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2022 Rules
COVID Rules may apply
Service animals only
No smoking on the grounds
Admission
Adults: $6
Children (5-12): $3
Children (under 4): Free
Hours
Friday, September 23rd:
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday, September 24th:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Welcome to the 2022 Fall Festival Website
This year’s Fall Festival will last from 9 am to 9 pm on September 23rd and 9 am to 5 pm on the 24th. This two-day event will provide entertainment for all ages! The cost of admission will be $6 for adults, kids 5-12 $3, and those 4 years of age and under get in for FREE! Come join us on September 23rd and 24th for a fun and educational event! Entrances will be located on the corner of 9th, and D avenue, the main visitors center, and handicapped parking will be available in front of the visitors center and along D Avenue.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Fall Festival is back for 2022! To make the Fall Festival come back as it was before, we need YOUR help. Over the course of the Fall Festival, volunteers are needed to watch buildings, help at the entry gates, and much more. If you are interested in helping please click on the “Volunteer Sign-up” button below. Don’t forget to invite a friend!
On the Stage
| Friday, September 23rd | |
|---|---|
| 11:00 am | Mid-Prairie HSAP Strings |
| 11:45 am | Pathway School Music |
| 12:45 pm | Mid-Prairie Band |
| 1:45 pm | Mid-Prairie Choir |
| 2:30 pm | Hillcrest Music |
| 3:00 pm | Hillcrest Praise Band |
| 5:00 pm | TeBockhorst Family |
| 7:00 pm | Old Man Band |
| 9:10 pm | Fireworks |
| Saturday, September 24th | |
| 11:00 am | Heartstrings |
| 12:00 | River City 6 Steel Brass Band |
| 2:00 pm | Community Awards |
| 2:30 pm | Carving Auction |
| 2:30 | Bike Giveaway Drawing
*Must be present to win |
| 3:00 pm | Special Entertainment |
Entertainment Throughout the Grounds
| Friday, September 23rd | ||
|---|---|---|
| Throughout the day | Antique Dog Treadmill Demonstration | East Lot |
| Throughout the day | Registration for Bike Giveway *must be 10 and under to register and present at drawing to win Registration for Basket Giveaway Registration for Quilt Raffle | Visitors Center |
| 9:00 am – 8:00 pm | History on the Move | Mobile Museum West End |
| 9:00 am – 9:00 pm | Wine Tasting | Wahl House |
| 10:00 am – 6:00 pm | Back in Time Photo Booth | East Lot |
| 10:00 am – 7:00 pm | Wagon Rides
$1 for 13 years and above Free for 12 years and below | Corner of 9th and D |
| 10:00 am – 8:00 pm | 4H Information
Animals to Pet Brenneman Pork Farmers Hen House Down on the Farm | East Lot |
| 10:00 am – 8:00 pm | Down on the Farm | East Lot |
| 11:00 am – noon | Story Time and Crafts with the Kalona Public Library | East Lot |
| 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Pony Rides | East Lot |
| 7:00 pm | Family Movie | East Lot near corn bin |
| Saturday, September 24th | ||
| Throughout the day | Antique Dog Treadmill Demonstration | East Lot |
| 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Back in Time Photo Booth | East Lot |
| 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | History on the Move | Mobile Museum West End |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Wine Tasting | Wahl House |
| 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | 4H Information
Animals to pet Brenneman Pork Farmers Hen House Down on the Farm | East Lot |
| 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Pony Rides | |
| 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Down on the Farm | East Lot |
| 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Wagon Rides
$1 for 13 years and above Free for 12 years and below | Corner of 9th and D |
| 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Mules | East Lot |
| 11:00 am – noon | Story Time and Crafts with the Kalona Public Library | East Lot |
| 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | Llamas | East Lot |
| Noon | Start of Bags Tournament | East Lot |
| 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Prairie Patch Farm with Llamas | East Lot |
| After festival | 50th Anniversary Basket Giveaway
*must be 21 and older | |
| After festival | Quilt Raffle |
Lectures at the Visitors Center
| Time and Date | Lecture Title | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 23rd | ||
| 11:00 am | Women Who Settled the Prairie | Janice Jones |
| 1:00 pm | Life on a horse and the brides dowry and what are you worth
The Underground Railroad | Christy Doughtery |
| Saturday, September 24th | ||
| 9:00 am | Amish and Mennonite History | Floyd Yutzy |
| 11:00 am | The Undertaker | Mark Kinzey |
| 1:00 pm | Learning Libraries and Books | Kayleigh Septer |
Vendors
2022 Fall Festival Vendors Needed
If you would like to apply to become a vendor at the 2022 Fall Festival in Kalona, IA, please click the button below! Fill out your application and submit it to the Kalona Historical Village as soon as possible.
Event Registration
Cornhole Tournament Registration
