Kids Zone and the Sunday Parade | Megan Barrett

<p>Welcome to Bridging the Gap, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce podcast. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Megan Barrett about two Covered Bridge Festival favorites: the Kids Zone and the Sunday parade. Megan shares how the Kids Zone moved indoors to The Warehouse on 2nd (included with festival admission), why the corn box never gets old, what families can expect from yard games and a walk-in cold air balloon, and how the Sunday parade comes together for clubs, businesses, and neighbors lining the route.In this episode, we cover:- Kids Zone as a long-standing family tradition at the festival- Indoor activities at The Warehouse on 2nd, included with festival admission- Corn boxes outside and why kids love them- Face painting with Winterset Art Club inside the warehouse- Arcade games, foosball, pinball, giant Jenga, bags, pickleball, and a small bounce house for littles- Walk-in cold air balloon experience near the Kids Zone- Nursing and diaper changing space for families with infants- Planning time of about 45 minutes to an hour in the Kids Zone- Sunday parade staging back at Winterset High School and free entry for participants- Horses, tractors, classic cars, and three marching bands in this year's parade- How neighbors, clubs, and businesses join the paradeWhether you are bringing kids for a warehouse break or staking out a parade spot on Sunday, this conversation is a friendly preview of two of the festival's most loved traditions.Learn more and connect:- Madison County Covered Bridge Festival: https://www.exploremadisoncounty.com/covered_bridge_festival/- Parade information: https://www.exploremadisoncounty.com/covered_bridge_festival/parade/- Madison County Chamber: https://madisoncounty.comIf you enjoyed this episode, follow the show and share it with a family planning their Covered Bridge Festival weekend.Thanks for supporting the people and businesses that make Madison County home.</p>