August 2023

Monday – Saturday, August 1, 2023 10am – 5 pm

Fall Quilt Exhibit Opens

@ Kalona Historical Village

Two Quilt Galleries focusing on Amish Quilts and
Non Amish (English) Quilts offers viewers a delightful glimpse
of both antique and modern quilts. 
Theme to be Announced

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 – 6:30 pm

Rockin River – Whole Hog

With Kalona Native Charletta Erb
@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
Check Facebook for weather cancellations @BunkerMillBridge
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

Friday – Sunday, August 4-5, 2023
Fri 1-5 pm, Sat 9 – 3 pm

Iowa Illinois Quilt Study Group

@ Kalona Historical Village Meeting Room

Friday Topic: Oh Hex!!! Leader: Cathy Glover Reg: $35
Saturday Topic: Fun with Poly and Ester (Polyester Fabrics) Show n Share & Auction Reg: $35 includes lunch

  Quilt Enthusiasts from across the US gather at the Kalona Historical Quilt Museum for an interesting day of lessons about quilt history, sharing personal projects, and enjoying the exhibits in both the English and Amish quilt galleries. Tickets, which include the noon meal, are available by contacting the Visitors Center:

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 6:30 pm

Rockin River – The Recliners

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
Check Facebook for weather cancellations @BunkerMillBridge
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

Saturday, August 12, 2023 –  9am – 1pm

Farmers Market

@ downtown

 Local farmers, gardeners, bakers, crafters and more offer their wares
on the sidewalks outside Kalona’s unique mom and pop shops.

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 6:30 pm

Rockin River – Weary Ramblers

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
Check Facebook for weather cancellations @BunkerMillBridge
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 6:30 pm

Rockin River – Brad & The Big Wave

with Kalona native Allison Yoder
@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
Check Facebook for weather cancellations @BunkerMillBridge
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

Saturday, August 26, 2023 9am – 1pm

Farmers Market

@ downtown

 Local farmers, gardeners, bakers, crafters and more offer their wares
on the sidewalks outside Kalona’s unique mom and pop shops.

Friday – Sunday, August 25-27, 2023
Fri 1-9 pm, Sat 10 am-9 pm, Sun 10 am – 3  pm

Kalona Annual Gospel Sing

@ Windmill Ridge Campground

 Beautiful country setting for great gospel music in all varieties.
Concessions, Bring Lawn Chairs, Sat 5:30 BBQ Chicken Dinner,
Sun 10 Church Service Free Will Offering, 12:30 Potluck

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 6:30 pm

Rockin River – The Boys

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
Check Facebook for weather cancellations @BunkerMillBridge
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

September 2023

Date to Be Announced 2023

Fall Yearling & Driving Horse Sale

@ Kalona Sales Barn

 Top Quality Standardbreds

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – 6:30 pm

Rockin River – Shagbark Revival

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
Check Facebook for weather cancellations @BunkerMillBridge
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

Saturday, September 9, 2023 –  9am – 1pm

Farmers Market

@ downtown

 Local farmers, gardeners, bakers, crafters and more offer their wares
on the sidewalks outside Kalona’s unique mom and pop shops.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 6:30 pm

Rockin River – Ben Schmidt

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
Check Facebook for weather cancellations @BunkerMillBridge
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

Friday – Saturday, September 15-16, 2023
Fri 9-6 pm, Sat 9 – 6 pm

Junkin Sisters Shop Hop

@ Various Shops in SE Iowa

Discover amazing craft & specialty shops which offer unique products

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 6:30 pm

Rockin River – Todd Partridge

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
Check Facebook for weather cancellations @BunkerMillBridge
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

Saturday, September 23, 2023 9am – 1pm

Farmers Market

@ downtown

 Local farmers, gardeners, bakers, crafters and more offer their wares
on the sidewalks outside Kalona’s unique mom and pop shops.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 6:30 pm

Rockin River – Rain Date

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
Check Facebook for weather cancellations @BunkerMillBridge
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

Friday – Saturday, September 29-30, 2023
Fri 9-9 pm, Sat 9-4 pm

Fall Festival

@ Kalona Historical Village

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

Friday – Saturday, September 29-30, 2023
Fri 9-9 pm, Sat 9-4 pm

Rural Road Trip

@ Various Shops around SE Iowa

Celebrate small shops with huge hearts & hidden treasures

Friday – Saturday, September 29-30, 2023
Fri 9-9 pm, Sat 9-4 pm

Fall Festival Open Houses

@ Participating Shops

Celebrate the advent of autumn with great deals

October 2023

Date to Be Announced 2023

Fall Draft Horse Sale

@ Kalona Sales Barn

 Top Quality Work Horses and More

Thursday – Saturday, October 19-21, 2023 – 9 am – 5 pm

Nuttin But Fun Kalona Getaway

@ Participating Shops & Stops

Pick up a punch card and visit shops, restaurants and snack stops
to register to win a giant Kalona basket
filled with Kalona goodies and gift certificates.

