Events And Activities

After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Benton County Farm Bureau is coming in HOT and ready to hold its 13th Annual Cookout Contest. The Cookout Contest is [st] for Saturday, June 26 at the fairgrounds in Vinton and will be held in conjunction with other Benton County Fair activities. There is no cost to enter the contest, although pre-registration is requested.

The Vinton-Shellsburg Trap Team, Red Cedar Shooters, will be holding a Fundraiser hosted by the VFW Post #8884 on Sunday, June 27 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The Post is located at 5999 25th Ave Trail in Vinton.The Breakfast menu includes:Biscuits & GravyPancakesScrambled Eggs with Onions & PeppersSausage PattiesBaconCoffee, Milk, Juice, Ho

The Center Point Friends of the Library Book Sale, June 11 and 12, felt like just what the doctor ordered after being canceled-along with all the other Friends activities-last year because of the pandemic.A lavish number of lovely volunteers came to help [st] up, run, and clean up the book sale. They included high school students Logan Keller, Gracie Hickey, Shelby Channel, Cassie Davis and Christopher Sherman; community volunteers Cami Kapayou, Erin Gauger, Vicki Harger, Rick Hannen, Rob Bowen and Mary Behrens; and Friends members Julie Stephens, Kim Bowen, Becky Jones, Ginny Luchauer, Carolyn Roseberry, Vicki Thompson Sharon Hannen, and Kim Schantz.

Wednesday, June 234H Events6:00-8:30 p.m.Benton County Legion GuardMeet the Benton County Youth CouncilAwardrobe Fashion ShowShare the Fun ActsFair Queen Presentation/Fair Queen CrowningBenton County Fair WInners Wall DedicationStatic/Communications/Awardrobe & Benton County Pride AwardsQueen's ParadeMusic By DJ Dve KroegerThursday, June 24Benton County Fair Races.

THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 5 PM TO 8:30 PM5 PM - FARMERS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST Community Picnic: Free hots dogs, chips & drinks served from the bank’s parking lot (401 B Ave)6:30 PM - KIDDIE PARADE: Let your imagination be your guide and dress up like your favorite character from days-gone-by. Decorate your bike, your stroller or your wagon. Kids in 5th grade and under are invited to participate and join the fun! (Line-up is at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust)ACTIVITIES - Face painting, Balloon Creations, Carnival Games, Prizes & Inflatables on the Courthouse Lawn.

We apologize for the delay. We had to work through a couple of options due to brand new, awesome infrastructure improvements to the community!The route will leave Tilford and head east on 13th, North on 8th then West on 5th. Finally, it will turn North on 4th and end at the corner of 4th and 1st by Michael & Dowd.The route will be a little different this year, but let's have a little fun and enjoy the ride!The parade will start at 5:00 pmFloats begin lining up in Tilford Elem.

Early Arts Study Club will meet Monday, June 21, at 1:30 PM, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton, with Nancy Lausar, hostess. Claudette Alpers will present the program on Clocks and Watches.

If anyone interested in riding along in a Tractorcade, Saturday, June 19, is welcome to meet up with drivers and riders at the Oak Grove Church, meeting at 8:30 a.m. and taking off promptly at 9:00 a.m.The tractors will go through Vinton, Urbana, Center Point, Toddville and Palo and finish back at the church. The only requirement is that your tractor must be able to travel at 13 mph.

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) is hosting a coloring contest for kids up to age 12. The coloring contest, in conjunction with Silos & Smokestacks 25th Anniversary, celebrates agriculture heritage, the agriculture industry and sites and attractions throughout the heritage area.Contestants can choose from eight different agriculture coloring sheets.

Vendors are needed for the first Garrison Market of the season that is two weeks from today. If you or anyone you know is interested, please reach out to Teresa Meyer to let her know what you will be selling. There is no cost to attend.We hope to see you on Monday, June 28 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm!