Tonight
History, Music, and Food On The Hill
Thursday • July 3 • 5:30pm
Madison County Historical Complex
As part of the Thursday night Community Band concerts at the Madison County Historical Complex, there will be a FREE open house at one of the 14 historic buildings for an hour beginning at 5:30 pm. This Thursday, you can roam through the McKee Agricultural Barn and its vast collection of farming implements and displays. And there will be plenty of time for food starting at 6:00 pm and the band at 7:00 pm. Keep reading below to find out which building will be open before the final July 10 Community Band concert.
Community Band Lawn Chair Night
Thursday • July 3 • 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 hot dogs and hamburgers, chips, dessert and a water served by the Winterset Lions Club. The band starts at 7:00pm with Winterset Gymnastics providing entertainment at intermission.
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Top Gun: Maverick
Thursday • July 2 • 7:00pm
Throwback Thursday at The Iowa Theater
Light the fires and kick the tires…celebrate patriotism and Americana with fighter jets, Tom Cruise, and Kenny Loggins!
After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it. 2022, Rated PG-13, 2 hr 11 min
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Celebrate Independence Day
I grew up on Osceola where Independence Day is celebrated with a multi-day carnival, a massive parade, and at least 2 days of almost non-stop activities including entertainment on the downtown stage. So imagine my surprise when, just a month after I moved to Winterset in 2006, I hadn’t heard a single word about a Fourth of July Parade or any such festivities. If you’re new here and in a similar boat here’s the scoop—it all happens in Earlham just a few miles NW of Winterset!
Earlham Freedom Festival
Thursday – Saturday • July 3-5
Downtown Earlham
Thursday, July 3rd
5:00 PM — Carnival Opens
Friday, July 4th
7:00–9:30 AM — Earlham Fire & Rescue Pancake Breakfast (Community Center)
7:00–10:00 AM — Cake drop-off for Decorating Contest (Community Center)
8:00 AM — Firecracker 5K (Chestnut Ave)
9:30 AM — Parade Line-Up
10:30 AM — Parade Begins
Following Parade:
Car Show Begins (Chestnut Ave)
Methodist Church Luncheon & Pies
Friends Church Lunch
11:45 AM — Boy Scouts Flag Presentation + National Anthem by Kathy Hopkins
12:00 PM — Food Trucks, Vendors, Horse Photos & Carnival Open
• Toby the Balloon Guy in the park!
• Miss Earlham Raffle Tickets on sale until 2:00 PM
1:00–4:00 PM — Bingo (Community Center)
Stage Activities:
12:00 PM — Grand Marshal Presentation (Shawn Boyle)
12:30 PM — DSOD
1:30 PM — Sara Routh (Singer/Songwriter)
2:30 PM —Brenden Swank (Singer/Songwriter)
3:00 PM — TBD
3:30 PM — Lip Sync Battle! (All Ages Welcome – Sign up on Facebook)
4:00 PM — Penn Center 4H Ice Cream
5:00 PM — Cake Auction
5:30 PM — Crowning of Miss Earlham
Fireworks at Dusk!
Saturday, July 5th
10:00 AM — Bags Tournament (Register on Facebook)
5:00 PM — Carnival Opens
6:00–8:00 PM — Family Dance Party (Outside Westside)
• Treats from Jodee’s Sodees & Beautifully Baked
• $3 (Kids 5–12) • $5 (13 & Up)
8:00 PM — Street Dance (Outside Westside)
• Featuring Drew Cagle & The Reputation
• Opener: David Wooldridge
• $5 — All Ages Welcome
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This Weekend!
Jurassic World: Rebirth
June 4 & 5 • 7:00pm & July 6 • 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 5 • 8:00 – Noon
Courthouse Square
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Next Week
Boom! Science Center of Iowa
Thursday • July 10 • 10:30am
Winterset Public Library
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.
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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Coming Soon
Free Youth Fishing
Tuesday • July 8 • 6:00 – 7:30pm
Cedar Lake
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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