Saturday, September 9, 2023 –  9am – 1pm

Farmers Market

@ downtown

 Local farmers, gardeners, bakers, crafters and more offer their wares
on the sidewalks outside Kalona’s unique mom and pop shops.

day, October 28-29, 2023

Beyond the Grave Cemetery Walk

@ Kalona Historical Village

More information coming soon

November 2023

Monday, November 1, 2023
Mon – Sat 11 am – 3 pm

Winter Quilt Exhibit Opens

@ Kalona Historical Village Quilt & Textile Museum

Theme to be determined

Friday – Saturday, November 17-18, 2023
Fri 9-6 pm, Sat 9-6 pm

Rural Road Trip

@ Various Shops around SE Iowa

Celebrate small shops with huge hearts & hidden treasures

Sunday, November 19, 2023 – 1-4 pm

Holiday Open Houses

@ Participating Shops

Select shops are open for your holiday shopping convenience
on a special Sunday afternoon

Saturday, November 25, 2023
Various Hours

Small Business Saturday

@ Participating Shops

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 2023

Friday – Saturday, December 1-2, 2023
Fri 9-6 pm, Sat 9-6 pm

Junkin Sisters Shop Hop

@ Various Shops around SE Iowa

Numerous small shops offer a variety of amazing handmade and unique products.

Saturday, December 2, 2023
Mon – Sat 11 am – 3 pm

Christmas in Kalona

@ downtown

Children can visit merchants with their parents to fill walking stockings,
get special holiday photos, decorate cookies,
create ornaments, & watch a holiday movie.
Adults can participate in a cookie walk, vendor fair, toy drive, special shopping.

Saturday, December 2, 2023
Mon – Sat 11 am -7 pm

Historical Holiday Open House

@ Kalona Historical Village

Christmas Tree Walk, Free Access to Quilt Museum

January 2024

January 6, 2024

Epiphany – Amish Stores Closed

@ Amish Owned Business

February 2024

Feb TBA

Annual Work Horse Sale

@ Kalona Sale Barn

Belgians, Percherons, Haflingers and Crossbred Draft Horses

Feb TBA

Annual Work Horse Sale

@ Kalona Sale Barn

Belgians, Percherons, Haflingers and Crossbred Draft Horses

Feb TBA

I Love Kalona Day

@ Participating Shops & Restaurants

Celebrating the holiday of love – Valentines Day – Kalona’s shops and food venues offer special offerings to its customers today

March 2024

March TBA

Soup Supper

@ Kalona Historical Village

Indoor Seating and Drive Up Service Available
Free Will Donation supports Village & Museum Upkeep

March TBA

Optimist Tenderloin Dinner

@ Kalona United Methodist Church

Fundraiser for Optimist Projects

Thursday – Saturday, March 21-23, 2024 – 9 am – 5 pm

Just Us Chicks Kalona Getaway

@ Participating Shops & Stops

Pick up a punch card and visit shops, restaurants and snack stops
to register to win a giant Kalona basket
filled with Kalona goodies and gift certificates.

March TBA

Spring Driving Horse Sale

@ Kalona Sales Barn

Quality Standardbreds

April 2024

 April 1, 2024
Mon – Sat 10 am – 5pm

Spring Quilt Exhibit Opens

@ Quilt & Textile Museum in
Kalona Historical Village

$6 admission / $2 kids

April TBA – 6am – 1 pm

Firemens Pancake Breakfast

@ Kalona Fire Station

Free Will Donation supports this volunteer department in their efforts to keep all of us safe

Saturday, April 6, 2024 – 9 – 3 pm

Iowa Illinois Quilt Study Group

@ Kalona Historical Village Meeting Room

Topic: TBA
Reg: $35 includes lunch

  Quilt Enthusiasts from across the US gather at the Kalona Historical Quilt Museum for an interesting day of lessons about quilt history, sharing personal projects, and enjoying the exhibits in both the English and Amish quilt galleries. Tickets, which include the noon meal, are available by contacting the Visitors Center:

 April TBA

Spring Draft Horse & Carriage Sale

@ Kalona Sales Barn

Friday – Saturday, April TBA, 2024
Fri 9-6 pm, Sat 9-6 pm

Rural Road Trip

@ Various Shops around SE Iowa

Celebrate small shops with huge hearts & hidden treasures

Friday – Saturday, April TBA, 2024
Fri 9-6 pm, Sat 9-6 pm

Junkin Sisters Shop Hop

@ Various Shops around SE Iowa

Numerous small shops offer a variety of amazing handmade and unique products.

