Visit Madison Indiana

12/10/2024

🎄Tami Hagemier, CEO of Lanthier Winery & Distillery, pens a guest blog highlighting some of the fun, festive, and free things to do around Madison during the holiday season!

Check out her list of must sees and dos here >> https://visitmadison.org/2024/12/10-free-fun-festive-holiday-deals-in-madison-indiana/

12/08/2024

🎄☕ 🧝 Have you seen A Day in the Life of a Coffee Elf? Noah Wright at Analog Coffee is bringing laughter, coffee, and Singing Coffee Telegrams to Madison this holiday season. A must-watch Elf parody > > share it, and spread the cheer!

👀 Watch it till the end, laugh, and consider this your official invite to share the joy. It’s the perfect mix of holiday spirit and caffeine-fueled fun!

Credit: Noah Wright 🧝💚❤️💛

12/06/2024

Get ready for some Christmas cheer! Join the City of Madison for the annual "A Very Merry Madison Christmas Celebration" this Saturday, December 7th!

The fun begins at 11:00 AM with the Christmas Parade, where you’ll see your favorite holiday characters, as well as local businesses and organizations all dressed in their festive best.

After the parade, the celebration continues at the Broadway Fountain from 12:30 to 2:00 PM. with food trucks, inflatables, and, of course, Santa and his reindeer! It’s a magical day you won’t want to miss.

12/04/2024

It might be freezing outside, but Madison is heating up with a lineup of events to keep you nice and cozy! There's something to warm everyone’s spirits. Don’t let the chill stop you—check out what’s happening around town this week! ❄️🔥

Wednesday 12/4:
▪️Lanier Mansion State Historic Site | 10AM-12PM-2PM-4PM
▪️Jefferson County History & Art Center 10AM-3:30PM
▪️SHOP LIVE with Fine Threads5PM
▪️SHOP LIVE with McWhiggins Wonder Emporium 6PM
▪️Festival of Trees, Host of Angels, & Rudy's Garden at Lanthier Winery & Distillery- through December 24th
▪️Drag Bingo with Tova Ura Vitch at Red Bicycle Hall7-9PM
▪️Jam with Jimmy at The Central
▪️Karaoke at Tailgators 8-Midnight
▪️Gene Fugate at Rivertown Grill7-10PM
Thursday 12/5:
▪️Lanier Mansion State Historic Site| 10AM-12PM-2PM-4PM
▪️History & Art Center open 10AM-3:30PM
▪️Festival of Trees, Host of Angels, & Rudy's Garden at Lanthier Winery & Distillery - through December 24th
▪️Louisville Brass Concert at Trinity United Methodist Church 7-9PM
▪️Joe & Deano at The Drake 7-9PM
▪️Zach Hackney at Rivertown Grill 7-10PM
▪️Taylor Eversole at Tailgators 8-11PM
Friday 12/6:
▪️Festival of Trees, Host of Angels, & Rudy's Garden at Lanthier Winery & Distillery - through December 24th
▪️Holly Jolly Trolley 4-9PM
▪️Nights before Christmas Candlelight Tour Of Homes 5-9PM
▪️Santa’s Coming to Town 5-8 PM
▪️Rock Steady at Rivertown Grill
▪️Deadeye Drifters at 1st Street Saloon
▪️Killing Smalls at The Central
▪️Rachel Holt at Tailgators 9-Midnight
Saturday 12/7:
▪️Madison Farmers Market on Broadway St. 10-1:30PM
▪️A Very Merry Madison Christmas Parade 11AM
▪️A Very Merry Madison Christmas Celebration 12-3PM
▪️Festival of Trees, Host of Angels, & Rudy's Garden at Lanthier Winery & Distillery - through December 24th
▪️Merry Marketplace at Richwood on the River, 12-5PM
▪️Waterfall Hike at Clifty Falls State Park 2PM
▪️For the Love of Bluegrass & Gospel & Country at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds 2-6PM
▪️Holly Jolly Trolley 2-9PM
▪️Nights before Christmas Candlelight Tour Of Homes 3-9P
▪️Celebrate the Birth of Jesus & Life-Size Nativity Scene at Exterior Pro 3-7PM
▪️Candle Pouring Workshop at Hartman Poured 4-6PM
▪️St. Nick’s Beard Bash at the Electric Lady 5-8PM
▪️L&L Karaoke at 1st Street Saloon
▪️Jimmy Davis Band at The Central
▪️RadioFace in Concert with Anthony Ray Wright at Red Bicycle Hall 6-9PM
▪️Home Alone at the Ohio Theatre7PM
▪️Stan Attendberger at Historic Eagle Cotton Mill - Fairfield by Marriott Inn 7-10PM
▪️Clocgeann at Thomas Family Winery 8-11PM
▪️Silver Wings at VFW Post #1969 8-Midnight
▪️The Mood at Rivertown Grill 9-1AM
▪️Liquor Boxx at Tailgators 9-1AM
Sunday 12/8:
▪️Lanier Mansion Tours | 10AM-12PM-2PM-4PM
▪️Festival of Trees, Host of Angels, & Rudy's Garden at Lanthier Winery & Distillery - throughout December
▪️Piece by Piece: Glass Mosaic Workshop at Little Golden Fox 12-5PM
▪️Festivitea Holiday Tea at HH Apothecary & Co.1PM
▪️Jimmy Davis at Rivertown Grill 7-10PM

