Villages of Van Buren - Event CalendarDiscover fun things to do all year long!Display Events For: Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul May 2024May 3rd - May 5th » River Valley Lodge & Horsecamp EventsIf you like organized activities with a lot of fun, then come on out and join River Valley for their special events! Open to anyone who like to watch or participate.
May 4th » Eldon Depot Museum Opens for the SeasonThe Eldon Depot Museum and Rocket Room Model Railroad will be open Saturdays & Sundays from 1-4pm beginning May 4th through September!
May 10th - May 11th » Farmington City Wide Yard SaleMost sales are from 8AM to 4PM. Maps will be available at City Hall and local businesses.
May 10th » Sunrise Bakery Opens for the Season!Opening Day is coming! All mom's get free coffee and donuts on the 10th and 11th!
May 11th » Native Wild Edible HikeJoin Van Buren County Naturalist Chloe for a hike at Morris Park for a hike to discover the different flora found in timbers of Van Buren County. This hike will start at the trail near the shelter. This trail is grass and dirt, proper hiking attire and bug spray is recommended. This mile hike will have various terrain from moderate to difficult. We will be looking for different flora throughout the trail and discussing what types of places they are found in. Registration is encouraged but not required.
May 17th - May 19th » Ranch Horse Show Series at River Valley LodgeRanch Horse Show Series - The second of the 2024 series. Jackpot sorting, team roping, barrel racing, dance, food concessions, and more.
Camping is available on the grounds.
May 18th » Stockport Iowa's Spring Fun Day!Come to the show! Breakfast & Lunch - 8am-2:30pm 3rd Annual Car Show - 8am-3pm
Craft and Vendor - 8am-2pm
Backyard Cook-Off - 9am ~ Judging 2:30pm & 3pm
Soft 21 Bags Tournament - Noon
May 24th » Villages Folk School Memorial Day Weekend BBQJoin the Villages Folk School at their Annual Memorial Day Weekend BBQ! Bring your lawn chair and join the fun on Hotel Manning's back patio - with live music and plein air painters painting outdoors! $15 for a Brisket Plate or $12 for a Pulled Pork Plate
May 25th » Memorial/Alumni Pancake BreakfastThe Keosauqua Lions will be serving an All-You-Can-Eat pancake and sausage breakfast for a free-will donation.
May 25th - May 26th » Bonaparte City-Wide Yard SalesMark your calendar for Saturday, May 25th and Sunday May26th from 9am-4pm for Bonaparte’s City-Wide Yard Sales! All shops will also be open! If you get hungry while in town, Simply Irresistible carries baked goods and other food items and will be open Saturday from 8-4, Bonaparte Retreat will be open for lunch Saturday and Sunday from 11-1 and Jet Stop will be open for food. For more information, please contact City Hall at 319-592-3400.
May 25th » Bob Steingreaber Memorial HikeJoin Van Buren County Naturalist Chloe at Lacey Keosauqua State Park Beach House Lodge for a 2-mile guided hike. This hike is in memory of Bob Steingraber who was an avid outdoorsman and was a Van Buren County Conservation Board Member for 30 years! This trail is gravel and timber so proper hiking attire and bug spray is recommended. Registration is encouraged but not required.
May 26th - May 27th » Villages of Van Buren Memorial Day ServicesMemorial Day Services
Sunday, May 26th
10am ~ Special Service at Historic Mount Moriah Church (14889 120th Street, Douds)
1pm ~ Spencer Cemetery NE of Stockport 6:30pm ~ Bentonsport Presbyterian Church & Cemetery
Monday, May 27th
9am ~ Sunnyside Cemetery, East Side of Milton (Lunch at Milton American Legion Hall at Noon)
10am ~ Bonaparte Cemetery (If rain, at Bonaparte Opera House) 10am ~ Maple Grove Cemetery, South of Cantril 10am ~ Riverfront Park Amphitheater in Keosauqua 10:30am ~ Memorial Garden (Farmington Legion bldg.)
6pm ~ Douds Community Center (Potluck followed by program and march to the bridge)
May 26th » Rollin on the RiverEnjoy a day full of fun, drinks, food, and music with the whole family at the Riverfront Amphitheater! Free to the public!
May 26th » Bentonsport Memorial Day Observance ProgramRev. Larry Shipley leads the Bentonsport Memorial Day Observance Program of patriotic music, songs, and memories of the soldiers who died fighting for their county. No admission fee. Everyone is welcome.
May 30th - Jun 3rd » 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. Download the 2024 Schedule of Events for more information.
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