The 2010 Birthday Celebration in Winterset is now history.
Go here (http://www.dukewayne.com/showthread.php?p=94347#post94347) to read more about it, from one who was there!

It's time to start planning for next May, when the celebration in Winterset will include a big-screen showing of The Alamo, and where Duke's daughter, Aissa, is expected to make an appearance!

Check out the John Wayne Birthplace web site (http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday/index.html#2010_VIP) for more details!

Just thought you'd all like to know what's going on for the 2010 John Wayne Birthday Celebration on May 28-29, 2010 in Winterset, Iowa. This year's Celebration is centered around the 50th anniversary of "The Alamo" and festivities will be held on the historic Courthouse Square in downtown Winterset (just spittin' distance from the Birthplace home).

The VIP Fund Raising Event on Saturday, May 29th will feature a sumptuous dinner in true Western style, followed by music from chart topper Moe Bandy and his Americana Band. A stunning big-screen presentation of "The Alamo" will follow. The first 500 who purchase VIP tickets will also receive a FREE DVD copy of "The Alamo" as a souvenir keepsake, courtesy of MGM/DVD.

John Wayne's daughter Aissa Wayne will also be at the VIP Event. Aissa appeared with her father in "The Commancheros", "Donovan’s Reef", "McLintock!" and--yes--"The Alamo."

Tickets for the VIP Event are $100 and may be purchased on our website at http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday or by calling toll-free (877) 462-1044. Tickets are going fast, so don't delay! Makes a great Christmas gift, too! Proceeds benefit the new John Wayne Birthplace Museum and Learning Center.

Even if you're not attending the VIP Event, there's plenty to do. The Western Mercantile Marketplace on the Square will feature fabulous western-related merchandise and fantastic food. There'll be a free outdoor showing of "The Alamo." And of course, Duke's Birthplace home will be open for tours.

For up-to-date information on the 2010 John Wayne Birthday Celebration and everything that's going on, visit our web site at http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday.

Wayne Davis
The Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

Well it's off to Winterset again were the good people go.:cowboy::film:

Thanks Wayne for the update!!

Hopefully, I'll be able to make it there this year, at least that's my plan.

Winterset county has in it a farming pioneer era museum that I highly recomend, allow several hours to take it in if your going. As for Aissa attending, there was mention of family members going to the last one and it did not happen. No explenation was ever given. I am not saying that it caused me to regret going there. I was talking to my nephew last night about taking a spring road trip to Texas to his fathers recording studio and who knows I might swing past Iowa on the way. Might have to bring one or more of the 4 kids along. There could be guitars playing. Can you recall the smell of woodsmoke, coffee, and just a splash of who hit John. How long has it been since you gathered round a fire with friends?

Murray,

It would be an extreme pleasure to be in your company again!

I would love to see as many of our members as possible head to Winterset that last weekend of May. Even if you can't make it to the VIP dinner, there's that FREE outdoor showing of The Alamo the next day, and Winterset is a real pretty town. And of course, there's the Birthplace tour, and as Murray mentioned, some really neat places nearby to visit as well. I would love meeting more of my friends 'face to face'!

Chester :newyear:

Having attended the last "celebration in Winterset" I would highly recommend it to anyone who is even remotely interested in John Wayne. I enjoyed myself, met some great people, had my picture taken with Deana Martin (Dean Martin's daughter), and took home some neet John Wayne "stuff".

We need to help make these celebrations a big sucess. Alot of money needs to be raised to get this museum up and running. I'd like to see it before I expire!!!!

By all means---ATTEND and SUPPORT!!!

Coach3

How I wish I could get to this. Maybe 2011 or 2013. Can't make 2012 because of a massive security operation here in London.

Bob

I would soooo love to go to this ....... but I will not be able to make it already have a big " thing " planned for New York in April and a trip to Niagra Falls and Canada too..... Sigh...going off now to shake the " money tree " to see if anything falls !!!!!

I've tried the lottery already this week !!!! :wink_smile:

Here's the latest news:

Aissa Wayne will be here in Winterset at 7pm on Friday, May 28th, 2010 to dedicate a new outside location for the larger-than-life John Wayne bronze statue, on the property of the new Museum, facing John Wayne Drive. You may remember the statue was donated by the Wayne Family at the Centennial in 2007, and since that time he's rested in the corner of the Welcome Center, barely fitting in below the ceiling. This new outdoor spot will have walkways and will be lit at night, so those traveling past will be able to see it.

The John Wayne Birthday Celebration is also proud to be chosen as one of only 25 events throughout Iowa to be a "Silver Dollar Cash Stop." Before the dedication on Friday from 4pm to 7pm, Iowa Lottery officials will hold a contest where Lottery players can use nonwinning Silver Tickets for a chance to win four cash prizes for a total value of $1,000. Winners will be drawn approximately 6:45pm. You must be present to win.

More information on these free events on the Birthday Celebration page: http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday

Wayne Davis
The Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

Wayne,
Thanks so much for your update.
It all sounds wonderful,
although I can't be there myself,
I feel sure some of our members will attend.

Thanks Wayne!
iam looking fordward to seeing you and the rest of the folks in may.

Wayne,

Thanks for the update. We're still hoping to be there, and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again (and the Mrs. to meeting folks face-to-face for the first time).

