Scenic Drive Festival
Scenic Drive Festival: October 10-12, 2025
Join us for arts and crafts vendors, antique vendors, art shows, music, garage sales, kids' entertainment, parades, car and motorcycle shows, food, and more activities throughout the Villages.
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BENTONSPORT
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Riverfest 10am-4pm
Shop unique local businesses and open-air vendors for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Enjoy food, demonstrations, and FREE wagon rides all while enjoying our beautiful National Historic District. Free Admission!
Indian Artifact Museum 10am-4pm
Impressive display of over 5,000 Artifacts. No Admission Fee. 21929 Des Moines Street
BIRMINGHAM
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Friends of Birmingham Trash & Treasure Sale 8:30am-4:30pm
Wide selection of flea market, garage sale, and estate sale antiques and collectibles. LUNCH will be served on SATURDAY ONLY 11:30am-1pm by the Birmingham Lions Club. Birmingham City Park, 221 South Wood Street
BONAPARTE
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Bonaparte Fall Festival Fri-Sun 9am-5pm
Shop a variety of vendors, plus local specialty shops and businesses! Enjoy food vendors, too. Crack your own geode or grab one that's ready to go! Along First Street, Near Businesses.
8th Annual BCIA Gun Show Fri 5-9pm, Sat 8am-6pm & Sun 8am-2pm
Buy - Sell – Trade! Modern & antique guns, knives, leather works, and unique items. Restrooms and food are provided on the premises. Admission: $5, under 10: Free. Former elementary school, 602 8th Street
SATURDAY ONLY
Bonaparte EMS Luncheon 11am until the food is gone!
Serving very tasty Tenderloins, Hot Dogs, & French Fries for a FREEWILL DONATION. Bonaparte Fire Station. 608 2nd Street
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Soup Luncheon 11am-1pm
Soups, sandwiches, dessert, and drinks for purchase. Former elementary building cafeteria, 602 8th Street, and will also be serving at the Bonaparte Opera House, 614 First Street. Fundraiser for the Bonaparte Public Library.
CANTRIL
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Dutchman's Store Fri 8am-6pm & Sat 8am-5pm
Enjoy our old-fashioned general store offering bulk food, fresh produce, deli counter, fall flowers, pumpkins, gourds, hard-to-find goods, kitchenware, gifts, and a quilter's paradise! Stop at Dutchman’s Store for friendly, helpful service! 14999 Hwy 2.
DOUDS
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Lunch Box Café 11am-7pm
Grab a Famous Bigfoot Tenderloins, Ribeye Steak Sandwich, Bug-Z Burger, and Texas Tators. Don't miss the Homemade Taco on Saturday. “Homemade Cooking at its best!” 14191 Hwy 98.
FARMINGTON
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
The Great Pumpkin Event of Farmington All Weekend Long!
Giant Pumpkins everywhere! Grab a map and search for the locally grown giant pumpkins. Each will be carved or decorated by local artists. Vote for your favorite! Follow on Facebook @The Great Pumpkin Event of Farmington for updates. 201 Elm Street
Horsing around River Valley Lodge & Campground All Weekend!
Join the fun with the finals of the River Valley Trail Challenge Series, Wright's Donkey Sorting Series, and Barrel Racing Finals with season awards. Be sure to check out Cowboy Church on Sunday at 9am. Don’t have a horse? Don’t worry, you’ll still have a rootin’ tootin’ good ol’ time! Cabins, electric and primitive camping with showers, call for reservations at 319-878-3888
SATURDAY ONLY
Indian Lake Park Breakfast 7am-10:30am
Have a yummy breakfast before starting your day in the Villages! Serving: Biscuits and Gravy, coffee, hot cider, milk, and orange juice for a FREEWILL DONATION! All proceeds go to park improvements and upgrades. 28163 Willow Ave (Stone Lodge).
United Methodist Women in Faith Quilt Show, Bake Sale & Lunch 8am-4pm
Lots of beautiful quilts on display (old and new). Bake sale with lots of homemade goodies! Lunch will be available 10am-2pm, serving pulled pork sandwiches, soups, homemade pies, and drinks. United Methodist Church, 407 South 4th Street
Indian Lake Park Apple Cider Floats & Bake Sale 11am-3pm
Get ready for a taste explosion with our Apple Cider Floats! Apple cider paired with vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream, a whole apple cider donut, and a rich caramel drizzle. For an extra treat, the cup is rimmed with caramel and crunchy mixed nuts! Apple Cider Floats are $5.00 each, and don’t forget about our mouthwatering homemade baked goods and Caramel Apple Nachos! We will also have coffee, hot chocolate, soda, and bottled water available. 28163 Willow Ave (Stone Lodge).
