Events in the Amana Colonies
2024 Events
There's always something fun to do in the Amana Colonies. You can visit our museums, shops, antique stores, and great restaurants anytime. This page includes the special events that are scheduled throughout the season. From live music to food and wine pairing to themed weekends and festivals to live theatre and outdoor events, there is something for everyone. I will do my best to keep this updated so that this can be your go-to page for all things Amana Colonies. Find what interests you and then book your stay with us. Welcome! We'd love to host you.
Every Friday - Happy Hour at Ackerman Winery (2:00-4:00) and Fireside in the Village (3:00-5:00) - half off beer, wine, and cocktails.
Every Friday night there is live music at the Millstream Brau Haus, 6:00-9:00 pm
Every Saturday night there is live music and food trucks at the Millstream Brewing Company, 6:00-9:00 pm
Every Sunday afternoon there is live music at Fireside Winery out in the country toward Marengo 1:00-4:00
New!! Every Sunday afternoon - live music at Millstream Brewing Co. from 3:00-5:00 all summer long!
July Events
July 26 - STAGES Episode 2: an original miniseries about theatre at the APAC - 6:00-9:00 pm
July 27 - Colonies in Bloom
August Events
August 2 - Communal Meal and presentation at the Communal Kitchen Museum in Middle Amana 5:00-7:30 - must make reservations with the Amana Heritage Society.
August 3-4 - Fast Cat Dog Trials and Dog Fools for Flyball at the RV Park
August 8 - Thursday Throwdown at Koru Berry Farm- 5:00-9:00. Live music by The Remains. Drinks and food truck.
August 10- Bike Ride Iowa Country (BRIC)
August 10- Fireside Winery Production Tour 11:00 am
August 10 - Festival of the Arts in Amana at the Market Barn - 30+ artists and vendors, plus food and music.
August 16 -Communal Meal and presentation at the Communal Kitchen House Museum in Middle Amana. 5:00-7:30. Must make reservations with the Amana Heritage Society.
August 17 - Vintners Dinner - food and wine pairing at White Cross Cellars and Ox Yoke Inn 6:00 pm -Reserved seating
August 17-18 - Omaha Speed Racers Dog event at the RV Park
August 22 - Thursday Throwdown at Koru Berry Farm 5:00-9:00 Music by Gina Owens. Drinks and food truck.
August 23-25 "Sex Please We're Sixty" at the Performing Arts Center Fri. and Sat. eve. and Sunday matinee
August 30 -Communal Meal and presentation at the Communal Kitchen House Museum in Middle Amana 5:00-7:30. Must make reservations with the Amana Heritage Society.
September Events
August 31-Sept. 2 - Labor Day Weekend
August 31-Sept. 2 - Fresh Paint Plein Air Event for artists and art lovers
September 1 - Art Party at APAC - food and opportunity to view and purchase what artists produced.
September 1 - Iowa Craft Beer Bash at Millstream Brewing Company 12:00-4:00
September 12 - Thursday Throwdown at Koru Berry Farm 5:00-9:00 Live music by J Christian Connett, drinks and food truck
September 13 - Communal Meal and presentation at the Communal Kitchen House Museum in Middle Amana 5:00-7:30. Must make reservations with the Amana Heritage Society.
September 18 - Apfelfest
September 26 - Thursday Throwdown at Koru Berry Farm 5:00-9:00. Live music by In the Attic, drinks and food truck.
October Events
October 4-6 - Oktoberfest
October 12-13 - Renaissance Festival and Gathering O' Celts
October 12 - Fireside Winery Production Tour 11:00
October 13 - Vintners Dinner at White Cross Cellars and Ox Yoke Inn - 6:00-9:00 pm - Reserved seating
October 25-26 - Find and Flourish Market at RV Park - "A carefully curated collection of vendors"
November Events
November 1-3 - Girls Getaway Weekend and a show "It's a Girl Thing" at APAC
November 2 - Communal Meal at the communal kitchen museum, hosted by the Arts Guild - 5:00 pm
December Events
December 6-8 - Prelude to Christmas