28 Jul 2017

Amana Arts Festival Celebrates 40 Years

By David Rettig

Main Amana, IA: Amana Arts Guild’s Festival of the Arts to celebrate 40 years on August 12th, 2017.   Festivities are scheduled to begin at 10:00AM and end at 5:00PM in the Main Amana Market Barn, 707 46TH Ave.  Amana.

10 Jul 2017

WOODFEST - A festival of and about WOOD!

By David Rettig

Woodfest August 25-27 will attract woodcrafters of all types from throughout the Midwest.  The festival features ongoing demonstrations or you can shop for furniture, home and garden décor, toys, bowls, carvings, tools and more. 

Woodfest is known for handcrafted wood items, tools and equipment, demonstrations and sales, along with the opportunity to visit with regional and national woodcrafters and wood product vendors.

26 Jun 2017

Amana Colonies Kinderfest is July 22-23, 2017

By David Rettig

Amana, Iowa – Load up the kids and make the trip to the scenic seven villages of the Amana Colonies as they celebrate Kinderfest! The weekend of July 22-23 will be dedicated to fun for children of all ages.  Enjoy this two day festival full of activities and games.

21 Jun 2017

GREATER AMANA AREA ART SHOW 2017

By David Rettig

The Amana Arts Guild Gallery in High Amana will display an exhibit of recent works by local area artists from July 6 through September 4. The Greater Amana Area Art Show includes all media from folk arts to fine art.  An open house is planned for Thursday July 6, 2017 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. 

20 Jun 2017

Arts Festival Celebrates 40 Years

By David Rettig

Main Amana, IA: Amana Arts Festival to celebrate 40 years on August 12th.

Festivities are scheduled to begin at 10:00AM, and end at 5:00PM in the Main Amana Market Barn.

16 May 2017

Amana Colonies Bike and Hike Weekend July 15-16, 2017

By David Rettig

AMANA, Iowa- Enjoy the great outdoors in the Amana Colonies on July 15th and 16th with Bike and Hike Weekend.  This weekend event highlights exercise, the outdoors, and the historic Amana Colonies.  Bring your bicycle or walking shoes, as there are events and special routes set up for all skill and age levels.

05 Apr 2017

German Iowa and the Global Midwest at the Amana Heritage Museum April 29th

By David Rettig

AMANA, Iowa- Commemorate and celebrate over a century and a half of German Iowa in the Amana Colonies on Saturday, April 29th.  German Iowa and the Global Midwest is a series of linked events exploring Iowa’s multicultural history through the largest group of European origin to settle in the state.  These events will shine light on present-day issues, including pro- and anti-immigration sentiment, the value and challenges of bilingualism, and issues of multiculturalism.

04 Apr 2017

Take a Bite: A Three Day Food Festival April 21-23, 2017 in the Amana Colonies

By David Rettig

AMANA, Iowa- If love to eat and drink the Amana Colonies have the perfect event for you.

13 Mar 2017

Maifest in the Amana Colonies Saturday, May 6th and Sunday May 7th

By David Rettig

AMANA, Iowa- Come celebrate spring in the historical Amana Colonies! There’s a unique experience waiting for all ages during Maifest the traditional German Celebration of Spring May 6th and 7th.

23 Jan 2017

Romance Weekend in the Amana Colonies is February 17-19, 2017

By David Rettig

AMANA, Iowa- Looking for a romantic weekend get-away? The Amana Colonies have designated February 17th through the 19th as Romance Weekend.

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