Villages Folk School Quilting Classes
Villages Folk School Container Candle Classes
Bentonsport
2010 Events:
March 27 & 28 ................ Villages Folk School Bread Making Class - Betty Printy teaches hassle free bread making techniques. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
April 3.....................Tool Making Workshop - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
April 3...................Villages Folk School Candle-in-a-Mug Class - Joy teaches container candle making here at the Mason House Inn. 10am to Noon. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
April 17..........................Wine and Cheese Tasting at the Mason House Inn - 21 and over please. Head count is appreciated 319-592-3133
April 17..........................Bentonsport Open House - Stores open for the season!
May 1.....................Raku Pottery class - Make some pottery using the Raku method of firing at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
May 1 & 2...................Villages Folk School Quilting Class - Joy teaches hand piecing, appliqué, and quilting here at the Mason House Inn. 10am to 4 pm each day. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
May 8.................. Tong Making Workshop - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
May 8...................Villages Folk School Candle in a Mug Class - Joy teaches container candle making here at the Mason House Inn. 10am to Noon. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
May 22 & 23.....................Ghost Hunting 101 & 102 - Chris Moon holds a class on ghost hunting. Reservations required. 319-592-3133
May 30 - 31..................Spring Fest - Crafts, antiques, gifts, demonstrations and food. New Vendors welcomed. Call 319-592-3579.
June 12 & 13................Beginning Blacksmithing class - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
July 3.....................Raku Pottery class - Make some pottery using the Raku method of firing at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
July 10-11....................Canoe Van Buren - Canoe the Des Moines River. Bring your own canoe or rent one. Call 800-868-7822 to sign up.
July 31.......................Forge Welding Workshop - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
August 7 & 8.....................Ghost Hunting 101 & 102 - Chris Moon holds a class on ghost hunting. Reservations required. 319-592-3133
August 21-22...............Bike Van Buren - Tour the county from the seat of your bike. The Mason House Inn is a great, centrally located place to stay overnight. Call 1-800-868-7822 for more information and registration.
August 21.............. Bentonsport Country Music Show- Enjoy some country music and food at the shelter house alongside the Des Moines River.
September 4.....................Raku Pottery class - Make some pottery using the Raku method of firing at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
September 18-20..........End of Summer Motorcycle Rally - Held at the Van Buren Fair Grounds in Keosauqua. Stay at the Mason House Inn for peace and quiet, just a quick 5 miles away from the hub-bub of Keosauqua.
September 18-19.........Flea Market & Craft Show - Crafts, antiques, flea market, and food. New vendors welcome. Call 319-592-3579 for more information.
September 25 & 26................Beginning Blacksmithing class - Take a class at the Iron and Lace shop. 319-592-3222
October 9-10................Bentonsport Riverfest and Arts Festival - Artwork for display and sale, food, and music. Make your reservations early at the Mason House Inn. We fill up fast for this event.
October 9-10................Van Buren County Scenic Drive and Bentonsport Antique Show - Make your reservations early at the Mason House Inn. We fill up fast for this weekend event.
October 30 and Nov. 6 ....................Halloween Dinner and Ghost Stories at the Mason House Inn - Reservations required. Bring your appetite and a digital camera. Hear stories about the haunted Mason House Inn. Reservations required. 319-592-3133
November 13 & 14.....................Ghost Hunting 101 & 102 - Chris Moon holds a class on ghost hunting. Reservations required. 319-592-3133
November 20...................Villages Folk School Candle in a Mug Class - Joy teaches container candle making here at the Mason House Inn. 10am to Noon. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
December 4 & 5............."Christmas in the Villages" - A Bentonsport Country Christmas - Unique holiday gifts.
December 11 & 12..................Villages Folk School Quilting Class - Joy teaches hand piecing, appliqué, and quilting here at the Mason House Inn. 10am to 4 pm each day. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
December 18...................Villages Folk School Candle in a Mug Class - Joy teaches container candle making here at the Mason House Inn. 10am to Noon. Call 319-592-2700 to sign up.
December 19...............Bentonsport Shops close for the winter - (Iron & Lace will open upon special request. Some shops in Bonaparte stay open on weekends. Mason House Inn is open ALL YEAR.)
2011 Events:
February 12.............."Newly Wed" type game with Dinner. See Fun Stuff! page - Couples answer questions and try to match answers. Prizes awarded. Dinner starts at 6pm with the game afterwards. Reservations required. 319-592-3133.
February 19 & 20.....................Ghost Hunting 101 & 102 - Chris Moon holds a class on ghost hunting. Reservations required. 319-592-3133
May 14 & 15.....................Ghost Hunting 101 & 102 - Chris Moon holds a class on ghost hunting. Reservations required. 319-592-3133
August 13 & 14.....................Ghost Hunting 101 & 102 - Chris Moon holds a class on ghost hunting. Reservations required. 319-592-3133
November 12 & 13.....................Ghost Hunting 101 & 102 - Chris Moon holds a class on ghost hunting. Reservations required. 319-592-3133
MASON HOUSE INN IS OPEN ALL YEAR!!!
To find the Calendar of Events for Bonaparte, Keosauqua, Selma, Cantril, Farmington and other Villages of Van Buren County, go to:
http://www.800-tourvbc.com/cgi/calendar.cgi