FAQ

Madison Regatta Office

Entry gates to festival at following streets: Mill, Broadway, West, Mulberry, Jefferson, St. Michaels and Ferry St
No guns or weapons allowed.

All children 12 and under are free thanks to Cruisin’ Auto

No bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, roller skates, hover boars, mopeds, non-authorized golf carts or mopeds are permitted inside the gates. Only wheel chairs, mobility scooters, or any other device used to help with a disability is permitted inside the gates.

No refunds, all sales are final.

The Madison Regatta is in Madison, Indiana not Madison, Wisconsin. It is between Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. Madison is not near the interstate. Please plan your route or use GPS. Major roads to Madison are State Highways 62, 56, 7, and 421.

  • Must stay outside of the picket line. No place to dock.
    • River Crest Marina – 812-273-9080
    • River Crest Restaurant – 812-265-3280

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    Festival Location: Bicentennial Park

    106 W Vaughn Dr, Madison, IN 47250 

    Buy tickets online

    You can buy tickets at the gate on the day of the event.

    Festival Information

    • Due to city parade on Friday, plan to arrive early on Friday if possible
    • Kids 12 and under free
    • Free city street parking (first come, first serve)
    • Food trucks on site

    You may bring:

    • Chairs
    • Umbrellas (please respect the site lines of those around you)
    • Sealed, non-alcoholic drinks (we will ask you to empty any open containers)
    • Empty refillable drink containers
    • Outside food
    • Blanket
    • No clear bag policy, but subject to search

    We kindly ask that you leave these items at home:

    • Weapons
    • Outside alcohol
    • Pre-filled beverage containers or hydration packs (we will ask you to empty any open or filled containers)
    • Lasers
    • Pets

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    Madison Regatta has been held annually for 73 years along the Ohio River & is one of the largest hydroplane races in the United States.

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