Thursday – Saturday, April 25-27, 2024
Thurs 5-8 pm, Fri 9-7 pm, Sat 9-3 pm

Kalona Quilt Show & Sale

@ Kalona Community Center

Modern & Antique Quilts draw collectors from across the Midwest, $6 adm

May 2024

Friday, May TBA, 2024 –  9am – 1pm

Golf Tournament

@ Kalona Golf Course

Proceeds benefit the Kalona Historical Village & Mennonite Museum

Saturday, May TBA, 2024 –  9am – 1pm

Farmers Market Begins
2nd & 4th Saturdays

@ downtown

Local farmers, gardeners, bakers, craftsmen and more offer their wares
on the sidewalks outside Kalona’s unique mom and pop shops. Accompanied by food booths and live music.

Saturday, May TBA 2023- 6:30 pm

Rockin River Concert Series Begins

J. Jeffrey Messerole

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
Check Facebook for weather cancellations@bunkermillbridge
$10 free will donation

Thursday, May TBA

Ascension Day

@ Amish Businesses

Amish businesses are closed due to religious holiday

Saturday, May TBA – 6:30 pm

Rockin River – Illinois John Fever

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

Saturday, May TBA –  9am – 1pm

Farmers Market

@ downtown

Local farmers, gardeners, bakers, crafters and more offer their wares
on the sidewalks outside Kalona’s unique mom and pop shops.

Saturday, May TBA – 6:30 pm

Rockin River – Scott Cochran

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

June 2024

Saturday, June TBA – 6:30 pm

Rockin River – Pigs & Clover

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

DATE TBA

Mennonite Relief Sale

@ Iowa City Fairgrounds

Benefit event put on by the Mennonite communit
to support their mission efforts

Saturday, June TBA –  9am – 1pm

Farmers Market

@ downtown

Local farmers, gardeners, bakers, crafters and more offer their wares
on the sidewalks outside Kalona’s unique mom and pop shops.

Saturday, June TBA

Tractorcade

@ TBA

 More information coming about this event

Friday & Saturday, June TBA

Kalona Days

@ downtown

 More information coming about this event

Saturday, June TBA – 6:30 pm

Rockin River – Two Bit Maniac

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

Saturday, June TBA

Mayor’s Classic Car Cruise

@ downtown

 More information coming about this event

Saturday, June TBA 9am – 1pm

Farmers Market

@ downtown

Local farmers, gardeners, bakers, crafters and more offer their wares
on the sidewalks outside Kalona’s unique mom and pop shops.

July 2023

Thursday – Saturday, July TBA 9am – 5 pm

Hours Vary

 Kalona Summer Getaway

@ Kalona shops & restaurants

Travel to Kalona for an interesting day of touring, tasting and shopping. Unique shops feature interesting products and offer a great experience with small town hospitality. Pick up a map card at any of the participating businesses and register to win a giant basket of Kalona goodies and gift certificates.

Saturday, July TBA 9am – 1pm

Farmers Market

@ downtown

 Local farmers, gardeners, bakers, crafters and more offer their wares
on the sidewalks outside Kalona’s unique mom and pop shops.

Saturday, July TBA
Potluck 5:30 pm Live Music 6:30 pm

Rockin River – Joe & Vickie Price
Doris Park Day

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

Tuesday, July TBA 6:30 pm

Rockin River – Tanya English Band

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

Tuesday, July TBA 6:30 pm

Rockin River – Dave Helmer

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
Check Facebook for weather cancellations @ BunkerMillBridge
$10 donation supports bridge activities.

Friday – Sunday, July TBA
Fri 7 pm, Sat 1 – 7 pm, Sun 10 am – 2  pm

Kalona Bluegrass Festival

@ Windmill Ridge Campground

 Bluegrass musicians play all weekend at this lovely outdoor venue.
Concessions, camping with hookups. Bring lawn chairs.

Saturday, July TBA 9am – 1pm

Farmers Market

@ downtown

 Local farmers, gardeners, bakers, crafters and more offer their wares
on the sidewalks outside Kalona’s unique mom and pop shops.

Tuesday, July TBA 6:30 pm

Rockin River – John Till

@ Bunker Mill Bridge

 Enjoy Live Music on the River – Weather Permitting
Check Facebook for weather cancellations @BunkerMillBridge
$10 donation supports bridge activities.