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| 8 am-1 am & 2-5 pm |
Amana Colonies Bakery & Café
Cookie decorating. |
| 9 am – 4 pm |
Amana Woolen Mill
Blanket weaving & embroidery demonstrations |
| 11 am |
Chocolate Haus
Chocolate dipped strawberries demonstration. A great taste of spring! |
| All day |
Heritage Designs, Quilting & Needlework
We are proud to present the quilt exhibit “Playing With Blocks”. Stop by the shop to pick up a ballot. Then stroll next door to the Amana Visitors Center to view the work of a talented group of woman who were each given the same collection of challenging patterns and then independently designed and created a quilt using the fabrics of their choice. Vote for your favorite. |
| 4 pm – 8 pm |
Art Night in the Amana Colonies
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 Visitor Center. |
| 7:30 pm |
Old Creamery Theatre Company
“Everybody Loves Opal” $26.50 adult, $17.50 student. |
| 7:30 pm |
The Iowa Theatre Artists Company
Cynthia Jordan in Concert. A Springtime Musical Celebration! |
| 6 pm-8 pm |
Ox Yoke Inn
Communal Dining and Historical Experience. Reservations & a minimum total number required by Wed, April 28. Call 800.233.3441 for information and reservations. |
| SATURDAY |
| 8 am-11am & 2-5 pm |
Amana Colonies Bakery & Café
Cookie decorating. |
| 10 am |
Parade
“Spring in the Heartland
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| various times |
Maipole Dancing
Following Parade at Amana Woolen Mill
Additional times:
11:30 am -- Festhalle Barn
Noon -- Amana General Store
1:30 pm -- Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse
2:30 pm -- Festhalle Barn.
Stick around to have your picture taken with the Maipole dancers following final performance at Festhall Barn. |
| various times |
Strolling Accordionist, Ron Johnson
11am -- Amana General Store
Noon -- Lehm Books
1 pm -- Kitchen Sink
2 pm -- Amana Woolen Mill
3 pm -- Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse. |
| 9am |
Middle Mountain Madness
1st annual 4 mile run
Registration 7am-8:45am at the Amana RV Park. Registration fee required. For more information: fidelitas364@hotmail.com or 319-929-1134 |
| All weekend |
Heritage Designs, Quilting & Needlework
We are proud to present the quilt exhibit “Playing With Blocks”. Stop by the shop to pick up a ballot. Then stroll next door to the Amana Visitors Center to view the work of a talented group of woman who were each given the same collection of challenging patterns and then independently designed and created a quilt using the fabrics of their choice. Vote for your favorite. |
| Ongoing |
Creative Colony
Various craft demonstrations by members. |
| 9 am – 4 pm |
Amana Woolen Mill
Blanket weaving, The Grahams handcarding and spinning & free self guided mill tours. 11am – 3 pm Embroidery demonstration 10am – 4pm Handweaving by Nancy Adams 11am- 4pm Kid’s activity-Craft your own sheep. Cost $6. Enjoy complimentary coffee & cookies all day. |
| 10am – noon |
Amana General Store
Book Signing. Meet Judith Miller bestselling author of “Somewhere To Belong.” First novel in the Daughters of Amana series. 9am – 2pm Coloring contest. Ages 12 and under. |
| 10:30 am – 2 pm |
Taste of the Amana Colonies & A Touch of Europe at the Festhalle Barn
Taste a sample or enjoy a feast of Amana Colony favorites and the best of Europe - all from right here in Iowa! Enjoy a diversity of ethnic cultural food all under one roof. Food tickets may be purchased at Festhalle Barn entrance: $1 per ticket. |
| 11 – 2pm |
Kinderplatz
Kids activities and crafts, baby animals. Located at the Market Barn behind Lehm Books! |
| 11am |
Chocolate Haus
Chocolate dipped strawberries demonstration. A great taste of spring! Noon – 2pm Come play with our clown on our front patio. |
| 10 am |
Millstream Brewery
