Madison County Covered Bridge Festival In Iowa Is A Unique Way To Spend A Fall Day
Kim Magaraci
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Are you looking for some fall fun in Iowa? Plan to visit Madison County in October for the best fall festival in Iowa. What do classic cars, tractor rides, and handmade crafts have in common with iconic Madison County covered bridges? They are all part of this historic festival that dates back to 1969. Read more about the Bridges of Madison County festival below!
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Take a walk around the Madison County Covered Bridges Festival in this video from Everything Glossed Over:
If you haven’t had the chance to attend the festival, make sure you set aside some time in mid-October for this historic and fun event. What are the dates for the Bridges of Madison County Festival? Thanks for asking – You can plan to gather around the Madison County Courthouse Square in Winterset on October 14 and 15, 2023. You can find a full schedule of events and locations on the Madison County website.
To learn more about the Bridges of Madison County read our featured article about these six iconic bridges. How about a Bridges of Madison County Farmhouse getaway? This renovated five-bedroom farmhouse in Winterset is the perfect spot to stay while you are in town for the bridge festival.
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More Iowa fall festivals
What are some fall festivals in Iowa?
Besides the iconic fall festival in Madison County, Iowa devoted to our historic covered bridges, there are many more fun events going on. Here are a few fall festivals in Iowa to put on your calendar:
- Tri City BBQ Fest, Denison, IA: This epic food fest in mid-September will have tummies rumbling from miles around. Join the best pit masters in the region for an event filled with amazing barbecue, enthusiastic live music, and a wide selection of craft beer to wash it all down with.
- Amana Oktoberfest, Amana Colonies, IA: This just so happens to be the most famous Oktoberfest in Iowa. With a rich history of German heritage in the Amana Colonies, they really go all out to celebrate this fall festival. At the end of September going into October, you'll be able to shine up your polka dancing shoes, grab a frosty stein of beer, and a juicy brat buried in Sauerkraut as you join in the festivities.
- Anamosa Pumpkinfest, Anamosa, IA: Come see some of the biggest pumpkins you have ever imagined at the Anamosa Pumpkinfest in October. As the leaves take on a magical glow of red, orange, and yellow, the pumpkins are ready to harvest - and this festival gets underway with classic car shows, the Pumpkinfest 5K, a copious amount of food vendors, a huge parade, and the giant pumpkin weigh-off!
- Monarch Festival, Des Moines, IA: You may not be able to join the half a million monarch butterflies on their migration to central Mexico, but you can join us in Iowa for a pretty spectacular fall festival celebrating their journey. Head to the Blank Park Zoo in mid-September for live music, Mexican dancing, free butterfly garden seeds, and a fun "bug parade" where kids get to dress up as their favorite insects.