February Events

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Willow Weaving Weekend
A weekend of learning and improving willow basketry techniques.  Advanced registration required, call 319-622-3315.
February 17-18
Amana Arts Guild Center, High Amana

AmanaJam
A weekend of bluegrass jamming designed to help both intermediate and beginning jammers become more at ease.
February 22-25
Amana Colonies Golf Course, Middle Amana

April Events

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Easter Egg Hunt
Kids 12 and under join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Amana Heritage Museum yard. Reservations required.
April 7
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Birding on the Lily Lake
Experience the beauty of the Amana Colonies landscape and wildlife with Iowa County Conservation Specialist, Maria Koschmeder.
April 14, 8:00 a.m.
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Seven Villages B & B and Art Tour
Experience the glorious sights and sounds of spring in the Amana Colonies as our charming country inns open their doors for this first-ever tour from 1:00 to 4:00 pm each day. Artwork on display from local artists.
April 20-21
Amana Colonies

Festival of American Basketry Conference
Nationally known basketry teachers share their expertise. Registration required.
April 27-29
Amana Arts Guild Center, High Amana  

May Events

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Abend (Evening) Galerie Tour
Artisans and galleries are open in the evening for a self-guided tour of their studios and galleries.
May 4 (first Friday of every month, May - September)
Amana Colonies

Iowa Renaissance Faire & Gathering O'Celts
A re-creation of a 16th century Royal Faire with six stages of edutainment and other activities.
May 4-6
Middle Amana Park

Lily Lake Bike Tour
Take a guided ride on our beautiful bike trail and learn about the Colonies unique history on your ride, Friday mornings in May and June.
May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Craft Demonstrations & Hands-on Activities
At Amana Heritage Sites on Saturdays May through September.  Crafts and sites may vary.  Contact the Amana Heritage Society for a schedule of demonstrations, amherit@juno.com, 319-622-3567.
May 5, 12, 19, 26
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Barn Tour
Learn about agriculture in the Amana Colonies through its barns. Reservations required.
May 5
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Maifest
A spring celebration featuring "A Taste of the Amana Colonies."
May 5-6
Amana

Wild Edibles
Experience the beauty of the Amana Colonies landscape and wildlife with Iowa County Conservation Specialist, Maria Koschmeder.
May 19, 9:00 a.m.
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Communal Chore Day
See how communal women kept the Colonies clean. Hands on activities.
May 26
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Festival
The Midwest's largest and most authentic Cajun & Zydeco event.
May 26-28
Amana Colonies Outdoor Convention Facility, Amana

June Events

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Abend (Evening) Galerie Tour
Artisans and galleries are open in the evening for a self-guided tour of their studios and galleries.
June 1 (first Friday of every month, May - September)
Amana Colonies 

Marble Show
29th annual marble show featuring antique, machine made, and contemporary marbles.
June 1-2
Amana Colonies Holiday Inn, I-80, Exit 225

Beckster Fest
Polka festival featuring 9 bands from throughout the Midwest.
June 1-3
Amana Colonies Outdoor Convention Facility, Amana

Lily Lake Bike Tour
Take a guided ride on our beautiful bike trail and learn about the Colonies unique history on your ride, Friday mornings in May and June.
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Village Tour
Take a guided tour through the streets and stories of old Amana.  Friday evenings in June & July.
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Craft Demonstrations & Hands-on Activities
At Amana Heritage Sites on Saturdays May through September.  Crafts and sites may vary.  Contact the Amana Heritage Society for a schedule of demonstrations, amherit@juno.com, 319-622-3567.
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

God's Grand Garden Walk
Tour 10+ gardens through the Colonies featuring ponds, perennials, sunken gardens and more.
June 9
Amana Colonies 

Amana Colonies Garage and Sidewalk Sales
More than 50 locations throughout the seven villages.
June 15-17
Amana Colonies 

Homestead Implement Reunion
Parade and display of antique tractors and farm machinery.
June 16-17
Homestead

Allis Chalmers Days
Allis Chalmers tractors, equipment and memorabilia plus displays, parts swap meet and a parade.
June 16-17
Homestead

Amana Nature Walk
Experience the beauty of the Amana Colonies landscape and wildlife with Iowa County Conservation Specialist, Maria Koschmeder.
June 23, 9:00 a.m.
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

 

July Events

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Lily Lake in Bloom
Amana's Lily Lake is crowned with buttery-yellow, lotus lilies from mid-July through August.
Mid-July - August
Middle Amana

