Fall Events + Festivals to Experience
Autumn in Amana, you’ll remember it for a long time to come
Autumn is a special time of year in the Amana Colonies. As the weather turns just a little cooler and the leaves begin to change the landscape transforms into a painter’s palette of multiple shades of yellow, red, green, and brown. The farmers are in the fields harvesting and the villages are decorated with mums, straw bales, and corn stocks as September turns into October. If you arrive at this point in the year you’ll be tempted to take a walk on our nature trail or a stroll down our streets. There may be no more beautiful time of year in the Amana Colonies than autumn.
- Fresh Paint
Fresh Paint brings 40 some artist to the seven villages to paint original creations of Amana landscapes. Painters dot the villages and roadways capturing the beauty of the Colonies for several days and then exhibit and sell their works at a gala dinner. If you love regional art this is a must attend.. - Apfelfest
Mid-September sees one of our mini-festivals, Apfelfest (German for Applefest). This is a relaxing event that features a sampling stroll of apple-inspired treats to taste and one lucky visitor will receive some gift certificates just for tasting the offerings. Fresh apples are available for sale and apple dishes are featured at the local restaurants. Remember how good a caramel apple tastes? Come to the Colonies for Apfelfest and you can have a bite for yourself. - Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is the largest festival in the Amana Colonies and for many visitors, it means an annual trip to Amana to experience the authentic German culture like few cities can offer. A century-old barn is re-purposed as a festival hall and classic German music plays well into the night. The brats are frying on the grill and the beer is flowing from the taps as locals and visitors party together in a great atmosphere. The official keg tapping really starts the event on Friday afternoon and the local Colony talent takes the stage that night. Bands from around the Midwest perform the next two days and everyone has that German Beer Garden spirit. You won’t find this many people wearing lederhosen and dirndls outside of Bavaria. So if you have them, wear them, you’ll feel right at home. We believe to get any more authentic you’ll have to hop a plane to Munich. - Girls Getaway Weekend
Before the fall gives way to the holiday season one final event is held the first weekend in November; Girls Getaway Weekend. It’s a time for the ladies to get away to relax, shop, taste wines, and rejuvenate before the craziness of the holiday season.  Many of the shops have specials. Food tastings and live theater are on the list of activities. It’s the perfect time to unwind and it’s not just for the ladies, men are welcomed too.
JACKSON GREEN MAGICIAN AT THE AMANA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The Amana Performing Arts Center 39 38th Ave, Amana, IA, United StatesJackson Green is known for his mystifying close-up card magic and is a self-proclaimed "SLEIGHT OF HAND ARTIST". His mind-boggling illusions are so masterful, that the audience is left to…
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING FLIGHTS AT ACKERMAN WINERY
Ackerman Winery 4406 220th Trail, Amana, IA, United StatesMarch 16-17: We love Girl Scout Cookies, and we love WINE, so we have decided to offer a specialty pairing with these 2 delicious treats together! To add in to…
ST. PATTY’S PARTY AT MILLSTREAM BREWING CO.
MIllstream Brewing Co. 835 48th Ave, Amana, United StatesGet lucky with your friends at the Biggest St. Patrick's Day Party of the Year at Millstream Brewing Co.! The 2nd Annual Patty's Day Bash features live music by Teck…
Karaoke in the ‘Stube
Ox Yoke Inn 4420 220th Trail, Amana, IA, United StatesDJ Shaddy Karaoke in the Bierstube Bar, Ox Yoke Inn - lower level. Saturday March 16th, 5-8 p.m. Plus enjoy our Happiest Hour from 4-6 p.m. with 50% off beer,…
Vintner’s Dinner
Ox Yoke Inn 4420 220th Trail, Amana, IA, United States +1 moreA THEMED FIVE-COURSE MEAL WITH WINE PAIRINGS Experience our popular 5 course Vintner's Dinners. Each dinner has a theme that the menu reflects. The evening begins at White Cross Cellars…
ST. PATTY’S POINT-5K RUN AT MILLSTREAM BREWING CO.
MIllstream Brewing Co. 835 48th Ave, Amana, United StatesDon't miss the 2nd Annual Beer & Pretzel Point-5K as part of the big Millstream St. Patty's celebration. Join your friends run, walk or crawl on the shortest race ever.…
FREE BINGO AT MILLSTREAM BREWING CO.
MIllstream Brewing Co. 835 48th Ave, Amana, United StatesJoin Rebecca & Susan for another wild round of BINGO 6-8pm at Millstream Brewing Co! Free to play and fabulous prizes. Come early to get your seat. We always fill…
Live Music in the ‘Stube
Ox Yoke Inn 4420 220th Trail, Amana, IA, United StatesJordan Danielsen will be performing from 5-8 p.m. in the Ox Yoke Inn's Bierstube Bar in our lower level. Enjoy a mix of acoustic ballads, and a tiny bit of…
HUDSON AND OVERLY LIVE AT MILLSTREAM BREWING CO.
MIllstream Brewing Co. 835 48th Ave, Amana, United StatesDynamic duo Hudson and Overly perform live at Millstream Brewing Co.! These acoustic rock/country musicians play the music you know and love from the Beatles to the Eagles with Garth…
Hoosier Creek Conservation Banquet
Amana RV Park & Event Center 3850 C. Street, Amana, IA, United StatesJoin the local Hoosier Creek Conservation Club for their annual banquet! A fun night of food, drinks, raffles, and auctions to support conservation and youth events in Eastern Iowa!
JOHNPAUL BURTCH LIVE AT MILLSTREAM BREWING CO.
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Iowa City Dog Obedience Trials
Amana RV Park & Event Center 3850 C. Street, Amana, IA, United StatesWelcome back Iowa City Dog Obedience Club! These great dogs and handlers test their skills all weekend long in the Morton Building.