Mar 14, 20223 min read

FOURTH ANNUAL GIRLS WEEKEND

The Fourth Annual Girls Weekend with Madison Main Street was a success!

Photo credit to Madison Main Street Program

272 Girls Weekend Golden Ticket Shoppers filled the sidewalks during the Fourth Annual Girls Weekend event March 4th-6th. The first 200 ticket purchasers received a Vera Bradley swag shopping tote provided by Fine Threads of Madison. The swag tote included over 15 swag items from local businesses and sponsors, along with their Golden Ticket that included exclusive shopping promotions with downtown businesses. 47 unique businesses in #downtownMadisonIN hosted in-store promotions, discounts, free gifts, events, prizes, and games just for ticket holders! The first 200 ticket holders also received a free brunch and fashion show at the new Fairfield Inn & Suites.

Ticket holders who shopped and MADE A PURCHASE with 10 or more businesses were entered into a drawing for our big giveaway. Ticket holders had fun and shopped, but they were also competing for that big giveaway! This year, the winner took home a prize value of over $2,000! This year's winnings included the following:

Madison Made by Euclid and Woodland - Custom printed Madison hoodie
Finding Time - Handcrafted jewelry
Art on Main - Assorted basket including local artwork, snacks, and more!
Magpie of Madison - Assortment of inspiration and vintage items
Thomas Family Winery - a local bottle of wine - Niagara 2020
Country Vine Candles - Handcrafted pink candle
Maria Napoli Art - Madison Main Street print.
Scarlet Begonia - $25 Gift card
Betty Jeffries - $100 Gift card
Pakalana's Poke Wagon - $36 Gift Card
Sammy Lyon Yoga - 5 class pass
McWhiggins Wonder Emporium - 1000 piece Mediterranian puzzle
Sugar on Main - 24 oz. of gummy bears
Acree Alley Carts - 2 Day cart rental
H&H Bakery - $15 Gift Card
Lumber Mill Antique Mall - $25 Gift Card
Central Hotel & Tavern - $25 Gift Card
Gallery 115 - 8 greeting cards featuring prints from local artist Eric Phagan
Madtown Liquours - A pair of wine glasses, an assortment of miny spirits, and 1 bottle of wine
Village lights bookstore - The novel with the factual history of Harlan Hubbard in Payne Hollow and DVD, Wonder
Fine Threads - Vera BradleyTravel Bag
Derma Bar - $100 Gift Card
MadLove Eat + Drink - $25 gift card along with a MadLove t-shirt and matching drink koozie
Cuckoos Roost - U.S. made vase and handcrafted satchel
Galena Garlic Co. of Madison - Balsamic and Italian Tuscan Herb oil blends
Neon Moon Boutique - $30 Gift Card
Linda's Bloomers - 3 hand made beeswax wraps
Coffee Crafts & Chaos - 2 handcrafted and decorative gnomes
Floating Cow - Owl duffel bag
Little Golden Fox - Free 1 spot for canvas class
Richwood on the River - Fabulous 2-night stay for a party of 6
Genesis Sports - 3-month gym membership

Businesses who organized in-store promotions, gifts, and specials included:

The Attic/Coffee Mill Cafe
Betty Jeffries
Blush on Main
Madison Buy, Sell, Trade
Central Tavern
Clear Creek Creations
Coffee Crafts & Chaos
Cocoa Safari Chocolates
Cottontail Creations
Cuckoo's Roost
The Derma Bar
The Downtowner
Fine Threads/Little People Boutique
Finding Time
Fountain Alley Body Care
Galena Garlic
Hertz Shoes
Historic Madison, INC.
Hunters Ridge Farm
James Dell
JTwist Living
Linda's Bloomers
Little Golden Fox
Lumber Mill Antique Mall
MadFlea
Madison Area Arts Alliance
Madison Art Club
Madison Made
MadPaddle Brewstillery
Magpie of Madison
Mane Attractions
McWhiggins Wonder Emporium
Morris on Main
Neon Moon Boutique
Nice Shots! Photography
Off Broadway Taproom
Olde Tyme Marketplace
Plant One on Me
Red on Main
River Creek Farm
Roach Family Farm
Scarlet Begonia
Serendipity
Sugar on Main/Attic to Basement
Unvarnished Farm
Village Lights Bookstore
Wow! What a Find

Girls Weekend swag bag donors truly outdid themselves this year! Their giving was tremendous and as a staff member, I was jealous of the number of goodies the first 200 ticket holders received! Thank you again for all who helped donate to the swag bags and stuff bags:

Galena Garlic of Madison
Little Golden Fox
Visit Madison, INC.
Scarlet Begonia
Chickadees Home Bakeshop
Madison Area Chamber of Commerce
Century 21/River Valley Real Estate
Fountain Alley Bodycare
JTwist Living
Serendipity Boutique
German American Bank
Fine Threads
Coffee Crafts & Chaos
Derma Bar
Red Restaurants
Etiquette Enrichment with Sallie Plass
Central Hotel
Mane Attractions Salon & Spa
Madison Made
The Attic Coffee Mill & Cafe
Gallery 115
Betty Jeffries
Attic to Basement
Historic Madison, INC
Olde Thyme Marketplace
Neon Moon Boutique
Clear Creek Creations

Girls Weekend with Madison Main Street is held annually on the first weekend in March. This event would not have been possible without our volunteers and sponsors! Thank you again to our volunteers and 2022 sponsors: