Tonight
Ice Cream on the Hill
Thursday • August 11th • 6:00pm
Husky Marching Band at the Madison County Historical Complex
Dozens of young instrumentalists in the Husky Marching Band have been hard at work this week at band camp (many actually started last week!) Preview their hard work this Thursday evening at “Ice Cream on the Hill”. (Formerly known as “Ice Cream on the Square, but the square is kind of a mess!)
The Winterset Band Boosters invite you to meet the 2022-2023 Husky Marching Band members and enjoy some food and ice cream while the band performs. Food and ice cream will be served at 6:00, all for a free will donation, and the band will perform at 6:30. Bring your lawn chairs!
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This Weekend
Meet the Teams Night
Friday • August 12 • Meal at 5:00, Introductions at 6:00
Winterset High School, McGaffin Field
Friday night, head out to McGaffin field to meet the fall student athletes involved in Cross Country, Volleyball, Cheerleading and Football. The Quarterback Club concession stand will be open, and the Husky Shop will be open (in the new gym lobby) so you can renew your Husky Booster Club membership and purchase new Husky apparel.
Where the Crawdads Sing
August 12 & 13 • 7:00pm, August 14 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
According to Rebecca Fons, Development & Programming Director at the Iowa Theater, audiences are pretty excited for this weekend’s movie. “We get requests pretty often for particular films to play at the Iowa (and we do our best to fulfill them), and we’ve never gotten as many requests for a film as we have for WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING!”
Abandoned as a girl, Kya raised herself in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the marsh girl haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men from town, she opens herself to a new and startling world. However, when one of them is found dead, Kya immediately becomes the main suspect. As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal many secrets. PG-13, 2hr 5 min
Madison County Farmers Market
Saturday • August 13 • 8:00am – Noon
Downtown Winterset
National Farmers Market Week is August 7-13 so this Saturday, the Madison County Farmers Market will host a Biggest Zucchini Contest! Bring your entry by 9:00am, winners will be announced at 10:30am.
Watercolor Class: Hummingbirds & Honeysuckle
Saturday • August 13th • 10:00am
Winterset Public Library
Join this painting adventure and work with watercolors to capture the fleeting beauty of nectar-producing flowers, and a hummingbird. Limit of 12 participants. Call the library to register: (515)462-1731
Class Car Show & Shine
Saturday • August 13 • 4:00 – 7:00pm
Downtown Winterset
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Next Week
Doggie Dip
Monday • August 15 • 6:00 – 7:30pm
Winterset Aquatic Center
Even though the summer heat is still very much with us, the turn of the calendar a few days ago means that summer fun will soon be winding down as we shift our focus to back-to-school (see the next event!). The Doggie Dip is a mixed-feeling event—super fun for dogs, but sad for the kids who have to say goodbye to the pool until next year!
Way Back Wednesday: The Wizard of Oz
Wednesday • August 17 • 7:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Just try not to sing along as Dorothy Gale is swept away from a farm in Kansas to a magical land of Oz in a tornado and embarks on a quest with her new friends to see the Wizard who can help her return home in Kansas and help her friends as well. 1939, Rated G, 1 hr 42 min.
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A Strange Look at Custer
Friday • August 19th • 5:00pm
Winterset Public Library
Learn about the life and times of General George Armstrong Custer from author and illustrator Jack Strange. Jack has written and illustrated two volumes on Custer and will be selling and signing them after the program.
Back-to-School (B.2.S) Blowout
Saturday • August 20th • Noon to 4:00pm
New Bridge Church, 1305 W Jefferson
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Thinking Ahead
Youth Volleyball League
Register by August 21st
WPRD Youth volleyball league registration is now open! Get registered today by clicking the links below.
3rd – 4th Division https://tinyurl.com/3tjsxkxb
5th – 6th Division https://tinyurl.com/4vjv5fh3
Registration is open for Winterset Parks & Recreation Adult Women’s Volleyball league: https://tinyurl.com/3837tzny
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Youth Fishing Nights
Tuesday • August 23 • 6:00 – 7:30pm
Cedar Lake Boat Launch with WPRD and MCCB
This summer Winterset Parks & Recreation and Madison County Conservation board are teaming up to host four Youth Fishing nights. Bring the kids out to Cedar Lake by the boat launch for some free fishing—the poles and bait will be provided! This is a great opportunity for kids to learn about fishing.
