Nature Booths

Saturday 11-3
Sunday 11-2

River Fish & Clams with Retired DNR Denny Weiss
Bugs & Butterflys with Van Buren Co. Naturalist Chloe Proffitt
Water Cycle Game with Lee Co. Naturalist Clay Steele

Rendezvous Encampment

Antiques, Crafts, Flea Market, Mobile History Unit Demonstrations, Wine Tasting, Food, Music, Free Wagon Rides

Art Show

This year’s 48th Annual Fine Arts/Craft Festival is located in Riverside Park, in front of the Rose Garden in Bentonsport, Iowa, nestled near the Des Moines River. The art show is in conjunction with the Van Buren County Fall Festival. This is an annual event that happens every year in the month of October during the changing of the seasons.  The event brings thousands of visitors to the county from all over the Tri-state area and beyond.

CATEGORIES include Photography/Jewelry/Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Casein, Gouche)/Drawing (Pencil, Charcoal, Ink, Oil or Soft Pastel)/Fine Art Woodworking/Pottery/Metal/Glass/Mixed Media/Clay.

Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm.

Contact: Cheryl Duke 319-293-3589 [email protected].

Date: October 14-15, 2023

Time: 10am - 5pm

Location: Bentonsport Historic District - 21964 Hawk Drive Bentonsport, IA 52565

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