Canoecopia - 2024 Presentations by Category

322 days left until Canoecopia! March 7 - 9

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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: $15.00
3-Day: $30.00
Ages 17 and under are FREE
Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event

Parking Fees
1-Day: $8.00
Cash or credit, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center

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Film

Dave Ellingson

Down the Mekong: Voyage of Discovery

Superior - main floor Sat 9:30am-10:15am

In March 2023 Dave was joined by 3 intrepid paddlers to kayak down the Mekong River through Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam to the South China Sea. The friends experienced spectacular landscapes, rich history, ancient spirituality, a legacy of war and genocide, environmental challenges, friendly people, and the delicious food of Southeast Asia. Dangerous conditions became the opportunity to “linger with the lotus” and discover hope for this amazing region.

Scott Miller, Wally Werderich, Paul Cox, Judson Steinback

Mississippi Speed Record

Algonquin - main floor Sat 2:30pm-3:15pm

In May of 2023 this team of four men set the Guinness World Record for the fastest canoe trip down the 2,300-mile Mississippi River. They started at Lake Itasca on May 10th and reached Mile Marker Zero 16 days, 20 hours and 16 minutes later. They slept, ate, drank, laughed and used the bathroom 24/7 in their Wenonah Minnesota IV canoe. Their support team included over 27 people, 3 dogs, 2 documentary filmmakers, 2 support boats and 2 RV’s. They portaged around 15 dams, paddled through 23 locks, ... Read More