12/02/2024

This holiday season, give the gift of relaxation or treat yourself to a well-deserved getaway with this Clifty Inn special offer!

🎁 Dec. 1, 2024 - Feb. 27, 2025 🎁
Stay any night, Sunday through Wednesday, and get your second consecutive night FREE!

It’s the perfect way to surprise someone special with a thoughtful holiday gift or to unwind after the busyness of the season. Don’t miss this limited-time opportunity to create cozy winter memories in a serene setting 🎅🎄

Make your reservations today! >> https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/inns/clifty-inn-at-clifty-falls-state-park/lodging-and-amenities/

11/30/2024

Today is all about celebrating the heart and soul of our community—our small businesses! Whether you're finding the perfect gift, snagging some sweet deals, or simply exploring the charm of Madison, your support makes a big difference.

Shop small, shop local, and enjoy everything our downtown has to offer. Let’s keep our local businesses thriving and show them some love today (and every day)!

Happy shopping, friends—may your bags be full and your spirits even fuller! 🎁

11/29/2024

We are SO excited for the first night of the Nights before Christmas Candlelight Tour Of Homes! Stop by the Visitors Center to grab your ticket, and set out on a 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 night in Historic Downtown Madison.

Along with the tour, there's no lack of events to help usher in the holiday season this weekend! Stop by the Broadway Fountain at 6PM for Light Up Madison! Get in the Christmas Spirit with Lanthier Winery & Distillery's Festival of Trees, head on over to Little Golden Fox to craft with Santa, and don't forget Small Business Saturday with Madison Main Street! Check out Visit Madison's Holiday Brochure on their website for a full listing of holiday events in Madison >> www.visitmadison.org

If you can't make the tour this weekend, no worries! We will be ready for you next Friday 12/6 and Saturday 12/7!
Haven't gotten your tickets yet? Order them online at www.nightsbeforechristmas.com or in person at the Visitors Center. While there, don't forget to grab a treat or two from The Great Cookie Caper with proceeds benefiting the Jefferson County South Paws organization.

📸 photos from previous tours

11/29/2024

Do you want to participate in Black Friday without leaving the comfort of your couch? Shop our online gift shop and discover Madison-made gifts for everyone on your list! 🎁✨

11/28/2024

On this day of gratitude, we want to take the chance to thank all the people and organizations who helped make our trolley dreams come true!

A million heartfelt thanks to T-Mobile, Hanover College, the Eli Lilly Foundation, the Jefferson County Board of Tourism, City of Madison, and Mason Mefford for your support & generousity in helping keep the trolley tradition alive in Madison!

