The dates and locations for the second Great Iowa Road Trip have been announced.
According to a press release from the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for Marion and Mahaska Counties, the follow up to last year’s inaugural Great Iowa Road Trip will be held on April 8th and 9th and will feature 29 businesses across the two counties. Hours for the event are 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on April 8th and 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on April 9th.
“Last year’s Great Iowa Road Trip was such a success, it just made sense to bring it back again this year. Along
with our community partners, ISU Extension is committed to doing our part to support economic growth
for small business. It was exciting to see so many businesses and communities step up to be a part of
this year’s Road Trip.”Dan Nieland, Community and Economic Development Coordinator for Iowa State Extension
The Great Iowa Road Trip is a self-guided tour of participating businesses in Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Pella, New Sharon and rural areas around the communities. Iowa State Extension partnered with the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, Visit Pella, Mahaska Chamber & Development Group and Marion County Economic Development Commission for this year’s event.
The following businesses are participating this year:
- Mahaska Drug
- Stella’s Salon & Boutique
- Salvaged Designs
- Betsey’s Boutique Shop
- Book Vault
- Oskaloosa Art Center and Studios
- Stam Garden Center and Nursery
- Barnswallow Flowers
- Crow Row Antiques
- Muchness
- Country Haven Garden Shop
- The Sanctuary Of Pella
- 9Lilas Boutique
- De Bloemen Hof
- The Work Of Our Hands
- Remnants Antiques & More
- Deja Vu Consignments
- Candi’s Flowers
- Coffee Connection
- Walnut Hill Designs
- National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum
- The Funky Zebras Boutique of Pella
- ROCO
- Peace Tree Brewing Company
- Raiment
- The Well – Knoxville
