Fall Family Fest

Rodgers Fall Family Fest

September 26th & 27th, at Rodgers Park (2113 57th St Trail, Vinton, IA)

On Friday, join us for Rodgers Fall Family Fest at Rodgers Park. Meet BCC at the enclosed shelter for s’mores over the campfire and yard games set up for all ages starting at 6:30pm. A self-led moonlight scavenger hunt on the trail starts at 7:00pm. Bring your own flashlight! No registration required.

On Saturday, Trick-or-Treating will be from 6:30pm-7:30pm at the campground. Traffic will be restricted to lower drive only, while park goers can take note of their favorite decorated site and vote for them at the host site! The winner will be announced shortly after 7:30. Prizes are the following: 1st place: 3-night camping certificate, 2nd place: 2-night camping certificate, 3rd place: 1-night camping certificate. Traffic at the campground will be reopened once trick-or-treating has ceased. Call Ranger Hach at 319-560-9803 with questions about this event. No registration required.

Nature at Night

Nature at Night

October 6th, 7pm at Benton County Nature Center

Bats, owls, racoons, oh my! Join our Naturalists for a short program about nocturnal animals in Iowa then take a quiet leisure hike under the full moon to call for owls! After our short hike, enjoy s’mores around the campfire! Registration is required by visiting mycountyparks.com.

Foundation Chili Cook-Off

Hannen Lake Chili Cook-Off 

Saturday, October 11, 2025 

Prizes, Activites, and Raffles! 

Cash only raffle, must be presetn to win. 

Flora, Fauna & Females: Women's Camp Out

Flora, Fauna & Females: Women's Camp Out

October 18-19th, at Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area (3150 57th St Trail, Center Point, IA 52213)

Come join us for a night under the stars and make new gal pals! This overnight adventure is all about forging fresh friendships and strengthening the bonds you already have. The Campout begins Saturday at 10:30am at The Den - Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area and concludes on Sunday at 10am. Join us for a range of activities such as nature journaling, hiking, nighttime scavenger hunt, candle painting, Dutch oven cooking, a coffee/tea station, team building exercises, stargazing, and much more! Cost includes food, lodging, and supplies for activities. Space is limited to 8 women. Registration is required by October 6th at 6:00PM at mycountyparks.com. Questions? Call/text Faith at 319-560-9809 or Ceci at 319-560-9806.