Annual Events

The Madisonville Chamber of Commerce provides a number of social and business events during the year.  (Those events are denoted with a *.)   Fun events in Madisonville are also listed.

2020

February

• Krewe of Tchefuncte Mardi Gras Ball
  February 1
  
• Krewe of Tchefuncte Boat Parade
  February 15
  

May

• Membership Drive Crawfish Boil*
  May 7 Cancelled
  Due to the concerns of the COVID-19 Virus, the Madisonville Chamber's Annual Crawfish Boil/Membership Drive has been CANCELLED.  The Board is discussing holding another type of Membership Drive later in the year.  Check the Madisonville Website for details
  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
  
• Cruisin' on the River Car Show*
  May 16 POSTPONED Until Fall 2020
  Due to the concerns of the COVID-19 Virus, "Cruisin' on the River" car show has been  postponed.  We hope to hold it in the Fall.  Check the Chamber Website for the reschedule date.
  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.  Download Registration Form
  

July

• Madisonville Old Fashioned Fourth of July*
  July 4 CANCELLED
  Due to the concerns of the COVID-19 Virus, the committee has decided to CANCEL the July 4th, 2020 event in Madisonville. We will be back bigger and better in 2021

October

• Madisonville Garden Club Scarecrow Decorating Contest
  DATE: TBA
  Judging for businesses and residents within the town limits. Scarecrows must be displayed and judged. The winners will be announced at the Falling for Madisonville Arts & Crafts Festival.
• Wooden Boat Festival
  October 10-11 MOVED TO APRIL 2021
  Hosted by the Maritime Museum
• Madisonville Battle for the Paddle Gumbo Cook-off*
  October 26 MOVED 2021, exact date TBA
  Madisonville Fall Gumbo Cook-off. Teams will compete for Best Gumbo. (Sign-Up Form) Prizes will be awarded.  Tasting from 11:00am-2:00pm.
  
• Falling for Madisonville Arts & Crafts Festival
  October 26, 12noon to 8:00pm October 27, 12noon to 6:00pm, Madisonville Ball Field.
  For more information, go to their Facebook page.
  

December

• Merry Madisonville*
  Dec 5 CANCELLED Check website for alternative event on 12/5
  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 Jolly Old St Nick!  The Parade makes one stop on the way for a Champagne toast and then continues on to Town Hall. The festivities also include the lighting of the Christmas tree, caroling, and Santa's Workshop.
• Toys for Tots
  Dec 6
  Details coming soon.
  

December / January

• Annual Membership Meeting*
  DATE: TBA
  The Annual Membership Meeting takes place in the beginning of December or in January at one of the local businesses. Members, guests and the general public are invited to enjoy some Holiday or Mardi Gras cheer, meet other Members and get updates on Chamber activities. Annual awards are also given out at this event.
  

Year Round

• Business to Business Networking*
  DATE: TBA
  Business Networking events provide Chamber business members an opportunity to meet at a local establishment and share information about their company with other Chamber members.