KEOSAUQUA
Camping w/showers At VBC Fairgrounds
$15/night w/electric. Reservations: call 641-919-0566 or visit website
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Van Buren County Fairgrounds and Roberts Memorial Center Vendors Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, and Sun 10am-4pm
A variety of indoor and outdoor vendors at the Fairgrounds in the Fair View Barn, Morton Building, and Roberts Memorial Center. 20493 Hwy 1 North
Keosauqua Fall Festival Fri 12-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, and Sun 10am-3pm
Variety of arts, vendors and awesome crafts, food vendors, beer tent, music, and more! City Park, 101 Van Buren St.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Keosauqua Public Library Fri 1-5pm and Sat 9am-4pm
Books and miscellaneous library(ish) material for all ages. Freewill donation to the Library. Held rain or shine INSIDE the Library. 608 1st Street
SATURDAY ONLY
Keosauqua Rotary Grand Parade 10am
Line-up is at 8am at the Ferguson Sport Complex (1017 Franklin St). The parade will start at 10am and the 2025 Theme is "Unite for Good”.
Keosauqua City Park - Event Tent
Puppet Shows ~ 11:30am and 2:30pm
Finger Puppet Workshop 12:30-1:30pm
Bingo and Trivia ~ Saturday afternoon
Mercer's Crazy Train
12-4pm Keosauqua City Park
Hawkeye Pedal Pull
1pm near Hotel Manning (12:30pm registration)
LIVE Entertainment
Riverfront Park.
Ivy Ford - 7pm
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Pearson House Museum Complex Sat 10am-3pm & Sun 1-4pm
Tours of the “Underground Railroad” safe house, one-room schoolhouse & authentic log cabin, quilt show upstairs in the Pearson House. No admission fee, but donations are appreciated for ongoing premises preservation. 718 Dodge Street
Twombly Museum Sat 10am-2pm & Sun 10am-12pm
Museum artifacts showcase the rich history of Van Buren County. Sunday Only: Bake sale and coffee. 801 First Street
SUNDAY ONLY
18th Annual Fall Run & Trail Walk 9am
5K, or 1-mile kid run, and a trail walk. Non-competitive. Registration is $30 beginning at 8:15am. Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Beach House, 22895 Lacey Trail.
Community Church Service by Milton Christian Church
11am Riverfront Park
Fall Festival Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show Noon-2pm
Welcoming all classic and unique cars, trucks & motorcycles. Registration is from 10am-12pm and the cost is $20. Downtown Keosauqua on First Street. For details visit: www.keosauqua.com
Tarnished Brass Band
1pm Riverfront Park
LEBANON
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Miller’s Bakery 8am-5pm
You’ll love the assortment of homemade breads, cookies, fried pies, candy, delicious cinnamon rolls, and donuts! 17453 205th Street
SATURDAY ONLY
Amish School Breakfast & Bake Sale 7:30am-12pm
All-You-Can-Eat Homemade Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Pancakes with Real Maple Syrup, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, and Drinks. FREEEWILL DONATION to benefit the Amish School. Located in Lebanon at Junction V64 & J40.
Bloom and Bark Glass Blowing & Artisan Market 10am-4pm
Watch artisans at work, Glass Blowing Demonstrations, Clay Oven Bread Baking, Local Artisan Market, Several Art and Craft Vendors, Baked Goods, and more! 18517 Rte J40 (4 miles West of Keosauqua).
Yoder’s Indian Creek Furniture 19th Anniversary Sale 8am-5pm
10% off all items purchased or ordered, including IN-STOCK poly lawn furniture! 15% off wind chimes, Door prizes with a Grand Prize Giveaway: Glider Rocker! 22769 Rte V64 Milton.
MILTON
SATURDAY ONLY
Milton Creamery 9am-4pm
Free Samples of locally made cheeses and fresh curds. 202 East Hwy 2.
Milton Fire Department Lunch 11am-1:30pm (or until out of food!)
Enjoy BBQ Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans and Baked Goods for a FREEWILL DONATION. Milton Shelter & Playground on Hwy 2 (Across from Milton Creamery).
STOCKPORT / MORRIS PARK
FRIDAY
Stockport Movie Night at Dusk (Est. 6pm)
Family-friendly movie and snack vendors. Hiatt Park on South Main Street
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Experience the "Past, Present & Future” at Morris Park Fri at Noon through Sun 10am Church
Friday there will be a Fish Fry at 5 O’clock until there’s no more. Also happening over the weekend are some Old Coots Coffee Stop, Covered Wagon Ride, Quilt Show, Tours of the Barn, Log Cabin, One Room Schoolhouse, Antique Machine Demo, Cast Iron Cooking, Pioneer Kids Game, Entertainment, and so much more. 10938 Timber Rd (5.5 miles Northeast of Stockport).
SATURDAY ONLY
Peavine Line Depot Museum / Freedom Rock Sat 9am-4pm
You’ll find railroad memorabilia from the C.B. & Q. Railroad and the Peavine Line that ran from Ft. Madison to Ottumwa. Be sure to visit the nearby Van Buren County Freedom Rock next to the museum. (Self-guided with a member on hand for questions)
