331 days left until Canoecopia! March 13 - 15
Location
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, Wisconsin
Show Hours
Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM
Tickets
1-Day: $17.00
3-Day: $35.00
Ages 17 and under are FREE
Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event
Parking Fees
1-Day: $10.00
Credit only, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center
Advanced passes may be purchased HERE.
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Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, Wisconsin
Show Hours
Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM
Tickets
1-Day: $17.00
3-Day: $35.00
Ages 17 and under are FREE
Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event
Parking Fees
1-Day: $10.00
Credit only, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center
Advanced passes may be purchased HERE.
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2026 Presentations by Category
Kayaking
Pete Kuhn
The perfect fitting kayak
Atrium - upstairs Fri 5:30pm-6:15pm
This talk/demonstration will cover how to make adjustments to the inside of a kayak cockpit. These will cover seat and foot peg adjustments/modifications followed by customizing thigh braces with foam, using a cut-a-way kayak to show possible placement of modifications. Materials and shaping techniques will also be discussed.Nick Schade
Schoodic Point and Beyond: Sea Kayaking Maine’s “Bold Coast”
Quetico - main floor Sun 2:30pm-3:15pm
Maine's Bold Coast, with its rugged granite cliffs and countless hidden ledges, is a sea kayaker's dream. Merchant sailors once rode down-wind and east the southwesterly breezes from Boston to these dramatic Down East shores beyond Mount Desert Island, renowned for their striking granite cliffs, and exposed headlands. The region's vast tidal range, secluded bays, and offshore islands offer endless exploration for paddlers of all skill levels.
Nick has spent over 40 years weaving ... Read More
Nick has spent over 40 years weaving ... Read More
John Stofflet
Drive less, paddle more: How to boost Your Time on the Water by Paddling Locally
BWCA - main floor Sat 3:30pm-4:15pm
Algonquin - main floor Sun 10:30am-11:15am
John Stofflet will share the story of how he went from never kayaking to paddling more than 1,500 miles in 2025 at age 64.
His presentation focuses on boosting your time on the water by spending less time driving and more time paddling, turning your attention to your local waterways. Here in the Madison area, that means waterways like the Yahara River downtown, Starkweather Creek, Turtle Creek, and the four lakes.
The Emmy Award-winning retired news anchor will share several news stories ... Read MoreJared Wold
A Beginner's Guide to Exploring Moving Water
BWCA - main floor Fri 4:30pm-5:15pm
This presentation will expose attendees to the myriad of light whitewater found in Wisconsin. They will learn about paddling options on rivers such as the Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Flambeau, Namekagon, and St. Croix. There will even be a few creeks thrown in, such as Turtle Creek and Black Earth Creek. Every stream section discussed in this presentation is suitable for novices without any specialized equipment, such as helmets and spray skirts. Attendees will also learn about sensible safety ... Read More|
Location Alliant Energy Center 1919 Alliant Energy Way Madison, Wisconsin Show Hours Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM |
Tickets 1-Day: $17.00 3-Day: $35.00 Ages 17 and under are FREE Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event
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Parking Fees 1-Day: $10.00 Credit only, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center Advanced passes may be purchased HERE. Feedback |
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