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.

• Pottery I: Wheel Thrown (Multi-Day) with Betty Printy

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

Enjoy fish fillets, chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, coleslaw,  various desserts, and beverages. The cost of the meal is $13.00. Children 6 and under eat free.

5 varieties of All-You-Can-Eat Soup with a delicious dessert for a free-will offering! There will also be a drawing for prizes.

Serving soup at 5pm, till soup is gone.