Villages of Van Buren - Event Calendar

The 2024 Performers are all booked, and we are already getting excited for another great weekend!

Lori King & Junction 63 as well as the Bluegrass Blondies will be playing again this year, with performances by The Baker Family and William Lawson!

Bigger and better this year is their goal! Keep the dates folks! You won't want to miss this Festival!

 All adult beverages need to either be in a tumbler or in a koozie. Please pack your lawn chairs or a blanket to set on. And most of all, come to enjoy and be happy. Spread the love of music with each other. 

Enjoy a great weekend with the whole family! Pedal Pull, Parade, Car Show, Truck & Tractor Pull, Games and so much more. Plus Food by Stockport Fire Dept. Friday and Saturday!

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. 

• Raku Pottery Experience with Betty Printy
• Stained Glass for Beginners with Kolby Freeman
• Glass Blowing Basics with Tim Blair
• Rug Weaving Workshop (Multi-Day 7th-8th) with Teri Showman

Pre-registration is required for classes.
Register for September Classes

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.

• Foraging: Putting Up For Winter! with Pat Crawford

Pre-registration is required for classes.
Register for September Classes

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.

• Basket Weaving - Tribal Basket with Jeanne Dudley

Pre-registration is required for classes.
Register for September Classes

If 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.

• Sept 21-23 ~ Fifth Wright's Donkey Sorting with barrel racing

Download the 2024 Schedule of Events for more information