Events

Scenic Drive Festival

When the leaves begin to change colors and crisp autumn scents fill the air, it means one thing... It’s time for our Scenic Drive Festival and it will be a weekend to remember!

Scenic Drive Festival: October 9th-11th, 2026

Join us for arts and crafts vendors, antique vendors, art shows, music, garage sales, kids' entertainment, parades, car and motorcycle shows, food, and more activities throughout the Villages.

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BENTONSPORT
SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Bentonsport Riverfest
21964 Hawk Drive
Friday-Saturday 10am-4pm | Sunday 10am-3pm
Shop unique local businesses and open-air vendors for a truly one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Enjoy food, demonstrations, and FREE wagon rides while enjoying our beautiful National Historic District along the Des Moines River. Free Admission! For more information, go to Bentonsportheritage.org

Greef General Store/Addie May Fudge 35th Year
29164 Hawk Drive
Friday-Sunday 10am-4pm
Check out inside shop sales, Indian artifacts, and celebrate Addie May Fudge's 35th anniversary by stopping at the overflow tent in front of the Greef General Store. On SATURDAY ONLY, Santa will be in the loft making animal balloons, and local authors will be signing books in the cellar.

BIRMINGHAM
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Friends of Birmingham Trash & Treasure Sale
Birmingham City Park, 221 South Wood Street
Friday-Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm
Wide selection of flea market, garage sale, and estate sale antiques and collectibles. LUNCH will be served on SATURDAY ONLY 11:30am-1pm by the Birmingham Lions Club.

BONAPARTE
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Bonaparte Fall Festival
Downtown National Historic District
Friday-Sunday 8am-5pm
Shop a variety of local businesses, specialty shops, and open-air vendors! Discounts offered, live demonstrations, and tour historic buildings.

Bonaparte Pottery & Artisan Market
411 First Street
Friday-Sunday 8am-5pm
Step inside the Historic Bonaparte Pottery Barn for guided tours, then browse the gift shop for one-of-a-kind handcrafted treasures. Watch skilled artisans at work during live demonstrations and learn about the area's rich pottery heritage. Donations are appreciated and help support this historic landmark.

9th Annual BCIA Gun Show
602 8th Street (School Building)
Friday 4-8pm | Saturday 9am-5pm | Sunday 9am-2pm
Buy, sell, and trade modern and antique firearms, optics, knives, leather goods, and other unique items. Federal and state laws apply. Restrooms and food are available on premises. Admission is $5 for adults; children under 10 are free.

SATURDAY ONLY

Bonaparte EMS Luncheon
Bonaparte Fire Station. 608 2nd Street
Saturday 11am until the food is gone!
Serving very tasty tenderloins, hot dogs, french fries, and drinks for purchase.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Soup Luncheon 11am-1pm
BCIA Building Cafeteria, 602 8th Street (School Building)
Bonaparte Opera House, 614 1st Street
Saturday-Sunday 11am-1pm
Enjoy a delicious selection of homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts, and drinks available for purchase. Meals will be served at two convenient locations: the BCIA Building Cafeteria and the Bonaparte Opera House. Proceeds benefit the Bonaparte Public Library..

CANTRIL
FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Dutchman's Store
14999 Highway 2
Friday 8am-6pm | Saturday 8am-5pm
Enjoy our old-fashioned general store offering bulk food, fresh produce, deli counter, fall flowers, pumpkins, gourds, hard-to-find goods, kitchenware, gifts, and a quilter's paradise! Stop at Dutchman’s Store for friendly, helpful service!

DOUDS
FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Lunch Box Café
14191 Highway 98
Friday-Saturday 11am-7pm
Grab a famous Bigfoot tenderloin, ribeye steak sandwich, bug-Z burger, cowboy burger, and Texas tators. Don't miss the Homemade Taco on Saturday. “Homemade Cooking at its best!”

FARMINGTON
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

The Great Pumpkin Event of Farmington
Throughout the City of Farmington
All Weekend Long!
Giant Pumpkins everywhere! Grab a map and search for the locally grown giant pumpkins. Each will be carved or decorated by local artists. Vote for your favorite! Follow on Facebook @The Great Pumpkin Event of Farmington for updates.

