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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2007 (Saturday BEFORE Festival Weekend)
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| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 9:15am |
Ghost Run–Roseman Covered Bridge Race
10K Run & Walk, 5K Run & Walk
For event information: pek9@mindspring.com
Registration info, Dave Koch, dkoch@usbiowa.com |
Roseman Bridge |
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2007
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| 7pm - 9pm |
Quilt Show
quilt exhibit, selected quilted pieces for sale
$3 admission fee |
Elementary School |
| To Be Announced |
6th Annual Covered Bridges of Madison County Antique Tractor Show
more info: 515-729-2582 or 641-763-9333
saveraid@grm.net
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Madison County Fairgrounds |
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2007
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| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 8am - 5pm |
John Wayne Birthplace
$1 - $4 Admission Fee |
216 S. 2nd St. |
| 8:30-9:30am |
Annual Horseshoe Tournament Registration
(Competition begins at 10 am)
Tourney is sanctioned by the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. Sponsored by Winterset Parks and Recreation. |
Madison County Fairgrounds |
| 9am - 5pm |
Arts, Crafts & Food
Located on the Square in historic downtown Winterset
$2 admission fee |
On the Square |
| 9am - 5pm |
Pioneer Village–Courthouse Square
Demonstrations of crafts from the turn of the century, including spinning, bead working, woodcarving, chair caning, pottery, pony
pictures as well as the Farmers Market. |
On the Square |
| 9am - 5pm |
Passport to the Past
The Madison County Historical Museum is sponsoring “Passport to the Past.” Headquarters will be a tent on the square in downtown Winterset. Children may listen to storytellers here and get their passports. The passport contains a list of activities kids can explore to receive a stamp on their passport which may be stamped at eight locations. When children participate in these interactive stations and collect at least 4 stamps they can be redeemed for a prize at participating businesses.
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Tents on the Square |
| 9am - 5pm |
Quilt Show
quilt exhibit, selected quilted pieces for sale
$3 admission fee |
Elementary School |
| 9am - 5pm |
Carver Park
Plant a peanut with local gardeners and enjoy appearances by “George Washington Carver” |
West side of the fire station |
| 9am - 5pm |
History Comes to Life at the Madison County Historical Complex
Catch the FREE horse wagon shuttle to the museum complex for a step back in time. Music, tours of the Victorian mansion, interactive historical settings. New and fun for all ages. Enjoy activities such as:
- Buy penny candy at the Field Mercantile
- Get a free balloon at the Martin Bros. Station
- Stop by the train show in the 1800's Winterset Depot
- Enjoy an old fashioned school lesson at Tusha School (part of the "Passport to the Past" program), 10am-4pm
- Visit with Civil War soldiers at the Civil War encampment located north of the museum
Be sure to visit the 2 floor museum and 1856 Victorian Bevington-Kaser House. Admission for museum & house is $5.00.
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815 South 2nd Avenue |
| 9am - 5pm |
Winterset Art Center
Local Artist Exhibition
Food Booths, 11am-2pm
Chairish the Arts Auction, 2pm |
224 S. John Wayne Dr., south of the Courthouse square |
| 9am - 6pm |
Howell Greenhouse & Floral
Children’s play area, gifts, pumpkins, dried florals, corn maze, straw maze, petting zoo and homemade ice cream. |
15 miles northeast of Winterset |
| 10am - 5pm |
Entertainment: Two Stages
Located on the Square in historic downtown Winterset |
On the Square |
| 10am |
Annual Horseshoe Tournament
Tourney is sanctioned by the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association. Sponsored by Winterset Parks and Recreation. |
Madison County Fairgrounds |
| 10am - 5pm |
Helicopter Rides
$40 adults, $30 children under 12 |
Winterset Middle School |
| 10:30am - 4pm |
Covered Bridge Bus Tours
The Rotary Club offers guided tours to four of the Covered Bridges. Tours depart from the Winterset Middle School, one block south of festival grounds.
$6 admission fee |
Winterset Middle School |
| 11am |
Antiques & Collectibles Auction
Antique Association of Madison County |
218 S. 2nd Avenue |
| 12pm - 3pm |
Exit 113
more info |
Street Stage |
| 1pm - 5pm |
Cowboy Mounted Action Shooting
Pistol Matches
More info: www.greatplainsmountedshooters.com |
Madison County Fairgrounds |
| 1pm - 4pm |
Winterset Alumni Welcome Reception
For information contact RoxAnn Rhoads, (515) 462-2510 |
Farmers & Merchants Bank |
| 3pm - 5pm |
Sheltered Reality
more info |
Street Stage |
| 5:30 - 9:30pm |
WHS All-Class Reunion
For information contact RoxAnn Rhoads, (515) 462-2510 |
Fire Station |
| 6pm |
Gospel Sing
Hosted by First Baptist Church |
1305 W. Jefferson St. |
| To Be Announced |
6th Annual Covered Bridges of Madison County Antique Tractor Show
More info: 515-729-2582 or 641-763-9333
saveraid@grm.net
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Madison County Fairgrounds |
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2007
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| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 8am - 12pm |
