Canoecopia - 2025 Presentations by Category

Canoecopia is presented by

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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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The Aluminum Chef Competition

Quetico - main floor Sat 4:30pm-5:15pm

Once again, our three Aluminum Chefs will test their camp culinary skills against each other in true outdoor style. Kevin Callan returns as our unstoppable emcee in this fast-paced event. Woods-woman Mona Gauthier and former park ranger Marty Koch go up against local chef Lauren Montalbano, private chef and the owner of The Vibrant Veg. Using MSR stoves and cook kits and a pantry of simple ingredients you might have on your next camping trip, our chefs will compete for the best appetizer, ... Read More

Jake Anderson

Wilderness Cuisine: Elevating Cooking in Canoe Country

Atrium - upstairs Fri 3:30pm-4:15pm

Discover the art of crafting gourmet meals in the Boundary Waters! This talk will take you beyond traditional campfire fare, revealing techniques for preparing exquisite dishes with limited resources. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering cooking methods in a remote wilderness setting, you'll learn how to transform your campsite into a kitchen worthy of fine dining. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a newcomer to outdoor cooking, this session will inspire you to elevate your ... Read More

Mona Gauthier

Food Dehydration Beyond the Basics

BWCA - main floor Sat 1:30pm-2:15pm

Be bold. Be safe. You can dehydrate anything. However, should you? Advanced dehydration techniques will be shared including video clips of dehydrating eggs, sour cream, and guacamole. Preservation of these items is critical. Develop confidence as you dehydrate and apply methods to ward of the five enemies that impact the shelf life of your food. Time allotted for Q & A at the end of the presentation.

Mona Gauthier

Food Dehydration for Beginners

BWCA - main floor Sat 12:30pm-1:15pm

Caribou - upstairs Sun 12:30pm-1:15pm

Dehydrating food is an ancient, effective, and nutritious way of preserving food. However, it can be a bit intimidating if you have never done it before or had unsuccessful attempts. Learn about different methods of dehydrating, easy items to dehydrate, BWCA trip menus using dehydrated food, preserving the food, and an overview of different dehydrators. Time allotted for Q & A at the end of the presentation.

Chris Gavin

Foraging at the Water's Edge

Bear - upstairs Sat 12:30pm-1:15pm

BWCA - main floor Sat 4:30pm-5:15pm

Join Chris Gavin as we explore the cornucopia of wild edible foods that can be encountered at the water's edge on your next paddle. Whether encountering an edible wild mushroom on a stream side log by chance, or gearing-up to head out in your watercraft to gather wild rice, Chris will cover the basics of getting into wild foods that can commonly be encountered while paddling, recommend resources to increase your knowledge and confidence, and answer your questions about how to harvest wild food ... Read More