There’s always something to celebrate in Madisonville and Hopkins County! Whether it’s folks gathering for a citywide cookout or a major festival that draws visitors in from throughout the region, you’ll find several enticing activities on our calendar. Come experience our unique culture and traditions with the locals. You’ll feel right at home!
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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.
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.
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.
Join the Dawson Springs community for this annual celebration and enjoy the fabulous fireworks!
This free summer concert event features a variety of live bands, food vendors, a beer garden, and children’s activities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Free family-friendly festival focused on kids! Enjoy a wide variety of games, entertainment, takeaway crafts, contests, and learning opportunities.
Shop the Mistletoe Stroll! Experience shopping in downtown Madisonville like never before! The Mistletoe Art Stroll is guaranteed to be a shopping experience with style! Support small businesses and creative artisans, all while checking off your holiday shopping list! Downtown businesses will open their doors and host artisans in their stores! Designated “stroll stops” will feature the local businesses you know and love and a guest artisan in their space! You can expect to find one-of-a-kind art, including locally poured candles, handcrafted jewelry, pottery, custom home décor, and so much more! Many local stores and restaurants will also have event specials and sales!
This family-friendly event will feature the Christmas Tree Lighting in front of the Historic Courthouse. Join community leaders as they light the tree and kick off the holiday season! Enjoy the classical sound of a local brass ensemble or join the carolers and sing along to your favorite Christmas tune!
Other activities scheduled for that evening include fresh greenery & wreath making, free balloon twisting, a stilt walker, free popcorn, and more! The City of Madisonville will also have several free photo-ops set up throughout town.
Activities include live gospel music, a community-wide yard sale, a parade, live bands, pet contest, auction, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, and displays.
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.
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.