KALONA EVENTS
There is plenty to see and do in Kalona.
Check out this list of events coming up.
Upcoming Events
Before traveling a distance to attend an event, please double check with the Chamber office, Historical Village or the sponsoring organization to ensure the event information is still accurate.
Please stop back frequently as we get more information about each of these events.
Jan 6, 2023
Epiphany
Amish Businesses are closed in observance
Feb 7
Work Horse Sale
@ Kalona Sales Barn
Belgians, Percherons, Haflingers & Crossbred Draft Horses
Feb 11, 2023
Love Kalona Event
Sat 9am – 9pm @ Kalona Shops & Cuisinarys
Shop Specials, Massages, Carriage Rides, Live Music, Wine Tasting, Delicious Dining
March 10, 2023
Soup Supper Fundraiser
Friday 5-7:30 pm @ Historical Village Welcome Center
Free Will Donation Benefits Historical Village, Quilt Museum & Mennonite Museum
Indoor Seating or Drive Up Service Available
March 23, 2023
Optimist Tenderloin Dinner
4:30 – 7:00 pm @ United Methodist Church, 302 4th St
Fundraiser for Optimist Projects, Donation
March 23-25, 2023
Just Us Chicks Getaway
Thurs – Sat @ Participating Shops & Foodies
An interesting day of touring, tasting & shopping.
Unique shops feature interesting products with small town hospitality. Pick up a punch card to enter prize drawing for giant basket filled with Kalona goodies/gift cards
March 28, 2023
Spring Driving Horse Sale
@ Kalona Sales Barn
The best of standardbreds are available for sale and stallions for breeding presentation. New this year: Benefit for Families in Need
April 1, 2023
Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast
Sat 6am – 1 pm @ Fire Station, 5th Street
Annual fundraiser helps support the rescue teams that keep us safe. Free Will Donation.
April 1, 2023
Spring Quilt Exhibit Opens
Mon – Sat 10am – 5 pm @ Quilt & Textile Museum, Kalona Historical Village
$6 adults / $2 kids
April 1, 223
Iowa Illinois Quilt Study Group Meeting
Sat 9am – 3 pm @ Kalona Historical Village Meeting Room
Publilc Invited to Program on Multi Generational Family Quilts, Lead by Jodi Evans.
$25 fee, includes lunch, admission to Quilt Galleries, Village Museums & Afternoon Show & Share RSVP: 319.656.3232
April 3-4, 2023
Spring Draft Horse & Carriage Sale
@ Kalona Sales Barn
Belgians, Percherons, Haflingers & Crossbreds
April 8, 2023
Easter Egg Hunt
Sat 10 am @ Historical Village Grounds
Kids 10 and under are invited to search for Easter treasure
April 21-22, 2023
Rural Road Trip
Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm @ numerous shops across SE Iowa
Celebrate small shops with huge hearts & hidden treasures
April 27-29, 2023
Annual Quilt Show & Sale
Thurs 5-8, Fri 9-7, Sat 9-3 @ Kalona Community Center
Modern and antique quilts draw collectors from across the midwest
$6 admission
April 28-29, 2023
Junkin Sisters Shop Hop
Fri 9-6, Sat 9-6 @ numerous shops across SE Iowa
Lots of craft and specialty shops offer great handcrafted and unique products
May 12, 2023
Museum Golf Benefit
@ Kalona Golf Course
Proceeds benefit Historical Village & Mennonite Museum. For more info, 319.656.3232
May 13, 2023
Farmers Market Begins
Sat 9 – 1 @ downtown
Locally grown, baked and created goodies, as well as Live Music
2nd & 4th Saturdays Summer & fall
May 16, 2023
Rockin River Concert Series Starts
J Jeffrey Messerole
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
May 18, 2023
Ascension
Amish Stores Closed
May 23, 2023
Rockin River – Illinois John Fever
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
May 27, 2023
Farmers Market
Sat 9 – 1 @ downtown
