The Picker Knows

10/18/2026

Yes we are open on Sundays! Please drop by and shop at The Picker Knows. Sunday Hours 12-4!

10/17/2026

Today is a good day to come see us at The Picker Knows. There are new things to look at and buy every time you visit! THE PICKER KNOWS, 72 E Court in Winterset Iowa. Open 10-5 on Monday-Wednesday, 10-8 on Thursday, 10-5 on Friday and Saturday and 12-4 on Sunday!

10/16/2026

The Picker Knows Winterset! Come see us this weekend at 72 E Court Avenue! We are open every day!

10/14/2026

10/09/2026

TOMORROW IS THE DAY!

COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL WEEKEND HAS ARRIVED!

Tomorrow, Winterset welcomes visitors from near and far for one of our favorite weekends of the year — the Madison County Covered Bridge Festival!

📅 Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11

If you’re coming to town, don’t just visit the festival and head home — EXPLORE WINTERSET!

🌉 See our historic covered bridges
🛍️ Shop the festival vendors
🍔 Eat some amazing food
🎶 Enjoy the entertainment
🤠 Visit the John Wayne Birthplace & Museum
🧵 Check out the Iowa Quilt Museum
🌳 Explore City Park & Clark Tower
🏛️ Experience some Madison County history
🛍️ Visit our local shops and antique stores
🍂 Enjoy a beautiful fall day in Madison County

And make sure THE PICKER KNOWS is on your list!

❤️ To all of our longtime Picker Knows customers coming down from the Des Moines area — we can’t wait to see you!

❤️ To everyone visiting Winterset for the first time — welcome! We hope you’ll stop in and discover The Picker Knows!

Our new Winterset store is packed with antiques, vintage pieces, collectibles, furniture, décor and treasures from our vendors.

You might want to leave a little extra room in the vehicle for the trip home. 😉

🚗 Make the drive. Bring your friends. Spend the day. Explore Winterset. Shop local. And make some memories!

🌉 MADISON COUNTY COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL
📅 October 10–11, 2026
📍 Winterset, Iowa

🍂 We’ll see you in Winterset!

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10/08/2026

IT’S ALMOST COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL WEEKEND!

We’re officially counting down!

The Madison County Covered Bridge Festival is THIS WEEKEND — October 10 & 11!

If you’re still deciding whether to make the trip to Winterset, here’s just some of what you’ll find:

🛍️ 150+ food, art & craft vendors
🎶 Live entertainment
🌉 Covered bridge tours
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids’ activities
🏛️ History on the Hill
🚘 Sunday car show
🎉 Sunday parade
🍔 LOTS of food
🍂 Gorgeous fall scenery
🛍️ Shopping throughout Winterset

And remember — the festival is only part of the fun!

Take some time to venture beyond the square and explore the rest of Winterset. Our local businesses are getting ready to welcome thousands of visitors, and we’d love for you to discover what makes this town so special.

❤️ THE PICKER KNOWS WILL BE READY FOR YOU TOO!

We’re filling the store with treasures and getting ready for what we hope will be an AMAZING weekend at our new Winterset location.

If you’ve been one of our customers for years, come see our new home.

If you’ve never been to The Picker Knows before, this is the perfect weekend to discover us!

📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

Grab your friends, clear some room in the trunk 😉 and get ready for a great fall weekend in Winterset, Iowa!

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10/07/2026

Lots of new items coming in for Madison County Covered Bridge Days! 🍂🧡🍁

10/05/2026

The spooks are coming out TPK!! 🎃🦇🧡

10/03/2026

☀️ It’s a BEAUTIFUL day in Winterset!
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to get out of the house, come spend the day exploring our wonderful town!
Stroll around the historic Winterset square, check out the local shops, grab something good to eat, and of course, make a stop at The Picker Knows Antiques & Collectibles! 👃
Our shop is packed with antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, furniture, unique treasures and all kinds of things you didn’t know you needed until you spotted them. 😉 And with new items coming in all the time, there’s always something different to discover.
While you’re here, be sure to visit the other great shops around the square too. There are so many locally owned businesses that make Winterset a fun place to spend a beautiful fall day. 🍂
📍 The Picker Knows – Winterset, Iowa
Today (Saturday): 10 AM–5 PM
Regular hours:
Monday–Wednesday: 10–5
Thursday: 10–8
Friday–Saturday: 10–5
Sunday: 12–4
Come wander, shop, eat and explore Winterset — and don’t forget to follow your nose to The Picker Knows! 👃

10/01/2026