We know how to throw a party! We’ve been doing this since 1809….there is ALWAYS something to do when you come to Madison. There are home tours, music events, garden tours, holiday events, parades, arts/crafts shows, 5Ks, car shows, food & wine tastings, and beer on tap – just to name a few.
Our largest events include Madison River Jam (formerly RiverRoots), Madison Regatta, Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues, Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art, Soup, Stew, Chili & Brew Festival, Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes, and Wonderland in the Park.
May 2021
Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week (May 2-8)
National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW) the annual celebration of the contributions and accomplishments of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight resilience and hope in the face of the coronavirus pandemic with this year’s theme: the Spirit of Travel. Celebrated annually the first full week in May, NTTW was created by Congress in 1983 to underscore the economic power of travel in the U.S. The 38th NTTW (May 2-8) arrives at an opportune moment to unite the industry, celebrate its…
Find out more »September 2021
50th Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS in 2021! - September 25 & 26, 2021 Enjoy Southern Indiana's premier outdoor juried fine arts & crafts show featuring artists & craftsmen from across the nation. Riverfront food fest, entertainment, and children's activity tent. Historic neighborhood between Broadway & Vine Streets and along Ohio Riverfront. Saturday and Sunday 10-5 p.m. Free admission. 800-559-2956/812-265-2956. Annual Event www.madisonchautauqua.com
Find out more »October 2021
Jack-O-Lantern Walk & Trick or Treat
Stroll the front lawn of Lanier Mansion Halloween night, Sunday, October 31st, for the 'Jack-O-Lantern Walk and Trick or Treat' event. Enjoy different carved and lit pumpkins lined along the Lanier sidewalks. Trick or treating will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for a socially distanced sweet treat, walk ends at 9:00 p.m. Brought to you by Visit Madison, Inc.. . 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐔𝐌𝐏𝐊𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒! Help light up & line Lanier Mansion sidewalks with Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween night's ‘𝑱𝒂𝒄𝒌-𝑶-𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌 & 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒌…
Find out more »November 2021
Nights before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes
Fridays 5-9pm and Saturdays 3-9pm. Celebrate the Christmas season while touring public sites and historic private homes. Adult tickets $20, children (5-12) $5. Sponsored by the Visit Madison, 800/559-2956 or 812/265-2956. Pre-sale tickets $15 for adults (this price ends 2 weeks before the first night of the tour). For groups of 20 or more call 812-265-2956 or 800-559-2956 for discount pricing. Online and phone orders are subject to a $1 handling fee per ticket
Find out more »Nights before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes
Fridays 5-9pm and Saturdays 3-9pm. Celebrate the Christmas season while touring public sites and historic private homes. Adult tickets $20, children (5-12) $5. Sponsored by the Visit Madison, 800/559-2956 or 812/265-2956. Pre-sale tickets $15 for adults (this price ends 2 weeks before the first night of the tour). For groups of 20 or more call 812-265-2956 or 800-559-2956 for discount pricing. Online and phone orders are subject to a $1 handling fee per ticket
Find out more »December 2021
Wonderland in the Park
Merry Madison's newest Christmas event. Walk through an enchanting festive winter wonderland filled with family-friendly fun on Historic Madison's riverfront & Bicentennial Park! Come back for more details. Friday and Saturday, December 11th & 12th - both days 5:30pm-9pm FREE ADMISSION, donations accepted. For more information contact 800-559-2956 or email info@visitmadison.org Interested in being a sponsor? Contact us today!
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