Nostalgic Downtown Fall Festival 2026 Downtown Madison, AL

Join Main Street Madison for our first-ever Downtown Fall Festival on Halloween morning, October 31, 2026! We’re bringing a nostalgic, 1980s-style fall celebration to Home Place Park, inspired by the simple, classic carnival fun many of us grew up with.

Bring the whole family for a morning full of classic games, local food trucks and festive autumn fun right in the heart of historic Downtown Madison.

Event At-A-Glance

• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Home Place Park, 100 Shorter Street Downtown Madison, AL
• Admission: Free community event
• Best For: Families, kids of all ages, and local community supporters
• RSVP: Facebook Event

Classic 1980s-Style Fall Festival Games & Activities

Step back in time and experience authentic, retro fall festival games hosted by local Madison civic groups, non-profits, and community partners:

• Classic Booth Games: Cakewalks, ring toss, lollipop pulls, ghost pulls, and traditional carnival games
• Family Entertainment: Music, local food trucks and more
• Community Spirit: Partner booths from the Rotary Club of Madison, Madison Station Historical Preservation Society, Madison Arts Alliance, Madison Street Festival, Madison City Council and more!

Get Involved & Volunteer

Main Street Madison is dedicated to unifying our district and bringing the community together. Events like the Downtown Fall Festival are powered by local volunteers, and we would love your help making this inaugural event a success!  Both adult and youth volunteers are welcome!