Scenic Drive Festival ~ Oct 11-13, 2024

When the leaves begin to change colors and crisp autumn scents fill the air, it means one thing… It’s time for our Scenic Drive Festival and it will be a weekend to remember!

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
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!

Indian Artifact Museum 10am-4pm
Impressive Display of Artifacts. No Admission Fee. 21929 Des Moines St.

49th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Festival 10am-4pm
Artisans selling their original work in Riverside Park along the Rose Garden, a former mill site.

Savor Soup & Mashed Potatoes at Mason House Inn 11am-3pm
Warm your belly with loaded baked potato soup or mashed potatoes with turkey gravy for purchase! 21982 Hawk Dr.

BIRMINGHAM
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Friends of Birmingham Trash & Treasure Sale 8:30am-4:30pm
Wide selection of garage sale & 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
FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Amish Dinner Buffet Fri 5-8pm and Sat 4-7pm
Sunrise Bakery, 21913 White Ave (N of Bonaparte on J40). Seniors: $13, Adults: $14. Children 5-12: $7. Under 4: Free. The bakery will be open 9am through buffet closing time on both days.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Bonaparte Fall Festival Fri-Sun 9am-5pm
Variety of Vendors, Local Specialty Shops and Local Businesses will be Open!

7th 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 St.

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 St.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Soup Luncheon 11am-1pm
$9 per person, all you can eat! Serving soup, sandwiches, dessert & 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
FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Dutchman’s Store Fri 8am-6pm & Sat 8am-5pm
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
FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Lunch Box Café 11am-7pm
Grab a Famous Bigfoot Tenderloins, Ribeye Steak Sandwich, Bug-Z Burger, Homemade Taco & Texas Tators. “Homemade Cooking at its best!” 14191 Hwy 98.

SUNDAY ONLY

Harvest of Friends Gospel Music 5pm Meal / 6pm Concert
Don’t miss this event! Free meal at 5pm with a concert at 6pm featuring Lori King & Junction 63. A bluegrass band from Drakesville, IA. Everyone is invited! Bethel Worship Center, 16684 Bethel Rock Ave.

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 St.

Horsing around River Valley Lodge & 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

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 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.

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. 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).

KEOSAUQUA
Camping w/showers At VBC Fairgrounds
$15/night w/elec. Reservations: call 641-919-0566 or visit the website

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Van Buren County Fairgrounds and Roberts Memorial Center Vendors Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 10am-4pm
Variety of vendors at the Fairgrounds in the Fair View Barn, Morton Building, and Roberts Memorial Center. 20493 Hwy 1 North.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Keosauqua Public Library Fri 1-5pm and Sat 9am-5pm 
Books for all ages for a Free-Will Offering to the Library. Held rain or shine INSIDE the Library. 608 1st St.

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 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.
Full Course – 2pm
The Boys – 3pm
Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys – 5pm

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Keosauqua Fall Festival Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 10am-3pm
Variety of arts, vendors and awesome crafts, food vendors, beer tent, music, and more! City Park, 101 Van Buren St.

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, 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.

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-3pm
Welcoming all classic and unique cars, trucks & motorcycles. Registration is from 10am-12pm, cost is $20. Downtown Keosauqua on First St. 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! Free Coffee and Donuts all day Friday! 17453 205^th St.

SATURDAY ONLY

Amish School Breakfast & Bake Sale 7:30am-125pm
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.

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 18th 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 8:30am-4:30pm
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, 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.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Clark Bark Tour Sat 9am-4pm and Sun 1-4pm
Tour the 1916-raised English Clark Barn with unique features. May have Percherons (horses) on display. 27882 107^th St (North of Stockport).