Villages of Van Buren - Event Calendar

You won't want to miss all the bargains happening in Bonaparte!

All the shops will be open and are in walking distance from all the activities. There will be a large selection of vendors with a variety of products. Bonaparte city-wide yard sales Fri., Sat. & Sun., throughout the town.

Friday 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.

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The Keosauqua Lions will be serving an All-You-Can-Eat pancake and sausage breakfast for a free will donation. 

Bentonsport Historic District will be having its annual Spring Flea Market and Craft Show during the Memorial weekend.

All the shops will be open and a variety of vendors will be set up along Riverside Park. There will be strolling musicians (John Lee Boyer and Paul Imholte), food, crafts, antiques, blacksmithing and other demonstrations all weekend.

• 26th, 1pm ~ Spencer Cemetery N.E. of Stockport 
• 26th, 1:30pm ~ Birmingham Shelter House
• 27th, 8am ~ Sunnyside Cemetery in Milton
• 27th, 9am ~ Maple Grove Cemetery in Cantril 
• 27th, 9am ~ Riverfront Park Amphitheater in Keosauqua 
• 27th, 10am ~ Memorial Garden (Farmington Legion bldg.)
• 27th, 10am ~ Bonaparte Cemetery
• 27th, 7:15pm ~ Douds Community Center 

Enjoy a day full of fun, drinks, food and music with the whole family at the Riverfront Amphitheater! 

"Some gave all, all gave some"

Enjoy an evening program of music and stories honoring all Veterans who gave their lives to protect our country.

No admission fee. Everyone welcome.

Bring your family, friends, neighbors and enjoy Memorial Day with a full Lunch and dessert. Adults: $8, Children 5-12: $4, 4 and under are Free. 

Sponsored by the Milton Lions Club.

Douds American Legion Auxiliary Memorial day Service. Potluck dinner at 6pm. There is no cost. Everyone bring a dish you would like to share. Memorial Day Service program will begin at 7:15pm followed by the traditional walk to the Des Moines River bridge.

The Keosauqua Farmers Market will have various vendors and even entertainment at times. The market will be held each Tuesday from 4-6pm through October 8, 2019. Watch for further details.

12 trainers will train 4-year-old mares in 4 one hour judged sessions. Watching the progress is amazing, entertaining & educational. Finals on Sunday following Cowboy Church. 1st prize - $2,000 cash. 

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a great weekend with vendors, food, dance on Sat., barrel racing, sorting & roping throughout the weekend.

$5 wristband for Campers & $10 for non-campers. 

Horsemanship Clinics with Mark and Miranda Lyons. “Ranch Horse Fundamentals” on May 30th & 31st,  “Advancing the Green Horse” on June 3rd & 4th. Call 501-249-0117 for details.

This 3-day event features Home-cooked Meals, Car Show, Tractor Pull, Baking Contest, Parade, Tractor Show, Kids Activities, Pedal Pull, Air Evac, Family Fun and much more. 

Friday, May 31 

5pm.....Tenderloin Supper.    

6pm.....Free BINGO.                                                               

Saturday, June 1

7am.....Birmingham Lions Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast.

8-11am...Car Show Sign-in. Free registration

8am-2pm.....CAR SHOW.

8:30am...PRINCE AND PRINCESS CONTEST. In City Park Gazebo. 

9-11am.....Tractor Show Sign-in. Free registration

9-11am....Kids 12 & Under Sign-up for Free Bicycles - Drawing at 3pm.

10am.....Parade line up at City Hall.

10:30am-12:30pm.....Baking Contest Sign-in. Free registration at Log Cabin.

11am...PARADE

12 noon.....Methodist Church Lunch- Brats, pulled-pork, sandwiches, hot dogs, potato, desserts & drinks.

12-4pm.....Free Kids Activities. Barrel Train, Face Painting, Bounce House, Prtting Zoo, & Games All Activities Free.

12:30pm.....Judging Baking Contest.

1pm.....Tractor Show. All tractors welcome.

1pm.....Ferguson Enthusiasts Regional Gathering

1pm.....Firemen's free water sports for kids.

1:15pm.....Baked Goods Auction at Log Cabin.

2pm......Car Show Trophies Awarded.

3pm.....Drawing for Kids Bicycles

3pm.....Kids' Pedal Pull Sign-in.

3:30pm.....Kids' Pedal Pull.

4pm......AirEvac Helicopter (schedule permitting)

5-7pm.....Firemen's Hot Roast Beef Supper with Mashed Potatoes, Applesauce, Bread/Butter & Drink.

5:30pm.....Ice Cream and Pie Social.

5-6pm.....Music by The Tarnished Brass Band.                  

Sunday, June 2

7-9am.....Breakfast Buffet by Birmingham Lions.

10am.....Church Services in shelterhouse hosted by Birmingham Presbyterian Church.

10am.....Weigh-in for Tractor Pull.

11am...TRACTOR PULL

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