Villages of Van Buren - Event CalendarDiscover fun things to do all year long!Display Events For: Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar Ongoing Events 2023May 1st - Dec 31st » Villages Of Van Buren 2023 EventsMark Your Calendar for 2023
June 2023Jun 1st - Jun 6th » River Valley Lodge Colt Starting CompetitionRiver Valley Lodge hosts their 16th Annual Cowboy Fun Colt Starting Competition. 1st prize - $2,000 cash. Peoples Choice Award, dance, wine tasting, food, cattle sorting, and more! Colts will be offered for sale after the event.
Jun 1st » Stockport Farmer's MarketCome to Van Buren County's Largest Farmer's Market Every Thursday, JUNE-AUGUST! Baked Goods, Crafts, Food, and Produce.
Jun 2nd - Jun 4th » Birmingham HomecomingThis 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.
Jun 2nd - Jun 3rd » Schuck Memorial Coed Slow-pitch Softball TournamentCANCELED Half of the proceeds will go to helping fund the annual Schuck Scholarships given to Van Buren County graduates heading to college. Help us raise some money for this great cause!
Jun 3rd » 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.
Jun 3rd » AMERICAN GOTHIC 5KThe race will start at the American Gothic House Center, run or walk down the hill and through the Wapello County Fair Grounds to the Des Moines River before heading back through town and up the American Gothic House Center trail. Registration fee after May 27th will be $25.00. includes map, medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places per age group divided into male/female categories. T-shirts will be ordered at the event to be distributed at a later date. Walk-ins are accepted. Registration form can be found by clicking HERE. Note: The registration form needs to be filled out and sent/brought to the American Gothic House Center with the $25 fee per participant on or before the race even if you register by email. Payment online is not accepted. If your registration will be sent by postal mail, the form and payment must be mailed before May 27th in order to reach the Center prior to the race and avoid problems on race day. Credit card payments may only be used by calling the AGHC at 641-652-3352 on or before June 2nd at 4:00 p.m. All payments made on race day need to be by check or in exact cash amount.
Jun 6th - Jun 27th » Youth Summer Camps
Cost $5 per camp Activities will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Preregistration is required and all fees are due at least two weeks prior to the start of the program. Each camp has a theme with lessons and craft activities according to the subject. All children who have not completed first grade must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older the entire time, as do all children requiring one-on-one aids while in school. There is no fee for attending adults. Programs are geared toward elementary grades and may be a bit advanced for younger children. All programs will begin and end at the American Gothic House Center and will be held rain or shine.
Jun 7th - Jun 9th » Donkey Sorting Series with Barrel RacingFriday: 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: 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: 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.
Jun 8th » Stockport Farmer's MarketCome to Van Buren County's Largest Farmer's Market Every Thursday, JUNE-AUGUST! Baked Goods, Crafts, Food, and Produce.
Jun 9th - Jun 11th » Farmington Strawberry FestivalHave fun all weekend with Rides, Kids Games, Dog Show, Pioneer Museum Open House, Live Entertainment, Flea market, New Vendors, Crafters and more. Color Run on Saturday at Indian Lake Park and Kenny Hamburg Car Show on Sunday. FREE Strawberries and Ice Cream 2:00-4:00pm on Saturday & Sunday in downtown Farmington.
Jun 10th » Fly Van BurenCome check it out and enjoy All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes & Sausage served by the Keosauqua Lions. Two airplane rides will be given away (to be scheduled at a later date) as door prizes. There will be kids' activities, plus all kids ages 12 and under will receive a coupon for a FREE Ice Cream Cone at Misty's Malt Shop in Keosauqua! There is no admission fee for the Fly-in. The public is welcome to attend. Bring your lawn chair and join the fun!
Jun 10th » Van Buren County Iowa 1840 Courthouse ToursTour the oldest courthouse west of the Mississippi River to remain in continuous use since September 1843. There is no cost and open to the public.
Jun 10th » Pearson House Heritage DayA day for grandparents, parents, and young people to step back in time and participate in the activities of PIONEER SETTLERS! PLAY GAMES ON THE LAWN WATCH DEMONSTRATIONS TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE with the SCAVENGER HUNT and SPELLING BEE LEARN NEW SKILLS with MAKE and TAKE KRAFTS ITEMS for sale!!! WALK THROUGH OUR MUSEUM BUILDINGS WHICH ARE 176 YEARS OLD! YOU WILL HEAR STORIES of the WAY OUR ANCESTORS, THE PIONEERS, LIVED DAY to DAY. WEAR A COSTUME or COME AS YOU ARE. MANY WAYS TO ENJOY A FUN DAY WITH FAMILY and FRIENDS!
