Are you looking for some fall fun in Iowa? Plan to visit Madison County in October for the best fall festival in Iowa. Read more about the Covered Bridges Festival below!
The gorgeous Bridges of Madison County, Iowa, were all built in the late 1800s and are considered to be architectural marvels today.
Flickr / Phil Roeder
Long before the famous movie came out featuring these landmarks, Winterset was celebrating with the Covered Bridges Festival.
Facebook / Madison County Covered Bridge Festival The first ever festival, held in 1969, is shown above.
Iowa’s rural and agricultural heritage is on display during this two day festival, held October 12-13, 2019.
Facebook / Madison County Covered Bridge Festival There are dozens of events, demonstrations, vendors, and history lessons for you to enjoy.
In the center of town, you’ll find more than 150 vendors selling handmade and carefully crafted wares.
Facebook / Madison County Covered Bridge Festival Painters, photographers, seamstresses and even Loess Hills Alpacas make their way to Winterset each fall to join in on the fun.
There’s always so many stalls to browse and you’re sure to enjoy the shopping opportunities.
Facebook / Madison County Covered Bridge Festival Be sure to stop by the Project Lydia booth to support a mission to empower women artisans.
One hallmark of this fall festival in Iowa is the “Made in Madison County” booth.
Facebook / Madison County Covered Bridge Festival Everything here is crafted or created within the county itself. Supporting local businesses is how communities continue to thrive.
The town car show is one of the top attractions, and people come from all over to check out the classic cars.
Facebook / Madison County Covered Bridge Festival This year’s show is the 34th edition, and if you have a car to enter, you can do so on the festival website.
If you can get to town on Friday, too, you can enjoy the annual tractor ride.
Facebook / Madison County Covered Bridge Festival Join this parade from the Fairgrounds to the center of town! Only in Iowa, right?
Of course, don’t let the weekend go by without taking the time to visit some of these fabled bridges.
Flickr / Phil Roeder The best fall festival in Iowa wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for our incredible covered bridges.
Main Festival Address: 112 John Wayne Drive, Winterset, IA, 50273
Flickr / Phil Roeder
Facebook / Madison County Covered Bridge Festival
The first ever festival, held in 1969, is shown above.
There are dozens of events, demonstrations, vendors, and history lessons for you to enjoy.
Painters, photographers, seamstresses and even Loess Hills Alpacas make their way to Winterset each fall to join in on the fun.
Be sure to stop by the Project Lydia booth to support a mission to empower women artisans.
Everything here is crafted or created within the county itself. Supporting local businesses is how communities continue to thrive.
This year’s show is the 34th edition, and if you have a car to enter, you can do so on the festival website.
Join this parade from the Fairgrounds to the center of town! Only in Iowa, right?
The best fall festival in Iowa wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for our incredible covered bridges.
You can find a full schedule of events and locations online, here.
To learn more about the Bridges of Madison County, read The Enchanting County In Iowa That’s Home To 6 Covered Bridges.
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