2025 Birthday Celebration

While it’s too early to publish complete schedule details, we are pleased to announce special guests Barry Corbin and Riders In The Sky. 
These events will sell out fast, so make your reservations online or by calling 515-462-1044.

An Evening with Barry Corbin
Friday, May 23rd, 7:00 pm

“An Evening with Barry Corbin” is  one-man show in which the esteemed actor and storyteller shares tales of his extensive Hollywood career and personal life. This show will be held at the Iowa Theater in Winterset on Friday, May 23rd at 7:00 pm. Admission is $40 per person.

*Please note, reservations are non-refundable.

Birthday Celebration Dinner & Auction
Featuring Riders in the Sky

Riders In The Sky are returning to provide “the best in Western Music since 1977. Award-winning harmonies, wacky western wit and high yodeling adventures”. The Birthday Celebration Dinner & Auction will be held on Saturday, May 24th at 5:00 pm at the Madison County Fairgrounds.

*Please note, reservations are non-refundable.

Big screen presentations of these John Ford Classics at
the Iowa Theater

For reservations, go to: The Iowa Theater

“Chisum” starring John Wayne on the Big Screen at the Iowa Theater, Saturday, May 24.

Musical entertainment at the Fly-In Breakfast will be provided by Winterset’s own Benge Family Band.

Join the Cavalry!

In tribute to John Ford’s Cavalry Trilogy, horse soldiers will be on hand at the John Wayne Birthplace on Saturday, May 25th to provide visitors a taste of military life on the frontier.

John Wayne 5K Walk/Run

Celebrate the Duke’s birthday with the Winterset Rotary John Wayne Birthday Celebration 5K Walk/Run.
Proceeds to benefit CRISP, First Readers & Youth Scholarships.