June 6, 2009 to June 7, 2009
Railroad Days
Take train, motorcar and carousel rides. Tour Prairie Village`s historical buildings. Hobo stew, railroad displays and entertainment . Located two miles west of Madison on Highway 34.
Admission: Yes
Adults: $5
Children: $2 (aged 6-12)
www.prairievillage.org
605-256-2454 - Stan Rauch, Manager
Historic Prairie Village
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June 12, 2009
Northern Bull Riding Tour
Come to an evening of western entertainment at the scenic Prairie Village Grounds that the whole family can enjoy! Calcutta and Bull riding. Concessions are available. This event will be held 2 miles west of Madison on highways 34 & 81.
Admission: Yes
www.prairievillage.org
605-256-3644
Prairie Historical Society, Prairie Village
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June 13, 2009
Luce Pioneer Day
Celebrate the pioneer spirit with activities and entertainment for the whole family. The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Free
www.sdparks.info
605-256-5003
Lake Herman State Park, Vicki Seger
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June 26, 2009 to June 28, 2009
Motongator Joe's Country Music Festival
Country music festival located at the historic Prairie Village in Madison, SD. Music, camping, food, national and local country music entertainment, contests and more! Bring the family, tickets only $20 in advance for the entire weekend!
Admission: Yes
www.bigtimecountry.com
866-245-2702
Historic Prairie Village,
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July 25, 2009
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
Annual state sanctioned kid's pedal tractor pull for children ages 4-11. Trophies and medals awarded, and top two finishers in each age group advance to the state competition. Held on Egan Avenue.
Admission: Free
www.chamberofmadisonsd.com
605-256-2454
Madison Chamber of Commerce
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August 16, 2009
16th Annual Madison Car Show
Annual antique car show with prizes and trophies awarded for different categories. Enjoy visiting 40 historic buildings filled with antiques, and riding our historic carousel and train. Held two miles west of Madison on Hwy 34 at Historic Prairie Village.
Admission: Yes
Adults: $5
Children: $2
www.prairievillage.org
605-256-3644
Historic Prairie Village-Stan Rauch, Manager
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August 28, 2009 to August 30, 2009
Prairie Village Steam Threshing Jamboree
This is the 47th Annual Steam Threshing Jamboree Featuring Allis Chalmers, ?Gathering of the Orange? National Show. There will be threshing, plowing, tractor pulls, parades, pedal pull, farm demos, ladies demos (including spinning, rug making, quilting), flea market, and entertainment. Events all take place at Historic Prairie Village two miles west of Madison on Hwy 34.
Admission: Yes
Adults: $7
Children: $2 (age 6-12)
www.prairievillage.org
605-256-3644
Historic Prairie Village, Stan Rauch, Manager
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November 28, 2009
Show and Sell Craft Show
Homemade craft items and baked goods for sale. Quilt raffle and concessions available. Held at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse.
Admission: Free
www.chamberofmadisonsd.com
605-256-2454
Madison, South Dakota area was settled In the 1860’s by German and Norwegian homesteaders.The many surrounding lakes were definitely a drawing factor. The landscape reminded the settlers so much of the capital of Wisconsin that they gave the fledging town the same name.
Madison, South Dakota was founded in 1875 as the railroads started their westward tracks. Madison and Herman competed for the county seat but reached a compromise and both villages moved to a halfway point, merging and taking the name of Madison. The town began as an agricultural area, agriculture developed it, and agriculture still supports it today.
With five lakes to choose from, Madison, South Dakota provides for excellent fishing, boating, camping, golfing and hunting. Madison is home to Dakota State University, which provides an excellent historical museum year round, free of charge.
Just on the outskirts of Madison, South Dakota lies historic Prairie Village, a 140 acre farm with restored and antique furnished building, displays and an operating railroad. This is a definite must stop and see attraction.
Picture your next travel stop in Madison, South Dakota!
Madison
Chamber of Commerce
315 So. Eagan Avenue
Madison, SD 57042
605-256-2454
www.madison.sd.us/chamber