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.
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Ox Yoke Inn 4420 220th Trail, Amana, IA, United States
HAPPY HOUR AT ACKERMAN WINERY
Ackerman Winery 4406 220th Trail, Amana, IA, United StatesHey, hey, hey! Everybody DANCE! Come make your Friday even better! Join us at Ackerman Winery and enjoy half off glasses of wine and cider during our happy hour from…
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Ox Yoke Inn 4420 220th Trail, Amana, IA, United States
Boot Jack Band Live at Fireside Winery
Fireside Winery 1755 P. Ave, Marengo, IA, United StatesCelebrate Memorial Day weekend with us Friday, May 23rd 6-9 p.m. and jam out to your favorite country songs with live music by Boot Jack Band! Grab your friends and…
🎶 Brau Haus Friday Night Live Music: Tangle Creek
Millstream Brau Haus 741 47th Ave, Amana, IA, United StatesLive music this Friday night will have you feeling all the May vibes as we welcome Tangle Creek to the Brau Haus!
Eastern Iowa Barnhunt Club
Amana RV Park & Event Center 3850 C. Street, Amana, IA, United StatesJoin in the fun with the Eastern Iowa Barn Hunt Club! Watch dogs leap over and through hay in the Morton Building to find prizes during these fast-paced competitions.
Annual Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering O’ Celts
Middle Amana Community Park 801 27th Avenue, Amana, IA, United StatesJoin us in the Middle Amana Community Park for our Annual Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering o'Celts! We're bringing together over 55 merchants from around the US featuring many handmade…
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Ox Yoke Inn 4420 220th Trail, Amana, IA, United States
Food and Wine Pairing 101
White Cross Cellars 755 48th Ave, Amana, IA, United StatesThis fun and tasty “class” is taught by our owner David Rettig, CSW (Certified Specialist of Wine). It will help you understand the basic principles of pairing food and wine…
AIRWAVES LIVE AT MILLSTREAM BREWING CO.
MIllstream Brewing Co. 835 48th Ave, Amana, United StatesIowa’s favorite classic rock cover band kicks off Millstream Brewing Co.’s summer concert series! Don’t miss AirWaves playing classics from the past and the present. Come hungry...Moy's Food From the…
FUNKDADDIES RETURNS TO THE AMANA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Amana Performing Arts Center 39 38th Ave, Amana, IA, United StatesWe are excited to announce that The Midwest's Hippest Band FunkDaddies will be returning to The Amana Performing Arts Center Courtyard May 24th! FunkDaddies is a funk band playing horn-driven…
Hudson Road Live at Fireside Winery
Fireside Winery 1755 P. Ave, Marengo, IA, United StatesJoin us out at Fireside for our weekly Sunday live music afternoons from 1-4 p.m. Enjoy the local music, wine, appetizers, and community with us! We are open 12-5 p.m.…