Locally grown, baked and created goodies, as well as Live Music
2nd & 4th Saturdays Summer & fall
May 30, 2023
Rockin River – Scott Cochran
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
June 6, 2023
Rockin River – Pigs & Clover
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
June 9-10, 2023
Mennonite Relief Sale
Has been cancelled for the year 2023
June 10, 2023
Farmers Market
Sat 9 – 1 @ downtown
Locally grown, baked and created goodies, as well as Live Music
June 10, 2023
Tractorcade
Check back for more info as it becomes available
June 13, 2023
Rockin River – Cedar County Cobras
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
June 16-17, 2023
Kalona Days
@ downtown Kalona
June 13, 2023
Rockin River – Two Bit Maniac
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
June 24, 2023
Farmers Market
Sat 9 – 1 @ downtown
Locally grown, baked and created goodies, as well as Live Music
June 24, 2023
Mayor’s Classic Car Cruise
more information coming
June 27, 2023
Rockin River – TBA
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
July 6-8, 2023
Summer Getaway
Thurs 9-5, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-5 @ shops & cuisinerys
Pick up a punch card at participating shops to register to win a basket filled with Kalona goodies /gift cards
July 8, 2023
Farmers Market
Sat 9 – 1 @ downtown
Locally grown, baked and created goodies, as well as Live Music
July 8, 2023
Rockin River – Joe & Vicki Price
Doris Park Memorial Day
Sat 5:30 pm – Potluck Dinner
6:30 pm – Live Music @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
July 11, 2023
Rockin River – Tanya English Band
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
July 18, 2023
Rockin River – TBA
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
July 21-23, 2023
Kalona Bluegrass Festival
Fri 7 pm, Sat 1-7, Sun 10-2 @ Windmill Ridge Campground
Bluegrass musicians play all weekend at this lovely outdoor venue.
Concessions, camping with hookups. Bring lawn chairs.
July 22, 2023
Farmers Market
Sat 9 – 1 @ downtown
Locally grown, baked and created goodies, as well as Live Music
July 25, 2023
Rockin River – John Till
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
August 1, 2023
Fall Quilt Exhibit Opens
Mon – Sat 10 -5 @ Kalona Quilt Museum, Historical Village
Exhibit Theme to be Announced, $6 Adults / $2 Kids
August 1, 2023
Rockin River – Whole Hog
with Kalona Native Charletta Erb
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
August 4-5, 2023
Iowa Illinois Quilt Study Group Meeting
Fri 1-5, Sat 9-3 @ Historical Village Meeting Room
Public Invited to Friday Topic: Oh Hex! Leader: Cathy Glover, Reg: $35
& Saturday Topic: Fun with Poly & Ester (polyester fabrics)
$35 fee, includes lunch, admission to Quilt Galleries, Village Museums, Afternoon Show & Share & Benefit Auction RSVP: 319.656.3232
August 8, 2023
Rockin River – The Recliners
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
August 12, 2023
Farmers Market
Sat 9 – 1 @ downtown
Locally grown, baked and created goodies, as well as Live Music
August 15, 2023
Rockin River – TBA
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
August 22, 2023
Rockin River – Brad & The Big Wave
with Kalona native, Allison Yoder
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
August 26, 2023
Farmers Market
Sat 9 – 1 @ downtown
Locally grown, baked and created goodies, as well as Live Music
August 25-27, 2023
Kalona Annual Gospel Sing
Fri 1-9, Sat 10-9, Sun 10-3 @ Windmill Ridge Campground
Beautiful country setting for great gospel music of all varieties.
