Events And Activities

The Vinton-Shellsburg High School Cheerleaders will be holding a car wash on Saturday, July 23rd at Ehlinger's Gas Station. The cost of the car wash is a freewill donation, and the event will run from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

EVERY THURSDAY EVENING 5:00 - 7:00 PMJULYHOT FOOD EVERY MARKET!Every 3rd Thursday will feature various food trucks and a live performance!Market is held rain or shine.Vendors are not allowed to sell, bag or hold goods for anyone prior to 5:00 PM.

Join us for Dysart's 20th Annual Classic Car, Truck & Bike Show on Friday, July 22nd! Registration runs from 4:00 to 6:30 PM, with ballots handed out promptly at 6:30. Ballots are due by 7:00 PM, with the awards presentation beginning at 7:45 PM. Trophies will be given to the top 40 entries, with a total of 53 trophies in all. Music will be pro

Boomtown will take place on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. with the Opening Ceremony beginning at dusk.Entrance to the fairgrounds $5 each per walk inLawn seating at no extra charge.Grandstand seating $10Parking $10 includes entrance to fairgroundsThere will be food vendors, music by Swag and a beer tent.

Benton County Conservations will be hosting a "program about frogs! On Friday, July 29th at 10:00 a.m. meet at the Benton County Nature Center. Kids ages Preschool through 3rd grade are welcome to attend with their favorite adult. You will learn about frog calls, and have a chance to try to catch some frogs (if the weather cooperates).Simply call 319-472-4942 or email info@bentoncountyparks.

Shellsburg's Big Day is scheduled for Saturday, July 16 beginning at 8:00 a.m. and running through 11:30 p.m. with events for all ages. The schedule of events are as follows:6:30 a.m. Registration for the 5K Run/Walk8:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk Begins10:30 a.m. Parade11:00 a.m. Shine & Show11:30 a.m. Park Festivities 12:00 p.m. Legion Presents Flag/Colors12:30 p.

Wesley United Methodist Church will host residents at their Food Pantry on Saturday, July 16th from 10 until 11:00 a.m. The church is located at 516 2nd Ave. in Vinton. The church is located next to the Library.Please bring your own bags to carry home your groceries!

The AMVETS will be grilling burgers, brats, & hotdogs at DOLLAR FRESH this weekend, July 15th-17th.Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 10am-7pmFREE WILL DONATIONCome out and support our vets!

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wesley United Methodist Church, and Vinton Presbyterian Church invites children to Monumental VBS: Celebrating God’s Greatness!A summer kids’ event called Monumental VBS will be hosted at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1206 C Avenue, Vinton, Iowa from July 24 - July 28, 2022.At Monumental, kids explore the sunbaked Southwestern desert as they dig into God’s great love! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing songs, play games, devour delicious treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love and make fun crafts.

Garrison Fun Day will be held on July 9 to support the Garrison Emergency Services. 8:00 a.m. there will be registration for the Softball Tournament at Garrison Park. 9:00 a.m. Registration for the 5K race at the Garrison Public Library. The run will be on the Nature Trail. (Breakfast will be provided by the Garrison Public Library)11-3:00 p.m. Main Street Concessions available by the Garrison Lions Club1:00 p.