There is always something exciting happening in Madisonville- Hopkins County! Whether it’s a festival, a concert, an art exhibit, or connecting with the outdoors, you’ll find several enticing activities on our calendar.
Check out this weekends top picks!
Annual Plant & Tag Sale
April 10 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, April 11 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, April 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dawson Springs Museum & Art Center Annex
Attendees can browse a great selection of plants, from vibrant flowers to lush greenery, perfect for brightening up any garden. The tag sale will offer an array of unique and gently used items, providing treasures for every bargain hunter.
Colors for Care 5K
April 12 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Madisonville City Park
The Hopkins County Community Clinic’s mission is to provide free medical care including cardiovascular screenings and prescription assistance to uninsured or underinsured members of Hopkins County. Third Year medical students at the University of Louisville School of Medicine doing their clinical rotations in Madisonville attend events at Breaking Bread, local food banks, and homeless shelters to provide basic healthcare such as measuring blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol levels. This past year, sponsors and donations from this race were able to help us screen 246 individuals in the community. Come out to help support this great organization!
Breakfast with the Bunny & Egg Hunt
April 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Madisonville VFW
VFW Post 5480 Auxiliary presents: Breakfast With The Bunny & Egg hunt
This FREE event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC for all ages!! Come join us for a fun breakfast with the bunny then look for all the eggs he has hidden! We have lots of prizes! Ages 0-100! Call VFW #5480 with any questions at (270)821-5169.
Plant & Book Swap Brunch
April 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Big City Market & Coffee Bar
Come out and have brunch with Plant crafters and Heathen’s & Co. as we host a book and plant swap to welcome Plant Crafters to their new location at Big City.
Madisonville Arts & Crafts Faire
April 12 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ballard Convention Center
70+ vendors featuring everything handmade and retail! Perfect for Easter and Mother’s Day shopping!
Eykamp String Quartet
April 12 @ 7:00 pm
Glema Mahr Center for the Arts
A young artist with a unique voice, violinist Eunice Kim has been proclaimed “just superb” by The New York Times. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, the award-winning violinist has been featured Members of the Eykamp String Quartet serve as principal string players of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, as Artists in Residence at the University of Evansville, and as educational ambassadors. The Eykamp String Quartet is made possible by the special underwriting of Rita, Richard and Dorothy Eykamp, friends of the University of Evansville, and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.with many ensembles including The Philadelphia Orchestra, Louisville Orchestra, and the Albany Symphony Orchestra. Her creative work includes time with Ensemble39, a contemporary quintet of strings and winds devoted to commissioning new music and pushing the boundaries of the concert experience.
Tickets: $25 General Admission. All students: free. All children 12 & under: free with adult admission.
Sunday Seminar: Native Plants
April 13th @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mahr Park Arboretum
Are you interested in native plants and the importance of planting them? Join Alicia Bosela at Ironweed Native Plant Nursery for an informative presentation. A plant sale will follow the presentation.
Event Barn A
Traditional Quilts by the Piecemakers Quilt Club of Hopkins County
Monday-Friday from 10 am to 4 pm thru July 13 (extended hours during Glema Mahr Center events)
Anne P. Baker Gallery
The Anne P. Baker Gallery will house “Carryin’ on the Tradition XIII,” the 13th bi-annual quilt show by the Piecemakers Quilt Club of Hopkins County, from April 13 through July 13, 2025. The community is invited to attend an opening reception on Sunday, April 13, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
The exhibit will consist of traditional quilts made by local quilters, and the designs are as varied as the skilled quilters creating them. Members of the Piecemakers of Hopkins County invite the public to view their work and learn not only about the growing and evolving art of quilting, but also about the activities of the club.