Abend (Evening) Galerie Tour
Artisans and galleries are open in the evening for a self-guided tour of their studios and galleries.
July 6 (first Friday of every month, May - September)
Amana Colonies 

Village Tour
Take a guided tour through the streets and stories of old Amana.  Friday evenings in June & July.
July 6, 13, 20, 27
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Craft Demonstrations & Hands-on Activities
At Amana Heritage Sites on Saturdays May through September.  Crafts and sites may vary.  Contact the Amana Heritage Society for a schedule of demonstrations, amherit@juno.com, 319-622-3567.
July 7, 14, 21, 28
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Iowa County Fair
July 12-15
Iowa County Fairgrounds, Marengo

Tour de Brew
3rd annual bike ride from Iowa City to Millstream Brewing Co.
July 14
Millstream Brewing Co., Amana 

Iowa Heartland Summer Toss Dog Flyball Tournament
The fastest growing dog sport in American comes to the Amana Colonies.
July 14-15
Amana Colonies Outdoor Convention Facility, Amana

Christmas in July Arts and Crafts Show
Handcrafted arts and crafts from throughout the Midwest.
July 21-22
Amana Colonies Outdoor Convention Facility, Amana

Toys for Tots Fun Run
Motorcyclists and Millstream Brewing Co. team up for a 100 mile poker fun run to raise money for Toys for Tots.
July 28
Millstream Brewing Co., Amana 

August Events

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Abend (Evening) Galerie Tour
Artisans and galleries are open in the evening for a self-guided tour of their studios and galleries.
August 3 (first Friday of every month, May - September)
Amana Colonies 

Craft Demonstrations & Hands-on Activities
At Amana Heritage Sites on Saturdays May through September.  Crafts and sites may vary.  Contact the Amana Heritage Society for a schedule of demonstrations, amherit@juno.com, 319-622-3567.
August 4, 11, 18, 25
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Festival of the Arts XXX
30th annual show and sale of fine art, Amana folk art, crafts.
August 11
Middle Amana Park

September Events

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Craft Demonstrations & Hands-on Activities
At Amana Heritage Sites on Saturdays May through September.  Crafts and sites may vary.  Contact the Amana Heritage Society for a schedule of demonstrations, amherit@juno.com, 319-622-3567.
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Amana Colonies Renaissance Faire
Fun, excitement, music and comedy in a Renaissance setting.
September 1-3
Middle Amana Park

Festival of Iowa Beers
Iowa breweries and their brewers will have their brews available for sampling.
September 2
Millstream Brewing Co., Amana

Abend (Evening) Galerie Tour
Artisans and galleries are open in the evening for a self-guided tour of their studios and galleries.
September 7 (first Friday of every month, May - September)
Amana Colonies 

History Detective
A beginning genealogy class for children and parents/grandparents. Celebrate National Grandparents Day by learning how to preserve your family history.  Reservations required.
September 9
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana 

Amana Artisans' Studio Tour
Area artisans open their studios and workplaces for a self-guided tour.
September 14-16
Amana Colonies

Barn Tour
Learn about agriculture in the Amana Colonies through its barns. Reservations required.
September 16
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Oktoberfest
Iowa's favorite fall festival - Bavarian style - featuring a parade, German music entertainment, food and beverage.
September 28-30
Amana 

Oktoberfest Homebrewers Competition
Locals are invited to bring their best homebrew to enter into this 3rd annual event.
September 29
Millstream Brewing Co., Amana

Autumn Days Art Show
Everything from handsewing to woodcrafts is featured at this 6th annual harvest art show.
September 29-30
Amana Colonies Outdoor Convention Facility, Amana

October Events

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Oktoberfest - See September

Iowa Heartland Fall Fling Dog Flyball Tournament
The fastest growing dog sport in American comes to the Amana Colonies.
October 19-21
Amana Colonies Outdoor Convention Facility, Amana

November Events

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THIRSTY Homebrew Classic
THIRSTY Homebrew Club and Millstream Brewing Co. sponsor homebrew contest.
November 3
Millstream Brewing Co., Amana 

Fall Fibre and Clay Show
Indoor show and sale of hand-crafted fiber and clay artwork.
November 3-4
Amana Arts Guild Center, High Amana

Tannenbaum Forest
A wonderland of Christmas trees decorated by area merchants. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
November 23-December 9
Festhalle Barn, Amana

