Madison County Covered Bridge Festival
- Dates
- Oct 10–11, 2026
- Next date
- Oct 10, 2026
- Location
- Winterset, IA
About the event
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). As you’re strolling the square and visiting the community, there are lots of activities to enjoy. Live entertainment is offered both days on the south side of the Winterset courthouse at no additional charge. Keep them busy with our 2026 lineup of children's activities! The Kids Zone is located on W. Jefferson Street between the corner of 1st and 2nd Avenues, as well as indoors at the Warehouse on 2nd right around the corner. All of the activities are included in your festival admission fee! 2026 Covered Bridge Festival Vendor Applications are now open! The first Madison County Covered Bridge Festival was held in 1970, started by a group of active and passionate citizens. Rea...
Dates & schedule
October 10, 2026
- Oct 10, 2026
- Venue
- Winterset
- Winterset, IA
- Good fit for
- festival
- On-site amenities
- free parking accessible family friendly