May 2020
Maifest 2020: Saturday, May 30th
Celebrate spring at Maifest in the Amana Colonies. The Colonies come alive with the colors of spring as the villages celebrate on Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st. You’ll experience German food and music along with a Saturday morning parade. The Festhalle Barn area will be the home of diverse ethnic cultures as food trucks line the parking area with a variety of ethnic cuisine. Music and dance will fill the Festhalle as ethnic dancers will perform. Sunday afternoon…
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Maifest 2020: Sunday, May 31st
Celebrate spring at Maifest in the Amana Colonies. The Colonies come alive with the colors of spring as the villages celebrate on Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st. You’ll experience German food and music along with a Saturday morning parade. The Festhalle Barn area will be the home of diverse ethnic cultures as food trucks line the parking area with a variety of ethnic cuisine. Music and dance will fill the Festhalle as ethnic dancers will perform. Sunday afternoon…
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Wurst Festival 2020: Saturday, June 20th
Join us in the Amana Colonies on Saturday, June 20th for WURST FESTIVAL! If Oktoberfest is the best fest then this is certainly the Amana Colonies’ Wurst Festival. Wurst Festival was named the BEST NEW EVENT OF 2015 by the Iowa Tourism Commission!! It’s our sixth year and Wurst Festival keeps getting bigger and better. We’ll be celebrating all things sausage as we’ve gathered sausage makers from around the state so you’ll be able to indulge in all types of…
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Colonies in Bloom
“Colonies in Bloom” features the Amana Colonies bathed in flowers. This summer-long event in the seven villages has two very special days; June 27th and July 25th, when selected private gardens, will be open to the public. The garden display changes throughout the summer as each flower reaches its peak. Private gardens that are open will display both an American and German flag in their yard and the gardeners will be on hand to explain their specific yard and plants.…
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Bike & Hike Weekend
July 11th and 12th is Bike and Hike Weekend in the Amana Colonies. Bring your bike or walking shoes and enjoy a great summer weekend outdoors. The centerpiece of the weekend takes place with Millstream Brewery’s Tour de Brew but you’ll find biking and hiking trails for every age and ability level. We have planned 3 biking events for this weekend and 7 walking routes. Here is a brief description of each: Biking Events Saturday, July 11th only Millstream Brewery’s Tour…
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July 11th and 12th is Bike and Hike Weekend in the Amana Colonies. Bring your bike or walking shoes and enjoy a great summer weekend outdoors. The centerpiece of the weekend takes place with Millstream Brewery’s Tour de Brew but you’ll find biking and hiking trails for every age and ability level. We have planned 3 biking events for this weekend and 7 walking routes. Here is a brief description of each: Biking Events Saturday, July 11th only Millstream Brewery’s Tour…
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Kinderfest
Kinderfest is dedicated to children and families. It’s all about the kids and the whole family having fun. There will be games and special events for children of all ages. This is a great family event in the Amana Colonies. Stop back as we get closer to the day as we will post a full schedule of events.
Find out more »Colonies in Bloom
“Colonies in Bloom” features the Amana Colonies bathed in flowers. This summer-long event in the seven villages has two very special days; June 27th and July 25th, when selected private gardens, will be open to the public. The garden display changes throughout the summer as each flower reaches its peak. Private gardens that are open will display both an American and German flag in their yard and the gardeners will be on hand to explain their specific yard and plants.…
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Take A Bite: A Three Day Food Festival | 2020 Friday July 31,
If love to eat and drink the Amana Colonies have the perfect event for you. The Amana Colonies present their Foodies Dream Festival — Take a Bite: A Three Day Food Festival from July 31 through August 2. Named the 2019 Iowa Tourism Awards Outstanding New Event. The Amana Colonies, well known for their great food, wine and beer, will be celebrating both traditional Amana items and more international foods. Take a Bite is designed to reach all types of “foodies” with…
Find out more »Take A Bite: A 3 Day Food Festival. July 31-August 2, 2020
“Take a Bite” is an award-winning 3-day food experience that features sampling, hands-on demonstrations, and special dinners. Voted the Outstanding new event by the Iowa Tourism Commission in 2019, each evening features a special dining event like a historic Amana Colonies communal dinner served in the only intact communal kitchen or a Vintners Dinner that pairs a specially selected menu with expertly selected wines, or maybe an afternoon tea. All come with history and experts to guide you through the…
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Take A Bite: A Three Day Food Festival | 2020 Saturday August 1
If love to eat and drink the Amana Colonies have the perfect event for you. The Amana Colonies present their Foodies Dream Festival — Take a Bite: A Three Day Food Festival from July 31 and August 2. Named the 2019 Iowa Tourism Awards Outstanding New Event. The Amana Colonies, well known for their great food, wine and beer, will be celebrating both traditional Amana items and more international foods. Take a Bite is designed to reach all types of “foodies” with…
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Take A Bite: A Three Day Food Festival | 2020 Sunday August 2nd
If love to eat and drink the Amana Colonies have the perfect event for you. The Amana Colonies present their Foodies Dream Festival — Take a Bite: A Three Day Food Festival from July 31 to August 2. Named the 2019 Iowa Tourism Awards Outstanding New Event. The Amana Colonies, well known for their great food, wine and beer, will be celebrating both traditional Amana items and more international foods. Take a Bite is designed to reach all types of “foodies” with…
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Bike Ride of Iowa County (B.R.I.C.)
