Villages of Van Buren - Event Calendar

Join River Valley Lodge for their annual Bentler Family Memorial Fall Ride. There will be a dance, trail rides, wine tasting, food and more.

Oct 3rd, River Valley Horsecamp & Lodge will be having their Ninth Annual Fall Horse and Tack Consignment Sale. There will be a riding horse preview. Call Terry at 309-657-1602 for more information.

Download the 2020 Schedule of Events

Full hot breakfast for a free-will donation.

Countywide Festival with numerous events and activities planned in most of the Villages. Featuring arts and crafts vendors, antique vendors, art shows, music, garage sales, kid's entertainment, parade, car and motorcycle show, food and more activities throughout the Villages. 

Check out all the activities on our wedsite (click here) for the most up to date information .

Camping w/showers at VBC Fairgrounds $15/night w/elec. Reservations: Call 641-919-0566 or Download Camping Registration.

Download the 2020 Scenic Drive Festival brochure.
Request your 2020 Scenic Drive Festival brochure by mail.

Vendor Applications:
Bentonsport 
Keosauqua 

Friday 7-9pm: Donkeys will be numbered up and in pens. People will be able to just ride and a chance for anyone new to get their horses used to the donkey. No admission fee.

Saturday 11am-3pm: Full arena sort. All teams will be drawn, the number of rounds will be determined by the number of people. Teams of 3 people. $15 a person will enter you in all the rounds for the day. You will also need a $5 wristband if you are not camping. Sign up will be 10-10:45am. There will be a Jackpot round at the end of the practice rounds. This will cost $5 a person and each person can enter 3 times.

Sunday 11am-3pm: Sort-n-pen. All teams will be drawn, the number of rounds will be determined by the number of people. Teams of 3 people. $15 a person will enter you in all the rounds for the day. You will also need a $5 wristband if you are not camping. Sign up will be 10-10:45am. There will be a Jackpot round at the end of the practice rounds. This will cost $5 a person and each person can enter 3 times.

Year-end awards for top 3 teams will be presented for both full arena and sort-n-pen.

Ranch Horse Show Series - The finals of the 2020 series. You won't want to miss this final competition and awards. Jackpot sorting, roping, barrel racing, extreme trail course competition, wine tasting, dance, food concessions, and more. Camping available on grounds.  

The Villages Folk School specializes in providing learning experiences in traditional arts and skills while drawing upon the uniqueness of each of the eleven historic Villages of Van Buren County Iowa. Classes are held in peaceful rural settings so students can return to a simpler time and witness the importance of the artisan in village-life. Pre-registration is required for classes.

• LinoBlock Printing (Multi-Day) with Melinda Stockwell

Pre-registration is required for classes.
Register for October Classes

The Villages Folk School specializes in providing learning experiences in traditional arts and skills while drawing upon the uniqueness of each of the eleven historic Villages of Van Buren County Iowa. Classes are held in peaceful rural settings so students can return to a simpler time and witness the importance of the artisan in village-life. Pre-registration is required for classes.

• Rug Weaving Workshop (Multi-Day) with Teri Showman

Pre-registration is required for classes.
Register for October Classes

Trail ride, dance, wine tasting, fun contests and much more!

Download the 2020 Schedule of Events