26, 2025
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Fiesta Latina ~ Cinco De Mayo May 10, 2025
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Memorial Day Parade May 26, 2025
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Darlington Canoe Festival June 12th-15th, 2025
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Murph Classic June 20, 2025
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Cruisin for a Cause Car Show June 21, 2025
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Tunes at Twilight Sundays (June - July)
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Lafayette County Fair July 9-13, 2025
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Pecatonica Valley Antique Days 2nd weekend in September
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Darlington Chamber Main Street Annual Golf Outing September 5, 2025
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Fall in Love with Darlington & Fall Night Market September 17, 2025
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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 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
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!