This week in Madison County…
Tonight
Batman
Thursday • June 18 • 7:00pm
Throwback Thursday at The Iowa Theater
1/2 off popcorn on Throwback Thursday!
Batman, a masked vigilante from Gotham City, fights against evil to keep its citizens safe. He must battle Jack Napier, who turns into the Joker and threatens to take over Gotham City. 1989, Rated PG-13, 2hr 6min
Winterset Community Band: Summer Concert Series
Thursdays through July 9 • 7:00 pm
Madison County Historical Complex
Trivia Thursday
Thursday June 25 • 7:00 pm
Winterset Cidery
Get your Summer Started Here!
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This Week!
Movie at The Iowa Theater: Toy Story 5
- Friday, June 26 – 7:00PM
- Saturday, June 27 – 7:00PM
- Sunday, June 28 – 2:00PM
Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs get exponentially harder when they go head-to-head with a new threat to playtime.
2026 Rated PG, 1hr, 42min
Grace Baptist Church: Kids Activity Day
Friday • June 26 • 11:00 am
Whistle Stop Park, Winterset
Alpaca Nature Walk
Tuesdays & Wednesdays • 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Fridays & Saturdays • 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Rusty Stars Alpacas, 2054 Rustic Ln, Winterset
At Rusty Stars Alpacas we offer an opportunity to walk your own alpaca on a mile long nature trail with great views and great fun. Hikes can be reserved directly with Rusty Stars or by watching our Facebook page for ticket announcements on Eventbright. The hikes are $15 per alpaca. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear shoes not sandals. Call 515-705-8404, email RustyStarsFarm@gmail.com or use messenger to schedule your hike.
Scratch Pizza Night on The Farm
Friday • June 26 • 5:00-9:00 pm
Speckled Hen Farms
Join us for an evening around the “Pecking Table!” A relaxed, farm style wood fired pizza night featuring a rotating selection of scratch made pizzas all laud out on our signature Pecking Table for you to enjoy at your own pace! Each pizza will feature seasonal local toppings, farm inspired flavors, and a few familiar favorites! Music by Willie Mac. Enjoy good company, great music and a relaxed atmosphere. Reservations are required and limited to 40 people. $25/ person. Tickets and more details on our website under the events tab.
Guided Painting Class
Friday • June 26 • 6:00-8:00 pm
Winterset Cidery
We are partnering with Artfull for a Guided Painting Class on Friday, June 26th from 6-8pm!
Join us at Winterset Cidery for an evening of creativity, cider, and fun as Artfull leads you step-by-step through creating your own masterpiece.
Grab your tickets now and gather your friends for a relaxing night of crafting and cider. We can’t wait to see you at the Cidery!
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This Weekend!
Madison County Farmers Market
Saturday • June 27 • 8am – 12pm
Madison County Courthouse Lawn
IT’S MARKET DAY!
Come shop local and support over 40+ amazing vendors. This Saturday on the Madison County Courthouse lawn from 8am to noon.
Thank you for supporting small farms, local families, and handmade businesses right here in Madison County.
Paint & Sip
Saturday • June 27 • 2:30pm
Winterset Cidery
Join us for a paint and sip event at Winterset Cidery! We’re painting “Birch Passion” on canvas. Registration includes two hours of instruction, all supplies, and an 11×14-inch canvas to take home. Enjoy Winterset Cidery’s full food and drink menu, for purchase before/during/ after the event.
A live band will be performing at the Cidery after class! Come enjoy an afternoon of art and stay for an evening of music!
Seating is limited; register early. SIGN UP HERE.
Live Music with The Schmidts
Saturday • June 27 • 6:00-9:00 pm
Winterset Cidery
Plan your Saturday around a fun afternoon at Winterset Cidery!
We’ll be open from 1–10pm with:
• Live music by The Schmids from 6-9pm
• Delicious dinner by Hammer and a Fork from 5–8pm
• The best hard apple cider around
$5 cover per vehicle — no matter how many people are inside!
Grab your friends, bring your lawn chairs, and spend your Saturday evening at the Cidery. We’ll see you there!
Live Music with Kracklin
Saturday • June 27 • 6:30-9:30 pm
Covered Bridges Winery
$5 Cover Charge per person at the door
Live Music from 6:30-9:30PM Music will be outdoors weather permitting. Bring your lawn chairs as seating is limited.
Food for sale by the Winterset Japanese Exchange program (pork sandwich’s and side)
Kracklin is a fun acoustic duo performing classic rock, pop-country and even TV show themes! David and Sara have been delighting crowds for 5 years in the Des Moines area with their exemplary vocals and wide range of songs. You won’t find anyone else quite like them!
