Van Buren Chamber of Commerce

Solar Eclipse Weekend Special at The 21 Drive In
2024-04-05 - 2024-04-07 | 21 Drive-In Movie Theatre, Hwy 21, Van Buren, 63965, 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!

Celebrate Easter at The 21 Drive-In Theatre
2024-03-30 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | 21 Drive-In Movie Theatre, Hwy 21, Van Buren, 63965, 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!

Missouri Down Under Adventure Zoo Easter Celebration
2024-03-30 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Missouri Down Under Adventure Zoo, HC 1 Box 89, Van Buren, 63965, 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 Admission Required. Ages 0-3 Free. Ages 4-14 $15.95. 15 and up $19.95.

Chili Cook Off
2024-03-08 18:00 (America/Denver) | Carter County Nutrition Center, 116 Ball Park Rd., Van Buren, MO, 63965, 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 a Drink. For more information you can reach out to Barb Rodgers: 573-323-8377

Van Buren Job Fair
2023-11-08 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Mo
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 residents looking for work and opportunity to meet employers who are hiring.

There will be door prizes available for those who attend!

Are you a business wanting to participate in the job fair? Contact Jacob Black with JAG at jblack@vanburen.k12.mo.us
Please RSVP by Friday, October 20, 2023 if you would like to have a booth at the event.

Van Buren Fall Festival
2023-10-14 - 2023-10-15 | The Landing
Join us on the crystal clear Current River for two days of arts & crafts, vendors, food, music and fun for the whole family! We’re so excited to be hosted at The Landing – Current River this year.
Parking is free, entry is $5 per person, kids 10 and under are free and our Veterans enter free as well with their Military Retired Identification Card or DD 214.
We will feature music from Tyson Zimmer, Friends Pickin, Iron Mountain Station and The Baker Family!!
Yes we will have our hayride shuttles this year and we added Stagecoach rides on Saturday! We will have bounce houses, a graffiti wall and more for the kiddos.

Van Buren - Fall City Wide Yard Sale
2023-10-07 | Mo
Sales will be set up all over City limits of Van Buren, MO and outside city limits. Free set up at the old Courthouse at 105 Main Street. Set up is free anywhere you set up, but you must get permission from any landowner if property is not yours. Come see us!! Looking forward to this annual event!!

River Jam at Van Buren Riverfront Park
2023-10-07 | Mo
Come join us for an unforgettable day of music and fun at River Jam 2023, featuring the legendary band, The Kentucky Headhunters! Get ready to rock out! Joining The Headhunters will be a very special guest band and Coalshine, an up and coming band from Ohio. To sweeten the deal, we’re starting the day off with a killer car show and kick butt bike show!! You don’t want to miss this!

Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM Kicks off the Car & Bike Show – Music Starts approx 5:30PM
Location: 1001 Riverfront Park, Van Buren, MO 63965
Ticket Price: $20 Online and $25 at the Gate (Ticket Includes Car & Bike Show Pass)
Veterans Enter Free at Gate – Present Your Military Retired Identification Card or DD 214

Van Buren City Fireworks
2023-07-02 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Main Street, Van Buren, MO, 105 Main Street, Van Buren, MO, 63965, United States

Jolly Cone America Fest '23
2023-06-30 - 2023-07-01 | Main Street, Van Buren, MO, 105 Main Street, Van Buren, MO, 63965, United States
Make plans to attend the Jolly Cone America Fest ’23 as our friends @ RiverTime RV have joined in on the celebration with the addition of a concert. Freedom Patch Fireworks will be conducting a fireworks show immediately following the musical performances. Freedom Patch will be on site @ RiverTime RV with a fireworks stand from 6/28-7/05. Please like, follow, and share. These events are free to the public and all are invited. See below for details!

Special thanks to the city of Van Buren, Jolly Cone on the Current, RiverTime RV, The Ranch House Cafe, and Beavers Teeth Axe Throwing Brew and Chew!

