Villages of Van Buren - Event CalendarDiscover fun things to do all year long!Display Events For: Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan May 2017May 5th - May 7th » Saddle Up for St. JudeThere will be trail rides, an auction, dance, poker run, food, and more as we raise fund for this great cause! Saturday only - Our Kentucky Derby Party!! Be sure to wear your best derby hat!!
May 5th - May 6th » FREE Camping Weekend at Lake SugemaALL CAMPSITES ARE REVERSED FOR THE WEEKEND. Free Camping Weekend! Reservations available beginning March 13. 319-293-3532
May 5th » Cinco de Mayo PartyAll you can eat Mexican Buffet begins at 6:00pm. Andy & Mike's Dueling Pianos from 8p-11p. Tickets $35.
May 6th » Wasko Hardware's Customer Appreciation DayStop by Wasko Hardware for in-store specials, prizes and refreshments as they celebrate with their annual Customer Appreciation Day.
May 6th » Breakfast on Main StreetFull hot breakfast for a free will donation.
May 11th » Bonaparte Farmers MarketProduce, honey, baked goods, eggs, home-based businesses, crafts, flea market items, etc. All vendors welcome. Free setup.
May 12th - May 13th » FREE Camping Weekend at Morris ParkFree Camping Weekend! Reservations: 319-796-2148
May 12th » All You Can Eat BuffetFriday night All You Can Eat Buffet. Serving Fried Fish with all of the fixins' tonight. Soft drink included. Cash bar available! COST: Adults: $10.95 +tax, Children: $5.95+tax.
May 13th » Steak Sandwich SupperSecond Annual Steak Sandwich Supper with cheesy potatoes, baked beans, salads and desserts. Free will donation. Sponsored by Cantril Dayz Committee, all proceeds to benefit Cantril Dayz Activities.
May 16th » Keosauqua Farmers MarketThe Keosauqua Farmers Market will have various vendors and even entertainment at times. The market will be held each Tuesday from 4:00--6:00 PM beginning May 16th through October. Watch for further details.
May 18th » Bonaparte Farmers MarketProduce, honey, baked goods, eggs, home-based businesses, crafts, flea market items, etc. All vendors welcome. Free setup.
May 19th - May 20th » FREE Camping Weekend at BentonsportFree Camping Weekend along the Des Moines River in the National Historic District.
May 19th » All You Can Eat BuffetFriday night All You Can Eat Buffet. Serving Fried Chicken and all the fixins tonight! Soft drink included. Cash bar available! COST: Adults: $10.95 +tax, Children: $5.95+tax.
May 19th - May 21st » Ranch Horse Show Series at River Valley LodgeRanch Horse Show Series - The second of the 2017 series. High Point Year End Awards for each class April - October. Camping available on grounds. Friday (starts at 7pm) Kids Barrels, Jackpot Barrels, Open Ranch Riding, Novice Ranch Riding, Open Sort A, Cowgirl Sort, Open Sort B, Youth Sort, Kids Sort, +1 Sort, & Addemup Sort. Saturday (10am) Open Extreme Trail Competition & Novice Extreme Trail Competition Saturday (starts at Noon) Barrel Race, Kids Barrels, Ranch Rodeo, Open Ranch Riding, Novice Ranch Riding, Open Sort A, Cowgirl Sort, Open Sort B, +1 Sort, Youth Sort, Kids Sort, & Addemup Sort. Sunday (starts at 11) Youth and Ladies Breakaway, Open Breakaway, & Jackpot Team Roping
May 20th » Bentonsport Artisans Co-Op Open HouseCome and see what's new in at the Co-op this season. There will be Lapidary demonstrations and refreshments. One polished rock will be given to each customer.
May 20th » Douds Spaghetti SupperDouds American Legion Auxiliary serves homemade Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Lettuce Salad, Garlic Toast, Desserts and Drinks. Free will Offering to benefit Veterans in need.
May 23rd » Keosauqua Farmers MarketThe Keosauqua Farmers Market will have various vendors and even entertainment at times. The market will be held each Tuesday from 4:00--6:00 PM beginning May 16th through October. Watch for further details.
May 25th » Bonaparte Farmers MarketProduce, honey, baked goods, eggs, home-based businesses, crafts, flea market items, etc. All vendors welcome. Free setup.
May 26th - May 28th » Bonaparte Spring Festival Sales Event & City Wide Yard SalesA variety of vendors will be set up in the Bonaparte Mercantile Parking Lot. City-Wide Yard Sales throughout the weekend. And the Bonaparte Alumni Banquet will be held as well. City-wide yard sales throughout the town.
May 26th » Villages Folk School Annual Spring Lawn PartyJoin the Villages Folk School and their many talented artists at their Annual Memorial Day Weekend BBQ! Enjoy Bailey's BBQ Brisket or Pulled Pork and their custom sauces, along with homemade salads and cookies. There will be a Plein Air Quick Paint Contest through the Van Buren County Arts Council. Participants must register in advance for the outdoor painting contest. Several local artisan-made items will be auctioned off throughout the evening. Bring your lawn chair and join the fun under the BIG TENT near the Keosauqua Bridge!
May 26th » All You Can Eat BuffetFriday night All You Can Eat Buffet. Serving Fried Fish with all of the fixins' tonight. Soft drink included. Cash bar available! COST: Adults: $10.95 +tax, Children: $5.95+tax.
May 27th » Memorial/Alumni BreakfastKeosauqua Lions serve an All-You-Can-Eat pancake and sausage breakfast for a free will donation.
May 27th - May 28th » Bentonsport Flea Market & Craft ShowBentonsport Historic District will be haveing its annual Spring Flea Market and Craft Show during the Memorial weekend. A variety of vendors set up along Riverside Park. Music with John Boyer, Amish Fried Pies & Ice Cream. Food vendors on-site and artist demos throughout the weekend. The Mason House Inn will be selling fudge, crafts and Usborne Books. Bentonsport Quilt company, Paddle, Historic Greef General Store and Pedal & More will be open. Indian Artifact Museum will offer free museum tours.
May 28th » Keosauqua Music FestivalCome join us for an afternoon and evening full of fun, drinks, food, and great music!! Fun for the whole family! No cost just free will donation. T-shirts and Koozies for sale. All proceeds donated to the Ferguson Sports Complex. The bands are INQUIRE WITHIN 11am, WILD WILD WEST 12pm, Steve & Michaela from- Jefferson County Green Band 2pm, Van & the Movers 4pm, The Boys 6pm, and MATERIAL GIRL 8pm. Sponsored by the City/Sports Complex Committee.
May 29th » Milton Lions Memorial Day LunchMilton Lions Club will sponsor this full meal with desserts.
May 29th » Douds Memorial Day ServiceDouds American Legion and Auxiliary Memorial day Service. Potluck dinner at 6:00. Memorial Day Service begins at 7:00pm followed by the traditional walk to the Des Moines River bridge.
May 30th » Keosauqua Farmers MarketThe Keosauqua Farmers Market will have various vendors and even entertainment at times. The market will be held each Tuesday from 4:00--6:00 PM beginning May 16th through October. Watch for further details.
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