08/18/2026
I have been a proud vendor at Cambridge City Canal Days for the last 10 years, since even before Valkyrie Stitchworks was established. This year would have continued that tradition.
After the recent catastrophic flooding in Wayne and Fayette counties, the understandable decision has been made to cancel Canal Days this year.
Please, if you can, support the people of east central Indiana as they recover from what is being deemed a "thousand year flood." The page this post is shared from links to many resources where you can offer support.
On behalf of the Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of this year’s Canal Days event.
We know how much Canal Days means to our community. It is a time when friends, families, businesses, and visitors come together to celebrate the heart and history of Cambridge City. Because of that, we do not make this decision lightly, and we sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to this year’s event.
We have already contacted those vendors we had recorded for this year. We haven't had a chance to check our mailbox this week. We will reach out to those who have mailed theirs in as soon as we receive them.
However, in the wake of the catastrophic flooding that has devastated parts of our community, our focus must now turn to what matters most, our people, our homes, our businesses, and the difficult work of cleaning up and rebuilding.
At this time, our downtown and many areas of our community need our attention, support, and resources. We believe the best way we can honor Cambridge City right now is by coming together, helping our neighbors, supporting our local businesses, and focusing on the recovery ahead.
We are deeply saddened and truly sorry that we will not be able to celebrate Canal Days with you this year. We know this decision is disappointing, and we share in that disappointment. But Cambridge City has always been a community built on strength, resilience, and neighbors helping neighbors.
Right now, our focus is on rebuilding the heart of our community. And when the time is right, we will gather, celebrate, and make new memories together once again.
With heartfelt appreciation and sincere apologies,
Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce
