Weekend in Winterset • July 10

Today

Instrument Petting Zoo

Thursday • July 10 • 1:00 – 3:00pm
Madison County Music Co. at Winterset Public Library

Calling all curious kids! Explore the world of music next Thursday at the library, where you’ll get the chance to “pet” a variety of real instruments! Megan Barrett from Madison County Music Co. will be there with all kinds of fun instruments for kids to touch, try, and discover. Don’t miss this hands-on musical adventure!


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History, Music, and Food On The Hill

Thursday • July 10 • 5:30pm
Madison County Historical Complex

As part of the final Thursday night Community Band concert at the Madison County Historical Complex, there will be a FREE open house of the three galleries within the Madison County  Museum. The East Gallery contains all-things-Madison-County, including our military display. “Wood Craftsmanship: Highlights from the Collection” is on display in the South Gallery and in the North Gallery you will find “Madison County Alphabet Soup,” a collection of quirky things from A to Z. The galleries open at 5:30 pm for one hour which leaves plenty of time for food starting at 6:00 pm and the band at 7:00 pm. We invite you to enjoy the depth of our local history at no charge.


Community Band Lawn Chair Night

Thursday • July 10 • 6:00pm Dinner, 7:00pm Music
Madison County Historical Complex

Tonight’s Community Band performance is the annual Ron Fletcher Patriotic Tribute Concert! The meal starts at 6:00 and includes pulled pork, chips, cookie and water served by the Winterset Masonic Lodge. The band starts at 7:00pm with Mike and Tesa Heldenbrand providing entertainment at intermission.


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Dirty Dancing

Thursday • July 10 • 7:00pm
Throwback Thursday at The Iowa Theater

Nobody puts Baby in a corner!

Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one listless summer away from the Peace Corps. Hoping to enjoy her youth while it lasts, she’s disappointed when her summer plans deposit her at a sleepy resort in the Catskills with her parents. Her luck turns around, however, when the resort’s dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick Swayze), enlists Baby as his new partner, and the two fall in love. Baby’s father forbids her from seeing Johnny, but she’s determined to help him perform the last big dance of the summer. 1987, Rated PG-13, 1 hr 37 min


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This Weekend!

Dragon’s Birthday Wish

Friday • July 11 • 10:00am
Saturday • July 12 • 9:00 and 11:00am
The Winterset Stage at The Warehouse on 2nd

Join The Winterset Stage for a magical, interactive performance featuring their very first Dinner Theater just for kids—a presentation of the Pat Nelson Memorial Children’s Theater!

It’s Dragon’s Birthday and you’re part of the party! Each guest will receive a celebratory donut and party favors to enjoy during this interactive show. Tickets are just $5.


Live Karaoke & Music Trivia

Friday • July 11 • 6:00pm
The Warehouse on 2nd

Get ready for a night of music, fun, and all the American Summer vibes!

Head out to The Warehouse on 2nd for an unforgettable evening of live karaoke and sing-alongs—with real musicians backing you up on stage (no canned tracks here)! Whether you’re belting out your favorite tunes or hyping up your friends from the crowd, it’s all about the energy and good vibes.

In between performances jump into music trivia, play interactive games and win fun prizes and bragging rights! Grab your crew and form a team! The theme is American Summer—so come decked out in red, white & blue, and go all out with your table decorations. The more festive, the better!

There’s no cover charge and the concession stand open all night with drinks, snacks, and patriotic-themed treats! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration of music, community, and summer fun. 


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Jurassic World: Rebirth

June 11 & 12 • 7:00pm & July 13 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater

Zora Bennett leads a team of skilled operatives to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park. Their mission is to secure genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA can provide life-saving benefits to mankind. As the top-secret expedition becomes more and more risky, they soon make a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades. Rated PG-13, 2 hr 14 min


Madison County Farmer’s Market

Saturday • July 12 • 8:00 – Noon
Courthouse Square

Neva Alden will be sharing music at this Saturday’s market from 9:30 – 11:30.


Classic Car Show & Shine

Saturday • July 12 • 4:00 – 7:00pm
Winterset Square


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Next Week

Free Youth Fishing

Tuesday • July 8 • 6:00 – 7:30pm
Cedar Lake


Cooking Demonstration

Thursday • July 17 • 6:00pm
Winterset Public Library

Registration is required for this cooking demonstration at the library, but it’s still free. And, there will be samples!


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Coming Soon

Cardboard Boat Race

Wednesday • August 6 • 6:00pm
Winterset Aquatic Center

It’s time to start planning your entry for this year’s cardboard boat race which will take place at the Winterset Aquatic Center on August 6th. Participants can pick up cardboard for boats at Adel & Winterset TV & Appliance, the sponsors of this event.

This is a free event, but participants will need to register online here: tinyurl.com/WPRD-Programs


For the parents who plan WAY Ahead!


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American State Bank
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Graham’s Game Café
Homefront Real Estate
The Iowa Theater
John Wayne Birthplace Museum
Madison County Health Care System
Madison County Historical Society
Madison County Music Co.
McGowen Hurst Clark Smith
Midwest Heritage Bank
Montross Pharmacy
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Union State Bank
The Warehouse on 2nd
Winterset Ballet & Dance Studio
Winterset Optimist Club
Winterset Parks & Recreation Department