Covered Bridge Festival
Save the Date: October 12 & 13, 2024
9 am to 5 pm
Vendor & Parade Applications
Apply to be a vendor or join the parade! We're now accepting applications.
Admission
- $3.00 or 2 for $5.00
- Free for children under 11
Please Note
There is no smoking inside festival grounds. For the safety of all visitors and participants, only service animals will be allowed on festival grounds (this does not include emotional support or therapy animals).
Thank You, Sponsors! Parade Information
Vendors & Demonstrations
We are still accepting applications for vendors and demonstrators (of old-timey skills) for the 2024 Covered Bridge Festival. Head over to our Applications page to download the correct form for your business or organization.
Our 2024 Vendor Lineup will be announced later this summer. Stay tuned!
Activities
As you’re strolling the square and visiting the community, there are lots of activities to enjoy. Pick up a printed schedule at the gate or check it out online right here! (Stay tuned for the 2024 Event Schedule!)
Entertainment
Stay tuned for the 2024 Entertainment Lineup - coming soon!
Kids Zone
Stay tuned for the 2024 lineup of children's activities!
History of the Madison County Covered Bridge Festival
The first Madison County Covered Bridge Festival was held in 1970, started by a group of active and passionate citizens. Read more about its history here!
Annual Festival Events
Madison County Historical Complex
The Covered Bridge Festival experience would not be complete without a visit to the Madison County Historical Complex.
The Car Show
Held on Sunday only, just off the Winterset courthouse square, this massive show is a car-lover's dream.
Tours of the Covered Bridges
Relax and enjoy a scenic tour of the historic covered bridges of Madison County conducted by the Winterset Rotary Club!
Festival Royalty
Congratulations to our 2023 Festival Royalty: Jim & Nancy Smith of Macksburg! Stay tuned for our announcement of the 2024 Festival Royalty!
