Festivals.  During the year there are fairs and festivals in Madison County.  

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Madison County Fair is held each July in London. It has live racing events including truck and  tractor pulls, and of course livestock exhibits, junior fair, home produced exhibits, judging competitions, entertainment, karaoke, rides and the usual vendors.

London has the June Strawberry Festival, the August Rhythm and Rib Festival, The 4th of July Parade and Fireworks, the London Ohio Marathon, and hosts the Madison County Fair. 

West Jefferson has the 4th of July Parade Streetfest and Fireworks, the Labor Day Ox Roast Festival and Bike Tour,  and the Christmas Walk in the Park

Plain City has a number of events, many centered around the Christmas holiday. Since Plain City has a large Amish/Mennonite population, many events feature Amish/Mennonite Food.  The famous Mennonite restaurant Der Dutchman is in Plain City.

South Solon has a Harvest Festival and Craft Show held at the Proctor Center about 10 miles from South Solon.

Lilly Chapel Homecoming Festival is held each August hosted by the Lilly Chapel Methodist Church.  It had the longest parade in the county in 2024.  The festival has homemade food and Ice cream, exhibits, live music and a charity auction.  2024 Information

The Proctor Center is owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio and has camp facilities and rents out space for many different events, not just for the Episcopal Church. The Proctor Center is located on SR 38 near Midway.  Each September it host the Farm to Forest Retreat for Ministers centered about faith and connecting to God’s earth.