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Bi-Monthly Chamber Meeting
2023-06-20 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Denver) | Mo
The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its next bi-monthly chamber meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, June 20th, at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be hosted at First Midwest Bank, located in the heart of Van Buren. The event promises to be an informative and engaging evening for all local business owners and community members.
Attendees can look forward to a delightful evening filled with light food and refreshments, generously provided by First Midwest Bank. This provides an excellent opportunity for networking and fostering valuable connections within the local business community.
We are also excited to welcome a distinguished guest speaker, Mike Schoelhamer, the constituent services specialist from Congressman Jason Smith’s office in Poplar Bluff. With years of experience in assisting business owners, Mr. Schoelhamer will present valuable insights into how Congressman Smith’s office can support the entrepreneurial growth and success in our community.
During his presentation, Mr. Schoelhamer will outline the various ways in which Congressman Smith’s office can provide assistance to local businesses. From navigating government regulations and policies to accessing resources and grants, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the services available to them.
The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce encourages all business owners, entrepreneurs, and community members to mark their calendars for this important event. By attending, you will have the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, gain invaluable insights, and discover how Congressman Smith’s office can positively impact the growth and prosperity of your business.
Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, June 20th
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: First Midwest Bank, Van Buren

Please RSVP by vanburenmochamber@gmail.com to ensure your seat at this highly anticipated event.

Current River Bites & Brews
2023-06-03 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Old Carter County Courthouse, 105 Main St, Van Buren, MO, 63965, United States
The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the addition of a new event – the Current River Bites & Brews. This exciting event will take place on June 3rd from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the historic old Carter County Courthouse in Van Buren, Missouri.
The Current River Bites & Brews is a follow-up event to the highly successful Current River Food Truck Festival, hosted by the MU Extension, which takes place earlier in the day from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. With the addition of the Bites & Brews event, visitors can now enjoy a full day of festivities in Van Buren, starting with delicious food from food trucks during the day, and then continuing into the evening with live music, food trucks, a beer tent, and craft beer. The Bootheel United Zymgurists, a home brewing craft beer club, offers a selection of craft beers for sample and purchase, providing an opportunity for craft beer enthusiasts to learn from local brewers at the craft brewers club.
The event will feature live music from local artists, including Keyven Dunn, Elliot Wade, and headliners Jamie and Taylor, who bring a folk vibe with their renditions of traditional favorites.
The Current River Bites & Brews Festival is free to attend, making it accessible to everyone in the community. The event will take place at the historic old Carter County Courthouse, a picturesque location that adds to the charm and ambiance of the festival.

Spring Health Fair
2023-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Carter County Nutrition Center, 116 Ball Park Rd., Van Buren, MO, 63965, United States

Van Buren Chamber of Commerce Bi-Monthly Meeting
2023-04-20 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Carter County Nutrition Center, 116 Ball Park Rd., Van Buren, MO, 63965, United States
The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its next bi-monthly meeting to be held on Thursday, April 20 at 5 pm at the Carter County Nutrition Center, located at 116 Ball Park Rd, Van Buren MO. The guest speaker for the meeting will be Jason Lott, Superintendent of Ozark National Scenic Riverways Park.
Mr. Lott will be providing an update on the Big Spring Park renovations and other updates happening throughout the park. The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to have Mr. Lott speak at the meeting and provide insights into the future of the park and its impact on the local community.
In addition to Mr. Lott’s presentation, the chamber will be providing updates on its progress, including marketing efforts such as the creation of videos and brochures to promote local businesses and attractions.
The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce invites all members and interested parties to attend the meeting to learn more about the community and to network with other business owners and community leaders.
For more information about the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce or the upcoming meeting, please contact the Chamber office at (573) 219-1916 or email us at vanburenmochamber@gmail.com.

Chamber of Commerce Meeting
2023-02-28 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 306 Main Street, Van Buren, MO, 306 Main Street, Van Buren, MO, 63965, United States

Cancer Sucks! Sucker Fish Benefit for Mark House
2023-02-27 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | The Landing

Festival of Lights & Christmas Parade
2022-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Mo

Trunk or Treat at Watercress Park
2022-10-29 16:00 - 23:00 (America/Denver) | Watercress Park

Van Buren Fall Festival
2022-10-09 09:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-08 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Mo