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Visit Madison! 🦃

We are incredibly grateful for the local government, businesses, residents, tourism partners, and visitors who make Madison, Indiana, such a vibrant and welcoming community. Your support and love for this special place are what make it truly extraordinary.

Wishing you a day filled with gratitude, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones.

11/27/2024

We are so grateful to have a community like Madison, where there’s always something happening, so much to see, and so much to do! This week is full of events you won’t want to miss 🍂✨🦃

Wednesday 11/27:
▪️Lanier Mansion State Historic Site | 10AM-12PM-2PM-4PM
▪️Jefferson County History & Art Center open 10AM-3:30PM
▪️Jefferson County Public Library | Closing Early at 5PM
▪️SHOP LIVE with Fine Threads 5PM
▪️Art on Main | Madison Theme Gallery Show 11AM-5PM
▪️The Sueprfectas at Red Bicycle Hall
▪️Jam with Jimmy at The Central
▪️Thanksgiving Eve Bash with Damn Strange Band at VFW #1969 7-11PM
▪️Liquor Box at Tailgators 8-Midnight
▪️Thanksgiving Bash with Highway 9 at Rivertown Grill 9PM-1AM

Thursday 11/28:
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
▪️Daryl Hewitt at Tailgators 8-11PM
Friday 11/29:
▪️Art on Main | Madison Theme Gallery Show 11AM-5PM
▪️Dylan West Band at 1st Street Saloon
▪️Christmas Tree Lot Opening at Dugan Hollow Farms 10AM-5PM
▪️Holly Jolly Trolley 4-9PM
▪️Nights before Christmas Candlelight Tour Of Homes 5-9PM
▪️Caroling with Santa at the Jefferson County Public Library 5PM
▪️Light Up Madison! Broadway Fountain 6PM
▪️Back 2 Mac | Fleetwood Mac Tribute at Red Bicycle Hall
▪️Vaguely Familiar at Rivertown Grill 9-11PM
▪️Karaoke at Tailgators 9-1AM
Saturday 11/30:
▪️Madison Farmers Market on Broadway St. 10AM-12PM
▪️Lanier Mansion Tours | 10AM-12PM-2PM-4PM
▪️Art on Main | Madison Theme Gallery Show 11AM-5PM
▪️Simple Farm Life Boutique Pop Up at The Upper Room Glow Salon & Spa 11-6PM
▪️Crafting with Santa at Little Golden Fox 1-2PM
▪️Holly Jolly Trolley 2-9PM
▪️Nights before Christmas Candlelight Tour Of Homes 3-9PM
▪️A Christmas Story at Ohio Theatre 7PM
▪️L&L Karaoke at 1st Street Saloon
▪️Joe & Deano at The Drake 7:30-10:30PM
▪️Crossfire Band at Rivertown Grill 9-1AM
▪️Southern Country at Tailgators 9-1AM
Sunday 12/1:
▪️Lanier Mansion Tours | 10AM-12PM-2PM-4PM
▪️Art on Main | Madison Theme Gallery Show 12-4PM
▪️Michael Anthony Trapp at Rivertown Grill 7-10PM

11/27/2024

A new dawn, a new day, a new ride! And we are feeling good about the newest addition to the Madison trolley tradition! Stay tuned for more updates as we roll out the new trolley for special events and reservations!

11/26/2024

🛎Hear the clang clang clang of the trolley and the ding ding ding of the bell throughout the streets of downtown Madison as we welcome our new trolley today, just in time for the holiday season! Get tickets to Holly Jolly Trolley to get a chance to be one of the first to experience the magic of the new trolley! For those wanting to experience the nostalgia of the holiday season, the vintage trolley will also be in circulation for the Holly Jolly Trolley experience.

🎟Tickets can be purchased at the Visitors Center or online at madtixevents.com.

11/26/2024

11/26/2024

Good news, Madison! We know we’ve taken you on a wild ride these last few weeks, anticipating a big announcement. Well, buckle up! We are excited to share & will be going LIVE soon!

