Villages of Van Buren - Event Calendar

Mark Your Calendar for 2023 

• May 26th ~ Villages Folk School Memorial Day Weekend BBQ 
• May 28th ~ Rollin on the River
• May 27th-28th ~ Bentonsport Flea Market & Craft Show
• Jun 2nd-4th ~ Birmingham Homecoming
• Jun 9th-11th ~ Farmington Strawberry Festival
• Jun 10th ~ Fly Van Buren
• Jun 17th ~ Douds Field Day
• Jun 24th ~ Pearson House Heritage Day
• Jul 1st ~ Bonaparte Independence Day Celebration
• Jul 4th ~ Keosauqua 4th of July Celebration
• Jul 18th-24th ~ Van Buren County Fair
• Aug 12th ~ J40 Farm Crawl
• Aug 19th-20th ~ Bike Van Buren XXXVII
• Sep 1st-2nd ~ Stockport Lions BBQ Days
• Oct 13th-15th ~ Scenic Drive Festival
• Nov 3rd ~ Villages Folk School’s Bottomless Soup Supper
• Nov 25th-Dec 31st ~ Christmas in the Villages
• Dec 1st-3rd ~ Festival of Trees

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. Pre-registration is required for classes.

• Glass Sculptured Heart Paperweight with Tim Blair
• Letterpress Valentines with Mel Stockwell

Pre-registration is required for classes.
Register for February 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 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.

• Pottery: Beginning (Mulit-Day) with Betty Printy

Pre-registration is required for classes.
Register for February 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 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.

• Leather Crafting for Beginners with Stuart Holmes
• Let's Crochet Something with Pat Crawford

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

Warm up with the Birmingham Lions Soup Supper!

They will serve various soups, desserts, and drinks. You may dine in or carry out.

Price to yet be determined