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Thunder in the VillagesVeteran Honor Rid
Thunder in the VillagesVeteran Honor Rid

September, 20-22 2024

A Motorcycle, ATV, UTV Weekend Full of Fun Events

US Army Soldier in Universal Camouflage Uniform

Proceeds from this Event will benefit the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The mission of Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is to provide veterans with a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to visit monuments and memorials built in their honor for the sacrifice and service they made for our freedom.

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INFO

01.
Getting There

Easy-to-follow directions to Keosauqua Iowa

02.
Once You're There

Full intenerary and things to do

03.
Where to Stay

Hotels, vacation rentals, and camping spots to check out

Schedule of Events

Saturday

8:30-10AM
Poker Run & Scavenger Hunt Sign-up
Van Buren Co. Fairgrounds
All Day
Vendors
Keosauqua City Park
All Day
Food Trucks
Downtown Keosauqua
8:30-10AM
Breakfast
Van Buren Co. Fairgrounds
4:00PM
End of Scavenger Hunt
Meet/turn in all materials @ the stage on 1st St.
4:00PM
Trouble Suit
Stage on 1st St.
6:00PM
Jennifer Lynn Handling & the Revolution Band
Stage on 1st St.
8:00PM
Head First
Stage on 1st St.

Sunday

8:30-10AM
Breakfast
​Downtown Keosauqua Pocket Park
10:00AM
Bike Show Sign-Up
Downtown Keosauqua Pocket Park
11:00AM
Bike Show
​1st St.
1:00PM
Bike Show Awards

Poker Run

Registration​

8:30-10 AM 

Van Buren Co. Fairgrounds

$20 per rider

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Stops​​​

Tillies Tap

Town & County Tavern 

Keosauqua Vets Club

Hotel Manning Sample Room

Aj's Saloon

Farmington Legion

Hel-Mart​

Scavenger Hunt

Rev up your engines for an exhilarating adventure through the charming villages of Van Buren County! This scavenger hunt will take you on a scenic ride across the county's picturesque landscapes. At each village, you’ll be tasked with finding a specific location or item and snapping a selfie with it OR getting a receipt from a business in that town. The goal is to visit all the villages, capture your selfies, and enjoy the ride!

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Registration​

8:30-10 AM 

Van Buren Co. Fairgrounds

$10 per vehicle

Rules

  • Choose your starting village. You can begin the hunt in any of Van Buren County’s villages, but be sure to visit them all to complete the challenge

  • You must take a selfie with the designated location or item clearly visible OR Get a receipt from a business in that town.

  • Share your photos/receipts with the event organizer and turn in this ticket at the Keosauqua Pocket Park by 4 PM to complete the challenge.

  • Prizes will be awarded to all riders who successfully take a selfie/obtain a receipt in each village.

  • Those who completed the scavenger hunt successfully will also be entered to win the grand prize. (Winner will be announced between bands)

Friday, Sep. 21 

Saturday, Sep. 20

All motorcyclists and side-by-side operators are encouraged to ride in the parade.

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Following the parade, the Nation Anthem will be sung on the stage on First Street.

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Bike/Side-by-side SHOW

Registration

10AM

Downtown Keosauqua Pocket Park

$10 per class entered

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Awards

1PM

Downtown Keosauqua Pocket Park

Award for 1st and 2nd place in each class 

Classes​
  • Radical Bagger – state of the art custom touring bike with 26” wheels and up

  • Sport Bike – mild customs to high-performance street machines

  • Best Paint – from old-school flames to high-tech murals

  • Modified Stock Bagger – factory touring bike with minor frame mods allowed. 23” wheels and down

  • Cruiser Class – non-bagger class

  • Antique Class – pre-1984 restored and vintage motorcycles

  • Most Tricked out Side-by-Side – modified side-by-side with anything from wraps, suspension, light bars, etc.

  • Stock Side-by-Side – no modification made to the machine

Where to Stay

Hotels and Campsites to check out

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Additional tent camping will be available around Downtown Keosauqua. Call 319-931-6675 or email engagekeo.com for more information and to reserve a spot.

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Hotel Manning

100 Van Buren St.
Keosauqua, IA 52565

319-293-3232

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Bentonsport Campground

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Waubonsie Trail Campground & Park

601 W North Street
Cantril, IA 52542

319-397-2193

 

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22098 Hawk Drive
Bentonsport, IA 52565

319-293-3589

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Pine Ridge Retreat & Lodging 

24120 Lacey Trail, 
​Keosauqua, Iowa 52565
641-919-7829  

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Indian Lake Park

28163 Willow Ave.
Farmington, IA 52626

319-878-3706

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Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

Keosauqua, IA 52565

319-293-3502

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Austin Park

19178 Eagle Drive
Keosauqua, IA 52565

319-293-3589

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Morris Park

10938 Timber Road
Stockport, IA 52651

319-796-2148

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  Lake Sugema Campgrounds

19640 250th St

Keosauqua, IA 52565

​319-293-3532

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