327 days left until Canoecopia!     March 12 - 15
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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: $8.00
Credit only, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center
Advanced passes may be purchased HERE.
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2025 Presentations by Category
Build/Repair Your Own

Jeff Bach
 Cut, Bend, Glue, Shape. DIY Paddlebuilding
   Atrium - upstairs Sat 1:00pm-4:00pm 
Straight. Bent. Long. Short. Artisan. AND a new style. They are all wood and all built by hand. If bending wood is your thing, or you like it straight, come and join the group. Topics like the dark art of fiberglass and epoxy, the essence of spokeshaves, and art vs function are in the mix. Lots more to show and share, including the reveal of that new (to me) style.



Lili Colby
 Inflatable Life Jacket Maintaince Workshop
   Atrium - upstairs Sat 1:00pm-4:00pm 
Do you want to extend the life of your life jacket? Is yours still good to go or past its prime? Lili Colby will share both daily and annual maintenance tips and best practices for a range of inflatable devices that boaters use - hydrostatic (HIT), water activated automatic, auto/man and manual. Bring your own device and have Lili show you how to do a self-inspection to determine its condition for the season ahead. Come to this hands-on workshop to learn more about the most essential safety ... Read More



Nick Schade
 Why Would I Build My Own Wooden Boat?
   Sylvania - main floor Sun 1:30pm-2:15pm 
"I would be afraid to put it in the water"
I hear it all the time. While there is a long tradition of using wood in canoes and kayaks, there remains a streak of skepticism regarding using wood for serious paddling.

Discover the benefits and joys of building your own kayak, canoe or other small boat. In a world where you can get just about anything while sitting at your desk and have it delivered to your door within a couple days, there is something very therapeutic to
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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: $8.00
Credit only, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center
Advanced passes may be purchased HERE.
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