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Group of six women standing outdoors at night in front of a decorated Christmas tree, holding a large banner with holiday illustrations and the words 'Merry Christmas'.
Community gathering at night in front of the Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum, decorated for Christmas, with people including Santa Claus, a Christmas tree, and a group of spectators.
A woman in a historical dress with a floral headdress stands under a stone archway that reads "Burrogate Hall." There is a lit lantern on the ground in front of her, and residential houses and overcast sky are visible in the background.
Historic red brick building with multiple windows and a small rooftop structure under cloudy sky.
Multiple stickers of a drawing of a waterfall with the text 'VAN BUREN' and 'TAKE ME TO THE Mountains' arranged on a brick surface.
A waterfall cascading down from a cliff into a forested area surrounded by trees.
A river flowing over rocks with a waterfall in the background.
A smiling woman holding up a cream-colored T-shirt that has 'VAN BUREN County' printed on it in red and black. She is outside in a parking lot with several cars and a clear blue sky with some clouds in the background.
A person dressed as Santa Claus sitting on a wooden bench with sunglasses and white gloves, and a person in a Grinch costume with green fur and a Santa hat standing next to them with one arm around Santa, next to a decorated Christmas tree.
Group of people standing in front of a small gray building with an open sign, celebrating a ribbon-cutting event.
A rural landscape with a grassy field dotted with white wildflowers, a small red barn, and trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Outdoor patio with modern furniture and fire pit, adjacent to a building with glass and stone exterior walls, at dusk.
A woman dressed in historical clothing standing in a wooden wagon with a license plate reading 'MOOSE' at a fairground or outdoor event, holding a wooden stick above her head.
A man with a beard and sunglasses on his cap standing in a parking lot, holding a coin in his hand, with a blue sky, some clouds, and trees with fall foliage in the background.
Four women standing outdoors near a stone monument with a floral wreath. Two women are dressed in casual modern clothing, and two women are dressed in vintage-style clothing. The sky is overcast, and there are trees in the background.
Two women standing behind a table with a Layne Funeral Home sign, outdoor setting with cloudy sky, trees, and people in the background.
Close-up of white fabric with embroidered text in red, gold, and yellow, bundled together with a striped string.
A waterfall cascading into a river surrounded by rocky cliffs and trees, with mist rising from the water.
Waterfall cascading into a river surrounded by rocky cliffs and trees, with a partly cloudy sky above.
A young woman holding a faded green T-shirt with a design of Burritt College archway and the word "Spencer" on it, standing in an open grassy field with trees showing fall colors in the background.
Santa Claus drinking from a paper cup outdoors, holding a bottle of soda, with a Christmas tree decorated with ornaments in the background.
Four women standing in front of a decorated Christmas tree with a red bow and a red cap on top, smiling at the camera. One woman holds a magazine titled 'Hot Dr. Pepper'.
A woman and man standing in a mobile coffee stand, smiling and posing, with a sign reading "Old Fashioned HOT Dr. Pepper." The woman is wearing a pink hat, white coat, and scarf, and the man is wearing a gray beanie and sunglasses. The stand has vari
Group of six people standing outdoors during winter, holding a 'Merry Christmas' banner in front of a decorated Christmas tree, with a clear blue sky and residential houses in the background.
A woman and a young girl smile and pose together outdoors at an event, with other people in the background. The woman is wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, and colorful knee-high socks featuring a rainbow and smiley face design. The girl is wearin
Group of people standing outdoors under a wooden pavilion, some wearing medals, celebrating a race event, with a colorful banner in the background.
Group of people of various ages gathered outdoors in front of a pavilion for a running event, with a banner reading "Run like a Turkey" behind them. Some individuals are dressed in colorful and festive outfits, and there are children and adults in th
Four people stand in front of a red fire department truck with the sign 'Piney Fire Dept.' at night, with a brick building in the background. Two men are dressed casually, one woman wears vintage dress and hat, and the other man is in a firefighter u
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit in the foreground, wood chairs, and a building with string lights overhead, with some people sitting inside at a bar or counter.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony with a group of people gathered outside a brick building. A woman with a large sunhat is holding scissors, preparing to cut a red ribbon while others watch.

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A panoramic view of a lush green forest with foggy patches and rolling hills under a cloudy sky.

Take a moment to indulge yourself in the History of Van Buren County.

Our History

Upcoming Events.

January

March

March

March 15th - Arts & Preservation Day

March

April

April 19th- Spring Pop-Up
April 19th- Easter Egg Hunt

May

June

June 7th- Yoga at the Park
June 5th- Community Connect
June 21st - Farmer's Market

July

July 3rd- 250th Celebration
July 12th - Mountain Homecoming
July 19th - Farmer's Market

October

Van Buren County Fair
Oct. 24-25th - Trail of Treats + Halloween Tour

February

Feb. 10th - Hometown Sweetheart Series

August

August 16th - Farmer's Market

November

Turkey Trot

September

Sept. 5th - Folk Festival
Sept. 20th - Farmer's Market

December

Dec. 5th - Dr. Pepper Festival

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