11/25/2024

Discover the charm of OLDE TYME MARKETPLACE in Madison, Indiana! Whether you’re hunting for vintage treasures, unique home décor, or seasonal gifts, this shop is more than just a store—it’s an experience. With a heart for community and a touch of holiday magic, it’s the perfect stop on your Madison adventure.🎄💫🛍️

Read more about what makes this local gem so special at the link below!

Discover Olde Tyme Marketplace in Madison, Indiana—a vintage shopping destination filled with home décor, unique gifts, and holiday charm.

11/23/2024

Our holiday giveaway has wrapped up, and the winner is… Jennifer Massie! 🎁

A huge congratulations on winning a stay at The Chandler Collection and tickets to the Nights before Christmas Candlelight Tour Of Homes as well as the Holly Jolly Trolley.

Thank you to everyone who participated and made this holiday season even more special ✨

11/20/2024

You know what time it is - get ready to dive into all the amazing things happening in Madison this week! From glass mosaic workshops to trivia night, and everything in between, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're a local looking for plans or visiting for the first time, you'll love what’s in store!

Wednesday 11/20:
▪️Lanier Mansion State Historic Site Tours | 10AM-12PM-2PM-4PM
▪️Jefferson County History & Art Center open 10AM-3:30PM
▪️SHOP LIVE with Fine Threads 5PM
▪️Art on Main | Madison-Themed Gallery Show 11AM-5PM
▪️Jam with Jimmy at The Central 7-9PM
▪️Ruben Guthrie at Rivertown Grill 7-10PM
Thursday 11/21:
▪️Lanier Mansion Tours | 10AM-12PM-2PM-4PM
▪️History & Art Center open 10AM-3:30PM
▪️Art on Main | Madison Theme Gallery Show 11AM-5PM
▪️River's Edge Sculpture Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30PM
▪️Trivia Night Hosted by Encore Theatre 7PM
▪️Zach Hackney at Rivertown Grill 7-10PM
▪️Dewey with Special Guest at TailGators 8-11PM
▪️Justin Chappell at The Drake 7-9PM
Friday 11/22:
▪️Lanier Mansion Tours | 10AM-12PM-2PM-4PM
▪️History & Art Center open 10AM-3:30PM
▪️Art on Main | Madison Theme Gallery Show 11AM-5PM
▪️Chris Jesse Band at 1st Street Saloon
▪️Karaoke at Tailgators 9PM-1AM
▪️Karaoke Contestat VFW Post #1969 8PM
▪️Tailfin Cadillac at The Central
▪️Experienced: A Birthday Tribute to Jimi Hendrix at Red Bicycle Hall
▪️Liquor Box at Rivertown Grill 9PM-1AM
Saturday 11/23:
▪️Madison Farmers Marketon Broadway St. 10AM-12PM
▪️Lanier Mansion Tours | 10AM-12PM-2PM-4PM
▪️Art on Main | Madison Theme Gallery Show 11AM-5PM
▪️Piece by piece: Glass Mosaic Workshop Little Golden Fox 12PM
▪️Ragtop Deluxe at Rivertown Grill9PM-1AM
▪️DJ Nate at 1st Street Saloon
▪️Dusty Bo at The Drake 8PM
▪️Dirty Laundry at Tailgators 9PM-1AM
▪️Dawson Hill at Thomas Family Winery 8PM
▪️Full Moon Rising at The Central
Sunday 11/24:
▪️Lanier Mansion Tours | 10AM-12PM-2PM-4PM
▪️Art on Main | Madison Theme Gallery Show 11AM-5PM
▪️Piece by Piece: Glass Mosaic Workshop at Little Golden Fox 12PM
▪️Cactus orPumpkin Painting Workshop Little Golden Fox 6-8PM
▪️Joe & Deano at Rivertown Grill 7-10PM
Monday 11/25:
▪️Art on Main | Madison Theme Gallery Show 11AM-5PM