Town of Van Buren

09/12/2026

🍂 TODAY IS THE DAY! ACADIAN VILLAGE HARVEST FESTIVAL! 🍂

Come experience the Acadian Village like you have never seen it before, beautifully lit up at night as we celebrate 50 years of the Acadian Village!

Join us TODAY, Saturday, September 12, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM for a great fall evening filled with music, food, history, art and community.

🔥 Bonfire
🎶 Live music by The Nadeau Brothers
🍴 Mainely Meat ’n Potatoes Food Truck & Valley Refreshers
Popcorn by the Gayety Theater
📸 Family photos with Janet Grivois at the Roy House
🎨 Art Gallery
🏠 Live Village demonstrations
🛍️ Village Store
✨ And a chance to explore the MAGIC of the Village after dark!

Admission is FREE! Bring your family, bring your friends and bring your chairs for the music!

📍 Acadian Village, Route 1, Van Buren
⏰ 5:00 to 8:00 PM TONIGHT

🍁 Come celebrate 50 years of history, heritage and community with us! 🍁

09/07/2026

09/06/2026

TOWN OFFICE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

The Van Buren Town Office will be closed Monday, September 7th, in recognition of Labor Day.

We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!

09/03/2026

Job Application Form are also available at the Town Office. 320 Main Street.

08/26/2026

Thinking about turning an idea into a business? 💡

New Ventures Maine is hosting a free, one-session workshop in Van Buren to help you figure out if self-employment is the right fit for you.

You’ll learn about assessing your business idea, forming and managing a business, creating a business plan, and resources that can help you get started.

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 12–2 PM
📍 Connect Center, 51 Main Street, Van Buren
💰 Free for Maine adults

Interested? Call 207-768-9468 or register online at bit.ly/NVMEClasses.

08/24/2026

Have a business idea you’ve been thinking about? New Ventures Maine is offering a free Business Basics class right here in Van Buren.

The three-week class will cover the basics of starting a business, including looking at your idea, its viability, and putting together a business plan.

📅 Tuesdays, September 1–15
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Connect Center, 51 Main Street, Van Buren

The class is free and open to Maine adults.

To sign up: 207-768-9468 or
bit.ly/NVMEClasses

A great opportunity for anyone in our area who has been considering taking that first step toward starting a business!

08/19/2026

🎶 🎶

We’re closing out summer the best way we know how — with LIVE MUSIC, great food, cold drinks, and good friends! 🍔🍦🎸

We’re excited to welcome The Gents to Main Street Park! These guys brought their sound to the Edmundston Jazz & Blues Festival, and now they’re bringing it home to Van Buren for a night you won’t want to miss. 🇨🇦➡️🇺🇸

📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 6 PM — music starts
📍 Main Street Park, Van Buren, Maine
🍔 Ruby Red's Cuisine serving at 5:30 PM
🍦 Valley Refreshers serving at 5:30 PM
🪑 Bring your chair & relax!

Come celebrate the end of summer in Northern Maine with us! Tag your crew, grab your chair, and let’s make it a night to remember. 💜

08/17/2026

🎸 MUSIC ON MAIN IS BACK THIS FRIDAY! 🎸

Get ready for another great summer night in downtown Van Buren! THE GENTS are taking over Main Street Park this Friday, August 21 at 6:00 PM! 🎶🔥

Come out, grab some food from Ruby Reds, bring a chair, and settle in for an evening of live music, great food, and good company!

🍔 Ruby Reds serving at 5:30 PM
🎸 The Gents hit the stage at 6:00 PM
📍 Main Street Park at Main Street & Bridge Street
🅿️ FREE parking

The summer is winding down, so don’t miss another chance to spend a Friday night together right here in Van Buren!

Bring your appetite. Bring your chair. Bring your friends. We’ll see you on Main Street! 🎶