Just eight days from now, cars will be rolling into town for some great outside shopping and street vending, complimented by live music and inflatables downtown for BOOMFEST…locals and visitors alike will be able to experience the wares of vendors from all around eastern IA, all the while being reminded by a certain “Boom Clock” of what is in store for Saturday night! With the final planning nearing completion and the pieces falling into place, now is a good time to remind not only our Vinton friends, but also all of those traveling into town of just a few small things… 1.

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Upcoming events in Center Point in September will include the Friends of the Library MINION PARTY, 1-3 p.m. at Andersen Center Point Library community room.

The annual Vinton Kiwanis Club Bring the Noise 5K takes place during Boomtown weekend, on Saturday, Aug. 27. Registration begins at 8; the race begins at 9 a.

A safety day for any Benton County student in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade is being planned for Saturday, September 17, 2016. The event will run from 8:30 a.

The 7th Annual Vinton-Shellsburg United (VSU) Special Olympics Benefit Ride is set for Saturday, Aug. 20, in Vinton. The ride will begin at Mickey's Bar in Vinton, were registration takes place from 10 to 11 a.

This is the last week to sign up for the Mini Masters Mini Golf Tournament to take place on Saturday, August 13th from 2pm – 4pm at the Vinton Skate and Activity Center.

A scheme has been brewed to hold a Minion Party Saturday, Sept.24, to benefit the Center Point Andersen Public Library. At its August meeting Friends of the Library set the party in the Library community room from 1 to 3.

More than 75 vendors have signed up for the annual Boomfest in downtown Vinton on Saturday, Aug. 27. The booths will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along 4th Street.

On August 20, Dysart will celebrate our annual 5 B’s Event! (Beats, burgers, brats, beer and bicycles). This family friendly event is held each year on Dysart’s Main Street in support of the Old Creamery Nature Trail.