The Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce will be continuing the tradition that started in 1985 by attending the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, August 11-21. 

In addition to Director at the Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce Tonia Poole attending, Fair Hosts Mattie Hershberger of Kalona Chocolates and Grace Schumann of Stitch N Sew Cottage are there through the entire event schedule.

There will be items from 12 different Kalona businesses on display and for sale at the fair along with literature about the area. 

Poole shares the biggest benefit of attending the state Fair, “It’s definitely publicity. There’s such a diverse group of people going through the fair that some of them are from the state of Iowa and are nearby and they’re grateful to pick up some jelly or some things that they don’t have to drive two hours for and then you’ve got people that came from states away. So, it’s just a good reminder to people near and far that Kalona is here and we’ve got great things to offer them.”

Poole adds that Kalona business owners and other community members enjoy being part of the booth and promoting the town at the fair. If you are interested in joining Kalona at the Fair, call 319-656-2660 or email at info@kalonachamber.com.