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 […]

Thunder On The Current

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!

Pop’s River Jam & Fall Festival

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 […]

BBQ Cookoff!

River Time RV 1802 Gossett Ln, Van Buren, MO

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 Cookoff entry is […]

DarkSky Missouri Festival

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

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 […]

Eastwood Fire Department Fall Festival

Eastwood Communty Center 7143 Carter Route C, Van Buren, MO

Movie and popcorn (The Nightmare Before Christmas) 7:00pm,Pumpkin Painting, Bounce Houses, Fall Photo booth, Raffle drawing, two grand prize winners, 11 prizes total. Pie a firefighter! Come and show your support!

Mt. Zion Fall Festival

Mount Zion Church of God Prophecy 464 Old Bridge Road, Van Buren, Mo

Free Community Event! Join us for an evening of fun, and fellowship! We will have games, soups, music, hayrides and a trunk or treat!

Horror in The Holler

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

Come walk the haunted path if you DARE where you'll encounter awesome animatronics, scare actors, fog, strobe lights, black light features, and many more! Stay for a double feature movie and grab some awesome burgers and adult beverages from Carbi's!!