Covered Bridge Festival - Madison County - Winterset, Iowa
N 41° 20.116 W 094° 00.839
15T E 415155 N 4576472
This year, 2008, marks the 39th Annual Celebration of Pioneer Ingenuity.
Waymark Code: WM4YVX
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 10/15/2008
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From the press release: On October 11 and 12, Winterset, Iowa will demonstrate and celebrate life of the late 1800s; times when the
county’s six red covered bridges were built. Artisan and craftsman booths circle the stately courthouse square; old-fashioned
pastimes like Spelling Bees and story telling await the visitor; a variety of music entertains from several stages; and coach tours of the covered bridges relate the history of the 130-year-old bridges and the community.
If you would like more information or to schedule an interview, please call the Madison County Chamber of
Commerce at 515.462.1185. Visit the Madison County website: www.madisoncounty.com to find maps and photos
of the Festival. The Covered Bridge Festival is held every October on the second full weekend.
How many days does the festival last?: 2
Admission Price: 3.00 (listed in local currency)
National, County, or City Festival?: County
Coordinates Location:: At the center of the activities.
Website:: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
You must visit the festival at the time of the event. You must post a picture of the festival as it is going on, or a picture of a sign or banner promoting the festival.