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.
AUGUST 2024 EVENTS
Aug 1
M-St 10-5
Fall Quilt Exhibit Opens @ KHV
Tues, Aug 1
6:30 pm
Rockin River
Live Music
Whole Hog *
with Kalona native Charletta Erb
@ Bunker Mill Bridge
Fri & Sat Aug 2-3
F 1-5, St 9-3
Ia Ill Quilt Study
@ KHV
Friday Topic:
Leader: Reg: $35
Saturday Topic:
Show n Share & Auction
Reg: $35 includes lunch
Tues, Aug 6
6:30 pm
Rockin River
Live Music
Heartfelt Trucking
@ Bunker Mill Bridge
Sat, Aug 10
9 am – 1pm
Farm Market
@ Downtown
Tues, Aug 13
6:30 pm
Rockin River
Live Music
Fox Hill Troubadors
@ Bunker Mill Bridge
Tues, Aug 20
6:30 pm
Rockin River
Live Music
Low and Away
@ Bunker Mill Bridge
Sat Aug 24
9 am – 1 pm
Farm Market
@ Downtown
Fri, Sat, Sun,
Aug 23-24
F 1-9, St 10-9, Sn 10-3
Kalona Annual Gospel Sing
@Windmill Ridge Campground
Beautiful country setting for great gospel music, Concessions on Grounds, Bring Lawn Chairs, Sat 5:30 BBQ Chicken Dinner,
Sun 10 Church Service
Free Will Offering, 12:30 Potluck
Sat, Aug 24
6:30 pm
Cemetery Walk
conducted by KH Village
@ Sharon Hill Cemetary
Tues Aug 27
6:30 pm
Rockin River
Live Music
Todd Partridge
@ Bunker Mill Bridge
TBA
Fall Yearling &
Driving Horse Sale
@ Kalona Sales Barn
SEPTEMBER 2024 EVENTS
Tues, Sept 3
6:30 pm
Rockin River
Live Music
The Poor Poor Rich
@ Bunker Mill Bridge
Tues, Sept 10
6:30 pm
Rockin River
Live Music
The Recliners
@ Bunker Mill Bridge
Sat, Sept 14
9 am -1 pm
Farm Market
@ Downtown
Tues, Sept 17
6:30 pm
Rockin River
Live Music
Mill Creek Band
@ Bunker Mill Bridge
Fri & Sat
Sept 20-21
Fri 9-6, Sat 9-6
Junkin Sisters
Shop Hop
@ numerous stops
lots of craft & specialty shops
offer great products
Tues, Sept 24
6:30 pm
Rockin River
Live Music
Brad & Big Wave
@ Bunker Mill Bridge
Fri & Sat,
Sept 27-28
F 9-9, St 9-4 pm
Kalona Fall Festival
@ Kal Hist Village
One Low Price – Two Days of
Live Music, Craft Vendors, Antiques, Old World Demos,
Food Booths, Chain Saw Carver & Auction, Kids Activities, Buildings & Museum Displays
Fri & Sat
Sept 27-28
F9-5, Sat 9-5
Fall Fest Open Houses
@ Participating Shops
Fri & Sat
Sep 27-28
Fri 9-5, Sat 9-5
Rural Road Trip
@ numerous stops
Celebrate small shops
with huge hearts &
hidden treasures
Sat, Sept 28
9 am -1 pm
Farm Market
@ Downtown
OCTOBER 2024 EVENTS
Tues, Oct 1
6:30 pm
Rockin River
Live Music
Awful Purdies
@ Bunker Mill Bridge
Sat, Oct 12
9 am -1 pm
Farm Market
@ Downtown
TBA
Draft Horse
& Carriage Sale
@ Kalona Sales Barn
Thurs – Sat
Oct 17-19
Shop hours vary
Nuttin’ But Fun
Kalona Getaway
@ participating merchants
Look for punch cards at shops
to register for Kalona Basket Drawing
Thurs, Oct 31
Jack O Lantern Jaunt
@KH Village
NOVEMBER 2024 EVENTS
Begins Nov. 1
M-St 11-3
Holiday Quilt Exhibit Opens
@ KHV Quilt Textile Museum
$6 adm/$2 kids
Fri & Sat
Nov 15-16
Shop hours Vary
Rural Road Trip Holiday
@ numerous stops
Celebrate small shops
with huge hearts & hidden treasures
Sun, Nov 24
1-4 pm
Holiday Open Houses
@ participating merchants
A number of shops open Sunday afternoon for a special holiday shopping
Sat, Nov 30
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.
DECEMBER 2024 EVENTS
Sat, Dec 7
9-?
Christmas in Kalona
@ downtown Kalona
Children accompanied by parents
can visit merchants to fill
walking stockings, photos with Santa,
decorate cookies, create ornaments,
watch a holiday movie.
Cookie walk, vendor fair, toy drive,
Sat, Dec 7
11 am – 7 pm
Holiday Open House
@ KHVillage
Christmas Tree Walk,
Free Access to Quilt Museum
Fri & Sat, Dec 6-7
Fri 9-6, Sat 9-6
Junkin Sisters
Shop Hop
@ numerous stops
lots of craft & specialty shops
offer great products
JANUARY 2025 EVENTS
Mon, Jan 6
Epiphany
Amish Shops Closed
@ Amish Shops Only
The English Shops normally open on
Mondays are still open
During January
Golden Delight is Closed
@ Golden Delight Bakery