Afton, located at the intersection of Highways 169 and 34, is the southern Gateway to Three Mile Lake, in Union County.

    
It is a community that meets you and greets you on the square.  Every Tuesday evening from June through August, the community still gathers in the City Park, located in downtown Afton, to enjoy Lawn Chair nights and a Farmers Market complete with music and food.  The Lion’s Club holds a Pre-Fourth of July celebration in the park the Sunday before the Fourth. A Community Church Service, food, entertainment and games are some of the activities on the day’s agenda.

    
Afton has been host to the Union County Fair in July for as long as anyone can remember.  A parade, rodeo and demolition derby headline the fair. While at the fair, visit the industry booths, tour the animal barns, 4-H booths and enjoy the great cooking and homemade ice cream. In December enjoy the Holiday Extravaganza.

    
Be sure to add Afton to your travel agenda.  It is a great place to visit. Please call 641-347-5224 for further details or visit their website at www.aftoniowa.com