While RAGBRAI may be over the bike riding season hasn’t ended just yet. The Fifth Annual Bike Ride of Iowa County, also known as “BRIC” is scheduled for August 8th. This fun ride begins and ends in the village of Amana and travels through the northern portion of Iowa County. The ride begins at 11am from the Millstream Brau Haus in Amana and includes numerous interesting stops along the route to Marengo and back. This is a 28 mile fun…
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Apfelfest (Apple Fest)
Join us in the Amana Colonies as we celebrate Apfelfest on Saturday, September 19th. It’s apple time and on this Saturday we will celebrate all things apple (and somethings that aren’t). Here is a chance to experience the Amana Colonies at a wonderful time of year. The leaves are turning and there is a slight crispness in the air. Kind of like that crisp caramel apple. It’s a beautiful time to visit the Colonies and you’ll find apple treats, apple…
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Oktoberfest 2020: Friday, October 2th
Celebrate the 55th Anniversary of Oktoberfest in the Amana Colonies! When you think Oktoberfest in Iowa only one name comes to mind; the Amana Colonies. We invite you to join us this year, our 54th, for this Bavarian style festival. Enjoy a keg tapping ceremony on Friday at the Festhalle along with German Music, Amana Brats, local wines and beer. There will be music, beer and German food all weekend long! 2020 Band Schedule Friday, October 2th TBD Plan to…
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Oktoberfest 2020: Saturday, October 3rd
Celebrate the 55th Anniversary of Oktoberfest in the Amana Colonies! When you think Oktoberfest in Iowa only one name comes to mind; the Amana Colonies. We invite you to join us this year, our 54th, for this Bavarian style festival. Saturday starts with our annual Oktoberfest Parade at 10AM and plenty of activities including the Eisenman Contest, a brat eating contest, and much more. Music schedule: Saturday, October 3rd TBD Plan to attend! Check the entire event details here - Oktoberfest.
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Oktoberfest 2020: Sunday, October 4th
Celebrate the 55th Anniversary of Oktoberfest in the Amana Colonies! When you think Oktoberfest in Iowa only one name comes to mind; the Amana Colonies. We invite you to join us this year, our 54th, for this Bavarian style festival. Sundayis the final day of this 3 day celebration and features free admission to the Festhalle which has the main stage and the headliner music. Music Schedule: Sunday, October 4th TBD Plan to attend! Check the entire event details here -…
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Girls Get Away Weekend, November 6-8, 2020
Ladies, come to the Amana Colonies on November 6th-8th for a weekend dedicated just to you. You’ll find all types of events planned for you from special menu selections at our restaurants, special packages at some of our B & B’s, Hotels, and Inns, plenty of shopping, decorating advice, and wine sampling to name a few. There’s even a live theater productions. Grab your girl friends or bring the guys along and join us in the Colonies. Some Fun Things…
Find out more »Girls Get Away Weekend, November 6-8, 2020
Ladies, come to the Amana Colonies on November 6th-8th for a weekend dedicated just to you. You’ll find all types of events planned for you from special menu selections at our restaurants, special packages at some of our B & B’s, Hotels, and Inns, plenty of shopping, decorating advice, and wine sampling to name a few. There’s even a live theater productions. Grab your girl friends or bring the guys along and join us in the Colonies. Some Fun Things…
Find out more »Girls Get Away Weekend, November 6-8, 2020
Ladies, come to the Amana Colonies on November 6th-8th for a weekend dedicated just to you. You’ll find all types of events planned for you from special menu selections at our restaurants, special packages at some of our B & B’s, Hotels, and Inns, plenty of shopping, decorating advice, and wine sampling to name a few. There’s even a live theater productions. Grab your girl friends or bring the guys along and join us in the Colonies. Some Fun Things…
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