Concessions on Grounds, Bring Lawn Chairs, Sat 5:30 BBQ Chicken Dinner,
Sun 10 Church Service Free Will Offering, 12:30 Potluck
August 29, 2023
Rockin River – TBA
Sat 9 – 1 @ downtown
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
Autumn 2023
Fall Yearling & Driving Horse Sale
@ Kalona Sales Barn
Top Quality Standardbred Stock
Sept 5, 2023
Rockin River – Shagbark Reunion
Tues 6:30 pm @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
Live Music on the River, weather permitting, $10 free will donation
Check facebook for weather cancellations @bunkermillbridge
September 9, 2023
Farmers Market
Sat 9 – 1 @ downtown
Locally grown, baked and created goodies, as well as Live Music
July 8, 2023
Farmers Market
Sat 9 – 1 @ downtown
Locally grown, baked and created goodies, as well as Live Music
June 8, 2023
Rockin River – Joe & Vicki Price – Doris Park Memorial
Sat 5:30 pm – Potluck Dinner
6:30 pm – Live Music @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
July 8, 2023
Farmers Market
Sat 9 – 1 @ downtown
Locally grown, baked and created goodies, as well as Live Music
June 8, 2023
Rockin River – Joe & Vicki Price – Doris Park Memorial
Sat 5:30 pm – Potluck Dinner
6:30 pm – Live Music @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
July 8, 2023
Farmers Market
Sat 9 – 1 @ downtown
Locally grown, baked and created goodies, as well as Live Music
June 8, 2023
Rockin River – Joe & Vicki Price – Doris Park Memorial
Sat 5:30 pm – Potluck Dinner
6:30 pm – Live Music @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
July 8, 2023
Farmers Market
Sat 9 – 1 @ downtown
Locally grown, baked and created goodies, as well as Live Music
June 8, 2023
Rockin River – Joe & Vicki Price – Doris Park Memorial
Sat 5:30 pm – Potluck Dinner
6:30 pm – Live Music @ Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona
July 8, 2023
Farmers Market
Sat 9 – 1 @ downtown
Locally grown, baked and created goodies, as well as Live Music
Sept 12 Tues 6:30 pm Rockin River -TBA @ Bunker Mill Bridge Scott Allen 319.458.0442
Sept 15-16 Fri 9-6, Sat 9-6 Junkin Sisters Shop Hop @ numerous stops Jen Ross 319-331-2188
lots of craft & specialty shops offer great products
Sept 19 Tues 6:30 pm Rockin River -TBA @ Bunker Mill Bridge Scott Allen 319.458.0442
Sept 23 Sat 9-1 Farm Mkt @ Downtown Kal Chamber 656.2660
Sept 26 Tues 6:30 pm Rockin River -TBA @ Bunker Mill Bridge Scott Allen 319.458.0442
Sept 29-30 Fri Sat Kalona Fall Festival @ Kal Hist Village Hist Vill 656.3232
One Low Price gives you access both days to Live Music, Craft Vendors, Antiques Booths, Demonstrations of Pioneer Labors,
Food Booths hosted by Local Organizations, Chain Saw Carver & Auction, Kids Activities, Buildings & Museum Displays
Sept 29-30 F9-5, Sat 9-5 Fall Fest Open Houses @ Participating Shops
Sep 29-30 Fri 9-5, Sat 9-5 Rural Road Trip @ numerous stops Mallory S 641-60-3971 Celebrate small shops with huge hearts & hidden treasures
TBA M, T Fall Draft Horse & CaRockin Riveriage Sale @Kalona Sales Barn
Oct 19-21 Th, Fr, Sat Nuttin’ But Fun Kalona Getaway @ participating merchants Timeless Charm 656.3044
Look for punch cards at shops to register for Kalona Basket Drawing
Oct 28-29 Beyond the Grave Cemetary Walk @TBD
Nov. 1 M-St 11-3 Holiday Quilt Exhibit Opens, $6 adm/$2 kids @ KHV Quilt Textile Museum KHV 656.3232
Nov 17 & 18 Rural Road Trip Holiday @ numerous stops Mallory S 641-60-3971
Celebrate small shops with huge hearts & hidden treasures
Nov 19 Sun 1-4 Holiday Open Houses @ participating merchants
A number of shops open Sunday afternoon for a special holiday shopping
Nov 25 Small Business Saturday @ participating merchants
Enjoy a day of shopping away from the bustle of the big malls and box stores.
Personalized service and special offers at Kalona’s many antique and specialty shops.
Dec 2 9-? Christmas in Kalona @ downtown Kalona Kal Chamber 656.2660
Children can visit merchants with their parents to fill walking stockings, photos with Santa, decorate cookies, create ornaments,
watch a holiday movie. Cookie walk, vendor fair, toy drive,
Dec 2 11-7 Holiday Open House – Christmas Tree Walk, Free Access to Quilt Mus. @ KHV
Dec 1-2 Fri 9-6, Sat 9-6 Junkin Sisters Shop Hop @ numerous stops Jen Ross 319-331-2188
lots of craft & specialty shops offer great products