This year’s theme, “Celebrating America’s 250th,” connected the festivities with the country’s history. Across six blocks, the festival offered four stages of live music, amusement areas and more than 225 vendors representing businesses, nonprofit organizations and crafters. Sidewalk sales gave visitors another reason to explore downtown shops.
Families enjoyed rides and activities, while food vendors and local restaurants provided plenty of choices throughout the day. The annual Madison Car Show, hosted by the Madison Chamber of Commerce and Madison P.B.A. #92, added to the attractions.
Egan Wealth Advisors served as the premier Diamond sponsor, and Unity Bank was the Stage Sponsor. The Downtown Development Commission sponsored the Beer Garden, supporting a celebration rooted in its mission to encourage economic growth and business development downtown.
Created in 1974 to promote Madison’s business district, Bottle Hill Day takes its name from the village of Bottle Hill, established in 1715. Over the decades, it has grown into a community celebration that brings generations together each autumn.
This year’s turnout carried that tradition forward, putting Madison’s businesses, community organizations and downtown gathering places at the center of a memorable fall day.
Source: Borough of Madison and submitted event recap.
