Camel Hump Day in Bentonsport

August 2, 2025
10:00 am to 3:00 pm

In-store specials and activities for children and adults, Blank Park Zoo Mobile Unit will be giving two lectures with two animals from the zoo and more.

10 am - TBD ~ Clara Camel & Harriet Hedge Hog Scavenger Hunt.

10 am - 11 am ~ Carnival Games for a small fee at the Rose Garden.

10 am - 11 am ~ Toddy Twist Animal Balloonist at the Rose Garden.

10 am - 12 pm ~ Horse Drawn Wagon Rides at the Boat Ramp.

10 am - 12:30 pm ~ Youth Entrepreneurs Market at the Shelter.

10 am - 1:30 pm ~ Van Buren County Naturalist Program (Guess Whose Fur & a Craft) at the Shelter.

11 am - 12:30 pm ~ Case Face Painting in the Rose Garden Area.

11 am - 1 pm ~ BLANK PARK ZOO MOBILE EDUCATIONAL UNIT - Two Lectures (Mammal & Reptile) in the Gazebo Area (Bring Blankets/Lawn Chairs).

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm ~ Lunch $6 (turkey or ham sandwiches, chips, fruit cup, cookie & fruit drink pouch or bottled water) in the Gazebo Area or bring your picnic. ALL MONEY RAISED FROM LUNCH AND CARNIVAL ASSISTS IN FUNDING THE ACTIVITIES AND ZOOS.  Call 319-592-3579 or text 641-233-7793 to ORDER Sack Lunches.

1 pm - 3 pm ~ ISU INSECT ZOO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - Displays in the Shelter. 

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm ~ Carnival Games for a small fee at the Rose Garden Area.

1:30 - 2:30 pm ~ Toddy Twist Animal Balloonist at the Rose Garden.

1:30 - 2:30 pm ~ Case Face Painting in the Rose Garden Area. 

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm ~ Youth Entrepreneurs Market at the Shelter.

2:30 pm - 3 pm ~ Pinata Bursts at the Gazebo.

Contact the Greef General Store at 319-592-3579 or text 641-233-7793 for Youth Entrepreneurs Market Space. Vendor Space for Youths is FREE! Looking for Church, FFA, 4H, and other youth groups or individuals for the Market Area.

Event Location

Bentonsport Historic District Riverfront Park
21964 Hawk Drive
Bentonsport, IA
(319) 592-3579

For More Information

Contact: Rhea
(319) 592-3579