A celebration of spring!
Schedule of events
| Friday | |||
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| Amana Woolen Mill | 9am – 4pm | Free Demonstrations. Watch us create our traditional blankets at Iowa’s only working woolen Mill and our embroidery specialist will be machine stitching wedding and anniversary blankets for your gift giving needs. | |
| Amazing Grace Antiques & Gifts | ALL DAY | Drop in and register for door prizes of gift baskets with handmade soap. | |
| Heritage Designs, Quilting & Needlework |
ALL DAY | We are proud to present a unique quilt exhibit entitled “The Stories Our Quilts Tell.” Presented by the members of the Heritage Designs Quilt Club. Vote for your favorite. This is free exhibit will be on display at the Visitors Center located next to the shop. | |
| Little Red Wagon | ALL DAY | Build and decorate your own wooden toy. $3 | |
| Lehm Books | ALL DAY | Come in and register for a plush “Mary Engelbreit” Boyd’s Bear. Need not be present to win. | |
| Chocolate Haus | 11am | Chocolate dipped strawberries demonstration. Also Chocolate Maikäfer “May Bugs” available only during Maifest. These are considered a good luck beetle if you see one in Germany as they are rare. | |
| 5 – 7pm | Kids dip and decorate their own chocolate. | ||
| Art Night in the Amana Colonies | 4pm – 8pm | Explore behind-the-scenes as Amana Colonies artisans open their galleries, workshops & studios for this relaxed, self-guided evening tour. Tour information available at the Visitors Center. | |
| Ox Yoke Inn | 6pm – 8pm | Communal Dining and Historical Experience. The menu and dining experience is reminiscent of the days of communal kitchens of which the Ox Yoke once was. It will include a presentation by a local historian dressed in communal era garb, some original utensils, how the food was grown, harvested, prepared and served. $20 per person includes program, entree, beverage, dessert, tip and tax. Reservations & a minimum total number required by Wed, April 25. Call today 800.233.3441 for information and reservations. | |
| The Old Creamery Theatre | 7:30pm | On Golden Pond, a touching comedy by Ernest Thompson. | |
| Saturday | |||
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The Iowa Theatre Artists Company | 8am – 5pm | Antique and collectable show. |
| MAIFEST PARADE | 10am | April Showers Bring “Maifest” Flowers! in Main Amana | |
| Maipole Dancing | following parade | Amana Woolen Mill | |
| 11:30am | Festhalle Barn | ||
| Noon | Amana General Store | ||
| 1:30pm | Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse | ||
| 2:pm | Amana General Store | ||
| 2:30pm | Festhalle Barn Stick around to have your picture taken with the Maipole dancers following their final performance at Festhalle Barn. |
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| Taste of the Amana Colonies & A Touch of Europe |
10:30 am-2 pm |
Taste a sample or enjoy a feast of Amana Colonies favorites and the best of Europe - all from right here in Iowa! Enjoy diverse ethnic and cultural foods all under one roof. Food tickets may be purchased at the Festhalle Barnarn entrance for $1 per ticket. | |
| Country Gentleman’s Horse & Carriage Rides |
10:30am – 3pm | Enjoy a relaxing horse drawn carriage ride throughout historic Amana. Rides start East of the General Store. $5 per person. | |
| Kinderplatz | 11am – 2pm | “Fun with Maifest Flowers and More!” Located at the Market Barn behind Lehm Books & Gifts. Enjoy games, activities and blooming crafts for the entire family! | |
| Pony-Go-Round | 11 – 4pm | Located at the Market Barn behind Lehm Books. Kids love ponies! This is their chance to ride a pony, wear a cowboy hat & get their picture taken! $2 per ride. Photos extra. | |
