Christ the King Old-Fashioned Barbeque Picnic Third Saturday in September

Rich-text: In addition to the traditional barbecue and burgoo, enjoy live music, raffles, games and kids’ activities. Christ the King Catholic Church is at 1500 Kingsway Drive, Madisonville.

Christmas at Munn’s School First Saturday in December

Rich-text: Enjoy a nostalgic visit to an authentic one-room schoolhouse, decorated similar to an 1800s-style Christmas. Shop the unique collection of rustic handmade floral crafts and potpourris, as well as handmade soaps, lotions, and other items made with herbs and natural ingredients.

Rich-text: There’s more to this annual party than tons of pulled pork smothered in the city’s special sauce, served with all the fixings. Enjoy fun for the whole family, with kids’ activities, a teen dance, and more.

Rich-text: Join the Dawson Springs community for this annual celebration and enjoy the fabulous fireworks!

Rich-text: This free summer concert event features a variety of live bands, food vendors, a beer garden, and children’s activities.

Rich-text: Two days of old-fashioned gospel music at its best! Free admission; love offerings accepted. Hosted by Hopkins County natives The Childress Family in conjunction with the Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission.

Rich-text: Lots of traditional fair fun, including carnival rides and concessions, agriculture exhibits, pageants, a talent show, live music, a horse show, and more. Specials each night.

Rich-text: Start your Christmas shopping early! Various retailers in Madisonville and Hanson kick off the holiday season with this one-of-a-kind open house celebration. Stay in Madisonville and and enjoy the great holiday sales offered by some of the region’s most popular and unique merchants.

Rich-text: Stand with thousands of spectators and proudly wave the flag in salute to our veterans. This nationally-recognized parade features marching bands, decorated vehicles, color guards, and other entries from throughout the region.

Rich-text: Madisonville 4th Fest is Hopkins County’s premier summer celebration! Enjoy tons of activities for the kids, food vendors, live bands, and a beer garden – capped off with an incredible fireworks display reflected from the city park lakes.

Rich-text: Watch as downtown Madisonville is transformed into a winter wonderland. The annual parade features holiday-themed floats, costumed characters, joyful Christmas tunes, and the Jolly Old Elf himself!

Rich-text: Free family-friendly festival focused on kids! Enjoy a wide variety of games, entertainment, takeaway crafts, contests, and learning opportunities.

Rich-text: Activities include live gospel music, a community-wide yard sale, a parade, live bands, pet contest, auction, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, and displays.

Rich-text: This annual tour features some of the most spectacular gardens in Hopkins County, including the historic Ruby Laffoon Log Cabin on Union Street in downtown Madisonville. Herbs, plants and garden crafts will be sold at the cabin.

Rich-text: Remember the reason for the season as you step back in time to Bethlehem on the evening of Christ’s birth during this walk through drama. Reenactors portray shopkeepers, families, soldiers, prisoners, and others involved in the daily activities of life in ancient Israel. Experience the place, the sounds, the smells and the anticipation of the town's people as they go about the city selling their wares, tending their animals, and rearing their families. Admission is free; offerings are accepted. Large groups are welcome and encouraged to call ahead. Enjoy live music in the Sanctuary as you wait your turn to make the journey. First Baptist Church is located at 246 North Main St in Madisonville.