The South Madison Community Event Calendar was created to help keep our small towns strong, even as we grow. The Community Event Calendar is managed by the South Madison Community Foundation as a tool to support nonprofit and community organizations in their efforts to create a more vibrant and connected community.
Town Submitted Special Event: Sunday Funday is an event that will provide the community with a casual day of fun and entertainment. This event will have 20-25 vendors.
Event Sponsor: Magication Station
Event Location: Falls Park
Explore local history on display at the free museum next to the Falls. Relax on the porch and strike up a conversation with one of the volunteer docents.
Shows take place near the park gazebo. There is no admission charge. Bring your own chair or blanket. Refreshments available for a nominal fee.
Freedom is the theme of the week at summer camp! Wear red, white, and blue and enjoy structured outdoor games and celebrate your freedom!
Stephen T. Jackson will present "Spanning the River" a 16 part series based on his book "If the River Could Talk, Stories of the White River in Madison County". This 16 part series is being touted as part of the America 250 Celebration.
Community people meeting together to sponsor, support and improve our town.
Activities to achieve our mission:
We are the founders of the Village Fair. We work each year to organize and host our town’s most anticipated annual event.
Proceeds of the Lapel Village Fair and Indiana State Fair Dairy Barn have been used in the following:
Installation of 58 street lights on Lapel's Main Street.
American and Bulldog flags and Christmas decorations on the street lights.
We provide donations to:
Bulldog Backers
Food Bank
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Fire Department
Police Department
Veterans Gazebo
Bench at Post Office
Trash bins on Main Street
Flowers along Main Street
Donated clothing to LES clinic
Angel Tree
If interested in joining the Lapel Community Association, meetings are usually the first Wednesday of the month at Lapel Stony Creek Fire Department. We are dark the months of December, January and February.
Town Submitted Special Event: The 4th at the Falls is a community event. Food trucks, craft vendors, face painting, musical entertainment and a great firework display to end the evening.
View the new exhibit and mingle with artists and their supporters each month at Gallery 119.
Explore local history on display at the free museum next to the Falls. Relax on the porch and strike up a conversation with one of the volunteer docents.
Celebrating its 30th season in 2024, the Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market is located in Falls Park along the banks of Fall Creek at the heart of downtown Pendleton. Over sixty vendors set up each Saturday from May to September from 9am to 12:30pm.
Explore local history on display at the free museum next to the Falls. Relax on the porch and strike up a conversation with one of the volunteer docents.
Stephen T. Jackson will present "River Fords Six thru Twelve" a 16 part series based on his book "If the River Could Talk, Stories of the White River in Madison County". This 16 part series is being touted as part of the America 250 Celebration.
Register for classes at the gallery, or by phone at 765-778-0986, during regular business hours; or online at PASgallery119.org/events.
Game week! This week, we will play fun games ranging from board games to outside yard games. Children can bring their favorite game into the Y to play with friends.
Three daily sessions of kids art camp continue through July 13th. Camp culminates with a Friday evening gallery show!
Stephen T. Jackson will present "The 50th Anniversary of the Blue & Gray at Gettysburg" a 16 part series based on his book "If the River Could Talk, Stories of the White River in Madison County". This 16 part series is being touted as part of the America 250 Celebration.
What does invasive mean and why should we care? Hike the Red Loop with Sheree to learn how to identify some of the most common invasive species. Learn ways you can help keep our ecosystem healthy. Meet at the parking lot near the Community Building. 1 hour.
Evening book club held from 6:30-7:30 on the 2nd Thursday of every month (except December).
Participants in PAS' Kids Art Camp will showcase their works for the community at this special Friday night event.
5k walk/run, Kids Puppy Fun Run, Breakfast for purchase from 8-10am, Proceeds benefit Lapel Athletics
The Hottest Event of the Summer is a Benefit Show to support TANL programs for kids in care throughout Central 🔥RegistrationIndiana! Summer Dayz is an absolutely amazing show with hundreds of car enthusiasts battling for Best in Show! Vintage Cars, New School Cars, Trucks, Jeeps & Motorcycles, you will get to see some of the most beautiful show cars around!
An Amazing Car Show, Hundreds of vendors to shop, A Live Auction with cool items & packages from businesses all around Indiana. Amazing food, Bicycle Giveaway, Music & so much more all for an amazing cause to change how foster care begins for Central Indiana Kids!
🔥Car Show Details
Pre-Register by July 1st 2024 to be entered into a drawing to win $200!
Dash Plaques to the first 200 Cars, Trucks & Jeeps Registered!
Best in Show • Top 75 • Best Old School (Carbureted) • Best New School (ECU/Injection) • Best Truck • Best Engine • Best Paint • Best Custom • Best Basket Case • Young Gun (25 & under) • People's Choice • Best Car Club
Bike Trophies: Best in Show • Top 3 • People's Choice
Jeep Trophies: Best in Show • Top 10 • Most Mods • Oldest • Best Themed • Best Jeep club • People's Choice!