Car Show in memory of Ken Burk
Saturday • June 27 • 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Madison County Historical Complex
A car show in memory of Chief Ken Burk for the Madison County Historical Society.
Registration is 9-10:30am. FREE MUSEUM TOURS! This fundraiser will help support family activities at MCHS. Chief Burk was a Board Member of MCHS. This car show is in partnership with Central lowa Auto Club, Inc.
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Wheels & Wine
Sunday • June 28 • 11:00 am
Madison County Winery
Bring your muscle/vintage/classic car or truck to the winery! Come check out all the classics along the vines and enjoy food by Smokin Train BBQ while supplies last. Open early @ 11:00
Live Music with Kris Karr
Sunday • June 28 • 2:00-6:00 pm
Winterset Cidery
Sunday Funday at Winterset Cidery!
Join us from 1-6pm for cider, live music, and delicious food — the perfect way to wrap up your weekend!
Live music by Kris Karr from 2-5pm
Hey Misters Feast Fare serving up yummy food from 2-6pm
Grab your friends, sip some cider, and enjoy a relaxing Sunday at the Cidery. See you there!
America 250 Community Concert & Sing-Together
Sunday • June 28 • 7:00 pm
Madison County Historical Complex
The Madison County Community Choir is inviting singers and audience members of all ages to take part in a unique musical celebration this summer as the nation approaches its 250th birthday.
The America 250 Community Patriotic Concert & Sing-Together will take place on Sunday, June 28, at 7:00 p.m. on the north lawn of the Madison County Historical Complex. The outdoor program will feature performances by the Madison County Community Choir, local youth singers, and a patriotic sing-along designed to bring the entire community together in song.
“The dream is to have 250 singers lifting their voices together,” said Megan Barrett, director of the Madison County Community Choir and organizer of this event. “It’s a wildly audacious goal, but I think Madison County is the kind of community that can make it happen.”
The concert will include several selections by the Madison County Community Choir, two selections by a youth choir featuring singers from the Winterset Middle School and Junior High choirs, and a variety of familiar patriotic songs that audience members will be encouraged to sing along with from their seats.
“This event is about more than a performance,” Barrett said. “It’s about celebrating our community, our shared history, and the joy of making music together. Whether you’re singing on stage or singing from the audience, we hope you’ll be part of this special evening.”
Organizers are hopeful that the event may become one of the largest gatherings of singers Madison County has ever seen. Everyone is invited to bring family members, friends, neighbors, and lawn chairs for an evening of music, community spirit, and celebration under the summer sky.
Levitt AMP Earlham Music Series
Sunday • June 28 • 6:00 pm
Earlham City Park
Chamber Members: We would love to include your upcoming events in the weekly snapshot, Chamber Chat and The Citizen.
Chamber Chat is great for business-to-business communication, while The Citizen is the perfect way to reach the wider community! To ensure you get included, please email your event information to: communications@madisoncounty.com
Next Week
Babysitting Basics Class
Tuesday • June 30th • 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Madison County Extension Office
Scan the QR code above or CLICK HERE to register.
Free Summer Meals for Kids
Tuesdays & Thursdays • Through August 6th • 12:00-1:00 pm
Cobblestone Hotel
Walk Around the Square
Wednesday • July 1 • 12:00-12:30 pm
Winterset Square
Join us for our next Walk Around the Square! We’ll meet on the north side of the courthouse for an easy 30-minute walk around the Winterset square. We’ll be raising awareness for UV Safety, and we’ll have free sunscreen and water available. Water donated by Winterset Hy-Vee. Bring comfortable shoes, invite a friend, and join us for a short walk focused on movement, community, and sun safety.
Agriland FS
Fuel Up & Give Back to the Winterset Community School District! From now through June 30, fuel up at the Winterset FAST STOPs and AGRILAND FS will donate 3¢ per gallon to the Winterset Community School District.
Fuel Up & Give Back to the Earlham Community School District! From now through June 30, fuel up at the Earlham FAST STOP and AGRILAND FS will donate 3¢ per gallon to the Earlham Community School District.
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Coming Soon
Upcoming Library Events
July 10, 14 & 28
Winterset Public Library
Madison County Fair
July 15-19, 2026
Madison County Fairgrounds
Pottery Throwdown
Saturday • August 1 • 9:00 am
Winterset Middle School
Watch talented ceramic artists showcase their wheel throwing and hand building skills at an interactive, competitive community event. Held at the Winterset Middle School, 706 W School St in Winterset, the event features live pottery challenges, a POTTER OF THE DAY crowning, and an art market to purchase participating creators pieces.
Clark Tower 100th Anniversary Celebration
August 7th & 8th
Winterset City Park
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