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!
Ladies Night Out!
May 31 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
MadCity Crafts DIY Studio and Cafe
Let’s Go Girls!! Take your pick from door/wall hangers or shelf sitters. BYOB, so grab your favorite drink and sip while you paint! Their café serves up refreshments and food options like smoked chicken salad croissants, pulled pork nachos, and pulled pork baked potatoes.
Madisonville FREE Outdoor Movie- Encanto
May 31 @ 7:00 pm
Mahr Park Arboretum
The City of Madisonville is hosting a FREE outdoor movie series this summer! Join them on May 31st for a showing of Encanto at Mahr Park! Free admission, free drinks, and free popcorn!
Madisonville Cars & Coffee
June 1 @ 8:00 am
Simply Poured Coffee
Cars and Coffee at Simply Poured! Come grab a coffee and a pastry and mingle fellow car lovers!
2024 Madisonville Soapbox Derby Race
June 1 @ 8:30 am
Baldwin Drive, Madisonville, KY
The Pennyrile Soapbox Derby Association will host the 2024 Madisonville Local Soapbox Derby Race on Saturday, June 1, starting around 8:30 AM. The race will take place on Baldwin Drive. Children ages 7-18 may participate in the race and must be pre-registered. The Stock Division is for drivers ages 7-13 and the Super Stock Division is for drivers ages 9-18. The Super Kids Soapbox Derby Race will start at 3:30 that afternoon on Baldwin Drive. This race is for children with special needs and pre-registration is also required for participation. Both races are free to spectators. For more information, please contact Brien Terry at 270-836-4491.
24th Annual Kiwanis Take a Kid Fishing Day
June 1 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Madisonville City Park
Madisonville Noon Kiwanis Club is excited to announce the annual Take A Kid Fishing Day event for 2024! Come out and enjoy a day at the Madisonville City Park on Saturday, June 1st from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Register online here: (please register each child separately) https://forms.gle/bpKeQifX7pCxyhMU8
Madisonville Miners Baseball Game
June 1 @ 6:30 pm
Elmer Kelley Stadium
Home sweet home! The Madisonville Miners are ready to take on the Fulton Railroaders during the season opener at Elmer Kelley Stadium! This game is sponsored by Edward Jones!
Tickets are available at the gate. Admission is $6 per person; children 9 and under are free admission. Call 270-821-4171 for more information!
Live Music by Cara Bishop!
June 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The Crowded House
Cara Bishop takes the stage Saturday evening from 7 pm-9:30 pm. Do not miss this amazing young talent! Check out her page @ Cara Bishop Music!
Sunday Seminar: Eastern Bluebird
June 2 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mahr Park Arboretum
Learn about the importance of Eastern Bluebirds from Bob and Judy Peak, with over 35 years of monitoring bluebird nest boxes (dwarf eggs, albino eggs, atypical nestlings, winterkills, etc.).
They will focus on a beginner’s guide to Eastern Bluebirds and talk about various kinds of nest boxes and some things one can do to encourage bluebirds to nest on one’s property. The presentation will follow with a Q & A session.
Location: Event Barn A
Date: June 2, 2024, 2:00 p.m.