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 August 2022Aug 5th » Keosauqua Summer Concert SeriesThis Summer Concert Series is for the KIDS!
Aug 6th » 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.
Aug 6th » Cantril 150th Year Birthday CelebrationHave a blast celebrating Cantril's 150th Year! 10am-2pm - Quilt Show 11am-2pm - Cantril All School Reunion (Lunch) 2pm - Parade (Registration at the Fire Station 1pm) 2:45pm - Cantril Trivia Contest 3:30pm - Oldywed Game 4:30pm - Cantril Main Street History (Max Wellborn) 5pm - Tarnished Brass Band 5-7pm - Supper (Served by the Stanley Zimmerman Family) 7pm - Elvis (Junior Talley) Other events happening in the afternoon include Old Time Saloon, Horse Carriage Rides, Face Painting, 31 Tourney, Car Display, Craft Vendors, Outdoor Games and more! All Activities will be at Waubonsie Park/Township Hall area.
Aug 12th - Aug 14th » Donkey Sorting Series with Barrel RacingFriday 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.
Aug 13th » 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.
Aug 13th » J40 Farm CrawlA unique free family fun weekend filled with Farm Tours, Local Artists, Winery, Cheese Creamery, Amish Furniture, Clay Oven Baking, Wagon Rides, Amish School Breakfast, Glass Blowing, Homemade Ice Cream, Demonstrations and much more.
Aug 19th - Aug 21st » Ranch Horse Show Series at River Valley LodgeRanch Horse Show Series - The fifth 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.
Aug 20th - Aug 21st » Bike Van Buren XXXVIEnjoy a fun-filled weekend while exploring all of the historic Villages of Van Buren. This is a casual, family-oriented bicycle ride through Van Buren County, Iowa. You'll enjoy some of the finest hospitality around with SAG support and food/drink stops along the route. The routes wind through our historic Villages nestled amongst the rolling hillsides including the "Historic Hills Scenic Byway." Total weekend mileage is approximately 100-200 miles in two days. Although the majority of the route is on sparsely traveled paved county roads there are sections that include travel on state highway. >>Register Online<<
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Location: | Keosauqua City Park 100 Van Buren St. Keosauqua, IA 52565 |
Phone: | 319-293-7111 |
Email: | info@villagesofvanburen.com |
The 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.
Register for August Classes
Location: | Villages Folk School 809 1st St. Keosauqua, IA 52565 |
Contact Person: | Mel Stockwell |
Phone: | 319-288-0047 |
Email: | register@VillagesFolkSchool.com |
Website: | http://www.VillagesFolkSchool.com |
Cedar Valley Winery invites you to their 13th-year Anniversary Celebration to spend the evening under the stars! Enjoy music by Sez Who, BBQ by Sweet & Saucy and award-winning estate wines. Bring your lawn chair and settle in for an evening of entertainment and fun!
Time: | 5:00pm until 9:00pm |
Location: | Cedar Valley Winery 2034 Dewberry Ave. Batavia, IA 52533 |
Email: | contact@cedarvalleywine.com |
Website: | https://www.visitfairfieldiowa.com/events/cedar-valley-winery-anniversary-celebration |
Bring your lawn chair or yard blankets and enjoy amazing bbq by Gothic Town Grillers and enjoy good music live from the front porch of the American Gothic House.
2022 Porchfest line-up:
Time: | 11:00am until 5:00pm |
Location: | American Gothic House Center 300 American Gothic St. Eldon, IA 52554 |
Phone: | 641-652-3352 |
Email: | theamericangothichouse@gmail.com |
Website: | https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Wapello/Park/American-Gothic-House-Center/Events/19857/PORCHFEST.aspx |
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