Cars • Trucks • Bikes • Jeeps can pre register for the Show or register the day of the Show.
Registration Day of 9AM - 12PM
Live Auction @ 1:30PM
Awards @ 3 PM
INCOURAGE 5K AND COLOR RUN
Held annually at the beautiful Falls Park in Pendleton, Indiana the INCourage 5k and Free Kids Color Run combines a morning of family fun to the local community to raise money and spread awareness for childhood cancer research.
Celebrating its 30th season in 2024, the Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market is located in Falls Park along the banks of Fall Creek at the heart of downtown Pendleton. Over sixty vendors set up each Saturday from May to September from 9am to 12:30pm.
Explore local history on display at the free museum next to the Falls. Relax on the porch and strike up a conversation with one of the volunteer docents.
Explore local history on display at the free museum next to the Falls. Relax on the porch and strike up a conversation with one of the volunteer docents.
Acts of Service is the theme of the week at summer camp. Join us as we learn about acts of service and implement projects in our community.
2024 1st-8th Grade Show Choir Camp
We are so excited for the Inaugural year of our Show Choir Camp hosted by the award winning PHHS Show Choirs!
Show Choir Camp will be July 16th-19th with a final show scheduled for July 19th at 6:00pm
Registration Cost: $100
Students in 5th-8th grade for the 2024-2025 school year will meet from 8:00am-12:00pm
Students in 1st-4th grade for the 2024-2025 school year will meet from 1:00pm-5:00pm
We will only open up limited spot for our first year so please sign up quickly!
Welcome! We'd love to have you join our newest book club at PCL.
We will be meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in Sycamore AB. Bring yourself and join us--we don't even care if you're late (or, didn't finish the book)!
Questions? Email Ashley at carseats@pendleton.lib.in.us or check out this group's Facebook page.
Our 2024 reading selections, and their discussion dates, are:
July 17th: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
August 21st: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
September 18th: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
October 16th: The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
November 20th: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
December 18th: Holiday Party / Book Exchange
We’ll make stops along the Red Loop to discuss different plants and animals native to the area. Bring your nature-related questions to discuss. Meet at the Falls (Near the Historical Museum). 1 hour.
Bargain books, games, magazines, etc. with proceeds going back to support library programs. On the last day, fill a bag for $1!
The Golf Classic benefits local programs supported by Heart of Indiana United Way and the Madison County Chamber that create equitable opportunities and help individuals, families, and businesses thrive.
Learn all about the coolest rocks from your friends at the library!
Celebrating its 30th season in 2024, the Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market is located in Falls Park along the banks of Fall Creek at the heart of downtown Pendleton. Over sixty vendors set up each Saturday from May to September from 9am to 12:30pm.
Explore local history on display at the free museum next to the Falls. Relax on the porch and strike up a conversation with one of the volunteer docents.
Town Submitted Special Event: Sunday Funday is an event sponsored by the magication station that provides the community with a casual day of fun and entertainment. This event will have a total of 20-25 vendors and 2 food trucks.
Event Sponsor: Magication Station
Event Location: Falls Park
Explore local history on display at the free museum next to the Falls. Relax on the porch and strike up a conversation with one of the volunteer docents.
Water week is finally here! We get to have fun in the sun and stay cool with fun water games and activities. Make sure to pack your towel, sunscreen, and swimsuit.
A fun family night is planned for Pendleton Elementary School's community courtesy of the PTO! $3 admission, $3 skate rental
Learn why bats are so important to have around and some of the myths associated with them. Make a bat craft to take home. Meet at the Community Building. 30-minutes.
All are welcome to attend this family event.
Join us for yard games, country music and community connections. The Stable and Ohanalulu will be onsite with burgers and hot dogs, ice cream, beer and wine for purchase. Complimentary parking is available at the Acton Academy located at the corner of Water and Broadway.
Hope to see you there!
Celebrating its 30th season in 2024, the Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market is located in Falls Park along the banks of Fall Creek at the heart of downtown Pendleton. Over sixty vendors set up each Saturday from May to September from 9am to 12:30pm.
Explore local history on display at the free museum next to the Falls. Relax on the porch and strike up a conversation with one of the volunteer docents.
The annual ice cream fundraiser for the Adams-Markleville Fire Protection Territory is scheduled for Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the fire station, 7457 S. 200E, Markleville. Burgers and ice cream will be available. Donations will be accepted. Bring the family out for lots of fun ! More information available on their Facebook page.
Explore local history on display at the free museum next to the Falls. Relax on the porch and strike up a conversation with one of the volunteer docents.
Tim McClintick will discuss "Little Known Facts of Pendleton"
Shows take place near the gazebo. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments are available for a nominal fee.
Join us for Olympic week at the Y! We will have challenging obstacle courses, different sport activities to do daily, and team building games. We can't wait for you to join us and see who will take GOLD!
Musicians of all instruments with at least one year of experience are invited to come sight read some music together and make some new friends.