Villages of Van Buren - Event Calendar

Celebrate the 4th of July weekend in Bonaparte! Parade, fireworks and more. There will be activities for the entire family throughout the day. 

1pm Pulled Pork Sandwiches at Fire Station 
2pm Dog Show
3-5pm BINGO at Opera House
5pm PARADE
5:45pm Bags Tournament Sign-In at Fire Station 
6pm Bags Tournament at Fire Station 
6-8pm BINGO at Opera House
6-8pm Mercer Crazy Train
7:15-9:45pm Elijah Boyer will be playing at the Band Shelter
10pm Fireworks on the riverfront  across from the city park

Have a blast with your family and friends this 4th of July!

Great fun all day for the entire family in downtown Keosauqua!

• All-you-can-eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast from 7-10am. Free will donation, proceeds help support July 4 activities and other Lions' projects.
• Pedal Pull (free) signup - 2:30pm. The Pedal Pull begins at 3pm.
• Kids' Games - 4pm (or after pedal pull)
• Silver Mine - 5pm (or after kids' games)
• Mercer's Crazy Train - 5-9pm
• Popcorn and soft drinks served under the Lions' tent - 6pm
• Street dance with the Harvest Band courtesy of the Keosauqua Chamber of Commerce on Front Street - 6pm-dark
• Raffle drawing for cash prizes, prior to fireworks.
•  Amazing Firework display over the Des Moines River at dark.

Good ol' 4th of July Parade at Indian Lake Park! 

The theme is Hometown America! Line up will be at 10am at the Highway 81 entrance. The parade will start at 10:30 am and go through the campground. 

Have a bash on July 4th in Farmington, IA! 

FREE family event with 4th of July Craft, Sprinkler, Carnival Games, Costume Contest (4th of July Theme), Snow Cones, Hot Dogs & Chips and more!

Stay and watch the fireworks at dusk!

Enjoy Bentonsport as it was in the 1850s! Covered wagons will take visitors to meet 1850s characters throughout the day. 

IF Severe Storm: The event will be moved to August 6th.

Potluck supper at 7pm in the shelter house. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Just bring your favorite Summer dish to share!

Have fun with great games: bags, ladder ball and old-fashioned lawn games before the movie Shazan at dusk! Everyone is welcome and don't forget to bring your chair or blanket

Ranch Horse Show Series - The fourth 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.  

Download the 2022 Schedule of Events

Enjoy a week of fun at the Van Buren County Fair! Featuring: Fair Queen Contest, 4-H and FFA exhibits all week long & more!

Friday, July 22
7pm: Georgia Thunderbolts
8pm: Kentucky Headhunters

Tickets are officially on sale! You pick them up at all Libertyville Savings Bank locations, all 1st Iowa State Bank locations and Waskos in Keosauqua. $15 a ticket till July 4th then $20 after that.

Some of the best painters in the tri-state region will gather to compete for cash and prizes in the 6th annual Villages Folk School’s plein air competition “Paint The Fair”.

Wednesday is Paint The Fair Workshop with Farley Lewis on the fairgrounds, Thursday, painters disperse across the county to paint in outdoor settings. Friday, painters work on the grounds with judging and public exhibit/reception at 5pm under the grandstands. Paintings will be for sale.

>More Info on Paint the Fair<

Kentucky Headhunters will be at the Van Buren County Fair! 
Sponsored by the Cantril Grass Roots & Cantril Dayz. 

Tickets: Advanced $15, at the gate $20
Advanced Tickets are on sale through July 4th, at the following locations 

• First Iowa State Bank (all locations)
• Libertyville Savings Bank (all locations)
• Wasko Hardware in Keosauqua