


A lively small-town festival celebrating Boone County’s coal heritage — parades, miners’ memorabilia, live music, food vendors, carnival rides and fireworks. Best for evening light and night shots of illuminated rides and crowds; golden hour captures portraits and warm street scenes. Downtown Madison is compact and walkable; public lots and street parking near Turley St. Festival typically draws crowds—arrive early for parade vantage points. Respect locals and mining memorabilia; some events may



A lively small-town festival celebrating Boone County’s coal heritage — parades, miners’ memorabilia, live music, food vendors, carnival rides and fireworks. Best for evening light and night shots of illuminated rides and crowds; golden hour captures portraits and warm street scenes. Downtown Madison is compact and walkable; public lots and street parking near Turley St. Festival typically draws crowds—arrive early for parade vantage points. Respect locals and mining memorabilia; some events may