Darlington Chamber / Main Street Program
Annual Festivals
& Events:
Cinco de Mayo  Festival:
Hosted annually the first Saturday in May
May 2, 2010
The festival kicks off at 11am 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. A Mariachi Band will perform in the afternoon and the evening is reserved for dancing accompanied by an authentic Hispanic Orchestra. Fun for the whole family!
Fall Festival:
Hosted annually the third Sunday in September
September 19, 2010
Hay rides, bon fires, music, presentations, food, and much more.

Darlington Canoe  Festival (click here to be directed to their site):
Hosted annually the second full weekend in June
June 10-13, 2010
Presents 35+ events in four days including: Little League and softball tournaments, stockcar races, 2 and 5 mile road runs, a dance, volleyball tournaments, gymnastics & martial arts demonstrations, duck races, kids shows, steak feed, Beowulf Summer Party, teen dance, talent show, Fireworks and of course the Canoe Race from Calamine to Darlington on the Pecatonica River. It also includes arts & crafts fair, chicken barbeque, carnival, a parade, and an ATV pull!
Lafayette County Fair
July 12-18, 2010
Midway thrills, 4-H and FFA exhibits and judging, demonstrations, grandstand shows, tractor pull, demolition derby, food and fun, and much more.
Tunes at Twilight
Hosted annually each Sunday night in July
July 4, 11, 18, 25 - 2010 at 7:00 pm
Relax by the riverside and enjoy this evening concert series.   Bring a lawn chair.   Concessions available.
Pecatonica Valley Antique Days
Hosted annually the first weekend after Labor Day
September 11-12, 2010
Two days of flea markets, antique tractors and machinery displays.
Christmas Parade & Festival
Hosted annually the first Saturday in December
December 4, 2010
Lighted Christmas Parade ending with a visit from Santa in his Candy striped tent on the banks of the River. Christmas carols, hot chocolate, bonfires, and lighting of the famous floating Christmas Trees.  Fun for the whole family!
Relay for Life
TBA
Darlington Idol


Hosted annually in April, this remake of American Idol features local musicians at their best.
Christmas ParadeFloating Christmas trees on the Pecatonica River adjacent to our Festival Grounds. Christmas ParadeChristmas ParadeChristmas ParadeChristmas ParadeCarolers keep warm outside Santa's Tent at the Festival Grounds.Santa and Mrs. Claus greet visitors in Santa's Tent following the parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus greet visitors in Santa's Tent following the parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus greet visitors in Santa's Tent following the parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus greet visitors in Santa's Tent following the parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus greet visitors in Santa's Tent following the parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus greet visitors in Santa's Tent following the parade. Having fun in Santa's Tent by swinging round and round this tent pole. A little too much swinging around Santa's Tent pole.Gingerbread Man greets visitors in Santa's tent.
Halloween Parade & Community Festival
Hosted annually on October 31st
Children of all ages (and children at heart) dress up in their favorite costumes for a police escorted parade up Main Street to the Municipal Building.  This is followed by a two hour party in the Municipal Building Gym with games, food, fun, and prizes.  Of course the entire day concludes with community-wide trick or treating. 
Branson, Missouri entertainer Jason Chase performs for Tunes at Twilight. A packed river bank crowd enjoys music and fun during Tunes at Twilight.Branson, Missouri entertainer Jason Chase performs for Tunes at Twilight. A packed river bank crowd enjoys music and fun during Tunes at Twilight.Branson, Missouri entertainer Jason Chase performs for Tunes at Twilight.