Canal Days

Canal Days Celebration

Our one-day “Canal Days” event in early July has become a tradition. This is a fun, exciting, and safe way to observe our Pioneer heritage every year—with music, food, history, crafts and activities.

Take a canal boat ride aboard The Delphi. Visit the cabins in Pioneer Village. Trades people are hard at work, including the Broom Maker, Cooper, Blacksmith, weavers in the Loom House, Paper Maker and more. Our knowledgeable docents are in the historic cabins. Our one room School just might be in session too! Guided tours are available to see the beautiful Reed Case house, a restored 1844 home. The Canal Museum is in the Interpretive Center and gives visitors a true glimpse of what it took to plan, build, and operate the canal. Interactive exhibits make it fun for the entire family.

Don’t forget about our campground if you want to stay overnight, reservations fill up fast, so contact the Welcome Desk in the Interpretive Center for more information at (765) 564-2870.

Let the Festivities Begin

The Canal Days event starts at 10 a.m. Boat rides will begin at 11 a.m., and festivities conclude at 4p.m. Feel free to look around at all the various attractions and join in with the various interactive activities and arts and crafts going on all over the park!

Tickets

Tickets for The Delphi are sold at the Reception Desk inside the Canal Interpretive Center. Boat rides will be every hour, with later runs planned for the larger number of visitors that come to the park on festival days. Combination tickets for the three venues: narrated tours on the boat ride, the restored 1844 Reed Case House, and the Canal Museum are available at a favorable package price.

Event Vendor Information

For vendors interested in participating in one of our events, download and fill out the vendor application below, or you can fill out the online vendor application form at this link. You can also send an email to [email protected], and let us know if you'd like to volunteer.

VENDOR APPLICATION

Canal Days Fun & Activities

get your ticket for a narrated ride aboard the delphi

see early canal transportation in our canal fest days

view early canal era crafts at our canal days event

view wood making techniques from the early canal days

early canal days transportation mechanismss

view traditional clothing in the early canal days

buy arts and crafts at our canal days festival

View our Full Gallery

immerse yourself in history at the wabash and erie canal

See the Interactive Map!

Get a closer look at Canal Park with our Interactive Map!

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Group Tours

Reserve a time to bring your group, friends, or family down to the canal for learning and fun!

School Tours

Make a reservation to bring your class to the canal for a fun and enriching experience.

Trails

Our beautiful and historic trails are OPEN! Learn more about the trails and get some fresh air.

Education

It’s as important as it is a pleasure to learn about those who have come before us and all the brave and impressive things they did which led up to the modern world we live in today. Learn more from the Learning Center on our site, starting with Canal History.

Things to Do

Come one, come all! Whether you have a school group, an event that needs hosting, or you plan on making a day trip, there’s no shortage of fun activities, period architecture, and educational displays to keep you engaged and inspired during your time here.

Weddings & Events

Your wedding day is one of the most memorable and magical days of your life. Bring your family and your friends, and we’ll supply the atmosphere to make your big day one to remember with memories and photos full of old-world charm. Contact us to reserve the Chapel and Canal Boat.