Horsing around River Valley Lodge & Campground
29080 Hawk Drive
All Weekend!
Relax around the campfire, explore the many activities throughout the Villages of Van Buren, and enjoy quality time with family and friends. Sunday: Cowboy Church at 9am. Don’t have a horse? Don’t worry, you’ll still have a rootin’ tootin’ good ol’ time!
Cabins, electric and primitive camping with showers; call for reservations at 319-878-3888

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Farmington Vendors Downtown
201 Elm Street
Saturday 10am-4pm | Sunday 10am-3pm
Shop a variety of vendors offering unique handmade items, gifts, home décor, specialty products, and more. There's something for everyone to enjoy!

Pioneer Museum
205 South 4th Street (next to Casey)
Saturday-Sunday 1-4pm
Explore exhibits featuring local history, artifacts connected to the Homey war, and a unique glimpse into Iowa’s frontier past.

SATURDAY ONLY

Indian Lake Park Breakfast
28163 Willow Ave (Stone Lodge)
Saturday 7-10:30am
Have a yummy breakfast before starting your day in the Villages! Serving: Biscuits and Gravy, coffee, hot cider, milk, and orange juice for a FREEWILL DONATION! All proceeds go to park improvements and upgrades.

Indian Lake Park Apple Cider Floats & Bake Sale
28163 Willow Ave (Stone Lodge)
Saturday 10:30am-3pm
Get ready for a taste explosion with Apple Cider Floats! Apple cider paired with vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream, a whole apple cider donut, and a rich caramel drizzle. For an extra treat, the cup is rimmed with caramel and crunchy mixed nuts! Apple Cider Floats are $5.00 each, and don’t forget about our mouthwatering homemade baked goods and Caramel Apple Nachos! Also available: coffee, hot chocolate, soda, and bottled water.

KEOSAUQUA
Camping w/showers At VBC Fairgrounds
$20/night w/electric. Reservations: call 641-919-0566 or visit website

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Van Buren County Fairgrounds and Roberts Memorial Center Vendors
20493 Hwy 1 North
Friday 9am-6pm | Saturday 9am-5pm | Sunday 10am-4pm
A variety of indoor and outdoor vendors at the Fairgrounds in the Fair View Barn, Morton Building, and Roberts Memorial Center.

Keosauqua Fall Festival
City Park, 600 Park Street
Friday 12-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, and Sun 10am-3pm
Variety of arts, vendors and awesome crafts, food vendors, beer tent, music, and more!

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Keosauqua Public Library
608 1st Street
Friday 1-5pm | Saturday 9am-2pm
Books and miscellaneous library material for all ages. Freewill donation to the Library. Held rain or shine INSIDE the Library.

SATURDAY ONLY

Keosauqua Rotary Grand Parade
Saturday ~ Line up 8am | Parade 10am
Line-up is at 8am at the Ferguson Sport Complex (1017 Franklin St). The parade will start at 10am and the 2026 Theme: America 250 – Creating Lasting Impact

Downtown Keosauqua Saturday Events

All Day Saturday ~ LIVE Entertainment (Riverfront Park, 500 Park Street)
11am-? ~ Bloody Mary Bar & Music in the Courtyard (Hotel Manning, 100 Van Buren Street)
11am-3pm ~ Kids Games (First Iowa State Bank Parking Lot, 714 First Street)
Noon-3pm ~ Bingo (Event Tent in Keosauqua City Park, 600 Park Street)
$2 for 1 card and $5 for 3 cards. Prizes awarded each round.
Noon-4pm ~ Mercer’s Crazy Train FREE (near Hotel Manning, 100 Van Buren Street)
1pm ~ Hawkeye Pedal Pull (near Hotel Manning, 100 Van Buren Street)
12:30pm registration for Age 3-12
6-8pm ~ Live Music (Riverfront Park, 500 Park Street)
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Pearson House Museum Complex
718 Dodge Street
Saturday 10am-3pm | Sunday 1-4pm
Tours of the “Underground Railroad” safe house, one-room schoolhouse & authentic log cabin, quilt show upstairs in the Pearson House.

Twombly Museum
801 First Street
Saturday 10am-2pm | Sunday 10am-12pm
Museum artifacts showcase the rich history of Van Buren County. Sunday Only: Bake sale and coffee.

SUNDAY ONLY

Breakfast in the Pocket Park
615 First Street
Sunday 8:30-10:30am
Biscuits & Gravy, coffee, orange juice, and milk. Freewill donation towards Engage Keosauqua Projects.

