Upcoming events in Van Buren County

The following is a list of events for Van Buren County and the surrounding area:

Oct. 1 - Oct. 4: BFMFR at River Valley Lodge

Join River Valley Lodge for their annual Bentler Family Memorial Fall Ride. There will be a dance, trail rides, wine tasting and more. 29080 Hawk Dr., Farmington, IA

Oct. 3: Breakfast on Main Street

Free will breakfast. Opera House, 7-9am. 614 First St., Bonaparte, IA

Oct. 3: Run the Vines 5K Run/Walk - Batavia

Have fun at Cedar Valley Winery 7th Annual 5k Walk/Run! 11a. For more details call 641-662-2800. 2034 Dewberry Ave., Batavia, IA

Oct. 9-11: Donkey Sorting Finals

Sat. 11a-3p: Full arena sort. Sun. 11a-3p: Sort-n-pen. Teams of 3 people. $15 each day for all rounds. River Valley Horsecamp & Lodge, 29080 Hawk Dr., Farmington, IA

Oct. 9-11: Scenic Drive Festival

Countywide Festival with numerous events and activities in most of the Villages.

A Special Press release will be sent out later.

Oct. 16-18: Ranch Horse Show Series at River Valley Lodge

The finals of the 2020 series. Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m. Camping available on grounds. Barrel Race, Ranch Rodeo, Team Roping & more. River Valley Lodge, 29080 Hawk Dr., Farmington, IA

Oct. 30-Nov. 1: Spooky Halloween Retreat - Farmington

Trail ride, wine tasting, fun contests and much more! River Valley Lodge & Horse Camp, 29080 Hawk Dr., Farmington, IA