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- TBD
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Saturday Morning Farmers Market 8 am-Noon @ the Festival Grounds next to Casey's May-Oct.
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Memorial Day Parade May-TBD
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Darlington Canoe Festival June 12th-15th, 2025
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Murph Classic June-TBD
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Cruisin for a Cause Car Show -TBD
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Relay for Life June-TBD
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Lafayette County Fair July 9-13, 2025
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Tunes at Twilight Sundays (June - July)
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Pecatonica Valley Antique Days 2nd weekend in September
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Darlington Chamber Main Street Annual Golf Outing September-TBD
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Fall in Love with Darlington & Fall Night Market TBD
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Holiday Festivities and Santa 1st Saturday in December
Memorial Day Parade
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 form and waiver click HERE
Knights of Columbus' Murph Classic
Lafayette County Fair
Midway thrills, 4-H and FFA exhibits and judging, demonstrations, grandstand shows, tractor pulls, food and fun, and much more.
Lafayette County Fairgrounds; Louisa Street; Darlington
Tunes at Twilight
Sundays, June-July.
Check out Tunes and Twilight on Facebook for a complete schedule of events!
Darlington Chamber Main Street Golf Outing
September -TBD
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
September of 2025. Watch for updates
Hosted at the Lafayette County Historical Society
Fall in Love with Darlington &
Fall Night Market
September- TBD
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!