19th Annual Fall Run & Trail Walk
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Beach House, 22895 Lacey Trail.
Sunday 9am
5K, or 1-mile kid run, and a trail walk. Non-competitive. Registration is $30 beginning at 8:15am.

Community Church Service by Milton Christian Church
Riverfront Park, 500 Park Street
Sunday 11am

Fall Festival Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
Downtown Keosauqua on First Street.
Sunday Noon-2pm
Welcoming all classic and unique cars, trucks & motorcycles. Registration is from 10am-12pm and the cost is $20. For details visit: www.keosauqua.com

Wine Walk
Downtown Keosauqua
Sunday Noon-3pm
Stroll through downtown and enjoy a Wine Walk at participating businesses. Sip, shop, and discover unique local shops.

Tarnished Brass Band
Riverfront Park, 500 Park Street
Sunday 1pm

LEBANON
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Miller’s Bakery
17453 205th Street
Thursday-Saturday 8am-5pm
You’ll love the assortment of homemade breads, cookies, fried pies, candy, delicious cinnamon rolls, and donuts!

Lengacher's Greenhouse and Variety Store
22583 Heather Ave
Thursday-Saturday 8am-5pm
You'll find a wide variety of mums in many colors and varieties, beautiful perennials, ornamental grasses, and more. Be sure to browse the store, featuring unique gift items, books, herbs, fabrics, notions, discount groceries, and so much more.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Broken Wheel Blooms
14531 Route J40.
Friday-Saturday 8am-5pm
Come take in the beauty of our open fields of fall flowers! Cut and create your own bouquet, then spend time feeding the sheep, chickens, and ponies as they roam and play around. Join a eucalyptus wreath-making class. SATURDAY ONLY: Take a ride in our horse-drawn open carriage.

SATURDAY ONLY

Amish School Breakfast & Bake Sale
* NEW Location 14682 Route J40
Saturday 7:30am-12pm
All-You-Can-Eat Homemade Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Pancakes with Real Maple Syrup, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, and Drinks. FREEWILL DONATION to benefit the Amish School. New location to better accommodate you!

Bloom and Bark Glass Blowing & Artisan Market
18517 Route J40 (4 miles West of Keosauqua)
Saturday 10am-4pm
Watch artisans at work, Glass Blowing Demonstrations, Clay Oven Bread Baking, Local Artisan Market, Several Art and Craft Vendors, Baked Goods, and more!

Yoder’s Indian Creek Furniture 20th Anniversary Sale
22769 Route V64
Saturday 8am-5pm
10% off all items purchased or ordered, including IN-STOCK poly lawn furniture! 15% off wind chimes, Door prizes with a Grand Prize Giveaway: Glider Rocker!

MILTON
SATURDAY ONLY

Milton Creamery
202 East Highway 2
Saturday 8am-4pm
Free Samples of locally made cheeses and fresh curds. Stop by and enjoy!

Milton Fire Department Lunch
Milton Shelter & Playground on Hwy 2 (Across from Milton Creamery).
Saturday 11am-1:30pm (or until out of food!)
Enjoy BBQ Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans and Baked Goods for a FREEWILL DONATION.

STOCKPORT / MORRIS PARK
FRIDAY ONLY

Morris Park Annual Chicken & Fish Fry
10938 Timber Road (5.5 miles North & East of Stockport)
Friday 5pm
Kick off the festival at Morris Park with a Freewill Offering Fish Fry at 5pm (while it lasts!) Raffle tickets are available for a quilt and other prizes (winner drawn Saturday afternoon).

SATURDAY ONLY

Peavine Line Depot Museum / Freedom Rock
111 E Legion Street
Saturday 9am-4pm
You’ll find railroad memorabilia from the C.B. & Q. Railroad and the Peavine Line that ran from Ft. Madison to Ottumwa. Be sure to visit the nearby Van Buren County Freedom Rock next to the museum. (Self-guided with a member on hand for questions)

Experience the "Past, Present & Future” Saturday at Morris Park
10938 Timber Road (5.5 miles North & East of Stockport)
Saturday 9am-4pm
Covered Wagon Rides all day, Quilt of Valor display, Barn & Log Cabin Tours, Mini Merchants 1-4pm, & more! Raffle tickets are available for a quilt and other prizes (winner drawn Saturday afternoon).