2207 170th TrailWinterset, IA 50273515.729.WINE (9463)www.coveredbridgeswinery.com Nestled in the rolling hills of rural Madison County, this family winery takes its name from the rich history of the local covered bridges. The fertile soils of the North River basin and traditional … Read More
(WINTERSET, IA) – On October 13-14 the 49th Annual Madison County Covered Bridge Festival will take place in Winterset, Iowa. The home of 6 historic covered bridges (some over 140 years old) which inspired a best-selling novel, award-winning Hollywood movie, … Read More
Chris Kramer DCA Acting Director, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 19, 2017 Contact: Jeff Morgan, 515-281-3858, jeff.morgan@iowa.gov $1.3 million awarded to five Iowa Great Places projects Madison County’s Cedar Covered Bridge rebuilding project receives funding DES … Read More
Performances by Winterset native and “The Bridges of Madison County” actress Sarah Schmitt Zahn. Sarah will be singing original pieces and songs from the Broadway musical of “Bridges”. Saturday at 2:00 pm on the Penrod Stage and Sunday at 4:00 … Read More
Begin the day at Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s Welcome Center, located at 73 Jefferson Street in Winterset’s town square, where you will meet your step-on tour guide. Your two-hour guided tour is $10.00/per person. While at the Welcome Center, … Read More
Biking Each passing year, Madison County becomes more bike-friendly as we make progress on the Cedar Lake Community Trail Project. The trail plan will provide the City of Winterset with a comprehensive map of on-street shared bike routes, pedestrian paths utilizing … Read More
“50 Years through the Lens” Photography Contest & Exhibition [wpi_designer_button id=2820] Important Dates Entries Accepted: Monday, August 19th – Tuesday, September 10th at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Judging will be completed by Monday, September 30th Notifications will be … Read More
It’s summer and that means plenty of ways to spend your time outdoors. We believe that Madison County has some of the most beautiful scenery and friendliest people in the country, so there’s no better place to enjoy that time … Read More
All around us here in Madison County, life is reemerging with the start of spring! From newborn animals and blossoms on trees, to an uptake in tourists, it’s obvious that winter is a thing of the past. There are many … Read More
Here it is….the holiday shopping season is officially upon us! Winterset is a wonderful place, and this is an especially appropriate time to be reminded of the power we have to preserve our prosperous, historic, and unique community. How do … Read More