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The Town of Madisonville and Heritage Bankare hosting 2 Open-Air music events in the Madisonville Park & Playground. The events are FREE to the public. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and come enjoy an evening of music.

• On Sunday, April 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Big Daddy-O and Uneven Ground, Food and refreshments sold by Friends of the Madisonville Cemetery
• On Sunday, May 19 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: The Crispin Schroeder Band, Food and refreshments sold by non-profit group to be announced.

Every year, the Chamber hosts a Crawfish Boil on the Riverfront or at one of the local businesses. Members, guests and the general public are invited to enjoy fresh boiled crawfish, meet other Members and get updates on Chamber activities. There is a cost to members and non-members, and quantities are limited.

Classic and vintage cars line the Riverfront in Madisonville for one of the biggest shows in the area. Prizes in several different categories. $20/$25 entrance fee. Free and open to the public.

Family Fun for All with Parade, Beauty Pageant, Fun Run, Kids Games, Contests, Prizes, Food!

• 10:00am Parade line up at Mabel Drive
• 11:00am Parade begins
• 12 noon Welcome by Mayor Pelloat; Veterans activities began. Kids Games begin at Town Hall
• 12 noon Food service and sales begins; Sale of T-shirts and 50/50 Raffle Tickets; Sale of water and soft drinks; Baby changing station at Town Hall
• 1:00pm Registration for Horseshoe Tournament and Tournament begins
• 1:30pm Beauty Pageant begins
• 2:00pm Watermelon Eating Contest begins
• 8:30pm Fireworks Show at Riverfront

Saturday October 12 and Sunday October 13, please join us on the riverfront for the annual Wooden Boat Festival.

Madisonville Fall Gumbo Cook-off. Teams will compete for Best Gumbo. (Sign-Up Form) Prizes will be awarded. Tasting from 11:00am-2:00pm.

Every holiday season, Merry Madisonville comes to town. Merry Madisonville is kicked off with a grand parade through town! The Parade starts at the Maritime Museum and winds through town and ends on the Riverfront in front of Town Hall. It is led by the Mayor who is followed by the Court of the Krewe of Tchefuncte, bands, dancers, classic cars and more! The Parade makes one stop on the way for a Champagne toast and then continues on to Town Hall to await the arrival of Santa! Santa and Mrs. Clause arrive by boat. The festivities also include the lighting of the Christmas tree, caroling, and Santa's Workshop.