Villages of Van Buren - Event CalendarDiscover fun things to do all year long!Display Events For: Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May April 2022Apr 1st - Apr 2nd » Bonaparte Spring Open HouseLots of great deals! Simply Irresistible: 8am-4pm Holmes Leather Crafting: 9am-4pm Waterfront Place: 10am-4pm
Apr 1st - Apr 3rd » Bentonsport Open HouseBentonsport shops will have treats, demonstrations, door prizes and new items in all the shops.
Apr 2nd » 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 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.
Pre-registration is required for classes.
Apr 2nd » Bonaparte Music BonanzaA fun-filled family-friendly event of musical entertainment and comedy! Features many local entertainers from the Tri-Sate area. Doors open at 5:30pm, show at 7pm. Sat Only: A soup supper will be served at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria prior to the show. A variety of soups, sandwiches and desserts will be available. Free-will donation All proceeds from the event benefit the Bonaparte Community Improvement Association.
Apr 8th - Apr 10th » Donkey Sorting SeriesFriday 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.
Apr 9th » 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 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. Pre-registration is required for classes.
Apr 9th » Farmington Easter Egg HuntBring the kids for some Easter fun, this Sat!
Apr 15th - Apr 17th » Easter ServiceFriday, April 15th Sunday, April 17th
Apr 15th - Apr 17th » Ranch Horse Show Series at River Valley LodgeRanch Horse Show Series - The first of the 2022 series. Jackpot sorting, roping, barrel racing, extreme trail course competition, wine tasting, dance, food concessions, and more. Camping is available on the grounds.
Apr 15th » Bonaparte Fire Dept. Annual Catfish DinnerJoin the Bonaparte Fire Dept. 5-8pm for their Annual Catfish Dinner. Serving: whole catfish, potato salad and baked beans for a free will donation. Beer Tent 5pm-12am, live music 6pm-12am, prize giveaway at 8pm. The following raffle tickets are available by calling 641-777-9764
All Proceeds of the dinner & raffles are going for equipment upgrade for the Bonaparte Fire Dept.
Apr 15th » Birmingham Homecoming Fish/Chicken SupperYum! Carry-out or Dine-in fish fillets/chicken strip supper. Meal includes macaroni and cheese, baked beans, coleslaw, various desserts and beverages. Cost of the meal is $13.00. Children 6 and under eat free. Proceed will be used to finance Birmingham Homecoming activities on June 3, 4 and 5.
Apr 16th » Easter Egg Hunts in the Villages of Van BurenGet Those Easter Baskets Ready! Kids 0-10 years.
Apr 16th » Easter Egg RollThe first 50 kids will receive a commemorative wooden egg from the Easter Bunny! Free Easter activities for kids: games, crafts, candy and see the Easter Bunny! The American Gothic House will be open the entire day, including during the event.
Apr 16th » Bonaparte Easter ActivityBring the kids for hands-on activities: pet live rabbits, make an art project, plant a seed and pose for a photo! Don't forget to sign up the kids 0-10 years old for a FREE Easter Basket: https://forms.gle/8p48zm4dfenwfwsh9
Apr 17th » Bentonsport Presbyterian Church Easter ServiceNondenominational service led by Hal Schnedler with pianist Mindy Kralicek providing music. Everyone is welcome to join.
Regular summer church services begin 9am June 5 -September 4.
Apr 22nd » Farmington Arts Council BBQ Chicken FundraiserYou'll love this amazing mouth-watering BBQ Chicken! $8 for a quarter of chicken and $12 for half a chicken. Meal includes baked beans, coleslaw and roll. Live Auction starts at 7pm. Proceed will be used to finance Farmington Strawberry Festival activities on June 10, 11 and 12.
Apr 23rd » 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 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.
Pre-registration is required for classes.
Apr 23rd » 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 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. Pre-registration is required for classes.
Apr 23rd - Apr 24th » 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 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. ?Blacksmithing: Beginning (Multi-Day) with Bill Printy & Mark Heisdorffer Pre-registration is required for classes.
Apr 29th » Sunrise Bakery Opens for the SeasonOpening Day is coming! Join them for free coffee and donuts on the 29th and 30th!
Apr 29th - May 1st » Villages of Van Buren Virtual AuctionItems up for bid will begin loading on our Facebook page at 2pm on Friday, April 29. All items will be available for bidding through Sunday, May 1 closing at 6pm. Items up for bid are donated by and will feature area businesses and services. Proceeds will help support the mission of the Villages of Van Buren, a non-profit organization. Rules:
Apr 30th » Breakfast for Dinner/Open HouseCome on out and join the Birmingham Fire Dept. for a free-will donation breakfast dinner. Serving pancakes, sausage patties, biscuits & gravy and beverages. Funds raised from this event will go towards the purchase of new communications equipment for the department and members.
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