Events in the Amana Colonies

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!

October Events

October 4-6 - Oktoberfest - Music, food, and drink all weekend in the Festhalle Barn and tent

October 4 - The Official Burgermeister Keg-tapping Pre-Party begins at the Amana Heritage Museum - 11:00 am

October 4-6 - Live music, food and drinks all weekend at the Millstream Brewing Company

October 5 - Chris Lloyd at the Brau Haus for "80's night" music - 9:00 pm-12:00am

October 9 (Wednesday!) - "Grant Wood Prairie Rebel" - dinner and a show at Price Creek Event Center - 12:00-3:30 pm.

Tom Milligan of TKM Productions, immerses you in his living history presentation after the dinner. $35.00

October 11 - Iowa Premiere screening of Episode 3 - STAGES; a mini-series about theatre by Jonesy McElroy 7:00pm

October 12-13 - Renaissance Festival and Gathering O' Celts

October 12 - Fireside Winery Production Tour 11:00

October 13 - Glass painting at Ackerman Winery 2:00-4:00 pm. "Hallo-Jack" $20 includes all supplies.

October 19 - Makers Space at the Amana Arts Guild - 9:00am-12:00 pm Join other artists and crafters for a time of creative fun. Free.

October 19 - Vintners Dinner at White Cross Cellars and Ox Yoke Inn - 6:00-9:00 pm - Reserved seating

October 19 - Pumpkin Fun Day at Ackerman Winery - family fun all day long; pumpkin painting, scavenger hunt, and Pumpkin-fest wine cocktails.

October 25 - Halloween Party with Winifred and the Undeads at APAC - an evening of music and Halloween fun. 7:00-10:00 pm.

October 25-26 - Find and Flourish Market at RV Park - "A carefully curated collection of vendors"

October 26-27 - Halloween Candy and Wine Flights at Ackerman Winery $10 - plus stuff for the kids

November Events

November 1-3 - Girls Getaway Weekend - special events planned for women and their friends!

November 1-3 - Fun Fest at Ackerman Winery - cheese, chocolate, wine, maybe some dancing for Girls Weekend

Nov. 1-3 "It's a Girl Thing" show at APAC, written by our local TKM Production's Deb Kennedy! Friday and Sat. at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00 - $25

November 2 - Communal Meal at the communal kitchen museum, hosted by the Arts Guild - 5:00 pm

November 16 - Makers Space at the Amana Arts Guild - 9:00am-12:00. Join us every 3rd Sat. for a chance to socialize and create with fellow artists and crafters. Makers of all levels are welcome to bring their projects and join for some creative fun. Free

November 16 - Vintner's Dinner - wine pairing with appetizers and dinner at White Cross Cellars and the Ox Yoke Inn. Reservations required.

November 28 - Thanksgiving

December Events

November 29-Dec. 1 - Tannenbaum Forest opens at the Festhalle Barn - a forest full of beautifully decorated trees for you to enjoy

November 29-Dec. 1 - Theme in the Colonies: Shop Small Businesses

December 6-8 - Theme: Amana Traditions Weekend - or what we usually refer to as "Prelude to Christmas"

December 6-8 - A Murder for Christmas by Karen Schaeffer and Alex Schaeffer - show at the APAC - Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinee at 3:00 pm. $25

December 13-15 - Theme: Children's Weekend - Santa will be at the Tannenbaum Forest every weekend, but a reindeer will also appear this weekend. Other events for kids too.

Dec. 13-15 - A Murder for Christmas by Karen Schaeffer and Alex Schaeffer - show at the APAC - Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinee at 3:00 pm. $25

December 14 - Production Tour at Fireside Winery 11:00-12:00 am

December 20-22 - Theme: Christmas Sweater Weekend

December 25 - Christmas Day