Festival time! The Madison Street Festival is this Saturday
A child enjoys the farm animals on exhibit within the children’s area of the Madison Street Festival last year. This year’s festival will be held Oct. 5
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Published 8:00 am Thursday, October 3, 2024

Festival time! The Madison Street Festival is this Saturday

The 42nd annual Madison Street Festival will be held Saturday in Madison’s historic downtown

Click here for a map of the Madison Street Festival.

MADISON – On Oct. 5, find your niche for thrills, laughter, local musicians, visual artists, craftsmanship and entrepreneurs at Madison Street Festival (MSF). This year marks the festival’s 42nd anniversary. Many people define the day as a street party, a shopping venue for one-of-a-kind designs, or a homecoming for family and friends.

Held in the heart of Madison, the historic downtown area, the Madison Street Festival is an annual celebration that brings the community together in a vibrant display of local culture, creativity, and camaraderie. This event has grown into one of North Alabama’s most anticipated festivals, attracting visitors from across the region to enjoy a day filled with art, entertainment, food, and fun.

The Madison Street Festival began as a small community gathering, reflecting the close-knit nature of Madison in its early years. Originally envisioned as a way to bring the community together, the festival has evolved over the decades into a largescale event attracting over 40,000 people that showcases the rich cultural tapestry of the city.

The festival’s growth mirrors the expansion of Madison itself. As the city has developed, so too has the festival, evolving from a modest local celebration into a major regional event. Despite its growth, the Madison Street Festival has remained true to its roots, continuing to emphasize the importance of community, creativity, and local pride.

At the Madison Street Festival, there’s something for everyone. The event is carefully curated to provide a wide range of activities and attractions that cater to all ages and interests. It includes a hometown parade; entertainment by local musicians; handmade decor, clothing, jewelry and many other items for sale; pieces of fine art; irresistible carnival food; amusements and interactive activities for children; and booth after booth of neighbors promoting their businesses, personal interests and community clubs.

The Madison Street Festival steering committee has worked the last eight months with over 40 volunteers to make this year’s event one of the best.

“The MSF nonprofit organization has been working diligently and passionately behind the scenes to create another magical festival for the community to enjoy on Oct. 5, opening at 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.,” MSF President Crystal McBrayer said.

It all starts with a parade at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday in Oct. From that moment until the fun ends at 4 p.m., it is a loaded array of fun and excitement.

Of course, what would a festival be without mouth-watering food? Well, the Madison Street Festival has just about any kind of delicious delight you could want at a festival.

The best part about the Madison Street Festival is that it is free to attend. Businesses that sponsor the festival each year make it possible for the festival organizers not to charge admission.

“The MSF organization is beyond grateful for the support that our community has shown for our 41st festival. We cannot wait to see everyone enjoying all that we have planned for the day,” McBrayer said.

For more information, check out the MSF’s website at www.madisonstreetfeatival. org. Most of all, make plans to be in downtown Madison on Oct. 5 to attend one of the best festivals in Alabama and the Tennessee Valley, and have yourself a blast!

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