Madfest

This young Braves fan is delighted with his new look. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

This young Braves fan is delighted with his new look. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

MadFest returns to Madison

Madison’s Town Park welcomed visitors from all over Lake Country and beyond on April 26 as the city held the 28th annual MadFest.Since 1997, the City of Madison has celebrated the advent of spring with this free, family-friendly event featuring spring flowers, garden plants, handmade arts and...
David Burke brought out the boa to the delight of some children and unmitigated terror of others. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

David Burke brought out the boa to the delight of some children and unmitigated terror of others. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

Madfest attracts huge crowds to Madison

Madfest was held beneath overcast skies on April 27, but the event still attracted a large crowd of locals and visitors drawn to Madison for the festivities organized by the city each spring at Town Park.Although Madfest is a portmanteau of Madison and Festival, one might well define Madfest as...