Fly Van Buren 25th Anniversary

June 7, 2025
7:00 am to 10:00 am

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s... YOU, having a blast at the 25th annual Fly Van Buren! This high-flying community favorite is soaring into a new milestone, and you're invited to celebrate.

Start your morning with the Keosauqua Lions Club’s famous all-you-can-eat Pancake & Sausage Breakfast—just $8 for adults and $4 for kids ages 5–10. And if you're a pilot? Breakfast is on us! (No kidding, fly in and eat free!) Rain or Shine, the breakfast goes on, so come hungry.

WHAT'S HAPPENING FOR YEAR 25? A WHOLE LOTTA AWESOME:
• Static Aircraft Display: Indian Hills Community College is planning to land one of their aviation training planes (N5439R) right on site! Chat with an instructor, learn about aviation careers, and snap a pic with the plane. (Additional IHCC team members and free swag may appear, fingers crossed!).
• Air Evac Lifeteam Helicopter: Stop by and check out this real-life emergency bird—unless they are out saving lives, of course!
• Up, Up & Away! Meet hot air balloon pilot Kellie Rocha and explore aviation’s original flying machine—her balloon basket will be on display, and her passion for ballooning is contagious!
• Kid Fun: Every child under 12 gets a coupon for a free small ice cream cone from Misty’s Malt Shop and a free 12 oz. Gatorade from Boyd’s Grocery, both located in Keosauqua, and more aviation fun!
• Door Prize Drawing: Enter to win an airplane ride on a (scheduled for a later date). Yes, YOU could be in the sky next!
Admission is FREE! Bring a lawn chair, bring the family, bring your sense of adventure, and help us toast 25 years of flight, food, and fun in the Villages of Van Buren!

Event Location

Keosauqua Municipal Airport 6K9
1000 Water Street
Keosauqua, IA
(800) 868-7822