Old Town Van Buren

06/14/2026

Thank You for Attending Summer Street Eats! 🌮🍔🍧

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Summer Street Eats! From delicious food and sweet treats to shopping, and time spent with friends and family, you helped make this event a wonderful success.

We are grateful to our amazing food vendors, local businesses, volunteers, and every guest who came out to support our community. Your enthusiasm and support help make Downtown Van Buren a vibrant place to gather, shop, dine, and create memories.

We can't wait to see you at our next downtown event. Until then, keep supporting local and enjoying all that Downtown Van Buren has to offer!

Thank you for making Summer Street Eats unforgettable! ❤️

06/13/2026

A special congratulations to our 2026 Downtown Dessert Master Champion!
Karen's Concession #1 👑🍰 Your passion, creativity, and delicious dessert earned you the top honor.

Thank you to everyone who attended, sampled, and supported this community event. We can't wait to see what tasty creations next year's competition will bring!

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06/13/2026

SUMMER ☀️ STREET EATS

Grab your friends and family and head to Downtown Van Buren for a day packed with delicious food, sweet treats, shopping and small town fun.

06/13/2026

☀️🍔 Summer Street Eats is HERE! 🍧🌮

Just a reminder our streets will be closed starting at 8am tomorrow and will reopen at 7pm tomorrow evening.

Come hungry and spend your Saturday in Historic Downtown Van Buren! Enjoy delicious food trucks, sweet treats, unique shopping, and family fun at the **Summer Street Eats Food Truck Festival & Sugar Rush Throwdown**.

📅 Saturday, June 13
📍 Historic Downtown Van Buren
🛍 Shop Local • Eat Local • Support Local

Bring your friends, bring your family, and make a day of it on Main Street. We can't wait to see you downtown! ❤️

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

🍔🍦 **Summer Street Eats & Sugar Rush Throwdown is This Weekend!** 🍩🌮

Get ready for a weekend packed with delicious food, sweet treats, and family fun! Join us for the **Summer Street Eats & Sugar Rush Throwdown**, where food vendors, bakers, dessert creators, and food lovers come together for an unforgettable celebration.

From savory street eats to over-the-top desserts, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Come hungry, bring your friends, and discover your new favorite flavors while supporting local makers and food vendors.

✨ Great food
✨ Sweet competitions
✨ Local vendors
✨ Family-friendly fun

Don't miss the tastiest event of the summer! See you this weekend at the **Summer Street Eats & Sugar Rush Throwdown!** 🍔🍰🍭

06/06/2026

Rain or shine, shopping local makes a difference! ☔🛍️

A little rain isn't stopping the charm of our local shops. It's still a great day to explore downtown, find unique treasures, enjoy friendly faces, and support the small businesses that keep our community thriving.

Grab your umbrella, stroll the streets, and discover something special today. Every purchase helps keep our local businesses strong!

Shop local. Support local. Love local. ❤️

06/06/2026

🍰 Do YOU have what it takes to be the Downtown Dessert Master? 🍪

Bring your best sweets, tasty creations, and friendly competition to the ultimate dessert showdown! From cookies and cupcakes to pies, pastries, and everything in between — we’re searching for the sweetest champion in Downtown.

✨ Show off your skills
🏆 Compete for bragging rights & prizes
🍩 Share your favorite desserts with the community
🎉 Enjoy a fun-filled downtown experience for all ages

Think your dessert deserves the crown? Join the challenge and prove you’re the next Downtown Dessert Master!

Vendor applications available on our website oldtownvanburen.com

06/04/2026

🍔🍦 Summer Street Eats & Sugar Rush Throwdown 🍩🌮

Get ready, Downtown is serving up the flavors of summer! From savory street eats to over-the-top sweet treats, this is your chance to indulge, explore, and support your favorite local spots.

🔥 Food trucks
🍔 Delicious downtown eats
🧁 Sweet treats & desserts
🎶 Great vibes & community fun

Who’s bringing the best bite in town? Come hungry and cast your vote in the ultimate Sugar Rush Throwdown!

Tag your foodie crew and make plans for a day full of flavor, fun, and summer memories!

For vendor application and information please go to oldtownvanburen.com

06/03/2026

Join us for an incredible weekend filled with great food, friendly faces, and community spirit as teams from across the region fire up their smokers and compete for BBQ bragging rights. The event takes place in the historic Main Street district and features BBQ competitions, family-friendly activities, and plenty of opportunities to support local businesses.

🔥 **Come see us at the Old Town Smokeout!** 🔥

We'll be serving up smiles, connecting with the community, and enjoying one of Downtown Van Buren's most anticipated events of the year. Be sure to stop by, say hello, and enjoy all the sights, sounds, and flavors of this amazing weekend.

We are excited to announce these teams will be joining us

Ahh Townley BBQ
Brew's Before Q's
MR BBQ
Hollow Q

Outcast
Blind Hog BBQ
Overcome BBQ
Smokin Jacks
P Daddy BBQ

📍 Downtown Van Buren
📅 June 26th and 27th
🍖 Great BBQ • Local Vendors • Family Fun

We can't wait to see everyone there!

Old Town Van Buren - where the old meets the new with fun, food, entertainment, shopping, friends and lots more!