The Madison County Covered Bridge Festival
The Madison County Covered Bridge Festival has been a time-honored tradition in Madison County, Iowa since 1970. Each year on the second full weekend in October, county residents gather under the brilliant hues of autumn to celebrate their historic covered bridges. The festival features a wide variety of food, antique and craft vendors, nonstop music and entertainment, artisans demonstrating the old-fashioned ways, qulit show, car show, an antique vehicle parade, guided bus tours of the covered bridges, and so much more.
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Fabulous Foods to Tickle The Palette!No mater what kind of food you might have a hankerin’ for, you just might find it at the Festival—and a few you didn’t expect, too! |
Creative Crafts & Other Great StuffAll throught the festival, there’s lots to see, from handmade arts and crafts to wearables, furniture, antiques and unique items of all kinds! |
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Nonstop Music & Entertainment!Sit a spell and enjoy musicans and singers of all kinds, gymnasts, square dancers, barbershop quartet, spelling bees, belt buckle auction and much more all weekend. |
Guided Tours of the Covered BridgesAlways a popular attraction, tours depart regularly and visit several of the world-famous bridges. Knowledgeable guides tell the history and legends of these vintage structures. Passengers may disembark at some of the bridges to inspect these historic bridges up close and personal. |
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Antique and Classic Auto ShowBright and early on Sunday morning, registration begins. The show features hundreds of beautifully restored cars and trucks vying for awards in many different classes. |
Antique Vehicle Parade 2pm SundayLawn chairs start appearing curbside early in the morning to get a great view of this parade that features antique vehicles and tractors, floats, horses, bands and more in the grand old-fashioned tradition. If you would like to participate in the parade, click on the instructions and application for more information. Parade Instructions and Application. |
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Activities include old fashioned lessons and games at Tusha School at the Madison County Museum, scavenger hunts, a Courthouse tour, storytelling at the Passport to the Past tent and Monumental Park, and hands-on activities at the Library, Art Center, Carver Park, and Fire Station. More information at www.passporttothepast.com. |
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Plant a peanut with George Washington Carver at Carver Memorial park and meet other historical figures. |
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The Storytelling Tent features great storytellers and great music. |
A program designed for kids and their families to celebrate Madison County’s culture and history. Kids 12 and under get a “passport” stamped at 8 “story stops.” With 4 stamps they receive a 2008 collectible patch of the Madison County Star (right).|
Visitors can take guided tours of the magnificent Courthouse right in the center of the Square. |
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FREE shuttle rides from the Square to the Historical Complex and the Birthplace of John Wayne delight visitors with the hitch of four powerful Clydesdales. |
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