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Bentonsport Heritage Day
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Enjoy Bentonsport as it was in the 1850s.
- Covered wagons take visitors to meet characters from the past who portray life in Bentonsport as it may have been
- Craft demonstrations
- Food vendors
- Music by John Lee Boyer from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and The Galvanators entertain from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Special presentation in the Stone House by Cherie Haury-Artz from the U of I Archaeology Department about those who lived along the Lower Des Moines River before settlers arrived.
Bentonsport Riverfest
Oct 15-16 10-5
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Part of the county's Scenic Drive Festival, where all the villages of Van Buren has events going on that weekend, Bentonsport has it's popular Bentonsport Riverfest. This festival draws over 10,000 people to the county to enjoy the scenic villages and enjoy the activities.
What to look forward to:
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Bentonsport campgrounds- go to mycountyparks.com to register and reserve a camping spot
Visit villagesofvanburen.com for lodging options |
Memorial Weekend Flea Market & Craft Show
May 2023
- Wine tasting
- Free wagon rides
- Strolling musician John Boyer 11-2 Saturday and 12-2 Sunday
- Demonstrations- Rug weaving, blacksmithing, pottery
- Food
- Amish bake sale (Saturday only)
- Crafts, antiques and flea market
- Specialty shops
- Local fudge
- Indian artifact museum
Visit villagesofvanburen.com for lodging options
Click the above square for the Villages of Van Buren event calendar for listings that cover the whole county.