Villages of Van Buren - Event Calendar

Celebrate the season, beginning Nov. 26 and continuing throughout the month of December with a variety of special events happening. The spirit of the season will abound as you enjoy the ever-popular Holiday Lights, unique holiday shopping experiences, Amish meals and special business open houses to find that perfect gift. And of course, we would love for you to spend a few days with us too! All of our  Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins, Cottages and Hunting Lodges are open all year long!

Request a Christmas in The Villages Brochure to be mailed to you.
 

Stroll through dozens of live decorated trees, wreaths, tabletop trees decorated to this years theme "TBD." All items are available for bid during a silent auction ending on Sunday. Several cash & carry items will be available for purchase as well. Refreshments served.

Event sponsored by Van Buren County Lions Clubs. Proceeds to go to "Christmas for Kids" in Van Buren County.

Fri. 5-9pm, Sat. 9am-8pm, Sun. 12-3pm.

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 a peaceful rural setting, so students can return to a simpler time and witness the importance of the artisan in village life. 

• Letterpress: Holiday Coasters with Mel Stockwell
• Leather Christmas Ornament with Stuart Holmes
• Crochet Something with Pat Crawford
• Rug Weaving Class with Teri Showman

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

Looking for holiday inspiration? Hoping to avoid the masses at the big chain stores? Wanting to give unique handmade gifts?

Come shop the artists' studios in Van Buren County, Iowa this Christmas!!
 
Locations:
#1 Mel Stockwell -Printmaking
The Calico Press
23096 Route J16. Birmingham 
 
#2 Tim Blair -Glass Blowing
Bloom and Bark Farms
18517 Route J40. Keosauqua
 
#3 Jolene Tedrow -Stained Glass
Villages Folk School
 809 First Street. Keosauqua
 
#4 Andrew Brown - Wall Art & Signs
County Road Custom Millwork
J40 Keosauqua
 
#5 Pottery & Blacksmith -Betty & Bill Printy
Iron & Lace
21952 Hawk Drive. Bentonsport 
 
#6 Painting -Carol Gunn
Bonaparte School
602 8th Street, Suite 201. Bonaparte
 
#7 Doug Gatton - Woodcarver
Waterfront Place
Main Street Bonaparte
 
#8 Leather -Stuart Holmes
Holmes Leather Crafting
605 1st Street. Bonaparte

Good Gospel music and family fellowship. Soups, drinks, table service provided and door prizes. Bring a covered dish to share if possible. No admission fee.