Villages of Van Buren - Event Calendar

Local Churches and Van Buren County residents will be joining the 98 other Iowa counties in reading the Bible out loud throughout the month of June. 

Everyone is welcome to join, just choose a book "Genesis to Revelation" read out loud, alone or with others.

For more information visit Van Buren County Iowa Bible Reading Facebook page or your local church.

Stop by for free food and special deals. 

FREE soft serve Ice Cream Cones all week!

Check out our special deals on our Facebook page! 
https://www.facebook.com/DutchmansStore/

Hours: Mon-Fri 8a-6p, Sat. 8a-5p, Closed Sunday. 

Turn your child into a Geologist for the day! Rock Hounds will focus on rocks, fossils and end with a creek hike! Thanks to the Iowa DNR Water Trails for their partnership on this program which waives the program registration fee. 3rd-6th grade Van Buren County youth will get first preference for this camp. After May 15th if not filled, it will open up to youth entering 3rd-6th grade in all counties. Camp will be limited to twelve participants.

This is an official Des Moines River Water Trails event cosponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Jefferson County Conservation. There is no cost for the camp, however, Pre-registration is required. 

Enjoy a great weekend with the family! 

Friday, June 21st
Douds-Leando High School Alumni Banquet, 5pm & Social, 6:30pm. Dinner at Van Buren Elementary Center
Recognition Classes: 1939, 1944,1949,1954,1959 & 1964
Call Verna Canaday for reservations, 641-693-9151

Saturday, June 22nd
7-10am ~ Pancake & Sausage Breakfast- Douds Community Center
8am ~ Douds Dash- 2 Mile Run/Walk
                  Contact Paige: 641-919-6632 by June 16th
10am ~ Parade
10:45am ~ Flag Raising Ceremony
11am ~ Kids' Games & More!
11:30am ~ Cook Shack & Grill opens for the day
1-3pm ~ Bounce House                                                       
                *sponsored by Van Buren County Farm Bureau
1pm ~ Cake Walk
1pm ~ Don Garrett Memorial Farm Horse Show
                 demonstration across the street from Yates park
                 Contact Tony: 641-799-9228
1pm ~ Tractor Pulling Contest
                 $10 entry per hook, trophies
                 Contact Alex: 319-310-4289
2pm ~ Sanctioned Hawkeye Pedal Pull
                 registration @ 1:30
3pm ~ Bingo
3pm ~ Motorcycle Show
                  $10 entry, trophies for 5 classes
                  Contact Tara: 641-919-4029
5:30 pm ~ Dinner by Chef Doug Dick
7pm ~ Auction of Home-Baked Goods and Raffle Drawing
7:30pm ~ Live Music by John Boyer and Guest

Sunday, June 23rd
10am ~ Community Worship Service
             Mt. Moriah Church, Northwest of Douds
            

A women's all-inclusive trail riding, camping, instructional painting, and enrichment weekend! $85 plus camping fee. Meals provided.
For details call 641-919-4021.

Download the 2019 Schedule of Events

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.

There will be year-end awards for top 3 teams presented at the final sort for both full arena and sort-n-pen.

Download the 2019 Schedule of Events

Enjoy a Spaghetti dinner with dessert and a western mystery about a handsome scoundrel that comes up missing!

The Sheriff, Bea Lawful Awful has to figure out, with the help of the audience, what, when and who did it.

$18 per person or call 641-233-7793 for group rate: $15 per person.

June 22nd: Doors Open 6:15pm
June 23rd: Doors Open 1:30pm

>>Get Your Tickets Now<<

Join Bloom and Bark for the grand opening of the Glass Blowing & Local Artisan Market! They will be offering Discounts, Drawing for a Giveaway, Refreshments and Drop-in Glassblowing Ornament Making. 

No appointment/reservation taken, drop in only, first come first served, $25 for ornament making. Not able to accommodate folks if they show up in synthetic clothing, short shorts and flip flops. 

**Clothing and Age Requirements for Glass Blowing**

Join Cedar Valley Winery as they celebrate 10 years of winemaking and valued customers.

Entertainment by Sez Who, Sweet & Saucy BBQ, award-winning wines, giveaways and dancing. Bring your lawn chairs and blanket for a fun evening! 

There is no admission fee as they want to thank all of their great customers for their support!

Join the Milton Christian Church for a community cookout at the Milton Park. Free hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks & live music by the Sonshine band. 

