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 July 2022Jul 2nd » Bonaparte Independence Day CelebrationCelebrate 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
Jul 4th » Keosauqua Lions 4th of July CelebrationHave a blast with your family and friends this 4th of July! Great fun all day for the entire family in downtown Keosauqua!
Jul 4th » Indian Lake Park 4th of July ParadeGood 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.
Jul 4th » 4th Of July Bash in Farmington, IAHave 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!
Jul 9th - Jul 10th » 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.
Jul 16th » Bentonsport Heritage DayEnjoy Bentonsport as it was in the 1850s! Covered wagons will take visitors to meet 1850s characters throughout the day. Enjoy craft demonstrations, food vendors, musicians The Galvanators and John Lee Boyer. Presentation in the Stone House at 2 p.m. about those who lived along the Lower Des Moines River before settlers arrived by Cherie Haury-Artz from U of I Archaeology Dept.
IF Severe Storm: The event will be moved to August 6th.
Jul 16th » Family NightPotluck 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
Jul 17th - Jul 19th » Ranch Horse Show Series at River Valley LodgeRanch 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.
Jul 18th - Jul 25th » Van Buren County FairEnjoy 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 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.
Jul 20th - Jul 22nd » Paint The FairSome 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.
Jul 22nd » Cantril Day At The FairKentucky Headhunters will be at the Van Buren County Fair! Tickets: Advanced $15, at the gate $20
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