Van Buren Job Fair

The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce will hold a Career/Job Fair on November 8th from 2 to 5pm in the High School gym. The main goal of this is to provide our youth with information related to the types of jobs available after High School. A secondary, and also important goal, is to give our […]

Chili Cook Off

Carter County Nutrition Center 116 Ball Park Rd., Van Buren, MO, United States

  The Carter County Senior Center is hosting a Chili Cook Off event March 8th, 2024. Judging begins @6PM. Entry fee is $20. Prizes are as follows: 1st Place- $100, 2nd Place-$50, 3rd Place- $25. After judging, there will be a chili supper available for purchase $7/person. Supper will include Hotdogs, Chips, Chili, Desert and […]

Missouri Down Under Adventure Zoo Easter Celebration

Missouri Down Under Adventure Zoo HC 1 Box 89, Van Buren, United States

Missouri Down Under Adventure Zoo invites you to join their Easter Celebration! Saturday, March 30th @10am-4pm. Explore the Zoo, Meet the Roos, and explore Current River Cave! QP's food truck will be there. Bounce House for the kids. Meet the Easter Bunny and get photos from Regina Dazey. The Egg Hunt starts at 10:30am! General […]

Celebrate Easter at The 21 Drive-In Theatre

21 Drive-In Movie Theatre Hwy 21, Van Buren, United States

This event is Sponsored by SEMO Behavioral Health. The admission is FREE! Gates will open at 4PM. Events are as follows: Egg Hunt, Showing of the movie HOP-PG. There will be Free Hot dogs, Chips, and a Small drink (while supplies last.) Come on out for some Family Friendly Fun!

Solar Eclipse Weekend Special at The 21 Drive In

21 Drive-In Movie Theatre Hwy 21, Van Buren, United States

The 21 Drive In will be playing a classic movie each night of the Eclipse weekend April 5th-7th! If you need a family friendly event while you are here in Van Buren check this out! They are offering a special $10/ carload each night!

Solar Eclipse at The Landing

The Landing

The Landing will be hosting a 2 day festival! April 7th and 8th 2024. 2 Day parking $100, this will include a souvenir, Eclipse glasses and 2 day event wristbands for all occupants. There will be live music, a raft race, food and drinks, and a duck race. There is $5,000 in prizes and fun! […]

‘Zark Side of the Moon

Big Spring Big Spring Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Van Buren, MO

April 8th, 2024 10am-4pm. This event is completely free, hosted by The National Park Service! Activities include Smokey Hot Air Balloon, A Safeplace for Eclipse Viewing, Hands-on Fun with Solar Simulations and Eclipse Toys, Partner Organization Booths, Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl, Junior Ranger and Junior Eclipse Explorer Program, B.A.R.K. Ranger Program, Photo Opportunities, Sales […]

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2024 Solar Eclipse

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 […]

Van Buren Firworks Celebration

Independence Day fireworks will begin at dark on Saturday July 6th. They will be set off across Riverfront Park in Van Buren.

King Of The River Bass Tournament

Carter County Nutrition Center 116 Ball Park Rd., Van Buren, MO, United States

The 23rd Annual King of The River Bass Tournament! Saturday July 27th 7am-5pm at Watercress Park- Van Buren. $60 Entry, $10 Big Bass, $10 Side Pot, and 50/50 Raffle  Trophies-cash and prizes guarantee! 1st Place- $500, 2nd Place- $300 value, 3rd place- $250 value, 4th place- $200 value, 5th place-$100 value. *Silent Auction @ Nutrition […]