22nd Annual Madison County Car Show Registration
30 Classes. Judging by participants noon to 1:30pm firm.
$15 entry fee. Here’s the entry form (.pdf) More info: (515) 462-1185. Sponsored by KIOA Radio |
Downtown Winterset |
| 8am - 5pm |
John Wayne Birthplace
$1 - $4 admission fee |
216 S. 2nd St. |
| 9am - 5pm |
Arts, Crafts & Food
Located on the Square in historic downtown Winterset
$2 admission fee |
On the Square |
| 9am - 5pm |
Pioneer Village–Courthouse Square
Demonstrations of crafts from the turn of the century, including spinning, bead working, woodcarving, chair caning, pottery, pony
pictures as well as the Farmers Market. |
On the Square |
| 9am - 5pm |
Passport to the Past
The Madison County Historical Museum is sponsoring “Passport to the Past.” Headquarters will be a tent on the square in downtown Winterset. Children may listen to storytellers here and get their passports. The passport contains a list of activities kids can explore to receive a stamp on their passport which may be stamped at eight locations. When children participate in these interactive stations and collect at least 4 stamps they can be redeemed for a prize at participating businesses.
|
Tents on the Square |
| 9am - 5pm |
History Comes to Life at the Madison County Historical Complex
Catch the FREE horse wagon shuttle to the museum complex for a step back in time. Music, tours of the Victorian mansion, interactive historical settings. New and fun for all ages. Enjoy activities such as:
- Buy penny candy at the Field Mercantile
- Get a free balloon at the Martin Bros. Station
- Stop by the train show in the 1800's Winterset Depot
- Enjoy an old fashioned school lesson at Tusha School (part of the "Passport to the Past" program), 10am-4pm
- Visit with Civil War soldiers at the Civil War encampment located north of the museum
Be sure to visit the 2 floor museum and 1856 Victorian Bevington-Kaser House. Admission for museum & house is $5.00.
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815 South 2nd Avenue |
| 9am - 5pm |
Winterset Library
Iowa authors will be in the library, signing & selling their books. Authors include Shirley Damsgaard, John Thompson, Howard Terrell, Kali van Baale, and Mike Manno.
1pm-3pm only, local authors Marianne Fons and Deb Engle will be available.
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123 N. 2nd St., 1 block east of the Courthouse square |
| 9am - 5pm |
Carver Park
Plant a peanut with local gardeners and enjoy appearances by “George Washington Carver” |
West side of the fire station |
| 9am - 4pm |
Quilt Show
quilt exhibit, selected quilted pieces for sale
$3 admission fee |
Elementary School |
| 9am - 9:30am |
Cowboy Church |
Madison County Fairgrounds |
| 9am - 5pm |
Winterset Art Center
Local Artist Exhibition |
224 S. John Wayne Dr. |
| 9am - 6pm |
Howell Greenhouse & Floral
Children’s play area, gifts, pumpkins, dried florals, corn maze, straw maze, petting zoo and homemade ice cream. |
15 miles northeast of Winterset |
| 10am - 5pm |
Entertainment: Two Stages
Located on the Square in historic downtown Winterset |
On the Square |
| 10am - 4pm |
Cowboy Mounted Action Shooting
Final Pistol Matches
More info: www.greatplainsmountedshooters.com |
Madison County Fairgrounds |
| 10:30am - 1pm |
Covered Bridge Bus Tours
The Rotary Club offers guided tours to four of the Covered Bridges. Tours depart from the Winterset Middle School, one block south of festival grounds.
$6 admission fee |
Winterset Middle School |
| 11am - 4pm |
Helicopter Rides
$40 adults, $30 children under 12 |
Winterset Middle School |
| 12pm - 1:30pm |
22nd Annual Madison County Car Show Judging
30 Classes. Judging by participants noon to 1:30pm firm.
$15 entry fee. Here’s the entry form (.pdf) More info: (515) 462-1185. Sponsored by KIOA Radio |
Downtown Winterset |
| 12pm |
Switchback
Celtic music duo more info |
Street Stage |
| 2pm |
Antique Vehicle Parade
To register call (515) 462-1185 |
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| 3pm |
Sheltered Reality
more info |
Street Stage |
| 3pm |
Hawkeye Pedal Pull
Ages 4-11. NO FEE to enter. |
Exchange State Bank parking lot |
| To Be Announced |
6th Annual Covered Bridges of Madison County Antique Tractor Show
more info: 515-729-2582 or 641-763-9333
saveraid@grm.net
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Madison County Fairgrounds |
