Villages of Van Buren - Event Calendar

Ranch Horse Show Series - The sixth of the 2023 series. Jackpot sorting, roping, barrel racing, extreme trail course competition, wine tasting, dance, food concessions, and more. Camping is available on the grounds.  

Explore and discover various bird species found in our local habitat. This 2-mile hike will have various terrain types from moderate to difficult. This trail is gravel and timber so, proper hiking attire and bug spray is recommended. We have a limited number of binoculars available if you don't have your own.

Registration is encouraged.
Registration: MyCountyParks.com

 

The all-state tour highlights barns that have received matching grants from the Iowa Barn Foundation for their restoration and those that have received an Award of Distinction for restoration by the owner. 

The self-guided tour is free and open to the public and makes for a great multi-generation family weekend adventure. Participants have the unique opportunity to experience and appreciate Iowa's agricultural heritage as they walk through these majestic barns. This year's tour features 72 barns, including a record 8 round barns. 
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Van Buren County Barns

RIGSBY HILL BARN (OPEN ON SATURDAY ONLY)
22053 Hwy 1, Keosauqua, IA

SCHUYLER AND ISABELLA MORRIS BARN (CLARK BARN)
27882 107th Street, Stockport, IA

Morris Park Barn is not on the tour but is also open and just 4 miles from the Clark Barn.
10938 Timber Rd, Stockport, IA  

Cost: $15.00 per participant and preregistration is required

Bring your own drinks and a snack to share. All other supplies will be provided. Ages 10 years and older only. Limit 12 participants.

NOTE: Even though the registration form says FREE, there is a $15.00 fee per participant aged 10 years or older. Since there is no online payment option, fees may be paid in cash, by check, or by credit card (call 641-652-3352 for this option) and must be received by the AGHC on or before 9/7/2023 to guarantee your spot.

Comb your mullet and brush your tooth for a Redneck Rendezvous!

• Beard Contest at 4pm in the playground shelter
• Mullet Contest at 4:15pm in the playground shelter
• Seed Spitting Contest at 4:30pm in the playground shelter
• Frozen Tshirt contest at 4:45pm (not what you think - this is child-appropriate)
• Redneck Horseshoes at 5:15 by Totem Pole
• Bring your own cooler - hot dogs and/or chili dogs will be available for purchase.

Come to the Birmingham Lions Building for some tenderloin sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, various desserts, and drinks. 

Cost of meal: $10 for meal or Sandwich and drink $6
Proceeds used for Lions projects.

Yum!
Enjoy a fish/chicken supper from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Serving: fish fillets, chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, baked beans, various desserts, and drinks.

Cost of the meal: $13 and children 6 and under eat free.