Schedule:
Bentonsport
10 am-4 pm - Riverfest
Antiques, Flea Market & Craft Show, Free wagon rides, food vendors, wine tasting, music, local fudge, art displays, Iowa History Bus with an all-new exhibit for 2024, pottery, rug weaving, blacksmithing, artist demonstrations, and all the shops will be open
10 am-4 pm - Indian Artifact Museum
Impressive Display of Artifacts. No Admission Fee. 21929 Des Moines St.
10 am-4 pm - 49th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Festival
Artisans selling their original work in Riverside Park along the Rose Garden, a former mill site.
11 am-3 pm - Savor Soup and Mashed Potatoes at Mason House Inn
Warm your belly with loaded baked potato soup or mashed potatoes with turkey gravy for purchase. 21982 Hawk Dr.
Birmingham
8:30 am-4:30 pm - Friends of Birmingham Trash and Treasure Sale
Wide selection of garage sale and flea market, antiques, and collectibles for sale. Lunch will be served on Saturday only by the Birmingham Lions Club. Birmingham City Park, 221 S. Wood St.
Bonaparte
4 pm-7 pm - Amish Dinner Buffet
Sunrise Bakery, 21913 White Ave (N of Bonaparte on J40). Seniors: $12, Adults: $13. Children 5-12: $7. Under 4: Free. The bakery will be open 9am through buffet closing time on both days.
9 am-5 pm - Bonaparte Fall Festival
Variety of Vendors, Local Specialty Shops and Local Businesses will be Open!
8 am-6 pm - 7th Annual BCIA Gun Show
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 St.
11 am - Bonaparte EMS Luncheon, until the food is gone
Serving very tasty Tenderloins, Hot Dogs, and French Fries for a Freewill Donation. Bonaparte Fire Station. 608 2nd St.
11 am-1 pm - Soup Luncheon
$9 per person, all you can eat. Serving soup, sandwiches, dessert and drinks. Former elementary building cafeteria, 602 8th St, and will also be serving at the Bonaparte Opera House, 614 First St. Fundraiser for the Bonaparte Public Library.
Cantril
8 am-5 pm - Dutchman's Store
Join us at our new location for a unique shopping experience 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
11 am-7 pm - Lunch Box Cafe
Grab a Famous Bigfoot Tenderloins, Ribeye Steak Sandwich, Bug-Z Burger, Homemade Taco & Texas Tators. “Homemade Cooking at its best” 14191 Hwy 98.
Farmington
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 at The Great Pumpkin Event of Farmington for updates. 201 Elm St.
Horsing around River Valley Lodge and Campground All Weekend
Join in on the fun with 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. Camping with showers call for reservations at 319-878-3888
7 am-10:30 am - Indian Lake Park Breakfast
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).
8 am-4 pm - United Methodist Women in Faith Quilt Show, Bake Sale and Lunch
Lots of beautiful quilts on display and a bake sale with lots of homemade goodies. Lunch will be available 10am-2pm, serving sandwiches, salads, soups, and homemade pies. United Methodist Church, 407 S. 4th St.
11am-3 pm - Indian Lake Park Apple Cider Floats and Bake Sale
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. The cup is rimmed with caramel and crunchy mixed nuts for an extra treat. Apple Cider Floats are $5.00 each and don’t forget about our mouthwatering homemade baked goods. We will also have coffee, hot chocolate, soda, and bottled water available. 28163 Willow Ave (Stone Lodge).
9 am-5 pm - Van Buren County Fairgrounds and Roberts Memorial Center Vendors
Variety of vendors at the Fairgrounds in the Fair View Barn, Morton Building, and Roberts Memorial Center. 20493 Hwy 1 North.
9 am-5 pm - Keosauqua Public Library
Books for all ages for a Free-Will Offering to the Library. Held rain or shine inside the Library. 608 1st St.
10am - Keosauqua Rotary Grand Parade
Line-up is at 8am at the Ferguson Sport Complex (1017 Franklin St). The parade will start at 10am and the 2024 Theme is "The Magic of the Villages”.
Van Buren County Choir
11am - Riverfront Park
Hawkeye Pedal Pull
1pm - near Hotel Manning
Live Entertainment
Riverfront Park.
2pm - Full Course
3pm - The Boys
5pm – Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys
9 am-5 pm - Keosauqua Fall Festival
Variety of arts, vendors and awesome crafts, food vendors, beer tent, music, and more. City Park, 101 Van Buren St.
10 am-3 pm - Pearson House Museum Complex
Tours of the “Underground Railroad” safe house, one-room schoolhouse and authentic log cabin, quilt show upstairs in the Pearson House, Kids activities, and more. Bake Sale and Pioneer soap for sale. There is No admission fee, but donations are appreciated for ongoing premises preservation. 718 Dodge St.
8 am-5 pm - Miller’s Bakery
You’ll love the assortment of homemade breads, cookies, fried pies, candy, delicious cinnamon rolls, and donuts. Free Coffee and Donuts all day Friday. 17453 205th St.
7:30 am-1:25 pm - Amish School Breakfast and Bake Sale
All-You-Can-Eat Homemade Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Pancakes with Real Maple Syrup, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, and Drinks. Freewill Donation to benefit the Amish School. Located in Lebanon at Junction V64 & J40.
10 am-4 pm - Bloom and Bark Glass Blowing and Artisan Market
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).
8 am-5 pm - Yoder’s Indian Creek Furniture 18th Anniversary Sale
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.
8:30 am-4:30 pm - Milton Creamery
Free Samples of locally made cheeses and fresh curds. 202 East Hwy 2.
11 am-1:30 pm - Milton Fire Department Lunch, until out of food
Enjoy BBQ Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, and Baked Goods for a Freewill Donation. Milton Shelter and Playground on Hwy 2 (Across from Milton Creamery).
Experience the "Past, Present and 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).
9 am-4 pm - Peavine Line Depot Museum / Freedom Rock
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.
9 am-4 pm - Clark Bark Tour
Tour the 1916-raised English Clark Barn with unique features. May have Percherons (horses) on display. 27882 107th St (North of Stockport).
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