Annual Carter County Festival is set for July 22nd

Van Buren, MO - The Annual Carter County Festival will be Saturday, July 22nd, in downtown Van Buren, Missouri. Come support our community, shop with local vendors, watch live performances, and enjoy the river in downtown Van Buren, MO.  The day begins with the River Rat Fun Float at 8am. Arts, crafts, vendors, music, food, and entertainment continue from 9am until 3pm on the Courthouse lawn. Enjoy dinner in town then bring the family back to the lawn for an outdoor movie night!

The Carter County Festival is hosted by and an important fundraiser for the University of Missouri-Extension in Carter County. New this year is the River Rat Fun Float. Registration is only $10 and participants that sign-up early will receive an event t-shirt! Also new this year is the Flea Market to Fabulous competition. Showcase your upcycling skills by entering a flea market or yard sale find that you’ve rejuvenated into something fabulous!  Signing up is easy and free!

Vendors – call today to reserve your booth space! For only $30 you can showcase your wares while supporting local youth and community education programs!

For more information on how to reserve a booth, register for the Fun Float or sign up for the Flea Market to Fabulous competition visit www.cartercountyfestival.com, call 573-323-4418 or email millersusan@missouri.edu.

MU Extension would like to thank the many local businesses and partners contributing to the Festival.