2012
January 14................ Villages Folk School Artisan Bread Making Class - Betty Printy teaches hassle free bread making techniques. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
January 21...................Villages Folk School Candle-in-a-Mug Class - Joy teaches container candle making here at the Mason House Inn. 10am to Noon. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
January 21 & 22 ...................Villages Folk School Rug Weaving Class - This two-day course will cover the basics of rug weaving. Participants will make their own rug to take home and will be guided through the entire process of weaving. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
January 28................ Villages Folk School Artisan Bread Making Class - Betty Printy teaches hassle free bread making techniques. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
February 4 & 5 ...................Villages Folk School Quilting Class - Joy teaches hand piecing, appliqué, and quilting here at the Mason House Inn. 10am to 4 pm each day. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
February 11................ Villages Folk School Artisan Bread Making Class - Betty Printy teaches hassle free bread making techniques. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
February 12................ Villages Folk School Artisan Bread Making Class - Betty Printy teaches hassle free bread making techniques. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
February 11.............."Newly Wed" type game with Dinner. See Fun Stuff! page - Couples answer questions and try to match answers. Prizes awarded. Dinner starts at 6pm with the game afterwards. Reservations required. 319-592-3133.
February 18 & 19.....................Ghost Hunting 101 & 102 - Chris Moon holds a class on ghost hunting. Reservations required. 319-592-3133
March 3 & 4 ...................Villages Folk School Quilting Class - Joy teaches hand piecing, appliqué, and quilting here at the Mason House Inn. 10am to 4 pm each day. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
March 10...................Villages Folk School Candle-in-a-Mug Class - Joy teaches container candle making here at the Mason House Inn. 10am to Noon. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
April 14..........................Bentonsport Open House - Stores open for the season!
April 21 & 22................Beginning Blacksmithing class - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
May 5...................Raku Pottery class - Make some pottery using the Raku method of firing at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
May 12................ Tong Making Workshop - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
May 5 & 6.....................Ghost Hunting 101 & 102 - Chris Moon holds a class on ghost hunting. Reservations required. 319-592-3133
May 26 - 28..................Spring Fest - Crafts, antiques, gifts, demonstrations and food. New Vendors welcomed. Call 319-592-3579.
July 7 .....................Tool Making Workshop - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
June 9 & 10................Strawberry Festival - Games and ice cream with strawberries in Farmington.
July ...................Village Summer Games - See www.villagesofvanburen.com for more information. Call 800-868-7822 to sign up.
August 11 & 12....................Ghost Hunting 101 & 102 - Chris Moon holds a class on ghost hunting. Reservations required. 319-592-3133
August 11.......................Forge Welding Workshop - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
August 18 & 19...............Bike Van Buren - Tour the county from the seat of your bike. The Mason House Inn is a great, centrally located place to stay overnight. Call 1-800-868-7822 for more information and registration.
August 18.............. Bentonsport Country Music Show- Enjoy some country music and food at the shelter house alongside the Des Moines River.
September 1....................Raku Pottery class - Make some pottery using the Raku method of firing at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
September 15-16..........End of Summer Motorcycle Rally - Held at the Van Buren Fair Grounds in Keosauqua. Stay at the Mason House Inn for peace and quiet, just a quick 5 miles away from the hub-bub of Keosauqua.
September 15 & 16.........Flea Market & Craft Show - Crafts, antiques, flea market, and food. New vendors welcome. Call 319-592-3579 for more information.
October 13 & 14................Bentonsport Riverfest and Arts Festival - Artwork for display and sale, food, and music. Make your reservations early at the Mason House Inn. We fill up fast for this event.
October 13 & 14................Van Buren County Scenic Drive and Bentonsport Antique Show - Make your reservations early at the Mason House Inn. We fill up fast for this weekend event.
September 22 & 23................Beginning Blacksmithing class - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
October 27 and Nov. 3 ....................Halloween Dinner and Ghost Stories at the Mason House Inn - Reservations required. Bring your appetite and a digital camera. Hear stories about the haunted Mason House Inn. Reservations required. 319-592-3133
November 10 & 11.....................Ghost Hunting 101 & 102 - Chris Moon holds a class on ghost hunting. Reservations required. 319-592-3133
December 1 & 2............."Christmas in the Villages" - A Bentonsport Country Christmas - Unique holiday gifts.
December 1 & 2.................Villages Folk School Quilting Class - Joy teaches hand piecing, appliqué, and quilting here at the Mason House Inn. 10am to 4 pm each day. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
December 8.................Villages Folk School Candle in a Mug Class - Joy teaches container candle making here at the Mason House Inn. 10am to Noon. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
December 15...............Bentonsport Shops close for the winter - (Iron & Lace will open upon special request. Some shops in Bonaparte stay open on weekends. Mason House Inn is open ALL YEAR.)
MASON HOUSE INN IS OPEN ALL YEAR!!!
To find the Calendar of Events for Bonaparte, Keosauqua, Selma, Cantril, Farmington and other Villages of Van Buren County, go to:
http://www.villagesofvanburen.com