Experience a once-in-a-lifetime blackout in Van Buren, MO! On April 8, 2024, Van Buren will be in the path of totality for a solar eclipse, with the moon completely blocking out the sun for nearly four minutes. This makes Van Buren one of the prime locations for viewing the eclipse. With unobstructed views of the […]
Independence Day fireworks will begin at dark on Saturday July 6th. They will be set off across Riverfront Park in Van Buren.
A Dice Run will begin at the historic Carter County Courthouse in Van Buren on Saturday June 7th with first hand leaving at 10am. $20 per hand and $10 additional with all proceeds going toward helping local area veterans. All vehicles welcome.
An all day event with proceeds benefiting local car accident victims Carson Van Wagner and Erik Ortega will be held on June 14th at Riverfront Park. A Boat Poker Run will start at 10 am. There will be a fish fry starting at noon. Live music and auction will follow.
š Freedom Celebration on the Current š Saturday, July 5th, 2025š Riverfront Park ā Van Buren, Missouri Join us for a patriotic celebration along the banks of the Current River! Help keep Van Burenās beloved fireworks tradition alive by donating to the City Fireworks Fund. š„ Become a Sponsor Your donation supports the annual fireworks […]
Fourth Annual 9/11 Day of Service Project. Help by boat, kayak, canoe, or foot. Registration 10am at two locations - Watercress Spring and The Landing. 3pm meet at Big Springs for food and door prizes. Trash collection at Big Spring. Drop off trash by 3pm, join party at pavilion. For more information contact Jennifer Rosener […]
Get ready for a day of high-octane action on the river in Van Buren, Missouri! Thunder on the Current returns on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Riverside on the Current (611 Chicopee Rd). Races begin at 9:00 AM with multiple classes of in-board aluminum, glass boats, and outboards competing for the title of King of […]
Welcome to Pop's River Jam & Fall Festival! Join us atĀ Van Buren Riverfront ParkĀ for a full day of live music, food, shopping, monster truck rides, a mechanical bull, and tons more family fun along the beautiful Current River. š¤Ā Concert Lineup:āØ Headlining is rising country music starĀ Graham BarhamāØ FromĀ The Voice, powerhouse vocalistĀ Trevon DawsonāØ Fresh from Bike […]
Join us on Saturday, December 13, 2025, for Christmas on the Current, a day full of festive family fun in Van Buren, Missouri! This event kicks off at 10 AM at the historic Carter County Courtyard and continues throughout the day with something for everyone to enjoy: Holiday Market: Open at 10 AM featuring local […]
Join us for the 2ndĀ Annual Christmas on the Current Beauty Pageant sponsored by the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce, as part of Christmas on the Current. This exciting event will be held on December 13th at the pavilion in the historic Carter County Courthouse in downtown Van Buren. The pageant begins at 10 a.m., with […]
