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 26th and 27th
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Fiesta Latina ~ Cinco De Mayo May 11th, 2024
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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)
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Darlington Canoe Festival June 7th-9th, 2024
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Murph Classic (June)
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Cruisin for a Cause Car Show June 15th, 2024
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Relay for Life (June)
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Lafayette County Fair July 10-14, 2024
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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 Sept 6th
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Fall in Love with Darlington & Fall Night Market September 18th
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Holiday Festivities and Santa 1st Saturday in December
Fiesta Latina ~ Cinco de Mayo
Hosted annually the 2nd Saturday in May at the Festival Grounds on Main Street,
May 11th 2024
The festival kicks off at 11 am at the festival grounds on Main Street. We start off the day with children games, soccer and basketball tournaments. Food vendors offer authentic Latin and American Cuisine. Music and demonstrations of salsa making and salsa dancing are featured.
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 7-9, 2024
Check out Darlington Canoe Festival on Facebook for a complete schedule of events!
Interested in participating in the parade? Fill out the Parade Entry Form
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.
Darlington Chamber Main Street Golf Outing
September 6, 2024
Second 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
Sept 18th, 2024
Food, vendors, entertainment, and more from 4:30 pm-8:30 pm
Downtown on West Ann Street.
Follow Darlington 175 Celebration on Facebook for details
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!
