Villages of Van Buren - Event CalendarDiscover fun things to do all year long!Display Events For: Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul October 2021Oct 1st - Oct 3rd » BFMFR at River Valley LodgeJoin River Valley Lodge for their annual Bentler Family Memorial Fall Ride. There will be a dance, trail rides, wine tasting, food and more. You don't want to miss this annual event!
Oct 2nd - Oct 3rd » Southeast Iowa Depot TourAll Aboard! One Depot that has not been open to the public for many years, will be open during the Southeast Iowa Depot Tour. So hop aboard and check out the Milton Depot, in Van Buren County. You never know when you’ll get another chance! Pilot Grove (CB&Q) Sat: 9am-4pm & Sun 1-4pm Eldon Depot Museum & Rocket Room Model Railroad (CRI&P) Sat & Sun:10am-4pm Douds Depot (CRI&P) Sat & Sun: 1-4pm Milton (CB&Q) Sat & Sun: 1-4pm Peavine Line Museum (CB&Q) Sat & Sun: 1-4pm Yarmouth (CB&Q) Sat & Sun: 1-4pm CRI&P = Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific The following are not open due to structural issues, but permission is granted to walk around the building: Winfield (CB&Q) Donnellson (CB&Q)
Oct 2nd » Bluegrass Music JamAdmission Is free so grab a lawn chair & a friend and enjoy the music. 5-7pm - Walking Tacos and a soda or bottled water $5.
Oct 8th - Oct 10th » Scenic Drive FestivalCountywide 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. Camping w/showers at VBC Fairgrounds $15/night w/elec. Reservations: Call 641-919-0566 or Download Camping Registration. Download the 2021 Scenic Drive Festival brochure. Vendor Applications:
Oct 15th - Oct 17th » Ranch Horse Show Series at River Valley LodgeRanch Horse Show Series - The finals of the 2021 series. You won't want to miss this final competition and awards. Jackpot sorting, roping, barrel racing, extreme trail course competition, dance, food concessions, and more. Camping is available on the grounds.
Oct 16th » Villages Folk School ClassesThe 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 a peaceful rural setting, so students can return to a simpler time and witness the importance of the artisan in village life. Pre-registration is required for classes. Pre-registration is required for classes.
Oct 22nd - Oct 24th » Donkey Sorting FinalsFriday 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 the top 3 teams will be presented for both full arena and sort-n-pen.
Oct 23rd - Oct 31st » Trick or Treat in the VillagesSaturday, October 23rdIndian Lake Park Stone Lodge, 28163 Willow Ave., Farmington: 5-9:30pm Friday, October 29thKeosauqua Chamber Safe Stops - Trunk-or-Treat: 4:30-5:30pm City of Keosauqua - Trick-or-Treat: 6-8pm Haunted Hotel: 4:30-6pm. Stockport Halloween: 5-7pm Saturday, October 30thBentonsport Halloween Treats: 10am-4pm Farmington Trick-or-Treat: 5-7pm Birmingham Trick-or-Treat: 5-8pm Bonaparte Trick-or-Treat: 5-7pm Cantril Trick-or-Treat: 5:30-7:30pm Milton Trick-or-Treat: 5:30-7:30pm Douds Trick-or-Treat: 6-8pm
Oct 29th - Oct 31st » Spooky Halloween RetreatTrail ride, dance, wine tasting, fun contests and much more!
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