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!
Hay Bale Trail
Now thru Oct. 31
Mahr Park Arboretum
Get ready for a fun-filled autumn adventure for the whole family with the 5th Annual Hay Bale Trail at Mahr Park Arboretum! Marvel at the impressive displays of creativity and talent from local businesses and organizations as you drive through the scenic trail. With over 80 entries, you’ll be delighted by the unique hay bale creations and the beauty of Mahr Park.
Kentucky State Disc Golf Championship
October 3 – October 5
Mahr Park Arboretum & Madisonville City Park
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Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission presents: The 2025 Kentucky State Disc Golf Championships. The 17th Annual Madisonville Open for 2025 will be the Home of the Kentucky State Disc Golf Championships.
Neon Nights & Showgirl Lights
October 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kentucky Sports Factory
Step into the spotlight for a night full of music, sparkle, and unforgettable memories! What to Expect: Signature food & drinks inspired by the music you love and a Red Carpet moment- show off your best era-inspired look!
Tickets:
Day Pass – $8 (access to food & drink purchase areas)
VIP Preorder – $25 (includes day pass)
VIP at the Door – $30
VIP Experience Includes: Live DJ with karaoke + Glow Dance Party, swag bag (with preorder tickets only), 1 drink ticket, access to photo booth, and craft stations!
Winders Farm Hayride, Haunted Manor & Ghost Walks
Fridays and Saturdays thru October 25
Winders Farm
Friday & Saturdays 7PM – 10PM
Ghost Walks – 10PM
$10 – Hayride (NOT haunted) and Haunted Manor
$10 – Ghost Walk
Experience the spine-chilling terror of Winders Farm Haunted Manor, a legendary fright, nestled within the whispering woods of Western Kentucky. This is not your average haunted house! It’s journey into a dark and twisted history that has long haunted the locals.
This sprawling, decrepit mansion turned mortuary stands as a testament to the horrors of a bygone era, it is said to be permeated with sorrow and the fury of spirits that refuse to rest, much less leave. As you venture down the winding, fog-laden path, the air grows colder, the silence more unnerving, and the feeling of being watched becomes a suffocating reality.
Beyond the rusted gates, you’ll be greeted by a macabre spectacle of terror, meticulously designed to push the boundaries of fear. Navigate the eerie bridge with its towering darkness that conceals more than just your path, and you find yourself with the grotesque and ghastly residents of Winders Farm. Every shadow holds a secret, every creak in the floorboards tells a story, and every corner promises a new and heart-stopping encounter.
Winders Farm is more than just Haunted House; it’s a fully immersive, terrifying experience that will leave you questioning what’s real and what’s a figment of your darkest imagination. Don’t’ just hear the folklore and tales from my ancestors, live them.
Are you brave enough to go through this walk?
*Event Note: the hayride is NOT haunted
127 Flat Creek Street, Morton’s Gap, KY
270-258-9593
tpmase77@aol.com
Hopkins County Farmers Market
October 4 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hopkins County Farmers Market
The Hopkins County Farmers’ Market offers an array of different options starting from the best selection of locally grown and Kentucky Proud fresh vegetables and fruits, herbs, fresh eggs, dairy products/cheese, baked goods, cider (pasteurized), honey, maple syrup, jams and jellies, coffee (roasted in Hopkins County), canned goods, USDA certified meats, bedding plants, hay, straw, potted plants, cut or dried flowers, health/wellness/self-care items, and other handcrafted artisan goods all of which are made and/or grown right here in Hopkins County. We take great pride in what we have to offer!
Wings Over Western Kentucky
October 4 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Madisonville Regional Airport
On Saturday, October 4th at the Madisonville Regional Airport in Madisonville, KY, the sky will come alive with color, light, noise, and pyro, as the 2025 Wings Over Western Kentucky hosts it’s first ever twilight and night air show.
As the sun sets, the twilight show will feature over an hour of action-packed world-class flying by international air show performers from across the United States and Canada. As the sun disappears beyond the horizon, the night air show kicks off featuring some of the planet’s finest night aerobatic performers, skydivers, a jet truck, and a choreographed pyrotechnic finale by OnFinalFX.
There will be local food and dessert vendors along with a kid’s area, making it a great day for the whole family. Be sure to arrive early to get parked and enjoy the local vendors before the flying display begins. Don’t forget to bring your own chairs to enjoy the show!
This FREE community event is the perfect outing for families, aviation enthusiasts, photographers, and all of those who seek the thrill of aviation, art, and production.
Event Schedule:
Gates Open – 2:00 PM
Air Show – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Gates Close – 8:15 PM
Day Show Performer List:
Team Fastrax Flag Jump
Nathan Hammond Super Chipmunk
Dragon’s Fyre Jet Truck
Mike & Sam Trygvasson Wingwalking
Kyle Fowler Long EZ
Wild Blue RV-8A
Thom Richard FM-2 Wildcat Demo
RJ Gritter Decathlon
Night Show Performer List:
Dragon’s Fyre Jet Truck
Team Fastrax Pyro Jump
Mike & Sam Trygvason Showcat Pyro
Wild Blue RV-8A “Salute to First Responders”
Kyle Fowler Long EZ
Nathan Hammond Super Chipmunk
OnFinalFX Pyrotechnic Finale
Disc Golf Putting Night
October 4 @ 5:30 pm
Tradewater Brewing Company
Get ready for an exciting evening of putting! Join us for a fun, laid-back Disc Golf Putting Night as we celebrate the Kentucky State Disc Golf Championship weekend.
Entry Fee: $20
Format: Random Draw Teams
Scoring: Cornhole style
Schedule:
Sign-ups: 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Team Draw: 6:20 PM
Start: 6:30 PM
Buy-In:
$20 (price includes a beer for attendees 21+)
$15 for under 21 participants
$10 of Buy-In goes towards winning payout! The more teams, the bigger the pot!
Standard Cornhole Scoring. Enjoy great company, good beer, and an exciting evening of putting skills to the test. Don’t miss it!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, this is your chance to enjoy some friendly competition, great company, and tasty brews. Grab your friends, bring your A-game, and let’s make this a night to remember! See you for a beer