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Stay where southern hospitality mingles with sophisticated charm.
The perfect vacation in Madisonville starts with the perfect accommodations.
Hungry? Come to Madisonville and satisfy your cravings for fine dining or casual fare.
Convenient location as well as a variety of facilities make Madisonville the perfect city for your next convention, expo, or event.
Savor the flavors of Madisonville, from traditional southern dining to international cuisine.
Outdoor adventures – and a lifetime of memories – begin here.
Discover a variety of activities for all ages in Madisonville and Hopkins County. Ready. Aim. Fun!
Treat your clients to state-of-the-art meeting facilities set in scenic locations.
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Dawson Springs Fun Weekend
MAY 24 - MAY 25
10 am (May 24) to 6 pm (May 25)
Where: Downtown Dawson Springs, KY 42408
Come out and see the Whizzers,antique bicycles from the 40's. Participants come from as far as Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas. A 25-mile ride will start at 10am. Come to Riverside Park at 12pm for the start of the displays. A community spaghetti supper will be held on Friday evening from 5 - 7 pm at the Community Center. Whizzers will be on display for judging and trophies will be awarded. Riverside Park will host the swap meet and Whizzer drags beginning at 11:00 am. 270-797-0909
Pam's Dance Barn
MAY 25
7 pm to 10 pm
Where: 35 Cedar Lane, Madisonville, KY
Dance the night away and enjoy the live music at Pam's Dance Barn. Admission: $6 per person.
For more information, call 270-836-4649.
Unbridled Adventure Race Series: Race 1
MAY 31
5 pm to 8 pm
Where: Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, Kentucky
This is race 1 of the Unbridled Adventure Race Series. On Friday night there are three events taking place. A naturalist led group hike to start at Clifty Creek Lodge will be from 5-6pm. Following the hike, there will be a meet and greet at Clifty Creek Lodge from 6-7pm. And finally, a navigation clinic will be held at Pennyroyal shelter from 7-8pm. The Race will take place on Saturday June 1 from 10am-4pm. Call 270-797-3421 for additional information.
Unbridled Adventure Race Series: Race 1
JUN 1
7 am to 5 pm
Where: Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, Kentucky
This is race 1 of the Unbridled Adventure Race Series. Race check-in will be at Clifty Creek Lodge from 7-9am. A breakfast kiosk will be open. A pre-race briefing at the Beach Pavilion starts at 9:15am. Maps will be distributed 9:45am. The race officially starts at 10:00am from the Beach Pavilion. The race finishes at the Beach Pavilion at 4:00pm. Dinner & awards banquet will start at 5:00pm at Clifty Creek Lodge.
Check out the website for registration and required gear.
http://www.flyingsquirreladventures.com/Unbridled_AR_Series.php
http://www.flyingsquirreladventures.com/uploads/Pennyrile_Gear_List.pdf
Spring Garden Tour
JUN 1
9 am to 1 pm
Where: various locations, Madisonville, KY 42431
Spend the day visiting 6 various gardens in our community. The Pennyroyal Herb Club will sponsor its 15th annual garden tour (rain or shine) on Saturday, June 1. A plant sale and the $6 tickets will be available on tour day at the Ruby Laffoon Log Cabin Herb Garden on Union Street. For more information, please call 270-825-3862.
Welcome to Madisonville
Madisonville and Hopkins County are home to Kentucky’s largest variety of outdoor recreation activities, including scenic trails, tranquil lakes, rolling grasslands and dense forests. Madisonville offers a variety of delectable dining, a state-of-the-art fine arts theatre and gallery, and a wide selection of comfortable and hospitable accommodations.
The fun extends beyond Madisonville. Dawson Springs offers a rich cultural history as an 1800s spa town and is the front door to the natural beauty of Pennyrile State Forest and Lake Beshear. Hanson is home to Kentucky’s smallest historic district, offering a wonderfully restored downtown that is a must-see stop for artisan crafts and antiques.
Experience the adventure of Madisonville! Ready. Aim. Fun.
Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission - 15 East Center Street - Madisonville, Kentucky 42431
