2008 Events in Madison, Minnesota
April 26-27...Salt Lake Birders Weekend. Birders from around the country gather at Salt Lake near Marietta (10 miles west of Madison on Highway 40) to do some birdwatching. Salt Lake is the most alkaline body of water in the U.S. between the ocean and the Great Salt Lake. Many birds come to this area that are not seen elsewhere.
June 7...Around The Town Rummage Sales
June 27th through July 4th...Summerfest. The "Miss Madison" and "Little Miss Madison" program will be on Friday, June 27th, noon...Stinker Day (Madison's version of Krazee Days) will be on Wednesday, July 2nd, in conjunction with Summerfest...Parade at 2:00 PM July 4th with fireworks at the fairgrounds (south Madison) at dusk
July 19th...Lac qui Parle County celebrated the Minnesota Sesquicentennial with activities at the County Park
July 27th...Heritage Day at the Lac qui Parle County Museum
September 4-7...Lac qui Parle County Fair
September 28th...Air Fair at the Lac qui Parle County Airport south of Madison
October 2-4...Oktoberfest. Round the Town Rummage Sales and Car Show on Saturday Oct. 4th
November 6-9...Norsefest. Lutefisk eating contest, talent show, craft fair, Scandinavian Arts Fair
December 1st...Christmas Kickoff. Lighted parade down Mainstreet in the evening. Santaland opens in upper level of Heather Nursery downtown