Chester :newyear:

Hey, John Wayne fans! Even MORE new stuff going on during the 2010 John Wayne Birthday Celebration: Thursday, May 27th through Sunday, May 30th, at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce on the Northeast corner of the Courthouse Square:

A rare and exclusive opportunity to view John Wayne-related treasures from the private collection of Joseph L. Zuckschwerdt, President of The Birthplace of John Wayne’s board. These unique and one-of-a-kind items include an actual musket used in The Alamo; the shirt and vest from The Shootist; a dress military coat from The Green Berets; the saddle from The Cowboys; original posters and oversized publicity photos, many personal family photos and even the last hat ever made for Duke by Nudie’s, and much, much more.

Complete info: http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday

The Celebration is less than 30 days away now! Be sure to get your tickets for the exclusive VIP Fund Raising Event while they're still available!

Wayne Davis
The Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

Once again, Wayne, thanks for the update

Well next saturday myself Joe Zuke and his lovely wife Patty start heading out to Winterset for this years festivitys. With stops at a few places of interest. I hope to see as many members as possible.I would love to have lunch together. When you get to the birthplace leave your number and I will get in touch. Ask for Joe Zuke or Bill Foley. Also the DUKE statue is at its permanent spot and the blocks will be on display all weekend. This maybe the best year yet.

Have a good time everyone that will be attending. We are right in the middle of building our house so I am not going to be able to get away. Maybe next year..........

Hi Bill,
Hope you have a good time,
give me regards to Joe.

Wish I could make it. I hope some kind soul takes photos and posts them for those of us who can't attend.



We deal in lead, friend.

Just a reminder of something i mentioned earlier. I think it would be worth it , to take the time to tour the farming/pioneer museum, that Chester, my cousin and I toured. Allow three hours it is an experience in and of itself.

Here's even more new stuff to round out the John Wayne Birthday Celebration Weekend in Winterset, Iowa on May 28-29th!

First, join us for a delicious Fireman's Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Station, one block east of the Courthouse Square on Court from 7am to 10:30am on Saturday, May 29th. Sit yourself down for a fabulous morning meal! All you care to eat with pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, milk, orange juice and coffee. Just $6 per person (any age).

Next, John Wayne's daughter Aissa will be signing prints of her mother Pilar's painting of John Wayne titled "The Legend" at the Birthplace Saturday, May 29th from 4pm to 5pm. It’s a great opportunity to purchase a very special piece of John Wayne memorabilia and meet Aissa at the same time!

Check out http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday for a complete listing of everything that's going on that weekend to celebrate the birth of John Wayne! You don't want to miss this one!

Wayne Davis
Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

Just a reminder of the Duke's birthday.

http://www.jwaynefan.com/reminder05-10.html


Paul

Sounds good Wayne. Wish I could be there.

Well, I must say that the Mrs. and I had hopes of attending this year's celebration, but it seems we encountered a financial 'hit' every month for the past nine months . . . :cry2: . . . it just wasn't meant to be, I guess.

It sounds like a GREAT time must have been had by all, and I look forward to hearing from those who went, how it all went (BILL of PA . . . hint, hint, hint . . . ).

Chester :newyear:

JIM
I just flow in tonight. But I most tell you that without question this was the best of all the celebrations. Great weather big crowds free showing of Duke films at the local movie house,the Alamo under the stars on a large screen ,great auction and the wonderful lady herself Aissa Wayne. It's late so I will detail more after Ive rested.

wish i could be there have a great time to all the members that attends

hey folks. how is everyone?

Well some other things that went on at Winterset this year.
On saturday walking tours of historic downtown Winterset.
Carriage rides all weeked.
Signings by Aissa Wayne in the birthplace garden on friday.
Also dinner in the garden for everyone by a new line of John Wayne western foods.
Joe Zukes collection of Dukes costumes and over a hundred rare photographs and posters.
On saturday a firemans pancake breakfast.
Free showing of "THE SANDS OF IWO JIMA" and "THE COMANCHEROS" at the local movie house.
Food and merchant vendors in the downtown square all weeked.
A auction of John Wayne and ALAMO items that raised over 23 thousand dollars. Plus three checks of 10 thousand dollars each.
All this and a promise that the John Wayne Museum and Learing Center will be built by 2012.
Plus our ALAMO block was on display all weekend.
I will post some pictures later.

Bill,

Thanks so much for filling us in. It sounds like a GREAT weekend - sorry we were unable to be there. We're REALLY looking forward to seeing those pictures!

Jim

Thanks Bill. I'm also looking forward to seeing your pics. It helps for those of us who can't make it out there.

Mark

Can't wait to see the pictures

Photos from the 2010 John Wayne Birthday Celebration are now on the Birthplace web site. There's a link from the main page, or you can go directly to the Birthday page to see the slideshow at http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday

Wayne Davis
John Wayne Birthplace
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

Wayne,
Thanks so much for the update,
and the page of great photos.

did they show the compete version of the alamo at the birthday Celebration.

did they show the compete version of the alamo at the birthday Celebration.

It was the shorter version, the only one available digitally right now.

Wayne Davis
John Wayne Birthplace
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

Very much liked the pics and was happy to find out that Pilar is an artist which I did not know and I like the portraits of the Duke. Aissa became a beautiful woman as well

One of the best scenes ever done in a movie by "anybody"! Music wasn't bad either.

I wish I could have made it. Sounds like it was a great event. Maybe 2012 if all goes well with business.

Bill thanks for the pictures.

that will be so cool

This year they are showing the cavalry trilogy. With a number of other attractions.

That sounds like a cool idea..........I will have to see how my vacation shakes out this year.