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Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues

August 14, 2019 By VisitMadison Leave a Comment

Rockin’ Blues, Barbeque, & Family Fun at Madison Ribberfest The riverfront in Madison, Indiana will be rocking to the soulful sound of blues and the smoky aroma of BBQ for the 18th annual Madison RibberFest Barbeque & Blues presented by Koehler Tire.  This two-day festival, August 16th & 17th along the scenic Ohio River in … more

Filed Under: Event, Families, Festival, Music, River Tagged With: barbeque, blues music, events, families, family, food, fun, Indiana, Madison, music, Ohio River, river

You Gotta Regatta

June 27, 2019 By VisitMadison Leave a Comment

Everyone is busy getting ready for Madison Regatta, on the riverfront, July 4th-July 7th.  Madison Regatta is in its 69th year of hosting sanctioned boat races and over a 100 years of boat racing history in the city of Madison. These are the fastest boats in the world and the city of Madison owns the … more

Filed Under: Arts, Event, Families, Music, sports Tagged With: families, fun, Indiana, Madison, music, Ohio River, parade, sports

St. Paddy’s Party

February 27, 2018 By VisitMadison Leave a Comment

Celebrate Madison’s Irish Culture and St. Paddy’s Day with the below events: Sunday 3/11: The Fireside Series at Thomas Family Winery featuring the welsh band “Calan” The OVCS and Thomas Family Winery is proud to present the neo-traditional Welsh band ”Calan” from 5-7pm. Highly popular throughout the British Isles and Europe, this band has appeared … more

Filed Under: Blog, Event, Families, Music, Uncategorized

Monthly Bluegrass at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds

January 27, 2015 By admin 1 Comment

It might seem like the flurry of events in Madison tapers off come January. In fact, on the Visit Madison Calendar of events, Free Bluegrass at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds is the only listed event for the month. So our adventure-seeking family decided to go and check it out Free Bluegrass at the fairgrounds happens … more

Filed Under: Families, Music Tagged With: family, fun, Madison, music

Rockin’ Blues & Barbeque at Madison Ribberfest

August 6, 2014 By admin Leave a Comment

August 15 & 16, Madison’s riverfront will be filled with the soulful sounds of blues and the smoky aroma of sizzling barbeque during the 13th annual Madison RibberFest Barbeque & Blues. This two-day festival along the scenic Ohio River in historic Madison, features regional and national blues bands, barbeque competitions, boat rides and more.   … more

Filed Under: Arts, Dining, Event, Families, Festival, Music, River Tagged With: events, families, food, fun, Indiana, music, Ohio River

Nights Before Christmas Home Tour

November 14, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

The holiday season is already kicking into gear in Madison. Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes takes place November 29 & 30 and December 6 & 7 in historic Madison, Indiana. This year’s holiday tour features six beautiful private homes, five public sites, a church and 2 hospitality sites. Madison is known for its … more

Filed Under: Architecture, Event, History, Holiday, Home Tour, Music Tagged With: architecture, Christmas, history, holiday, Home Tour, Indiana, Madison, music

My Favorite Fall Weekend in Madison

September 24, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

There are just a few days left until my favorite fall weekend arrives.  I’m looking forward to shopping like crazy at Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art on Saturday & Sunday. Last year, I found a fabulous handbag (huge) made out of repurposed leather goods.  The main part is made from an old leather skirt.  I’ve … more

Filed Under: Arts, Dining, Event, Families, Festival, Girls, Main Street, Music, Shopping Tagged With: art, couples, dining, events, families, food, fun, Indiana, Madison, Main Street, music, shopping

Cha-what-qua?

September 3, 2013 By VisitMadison Leave a Comment

I’ve heard it pronounced in a variety of ways and trying to spell it is always interesting.  The Madison Chautauqua (shə-TAW-kwə) Festival of Art (September 28-29, 2013) is something I look forward to every year.  It’s been going on for 43 years so I guess I’m not the only one who loves this event. Chautauqua: … more

Filed Under: Arts, Dining, Event, Families, Festival, Girls, History, Music, Shop Tagged With: arts, Culture, events, family, food, fun, girls, history, Indiana, Madison, music, shopping

Music Fills the Air in August

August 7, 2013 By VisitMadison Leave a Comment

Music will fill the air in Madison this August beginning with Music in the Park on August 9th featuring Slick River Rockets.  With their fun and energetic take on what they call “rockabilly”, their Elvisesque swing sound will get you up on your feet.  Be sure to bring a lawn chair and have a fun … more

Filed Under: Arts, Event, Families, Festival, Music, River, Romance, Uncategorized Tagged With: arts, Culture, events, families, food, fun, Indiana, Jazz, Kids, Madison, music, musical, Ohio River, river, rock

Live Cigar Box Blues with Jimmy Davis

June 26, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

The cigar box guitar has an interesting history, which dates back to the era of the Civil War. These homemade instruments were a part of the larger history of blues and jug band music. Interest in these guitars has grown in recent years and local artisan Gary Duckworth and fine artist Eric Phagan are part … more

Filed Under: Arts, Main Street, Music Tagged With: arts, blues, Madison, Main Street, music

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