May 2020
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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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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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…
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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…
Find out more »September 2020
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…
Find out more »November 2020
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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