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!
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! […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Hellbenders on the Current in Van Buren is hosting boat racing along with music, food and vendors. Come and see some of the fastest boats in the area and have fun with the whole family!
This year's event will be cram-packed with all kinds of different activities! Pop's River Jam & Fall Festival, Pop's River Jam Car Show, Pop's Little Miss Fall Festival Pageant, Pop's Baby Miss Fall Festival Pageant and more will be located at Riverfront Park in Van Buren MO this year. There will be shuttles running throughout […]
Rivertime RV will be hosting a BBQ cookoff on Saturday October 19th at their campground in Van Buren starting at 1:00 pm. Fire up your grill and enjoy an afternoon with games, live music and fun for the whole family! $200 cash prize for 1st place! Call Treva for more information: 417-372-7301
Friday October 25, 2024 4:00PM Registration Table Opens, 5:00PM-6:00PM Shaun Heise presents, 6:00PM-10:00PM Dark Sky Viewing Saturday October 26, 2024 8:00AM-10:00AM Nature/bird walk Co-led with Reva Dow and Greg Swick, 10:00AM-1:00PM Free time, 1:00PM-1:30PM How Big is Big Spring with Loring Bullard, 1:30PM-2:15PM Early Logging of Old Growth Pine with Jim Gulden, 2:15PM-3:00PM […]
