Special Events

Our goal for the River Valley Lodge and Campground is to provide a quality camping experience for you and your horse. For some, that means peace and quiet. For others, that includes organized events and the potential for a large gathering of horsemen, horsewomen, and horses.

This Special Events page will highlight an organized event open to anyone who would care to participate.

We hope to provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy, either quiet or a busy day of activities. You make the choice.

We want Happy Campers and Happy Horses!

News Flash Coming in 2010: 20 additional covered stalls, 10 to 20 additional electric camping spaces, and a dump station!

Please continue to check this site for future scheduled events, clinics, and organized trail rides as we expect to have additional unique events in the future. On the other hand, we will definitely still offer quiet weekends for your relaxation. Listed below you will find a summary of the currently scheduled events and the details of each event will be added as they become available. You can start making your reservations for the events after February 16th, 2010.

Logo Look for Brenda at our major events this season!

Brenda Williams, a representative for Action RV & Motorsports of Hannibal, Missouri will be on hand at our major events this season. Brenda will be bringing a variety of trailers each time for you to view. The variety will include horse trailers (with and without living quarters), stock trailers, stock combos and even a camper or RV from time to time. If you don’t see what you are looking for just ask her and she will either have it or can even custom order it for you.

Action RV & Motorsports also offers a great mobile service department. In short, if you are having any problems with your trailer or RV you can make an appointment to have it repaired while you are out riding.

Action RV & Motorsports are one of our sponsors this year so it would be appreciated if you would stop by and see what Brenda has to offer. To visit them and their inventory online just click here.

Ranch Horse Show Series - July 23 - 25

This is the fourth of the series this season!

Ranch Horse Show Series

Keokuk Saddle Club Open Show - August 8th, 1 PM

This is a new location this year and we know that the facilities will be great!

Please note that this is only one of several open shows by this group this summer.

Keokuk Saddle Club Event

Rodeo River Valley - August 21st @ 4:00 PM

In General

Killer Bee Rodeo Company is presenting Rodeo River Valley at the River Valley Horsecamp on the above date at 4:00 PM. This is an open event and everyone is welcome to participate. There will be a dance at Hel-Mart in Farmington after the Stampede.

Admission

$10.00 for adults, $5.00 ages 6 to 12, under 5 years of age are free.

Events

- BOA Sanctioned Bull Riding - $80 entry fee/$1,500 added - Call-in August 15th 641.938.9905 - BOA Members 5-7 PM, Non Members 7-8 PM.

- Bareback & Saddle Broncs - $50 entry fee/$250 added - 80% Payback - Call-in August 15th 5-8 PM 319.931.8194.

- Barrels - $50 entry fee/$250 added - 80% Payback - Call-in August 15th 5-8 PM 319.931.8194.

- Team Ropin' - $40 per man entry fee/$250 added - 80% Payback - Call-in August 15th 5-8 PM 319.931.8194.

Lots of Fun & Prizes For The Kids During Intermission

- Calf Scramble

- Chicken Chase

- Greased Pig

Dance

Dance at Hel-Mart Saturday following the Stampede.

For More Information

Contact Belinda at 319.931.8194.

Campsite Reservations

Contact Carolyn at 319.878.3888.

August 28th - ACTHA Competitive Trail Challenge

Note: Riders are REQUIRED to register in advance at www.ACTHA.us

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September Area Rodeo & Festival

Although neither of these events are held at River Valley it would be a great place to set up camp as both the Rodeo and Festival are in the immediate area.

First is the well known Tri-State Rodeo at Fort Madison which is September 8th through the 11th. The following weekend (September 17th - 19th) is the ever popular Mule Festival in Kahoka, MO.

Both of these event are approximately 20 miles from River Valley so it would be a great place to camp.

Oct. 1st - 3rd - Bentler Family Memorial Fall Ride

Okay, this is the "biggie" and the one that everyone waits for.

Although this event is always a huge success, this year it will even be bigger. Why, you ask? Well, the band this year is no less than Clint Clymer & the Outlaw Gypsies from Colorado.

Don’t let the cowboy hat fool you. This is definitely not a 2-steppin’ line dance band. Clint Clymer and the Outlaw Gypsies serve up their Funky-Tonk mix of Rock, Country, Rhythm and Blues with sincerity, style and energy. Front man Clint Clymer leads this 4-piece power house with his distinctive, soulful vocals and is backed by the stellar playing and harmony vocals of Lead Guitarist Joe O’Bryan, Bass Man Tim Hempstead and Percussionist Ikaika Pekelo.

As you all know, this is a "must be there" event so mark your calenders now.

Longhorn Cattle Available all Summer Long

Just a quick note to let you know that Longhorn cattle for team roping and sorting practice are available. Call Carolyn at 319.878.3888 for details.

Wagon Rides Available all Summer Long

Horse drawn wagon rides in the unique wagon shown below are available. Call Jim at 319.750.2990 to schedule a ride for your group to a local restaurant or other local destination of your choice.

Wagon

Schedule