Bottle Hill Day @ Downtown Madison

Please join us for this signature Madison, NJ event! We are inviting you to join us for Bottle Hill Day 2026 on Saturday, October 3. The theme for this year’s event will be “Celebrating America’s 250th”.

Madison’s annual fall festival, Bottle Hill Day, celebrates its 51st year in 2026.

This signature Madison, NJ, event, which has grown yearly since it was first established in 1974 by Mayor Elizabeth Baumgartner.

With the expansion a few years ago onto Kings Road, this rain-or-shine street festival spans over six blocks. It includes sidewalk sales, four stages with live music, three Amusement Areas, food, and 225+ vendors, including non-profits, crafters, and retail businesses. Also, as in years past, the Madison Chamber of Commerce and Madison P.B.A. #92 will be hosting their popular annual Madison Car Show in conjunction with Bottle Hill Day.

Great food options will be available, including the Food Court on Cook Avenue, other food vendors throughout the festival, local restaurants, and a Food Truck Court on Kings Road.

Park & Ride Shuttle: Park your car in the parking lot at the Madison Community Pool and ride downtown, where the shuttle will drop you off right in the center of town. The shuttle will run from 9:15 am until 5:00 pm in a continuous loop between the parking lot and the town center.

Family Activities & Rides: Provided by Seashore Amusements at Dodge Field on Central Avenue and Kings Road.

DDC Beer Garden: The Bottle Hill Day Beer Garden returns for its 13th year! It will again be located on Kings Road, between Prospect Street and Maple Avenue. The Beer Garden will feature a variety of beers on tap, wine, and some specialty items.