Salute to 40 Years of the John Wayne Birthplace:
Saturday • August 27
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the John Wayne Birthplace first opening our doors to the public, the John Wayne Birthplace & Museum will present a one-day event complete with lavish family-styled events that will thrill children of all ages.
At 11am, at the John Wayne Birthplace, founding board member Dave Trask will discuss the original efforts to preserve the Winterset, Iowa, home where John Wayne was born, the public’s reception, and how the Birthplace has grown into the popular destination it has become today.
The Great Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be presented at 2:00pm and 4:30pm. Prices are $12 for adults and $7 for children and seniors. Purchase tickets here (tickets will be mailed to you). There will be no refunds or exchanges on tickets.
Youth (12 & under) & Senior Tickets (60+): $7.00
The Winterset Community Band will present a rousing concert of vintage circus marches between performances of the Great Culpepper & Merriweather Circus.
“I love a circus!” says John Wayne in the 1964 motion picture spectacle “Circus World”. Newly restored to its original glory, the film will be presented at Winterset’s Iowa Theater at 7:00pm. Tickets are available at www.the-iowa.com
City-Wide Garage Sale
Saturday • September 17
Evening Under the Stars
Saturday • September 17 • 5:00pm
Pepper Harrow Farm
Evening Under the Stars is a special event hosted each year by Madison County Foundation for Environmental Education (MCFEE) on behalf of the Madison County Conservation Board. This year’s event will be hosted at Pepperharrow Farm in Winterset.
Spend a fun-filled evening with friends, surrounded by sunflowers and dahlias. Enjoy a social hour sipping local wines and listening to live music. Take a stroll through the gardens while you peruse live and silent auction items featuring local businesses and artists. Try your hand at wildlife themed games of skill or take advantage of the option to cut your own flower bouquet.
Dinner is next, followed by “world famous” local desserts. Hear about the important work of the Madison County Conservation Board and updates on the new Madison County Conservation Center to open soon. Round out the evening with a glimpse through a high-powered telescope, under the stars.
Proceeds from this year’s event will go to the currently under-construction Madison County Conservation Center. This almost 13,000 square foot gathering hub, nestled in the timber of Pammel Park will be completed later this year. With event space, a modern classroom, outdoor patio and exhibit hall, this facility will serve as a gateway to the wilds of Madison County.
MCFEE is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has been dedicated to supporting the Madison County Conservation Board since 1981. All proceeds from MCFEE fundraisers provide support for environmental education programs, park facility upgrades, and management of natural resource areas.
Tickets are now on sale for Evening Under the Stars. Event tickets are $40/person or $320 per table (seats 8). To purchase your tickets, call the Madison County Conservation Board office at 515-462-3536 or email Amy at awarnke@madisoncounty.iowa.gov. Tickets are also available to purchase in person at the Madison County Conservation Board office located at 2273 Clark Tower Road.
Winterset .150K Race
Saturday • October 1 • 11:00am
Winterset City Park
City Park is turning 150 and the Winterset Parks & Recreations Department is going to celebrate by hosting their 1st annual .150K Race (492ft) on Saturday, October 1st. There will be live music, yard games, & a silent auction benefiting Hold Our Youth Tight, beer from 1st Down Brewing Co. and awesome shirts from Lumberjack Design Co. You will also get a donut at the halfway mark to ensure that you have enough energy to make it to the finish line! Costumes are encouraged and there will be an award for best costume! You have plenty of time to start training, so get registered today.
Ages 21+ https://tinyurl.com/2a9aw8rs
Ages 16 – 20 https://tinyurl.com/2aszws9b
Ages 15 & under https://tinyurl.com/2esh57sf
You can also check out the community calendar page to see how events align with your own calendar!
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