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, arts/crafts shows, 5Ks, car shows, food & wine tastings – just to name a few.
Our largest events include RiverRoots Music and Folk Arts Festival, Madison Regatta, Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues, Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art, Soup, Stew, Chili & Brew Festival and Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes.
April 2019
Fourth Friday Downtown
Participating stores have extended hours, great shopping, awesome restaurants, family activities, live music, and FREE trolley rides. 5-8/9pm 812-274-0195.
Find out more »May 2019
Fourth Friday Downtown
Participating stores have extended hours, great shopping, awesome restaurants, family activities, live music, and FREE trolley rides. 5-8/9pm 812-274-0195.
Find out more »June 2019
Fourth Friday Downtown
Participating stores have extended hours, great shopping, awesome restaurants, family activities, live music, and FREE trolley rides. 5-8/9pm 812-274-0195.
Find out more »July 2019
City of Madison/ Madison Regatta Parade
Celebrate the Independence Holiday with the City of Madison/Madison Regatta Parade sponsored by German American Bank on Main Street. Parade is on Friday, July 5th. Starts at Jefferson Street at 7:00 p.m. Head over to the Roostertail Music Festival at Bicentennial Park after the parade.
Find out more »Summer Sidewalk Sale
Join Main Street merchants for the biggest sale of the season! Free lemonade and treats too! Begins 11am Friday and ends at 8pm Saturday, downtown merchants. 812-274-0195. Fri. 11:00am -8:00pm Sat. 11:00am - 6:00pm
Find out more »Fourth Friday Downtown
Participating stores have extended hours, great shopping, awesome restaurants, family activities, live music, and FREE trolley rides. 5-8/9pm 812-274-0195.
Find out more »August 2019
Fourth Friday Downtown
Participating stores have extended hours, great shopping, awesome restaurants, family activities, live music, and FREE trolley rides. 5-8/9pm 812-274-0195.
Find out more »September 2019
Fourth Friday Downtown
Participating stores have extended hours, great shopping, awesome restaurants, family activities, live music, and FREE trolley rides. 5-8/9pm 812-274-0195.
Find out more »October 2019
Madison Main Street Downtown Loft Tour
Enjoy a self-guided tour of downtown loft spaces in varying stages of development. For more info 812-274-0195. This event is biennial on odd years.
Find out more »Soup Stew Chili & Brew
On Madison's Main Street. The event features music, food, fun activities, live music, beer and wine gardens, carnival rides and shopping and all the great tastes of fall! 11am to 5pm. Call 812-265-3135. Sponsored by the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce. Free admission. Tickets available for tasting & games. Family Friendly!
Find out more »Fourth Friday Downtown
Participating stores have extended hours, great shopping, awesome restaurants, family activities, live music, and FREE trolley rides. 5-8/9pm 812-274-0195.
Find out more »November 2019
Downtown Holiday Open House
Main Street's Signature Event! Elaborate holiday displays, new releases of holiday items, special promotions, and goodies for customers. For more info 812-493-4984
Find out more »Fourth Friday Downtown
Participating stores have extended hours, great shopping, awesome restaurants, family activities, live music, and FREE trolley rides. 5-8/9pm 812-274-0195.
Find out more »December 2019
A Very Merry Madison Christmas Parade
Join amazing floats, Cincinnati Circus, marching bands, favorite characters, and giant helium balloons as they usher in the season! Main St., Jefferson to Mill. For more information contact pkelsey@madison.k12.in.us Presented by Arvin Sango.
Find out more »If you have an Event or Festival that is not listed here, or if you see a date that is incorrect, contact us.
Dates & Times subject to change. Please call ahead.