The Keosauqua Farmers Market will have various vendors and even entertainment at times. The market will be held each Tuesday from 4-6pm through October 8, 2019. Watch for further details.

Celebrate Independence Day with vendors set-up throughout downtown 11a-9p, kids games and bounce houses in the park. Parade begins at 5p. Immediately following the parade come enjoy a great BBQ at the Opera House! Serving: brats, burgers, homemade potato, macaroni & pasta salad, cole slaw, baked beans and homemade desserts. $8 per person. Rain or Shine! The day ends with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk!

BBQ Sponsored by the Friends of Bonaparte Library.

The Keosauqua Farmers Market will have various vendors and even entertainment at times. The market will be held each Tuesday from 4-6pm through October 8, 2019. Watch for further details.

Join Mossy Oak Properties Boley Real Estate for free hotdogs, chips, dessert & refreshments. 

Have a blast with your family and friends this 4th of July!

The Keosauqua Lions will host an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake & Sausage breakfast from 7am-10:30am in the City Park. Lunch and snacks will be served all afternoon beginning at 11am.

Caleb Strait Memorial Pedal Pull, Kids Games, BINGO, Silver Mine, Bounce House, Kiddie Train and Live Music. Raffle drawing for cash prizes will be held prior to a spectacular Fireworks Display over the river at dusk. Don't miss all the fun this 4th of July!

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.

• Stained Glass Ornaments with Jolene Tedrow
• Blacksmithing: Tool Making with Bill Printy & Mark Heisdorffer
• Plein Air: Landscapes Workshop (Multi-Day) with John Preston

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

The Keosauqua Farmers Market will have various vendors and even entertainment at times. The market will be held each Tuesday from 4-6pm through October 8, 2019. Watch for further details.

Everyone welcome, need not be a Veteran to attend. Free coffee & refreshments provided by Veterans Affairs.

The Keosauqua Farmers Market will have various vendors and even entertainment at times. The market will be held each Tuesday from 4-6pm through October 8, 2019. Watch for further details.

Beat the heat and try something new this summer. You can reserve your hour session for some paddling as the day winds down. The session will open with directions from a certified instructor with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources then participants will be able to put their skills to the test on the water. Sessions will begin at 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Any participants under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Paddle Boards, Canoes and Kayaks will be provided at no cost.

This is an official Des Moines River Water Trails event cosponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Jefferson County Conservation. There is no cost for the clinic. Preregistration is required and participation is limited. 

Ranch Horse Show Series - The fourth of the 2019 series. Jackpot sorting, roping, barrel racing, extreme trail course competition, wine tasting, dance, food concessions, and more. Camping available on grounds.  

For more information Download the 2019 Ranch Horse Show Series Schedule.

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.

• Sculpting Basics with Chris Bennett
• Compact Yarn Making with Pat Crawford

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

Serving 6 flavors of ice cream, ham sandwiches, various desserts and beverages for a free will offering. Live musical entertainment will be present. 

Proceeds will be used for Lions projects.

Enjoy a week of fun at the Van Buren County Fair! Featuring: Fair Queen Contest, 4-H and FFA exhibit all week, Carnival Rides, Pedal Pull, Hypnosis Show, Ranch Rodeo Fri. at 5pm, Stumptown concert followed by Jason Brown Sat. at 8pm, Open Show Exhibits and more. 

Download 2019 Van Buren County Fair Schedule.

The Keosauqua Farmers Market will have various vendors and even entertainment at times. The market will be held each Tuesday from 4-6pm through October 8, 2019. Watch for further details.

Enjoy a 1920’s-30’s music and skits dessert theater in the lower level of the Greef General Store. Audience can come dressed as flappers, upper crust, or a gangster. $15 per person and seating is limited. 

Doors open at 6:30pm, Show at 7pm. 
>>Get Your Tickets Now<< or call 641-833-1193.

Join the Milton Christian Church for a community cookout at the Milton Park. Free hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks & live music by the Sonshine band. 

The Keosauqua Farmers Market will have various vendors and even entertainment at times. The market will be held each Tuesday from 4-6pm through October 8, 2019. Watch for further details.

The Annual Safe and Healthy Kids Fair is free and open to the public. Students who attend the fair that goes to either Van Buren or Harmony Community School or is homeschooled in Van Buren County will receive a free school supply voucher and backpack. There will also be free dental screening, books, hygiene items, vision screening, snacks and much more!