Madison County Events Blog

We've always got exciting events going on in Madison County! Fundraisers, art openings, live music, there's something for everyone and our events blog is the best place to keep your calendar updated. If you use an rss reader be sure to subscribe!

September Events

Posted on September 12, 2011 by admin

Saturday September 17th at 1 pm Durso Hills Winery & Bistro will be hosting a Grape Stomp; get your stomping feet ready.  Everyone over the age of 21 who stomps for more than 5 minutes receives a free wine tasting.  Please visit their event page.

Sunday September 18, noon to 6 pm Vance Vineyards will be hosting the American Roots Music Festival.  Live music, no cover charge, and beautiful scenery…please visit their website for more information.

Friday September 23 and Saturday September 24 Fredericktown will be overran by tractors….Yep its Cub-Arama time again.  This year JP Tractors will be celebrating their 10th annual Cub-Arama and our Jaycee Park will be overflowing with tractors.  Come join the fun and check out these tractors and meet all the tractor lovers!  For more information, please visit their website.

Saturday September 24th 9 am at the Fredericktown Hardees, Madison County’s very own Coupon Traders Club will be meeting.  For more information on this fun club, please contact Cindy Besher coupntradersclub@groups.facebook.com or visit their facebook group.

September 30th and October 1 it is Pioneer Days in Marquand bring the family, bring the city folks, and bring yourself to the fun town of Marquand, Missouri for day loaded with fun.  There will be tractors, antique cars, kiddie tractor pull, ladies brace yourself MFPA Timber Sports…  Everyone loves country boys hard at work, Reagan Hotel will be open for tours, The Gallery will present Artist Mike Phelps, Sitze Homestead Cabin will be open, and much more.  For more information, please visit their event page.

Save date for upcoming events in October.

  • First Friday at the Loft 10/7
  • Madison County Fair 10/6 thru 10/8
  • The Gathering in Fredericktown 10/21
  • Freakytown 10/29

For more area events and interesting destations be sure to check Adventures Among Us!!

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American Roots Music Festival

Posted on September 2, 2011 by admin


Sunday, September 8th! Free admission for some fantastic music out at Vance Vineyards. Starts at Noon. Check the Vance Vineyard site for more info or updates! This one is not to be missed!

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First Friday

Posted on May 26, 2011 by admin

Celebrate First Fridays: Art, Movies, Music, Games and Food

On Friday, June 3rd the Fredericktown Revitalization Initiative is hosting the first in a series of outdoor block-party style celebrations at North Main and Wanda Priest Park.

Join us the First Friday of every month, activities start at 6pm in the park. You’ll find live music, Madison County Farmers Market, food provided by the Boy Scouts and other vendors, games (horse shoes, hillbilly golf, and more), and Movies in the Park starting at dark (about 8:30pm). Each month has  a theme and June is Western. There will be a Cowboy Poet and the movie will be “Fifel Goes West”. The art opening is held at The Gallery at 120 West Main.

For more information send email to dennyhenke@me.com or call Ruth at 573-783-4085. On the web at mainstreetfredericktown.com

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Art Gallery Grand Opening

Posted on May 21, 2011 by admin

Come join us on Friday June 3 from 6pm to 9pm at the First Friday art opening, potluck, music and poetry at The Gallery. The Chamber of Commerce and Fredericktown Revitalization Initiative is proud to be hosting First Friday in the new Gallery at 120 West Main, above the Chamber.

Located on the 2nd floor, above the Chamber of Commerce at 120 West Main, The Gallery will host First Friday art openings showcasing local artists as well as poetry readings, story telling, music and potlucks. First Friday is an ongoing series held the first Friday of every month. As the weather warms we’ll be adding outside activities including live music, movies in the park and more.

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