Prelude to Christmas
A nostalgic holiday celebration with special museum events, candlelit streets, entertainment and good cheer.
November 30 - December 2
Amana

December Events

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Tannenbaum Forest
A wonderland of Christmas trees decorated by area merchants. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
November 23-December 9
Festhalle Barn, Amana

Prelude to Christmas
A nostalgic holiday celebration with special museum events, candlelit streets, entertainment and good cheer.
November 30 - December 2
Amana

Glimpse of Christmas Past
A program of songs, poetry and storytelling lets you experience a Christmas in communal Amana a century ago.
November 30 - December 2
Amana Heritage Museum, Amana

Villages of Amana Christmas Haus Tour
Tour selected Amana Colonies homes beautifully decorated for the holidays.
December 1, 10am - 4pm
Amana Colonies 

 

Amana Colonies Annual Events

Winterfest (Late January) - A day of fun winter events both indoor and outdoor.  Amana Colonies. Festival of American Basketry (Mid-April) - Workshop consisting of classes on a variety of basketry styles and techniques. Amana Arts Guild, High Amana. Maifest (Late April/Early May) - A spring celebration featuring a parade, maipole dancers, entertainment, food, shopping, and a special feature - "A Taste of the Amana Colonies." Amana. Iowa Renaissance Festival (First Weekend in May) - The re-enactment of a royal festival from the early 1500s.  Living history encampments, live combat by professional stuntmen, children's activities, food and beverage. Middle Amana Park. Art Gallery Tour (First Friday of every month May - September) - An evening tour of the studios and galleries of Amana Colonies artisans. Amana Colonies. Taste of Louisiana Cajun Fest (Memorial Day Weekend) - Three days of non-stop Cajun music, dancing and food featuring authentic bands and chefs from southern Louisiana. Amana Colonies Outdoor Convention Facility, Amana. Beckster Fest (Weekend following Memorial Day)  - Polka festival with polka music, food and fun! Amana Colonies Outdoor Convention Facility, Amana. Marble Meet (Early June) - A paradise for marble collectors. Buy, sell and trade show. Amana Holiday Inn, I-80 Exit 225. God's Grand Garden Walk (Mid-June) - Visit beautiful and unique Amana Colonies' gardens. Amana Colonies. Homestead Implement Reunion (Father's Day Weekend)  - Minneapolis-Moline and Allis Chalmers antique tractors & farm equipment, displays, demonstrations, parade. Homestead. Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Show (Mid-July) - Large arts and crafts sale. Amana Colonies Outdoor Convention Facility, Amana. Festival of the Arts (Second Saturday in August) - Art festival in the park. Fine art, folk art and craft show.  Performing arts, food sales, raffle and children's activities.  Free admission, parking - $1. Middle Amana Park. Amana Artisans' Studio Tour (Mid-September)  - A self-guided tour of the studios and workplaces of our Amana Colonies artisans.  See them at work, experience historic sites and go shopping, too! Oktoberfest (Late September/Early October) - Amana Colonies German-style fest, ethnic entertainment, crafts, parade, food & beverages. Iowa's favorite fall festival. Amana. Fall Fibre and Clay Show (First Weekend in November) - Indoor show and sale of original, hand-crafted fiber and clay artwork.  Includes craft demonstrations. Amana Arts Guild, High Amana. Tannenbaum Forest (Thanksgiving Weekend, First and Second Weekends of December) - A magical setting.  Renovated century-old Festhalle Barn is filled with live Christmas trees decorated by area businesses. Food and beverage, music. Amana. Prelude to Christmas (First Weekend in December) - Amana's holiday celebration. Special Museum events, candlelit streets, entertainment and good cheer. Amana.

Please contact the Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau,
1-800-579-2294 or info@amanacolonies.com to confirm dates and details.

 

 

 

 

Historical Audio Driving Tour		Driving Tours
From architectural elements to beautiful landscape features, this two-hour audio tour takes you through the villages of the Amana Colonies and provides you a rich history of the unique culture of this National Historic Landmark.  Available for purchase at both Amana Colonies Welcome Centers, the Amana Heritage Museum and various other Amana Colonies businesses.  This project was paid for in part by grants from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the Iowa County Tourism Tax Advisory Committee.	Amana Colonies Nature Trail, Homestead	Motorcade driving tours departing from the Amana Colonies Visitors Center, highlights local history and/or the Amana Society Farms.  Advance reservation required. Colony Visits, 319-622-6178. Admission.