| Festhalle Barn | Noon – 2pm | Enjoy the polka music of our own local Die Tiefen Keller Kinder polka band. They will entertain you as you enjoy the Taste of Amana at the Festhalle. | |
| 10:30am – 2pm | Taste of the Amana Colonies & A Touch of Europe. Taste a sample or enjoy a feast of Amana Colonies favorites and the best of Europe - all from right here in Iowa! Enjoy diverse ethnic and cultural foods all under one roof. Food tickets may be purchased at the Festhalle Barn entrance for $1 per ticket. | ||
| 6pm – 11pm | “Rock for the Trail” with us at the Festhalle Barn on Main Street. Featuring two bands this year. Dogs on Skiis and Let It Ride will be preforming. Beer, pop and snacks available. Proceed benefit the Amana Recreational Trails Fund.> | ||
| Millstream Brewery | 11am | Clear Creek Amana High School Jazz Band performs after the parade. Brats & hot dogs available all day. | |
| 1pm - 5pm | Enjoy polka music with The Barry Boyce Band in our outdoor Biergarten. In case of inclement weather, festivities will move inside. | ||
| Amazing Grace Antiques & Gifts | ALL DAY | Drop in and register for door prizes of gift baskets with handmade soap. | |
| Heritage Designs, Quilting & Needlework | ALL DAY | We are proud to present a unique quilt exhibit entitled “The Stories Our Quilts Tell.” Presented by the members of the Heritage Designs Quilt Club. Vote for your favorite. This is free exhibit will be on display at the Visitors Center located next to the shop. | |
| Little Red Wagon | ALL DAY | Build and decorate your own wooden toy. $3 | |
| Lehm Books | ALL DAY | Come in and register for a plush “Mary Engelbreit” Boyd’s Bear. Need not be present to win. | |
| Serena’s Coffee Cafe | ALL DAY | Receive 10% off your purchase at Serena’s when you present a receipt from your purchase at any other Amana Colonies business-dated that same day. | |
| Amana Furniture & Clock Shop | 1pm & 3pm |
Shop tours: Take a walking tour through the woodshop and learn more about Amana Furniture and how it is made. Space is limited, register by calling 800-247-5088 or stop by the shop. | |
| 1pm - 3pm | Kid’s craft area: Use blocks of wood and other materials to create something fun to remember Maifest in Amana. | ||
| All day | Wood Shop Garage Sale – We cleaned out the back corners and are selling what we found! Wood, parts & supplies. | ||
| Strolling Accordionist, Ron Johnson |
11am | Amana General Store | |
| Noon | Lehm Books | ||
| 1pm | Kitchen Sink | ||
| 2pm | Amana Woolen Mill | ||
| 3pm | Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse | ||
| Amana Woolen Mill | 9am – 3pm | Free Demonstrations. Experience the magic of blanket weaving. Guest yarn spinners demonstrate traditional spinning and carding techniques. | |
| 11am – 3pm | Watch the process of computerized machine embroidery on our blankets. | ||
| 1:00pm | Style Show. Come and see what is new for Spring. Local models showcase fashions from the Amana Woolen Mill. See for yourself what all the buzz is about. | ||
| Amana General Store | 10am – 3pm | Val Neumann Pottery demonstrations. | |
| Chocolate Haus | 11am | Chocolate dipped strawberries demonstration. | |
| Noon – 2pm | Come play with Sparkles the Clown. | ||
| 11:30 – 1pm | Kids can come in anytime to dip their own chocolate for $3.75. Also Chocolate Maikäfer “May Bugs” available only during Maifest. These are considered a good luck beetle if you see one in Germany as they are rare. | ||
| Ox Yoke Inn | 9am – 9 pm | Face painting by Funny Face Designs. | |
| 5 – 9 pm | Bryce Janey Solo Acoustic Show. Bryce celebrates traditional Blues…playing that old slide guitar. Beverage and food specials. | ||
| White Cross Cellars | 6pm – 7pm | Wine and Food Pairing 101. Learn the basics how to correctly pair food and wine in this fun and tasty event. Cost is $10/person and includes a logo wine glass. Limit to a max. of 30 people. Make reservations at White Cross Cellars. | |