Jun 10th » Movie Night at Lake Sugema CampgroundNo need to drive to the movie theater! Bring the family out to Lake Sugema Campgrounds! Remember to bring your lawn chair, blankets, and snacks. This movie will be shown at the shelter house near the playground. Bug spray is recommended. Kids 10 and under must be accompanied by a guardian.
Jun 15th » Stockport Farmer's MarketCome to Van Buren County's Largest Farmer's Market Every Thursday, JUNE-AUGUST! Baked Goods, Crafts, Food, and Produce.
Jun 16th - Jun 18th » Ranch Horse Show Series at River Valley LodgeRanch Horse Show Series - The Third of the 2023 series. Jackpot sorting, roping, barrel racing, extreme trail course competition, dance, food concessions, and more. Camping is available on the grounds.
Jun 16th » TadpolesYoung adventurers in 1st grade and up will have the chance to discover the life cycle of frogs and other reptiles at Morris Park Pond. This program will be held at a pond, proper attire and boots are recommended. The child must be accompanied by a guardian. Buckets and nets will be available for use. Bug spray and sunscreen are recommended.
Jun 17th - Jun 18th » Douds Field DayEnjoy a great weekend with the family! Parade, kids' games, pedal pull, farm horse obstacle tractor pulling contest & more!
Jun 17th » 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 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.
Jun 17th » StargazingJoin us at Lake Sugema Wildlife Area to view the night sky. This guided program is about discovering different star patterns and constellations. If you have a telescope you are encouraged to bring your own.
Jun 18th » 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 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.
Jun 22nd » Stockport Farmer's MarketCome to Van Buren County's Largest Farmer's Market Every Thursday, JUNE-AUGUST! Baked Goods, Crafts, Food, and Produce.
Jun 23rd - Jun 25th » Wright's Donkey Sorting Series with Barrel RacingFriday: 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: 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: 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. Year-end awards for the top 3 teams will be presented for both full arena and sort-n-pen.
Jun 23rd - Jun 25th » Bentonsport RendezvousStep back in time to the early American frontier pre-1840s. Demonstrators showing crafts and skills from the early American frontier. Vendors selling period items will be on-site. Free admission, fun, and entertaining for the whole family. Public Hours
Jun 24th - Jun 25th » Iowa Barn Foundation Van Buren County Barn TourThe Iowa Barn Foundation is coming to Van Buren County for its spring tour which will be held in cooperation with Morris Park. Tour hours are 9:00-5:00 on both days, except where noted on individual barns. Lunch is available on Saturday at Morris Park (advance purchase recommended). Family activities and barn-related speakers will be present at Morris Park on both days. Activities include displays on barn preservation, barn construction techniques, horse-drawn wagon rides, naturalist educational displays, rug weaving, and more activities still being added.
Jun 24th » Bentonsport Heritage DayEnjoy Bentonsport as it was in the 1850s. Historic homes, building and garden show, historic characters, wagon rides, games, live music, entertainers, shops' gift basket drawing, pre-1840s mountain men camp in riverside park. Home, School, and Garden Tour Copies of the guide and wristbands are available at The Stone House and the BIA Pie Stand. Tickets are $10 for each person 14 years and older. Younger than 14 years are free. Wagons will transport folks from one stop to the next every 15 minutes, or those taking the tour can walk at will. No transport is provided to the Vernon School House. To get there, cross the pedestrian bridge to Vernon and walk straight uphill to the school, or drive south on J-40 to the Vernon access road. Visitors may drive to the Burton House Gardens 1.25 miles west on Hawk Drive. To visit The Whitaker Garden, drive uphill on Ridge Road past the Presbyterian Church to the first house on the left. Destinations will all have Tour signs placed at the entrance. 5pm - Event closes
Jun 29th » Stockport Farmer's MarketCome to Van Buren County's Largest Farmer's Market Every Thursday, JUNE-AUGUST! Baked Goods, Crafts, Food, and Produce.
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