2010
2010 Events:
March 27 & 28...................Villages Folk School Bread Making Class - Learn several ways to bake great artisan bread without a lot of work. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
April 3.....................Tool Making Workshop - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
April 3...................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 17..........................Wine and Cheese Tasting at the Mason House Inn - 21 and over please. Head count is appreciated 319-592-3133
April 17..........................Bentonsport Open House - Stores open for the season!
May 1.....................Raku Pottery class - Make some pottery using the Raku method of firing at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
May 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.
May 8.................. Tong Making Workshop - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
May 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.
May 22 & 23.....................Ghost Hunting 101 & 102 - Chris Moon holds a class on ghost hunting. Reservations required. 319-592-3133
May 29 - 31..................Spring Fest - Crafts, antiques, gifts, demonstrations and food. New Vendors welcomed. Call 319-592-3579.
June 12 & 13................Beginning Blacksmithing class - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
June 26 & 27 .............Buckskinner's Rendezvous - Experience pre-1840s lifestyle with crafts, games, camping, cooking, blacksmithing and more. Info: 641-208-5791 or drstogdill@netins.net
TBD................Rug Weaving Class - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
July 3.....................Raku Pottery class - Make some pottery using the Raku method of firing at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
July 10-11....................Canoe Van Buren - Canoe the Des Moines River. Bring your own canoe or rent one. Call 800-868-7822 to sign up.
July 31.......................Forge Welding Workshop - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
August 21-22...............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 21.............. Bentonsport Country Music Show- Enjoy some country music and food at the shelter house alongside the Des Moines River.
September 4.....................Raku Pottery class - Make some pottery using the Raku method of firing at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
September 17-19..........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 18-19.........Flea Market & Craft Show - Crafts, antiques, flea market, and food. New vendors welcome. Call 319-592-3579 for more information.
September 25 & 26................Beginning Blacksmithing class - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
October 9-10................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 9-10................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.
December 4 & 5............."Christmas in the Villages" - A Bentonsport Country Christmas - Unique holiday gifts.
December 19...............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.800-tourvbc.com/cgi/calendar.cgi