| The Old Creamery Theatre | 7:30pm | On Golden Pond, a touching comedy by Ernest Thompson | |
| Sunday | |||
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| The Iowa Theatre Artists Company | 10am - 3pm | Antique and collectable show. | |
| Strolling accordionist, Ron Johnson |
11am | Amana General Store |
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| Noon | Lehm Books | ||
| 1pm | Ackerman Winery | ||
| 2 pm | Amana Woolen Mill | ||
| Maipole Dancers | 1:30pm | Amana General Store< | |
| 2pm | Amana Meat Market & Smokehouse | ||
| 2:30pm | Amana General Store | ||
| 3pm | Village Winery | ||
| Country Gentleman’s Horse & Carriage Rides |
11:00am – 3pm | Enjoy a relaxing horse drawn carriage ride throughout historic Amana. Rides start East of the General Store. $5 per person. | |
| Millstream Brewery | 11am & 1pm | Tour Iowa’s award-winning microbrewery. No admission. | |
| ALL DAY | Brat & hot dogs | ||
| Noon – 4 pm | Sit back and relax to our own Strolling Yodeler – Kurt Boche. He will visit each table personally and entertain you with his songs, yodeling and jokes. | ||
| Wine/Beer Walk | 11am - 4pm | Sample wines/beers & special treats at all the wineries/brewery in Amana and receive a complimentary wine glass. | |
| Chocolate Haus | 11am | Chocolate dipped strawberries demonstration. | |
| 11:30 – 1pm | Kids can come in anytime to dip their own chocolate for $3.75. | ||
| Noon – 2pm | Face painting. Also Chocolate Maikäfer “May Bugs” available only during Maifest. These are considered a good luck beetle if you see one in Germany as they are rare. | ||
| Amana General Store | Noon – 3pm | Val Neumann Pottery demonstrations. | |
| Little Red Wagon | ALL DAY | Build and decorate your own wooden toy. $3 | |
| Lehm Books | ALL DAY | Come in and register for a plush “Mary Engelbreit” Boyd’s Bear. Need not be present to win. | |
| Heritage Designs, Quilting & Needlework |
ALL DAY | We are proud to present a unique quilt exhibit entitled “The Stories Our Quilts Tell.” Presented by the members of the Heritage Designs Quilt Club. Vote for your favorite. This is free exhibit will be on display at the Visitors Center located next to the shop. |
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| Amazing Grace Antiques & Gifts | ALL DAY | Drop in and register for door prizes of gift baskets with handmade soap. | |
| Serena’s Coffee Cafe | ALL DAY | Receive 10% off your purchase at Serena’s when you present a receipt from your purchase at any other Amana Colonies business-dated that same day. | |
| Amana Furniture & Clock Shop | ALL DAY | Wood Shop Garage Sale – We cleaned out the back corners and are selling what we found! Wood, parts & supplies. | |
| Grapevine Antiques | 1pm | Historic Amana Gardening Presentation. Larry Retting, Master Gardener of the Amana Colonies, will do a talk & presentation on Historic plantings of Amana Communal Gardens. Guests may register for his washtub full of Amana plantings to be given away after his presentation! Rain location at ITAC building. All Day Register inside for vintage watering can floral arrangement. | |
| Amana Woolen Mill | Noon – 4pm | Watch our guest spinners create yarn from a variety of fibers using traditional techniques, and learn the art of wool-carding from experts in the craft. | |
| 11am-4pm | Creations in Cloth Trunk Show. Iowa artists show you their original custom designs. Purchase their handmade cloth baskets and purses while you are visiting with the artist. | ||
| The Old Creamery Theatre | 3:00pm | On Golden Pond, a touching comedy by Ernest Thompson | |
| Ox Yoke Inn | 9am – 7pm | Face painting by Funny Face Designs. | |
| 10am – 5pm | Bierstube – beverage and food specials. | ||
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