September 4 - September 7, 2026

Paddle Boat Race

A paddle boat race will be held in the big lake at the festival. Registration for this event will begin at 12:00 PM - one hour before the start time - where only cash will be accepted. At the start signal, boaters will race down their lane, turn out and come back to the start line. Winners move up the bracket. Cost is $5.00 per person or $10.00 per team. Prize money will be given out in each category: 8-11 year olds & 12 years and older. All participants will have to sign a waiver, kids under 18 will have need a parent/guardian signature.

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Join us for Delavan Fall Festival's 3rd Annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament on September 6th! The double elimination tournament will be held at the Delavan School. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams in each division. For more information, click here.

Tour de Delavan

Get ready to race/ride! The Delavan Fall Festival Bike Race is on Saturday, September 5 starting at 8:00 AM on Main Street. Choose the 25 mile race or the 20 mile fun ride. The event starts and ends in downtown Delavan, IL. While both routes are fully paved and mostly flat, riders can enjoy gently rolling country roads in and around Delavan.  The 25 mile route includes the infamous Springfield Road hill challenge while the 20 mile fun ride route is a little more forgiving. Open to riders of all ages, as long as you're up for it! Register here!