Event and Business Updates

To help with local information as Madison is again open for business, below is a list of retail and dining information, attraction, event & festival updates in Madison and Morgan County. This list will be updated on an ongoing basis. As information changes regularly, please bear with us as we discover and publish new information. View COVID-19 Travel Resources page here.

ATTRACTIONS

The Aquatic Center Open Monday & Wednesday from 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sundays are closed.
Farmview Market Dine-in service at the cafe is now available for breakfast Monday – Saturday 7 – 10:30 a.m. and lunch Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Carryout and curbside dining is also still available with options to call ahead at 844-210-7030 x2, come inside to place a to-go order, or order curbside Monday – Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hard Labor Creek State Park Historic site museums and trails/grounds are now open to the public. Some social distancing restrictions may still apply. State Park visitor centers are now open during regular operating hours Monday through Thursday. Rangers continue to staff the Visitor Centers and provide assistance over the phone and through web-based resources. For updates, visit the Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites alerts page.
Heritage Hall Heritage Hall is open for tours following health guidelines, by appointment only. Tour times begin on the hour, every Tuesday – Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.To reserve a tour time, please call 706-342-9627 and leave your name, phone number, and the number of guests in your group. There is a limit of 6 guests per tour time. Tours are confirmed by receiving a call back from a staff member.
Madison Artists Guild New Location: 125 W Jefferson Street, Madison GA 30650. Open Tuesday – Saturday 11 AM – 5 PM or Text (706) 474-4374 for a private appointment.
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please read the new guidelines for visitors. Visual Arts Exhibition: Lambs to Lilies by Cynthia Perryman is currently on display until September 11th.
Madison Welcome Center Open Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sunday 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
Morgan County African American Museum Open Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Morgan County Parks & Recreation Services:
- Currently parks, trails and green spaces operated by MCPRS are open for your enjoyment and exercise. However, if you are using our fields and green spaces, we ask that you practice the 6’ social distancing guidelines. All facilities operated by MCPRS are unavailable for group rentals due to social distancing guidelines.
- All playgrounds operated by MCPRS will remain closed at this time. Tennis Courts on College Drive operated by MCPRS will re-open Monday, May 11th. We ask that all participants at this facility have singles matches only and observe the 6’ social distancing guidelines.
Observatory at Hard Labor Creek State Park Closed to the public until further notice.
Rogers House and Rose Cottage Tour times begin on the hour, Tuesday – Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To reserve a tour time, please call 706-342-9627 and leave your name, phone number, and the number of guests in your group. There is a limit of 6 guests per tour time. Tours are confirmed by receiving a call back from a staff member.
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art The museum is accepting reservations for groups up to ten to visit Tuesday – Friday in the morning (11AM – 1 PM) or afternoon (2 – 4 PM). Saturday appointments available with advance registration. Regular admission fees will apply.

Retail Information – Downtown Madison

Restaurant Information – Downtown Madison

Restaurant Information – Rutledge

The Caboose: Hours of operation are Monday – Sunday 8 am – 3pm. Available for dine in or take out. (706) 557-9021
Yesterday’s Cafe: Hours of operation are Thursday 11 am – 8 pm, Friday 11 am – 9 pm, Saturday 8 am – 8:30 pm. Available for dine in or take out.

EVENTS

American Legion Memorial Day Celebration & Ride for America: Canceled, call (706) 342-2177 for questions.
4th Annual Southern Classic BBQ Competition (Farmview Market): Canceled
8th Annual Do Tell! Storytelling Festival: Postponed.
Balsam Range: Madison Morgan Cultural Center Chamber Music Festival Event: Postponed, Date TBD.
Bark for Life & 4K for 4 Paws: Canceled.
Annual Black History Parade: Canceled.
BRAG Spring Tune-Up: Postponed until October 16 – October 18, 2020.
Christiania: 2020 Chamber Music Festival Event: Canceled.
Cotton Gin Festival: Canceled
Firefly Friday Kids Night and Firefly Date Night at Town Park: Canceled.
Holiday Tour of Homes: Canceled.
Independence Day Concert & Picnic hosted at Madison Morgan Cultural Center: Canceled.
Kiwanis 5K Spring Classic: Canceled.
Madison Fest: Canceled.
Madison In May Road Race: Postponed until Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Madison-Morgan Conservancy Annual Membership Supper Rather Barn at Malcom’s Crossroads: Canceled.
Madison-Morgan Conservancy Derby Day: Canceled.
2020 Masters Tournament: Postponed to November 9-15, 2020.
Morgan County Middle School Spring Band Concert in Town Park: Canceled
Morgan County Parks & Recreation Services:
- Spring Soccer season will be discontinued.
- All Baseball/Softball practices and games will be suspended until further notice, with hope to play in May and June.
Madison’s 3rd Annual Sweet Tooth Festival: Canceled March 28, 2020 event (no website, 706.318.1735 or [email protected] for questions).
NAACP Black History Parade and Festival: Canceled.
Perseid Shooting Star Party at Hard Labor Creek State Park: Canceled.
Holiday Tour of Homes: Canceled.
Standing Together: An Evening of Performance: Postponed until June.
Valentina: 2020 Chamber Music Festival Event: Canceled.