🗓️ November Events Across Van Buren County – Craft Fairs, Turkey Trots & Community Gatherings

November in Van Buren County brings a full calendar of seasonal activities, from holiday craft shopping to Thanksgiving traditions. The Van Buren-Spencer Chamber of Commerce has compiled a month-long lineup of local events designed to bring neighbors together as the year winds down.

📅 What’s Happening This November

The month opens with the Beautiful Christmas Craft Fair on November 5-6 at UT Extension, offering early holiday shopping and handmade goods. 🎨 The Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum will be open November 6 and again November 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., welcoming visitors to explore local history.

Mid-month brings civic and community events: the Caney Fork Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting on November 7, the Ugly Mug Poker Run Scholarship event also on November 7, and Van Buren County Schools' Veterans Day Breakfast and Program on November 11. 🎖️ The Historic Burritt College Building hosts a Rook Night Tournament on November 13 at 5:00 p.m., inviting card players to compete.

Thanksgiving week fills with festive and charitable activities. The Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble 1 Mile race takes place November 21, combining fitness and fun. 🏃 On November 25, the Piney Volunteer Fire Department hosts a Dessert Sale from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on November 26, a Free Thanksgiving Dinner awaits at the Senior Center Building at 11:00 a.m. ❤️

💡 How to Share Your Event

The Van Buren-Spencer Chamber of Commerce invites residents and organizations to submit their own November events for inclusion in future community calendars. Those interested can message the chamber, comment on their social media posts, or call (931) 946-7033 to ensure their gathering reaches neighbors across the county. 📢