Soup, Stew, Chili & Brew 2025

Soup Stew Chili and Brew

Established in 2002 this uniquely-Madison, Indiana fall tradition returns with an impressive array of Madison’s very own business’s and non-profits coming together to showcase their culinary excellence.

Join us for a taste of Madison at the 23rd Annual Soup Stew Chili and Brew Festival featuring live music on three stages, beer gardens, shopping on historic Main St. and a family fun Kids Zone!

October 11th from 11am – 5pm

Admission into the SSCB Festival is free! Purchases inside the festival are ticketed at $1.00 per ticket.

Day of ticket purchases can be made via tickets booths throughout the SSCB Festival.

Cash or Credit accepted.
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Nestled in the heart of one of America's Best Communities, the Soup Stew Chili & Brew festival takes place right on Madison Indiana's Main Street.

The Soup Stew Chili & Brew Festival was developed by the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce to be an affordable festival for the citizens of Jefferson County, Indiana and the surrounding areas. The festival was also created to bring attention to Madison's Main Street and downtown merchants. It began as a fundraiser for local non-profits, but has grown to incorporate and support many local businesses as well.

Soup Stew Chili & Brew is a family-friendly fall food festival. For that reason, we ask:

NO PETS will be allowed in the festival footprint due to health regulations.
Please SUPERVISE YOUR CHILDREN at all times. We have volunteers to help children with the play areas, but it is important that you supervise and stay with your child. We recommend writing your cell number on your child's wristband in case you are accidentally separated.

PRICING
In service to the festival's original purpose, we do our best to keep prices low!
Tickets are $1 each and can be redeemed at booths for all sorts of Soup Stew Chili & Brews throughout the festival.
Other products are sold for tickets as well: drinks, desserts, Kids'Zone, and more (no cash is used at our booths).

- Kids have UNLIMITED PLAY ALL DAY at the Kids' Zone areas with a $10 wristband. The Kids' Zone areas are marked on the festival map and will include large inflatables, face painting, and more!

How many tickets should I buy?
We suggest starting with 20 tickets per adult, and a wristband and 5 tickets for children. You can always head back to a ticket booth for more! Tickets are non-refundable. Please be sure to use them all!

Can I use a credit/debit card?
We will accept credit cards at the ticket booths, but cash is preferred. There are also two ATM machines within walking distance of the festival:

First Financial Bank's ATM is at the corner of Jefferson and Third Streets
German American's ATM is at the corner of Main and Walnut Streets

Vendor Registation Info
All Vendor Booths must register in person at the Chamber.

Extended Hours for In-Person Registration (Chamber open until 7pm)

Monday, July 7th
Monday, July 21st
Monday, August 4th
Monday, August 25th
Monday, September 8th
Monday, September 29th

Tuesday, September 30th - LAST DAY of Vendor Registration.
Requests to sign up after Sept. 30th will be denied.

For more information or to register a booth visit: https://www.madisonindiana.com/ or Contact us at (812)-265-3135 | info@madisonindiana.com

Rates:

Vendor Type	Member	Non-Member	Profit Split
Food / Beverage Booth	$125	$225	85% \| 15%
Food / Beverage Booth [w/ truck or trailer]	$125	N/A	85% \| 15%
Alcohol Garden	$150	N/A	80% \| 20%
Info / Activity Booth	$250	$350	N/A

Want to be part of Soup, Stew, Chili & Brew this year but not sure what it involves?
Join us for an upcoming Vendor Info Session at the Chamber!
July 7th, 5–6 PM | July 21st, 5–6 PM

Join The Soup Stew Chili Brew Crew
Soup Stew Chili & Brew Festival is made possible by our wonderful sponsors, supporters, and volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering and becoming a member of the Soup Stew Chili Brew Crew please contact us at 812-265-3135.

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Date and Time

Saturday Oct 11, 2025
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT

Location

Main Street, Madison, Indiana 47250
Between Jefferson St. and Broadway St.

Fees/Admission

The festival is free and open to the public.
Tickets are $1/each and are used for all purchases within the festival.
Contact us for booth information.