27 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.
Feedback
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
Paul Mellor
Strokes of Kindness: The People of the River
Bear - upstairs Sat 11:30am-12:15pm
Caribou - upstairs Sun 10:30am-11:15am
Embarking on his 2300-mile kayaking journey down the Mississippi River, Paul Mellor encountered logjams, 27 locks and dams, gigantic cargo ships, and alligators. He also capsized three times, but his message is not so much about that. His story is about what the river offers; peace, serenity, and kindness from people who live along its banks. Scores of people, many of them strangers, offered him a place to stay, fed him meals, and miraculously showed up when he needed them the most. It's a ... Read More
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
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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
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Parking Fees 1-Day: $8.00 Credit only, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center Advanced passes may be purchased HERE. Feedback |
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