2026 Bentonsport Events |
May 1 Bentonsport Shops open weekdays for season. More information and photos of the eight Bentonsport Shops are on PLACES TO SHOP. Hours of operation for shops can be found on shops' websites and Facebook pages.
May 9 Bentonsport Plant Sale, benefits the Bentonsport Rose Garden. May 16 Bentonsport Heritage Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate our nation's Semiquincentennial Anniversary by attending this historic experience. In our 1870s' setting, President Ulysses S. Grant, portrayed by Pete Grady, will appear at 1 p.m. near the Rose Garden. His presentation, Unconditional Surrender, will reflect back on his service as Commander of the Union armies during the Civil War and his presidency. There will be Victorian dancing in the shelter house, a quilt show in the Stone House, and a rare opportunity to tour the Odd Fellows Museum led by Michelle Heckart, first woman Sovereign Grand Master of IOOF. Also, wagon tours, artisanjdemonstrations, live period music, food vendors and the BIA Pie Sale. May 24 Memorial Day Observance Progam Sunday, 6:30 p.m. historic Bentonsport Presbyterian Church. Rev. Larry Shipley officiates. Speakers, vocalists and pianist. Twenty-One Gun Salute on church lawn. May 31 Bentonsport Presbyterian Church services begin every Sunday at 9 a.m. from May 31 through October 25. The 40-minute service is presented by guest ministers and trained service leaders. Church pianist. July 17-18 Christmas in July hosted by Greef General Store. August 1 Hump Day hosted by Greef General Store. Oct. 9-11 Bentonsport River Fest 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (part of Villages of Van Buren County's Scenic Drive Festival). Crafters, flea market items, antiques, collectibles, music and free wagon rides. For more information, email Lois Thompson at [email protected]. Nov. 27 Shops open Black Friday and the weekend, 10 am to 4 pm Dec. 4 Lights of Bentonsport. Join the Bentonsport merchants while they bring in the Christmas season with the lighting downtown Bentonsport. Shops open 5 p. to 7 p.m. Cocoa and treats served at the "Lighting" at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 Bentonsport Christmas Stroll. Enjoy holiday shopping and treats. Check back for updates and added events |
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