Our limited 25th Anniversary Dopple Bock beer will be released this weekend! YUM!! 11am Clear Creek Amana High School Jazz Band performs after the parade. Brats & hot dogs available all day. 1 pm-5pm Enjoy Polka music with The Barry Boyce Band in our outdoor Biergarten. In case of inclement weather, festivities move inside. |
| 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm |
Amana Furniture & Clock Shop
Workshop guided tours. Sign up for the tour at the Furniture Shop as the number on the tour is limited. |
| All day |
Heritage Designs, Quilting & Needlework
We are proud to present the quilt exhibit “Playing With Blocks”. Stop by the shop to pick up a ballot. Then stroll next door to the Amana Visitors Center to view the work of a talented group of woman who were each given the same collection of challenging patterns and then independently designed and created a quilt using the fabrics of their choice. Vote for your favorite. |
| 1 pm |
Old Creamery Theatre Company
“Goldilocks and the Three Bears” $7.50 General Admission 7:30 pm “Everybody Loves Opal” $26.50 adult, $17.50 student. |
| 1:30 pm |
The Iowa Theatre Artists Company
Cynthia Jordan. An “Awesome” concert for kids! 7:30 pm Cynthia Jordan in Concert. A Springtime Musical Celebration! |
| 1 pm & 3 pm |
A Village Stroll
Discover the unique history and culture of the Amana Colonies on this hour long, guided walking tour. $7/person, kids under 12 free. Tours begin at Visitors Center. |
| 4 pm – close |
Ox Yoke Inn
Bill Elliott Band playing at The Bierstube Bar |
| Noon – 4 pm |
Ronneburg Restaurant
Enjoy Becky & The Ivanhoe Dutchman on our front lawn. 5pm – 8 pm Silver Wings a great local band! |
| 6 pm |
Homestead Journey
On this progressive dinner travel around Homestead to the Amana Heritage Sites and hear stories of old Amana while enjoying delicious locally grown food. Seating is limited, reservations are required. $45 per person. |
| 7:30 pm – 11pm |
Spring Dance with Coupe DeVille at the Festhalle Barn
Dance the night away to your favorite 50’s & 60’s tunes while helping to support the Amana Colonies Recreation Trail. Advance tickets available at the Visitor’s Center for $7 each; admission $8 per person at the door.
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| SUNDAY |
| 8 am-11am & 2-5 pm |
Amana Colonies Bakery & Café
Cookie decorating. |
| various times |
Strolling accordionist, Ron Johnson
11 am -- Amana General Store
Noon -- Lehm Books
1 pm -- Ackerman Winery
2 pm -- Amana Woolen Mill |
| various times |
Maipole Dancers
1:30 pm -- Amana General Store
2 pm -- Amana Meat Market & Smokehouse
3pm -- Village Winery |
| 11 am-4 pm |
Wine Walk
Sample wines & special treats at all six wineries in Amana to receive a complimentary wine glass. Participating wineries: Ackerman Winery, Collectively Iowa, Heritage Wine, Cheese & Jelly Haus, Sandstone Winery, Village Vintner & Village winery. |
| All day |
Heritage Designs, Quilting & Needlework
We are proud to present the quilt exhibit “Playing With Blocks”. Stop by the shop to pick up a ballot. Then stroll next door to the Amana Visitors Center to view the work of a talented group of woman who were each given the same collection of challenging patterns and then independently designed and created a quilt using the fabrics of their choice. Vote for your favorite. |
| Ongoing |
Creative Colony
Various craft demonstrations by members. |
| 9 am – 4 pm |
Amana Woolen Mill
The Grahams handcarding and spinning. 10am – 4pm Handweaving by Nancy Adams. Enjoy complimentary coffee & cookies all day. |
11 am |
Chocolate Haus
Chocolate dipped strawberries demonstration. A great taste of spring! |
| 11am & 1 pm |
Millstream Brewery
Tour Iowa’s award-winning microbrewery. No admission. |
| 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm |
A Village Stroll
Discover the unique history and culture of the Amana Colonies on this hour long, guided walking tour. $7/person, kids under 12 free. Tours begin at Visitors Center. |
| 11am – 3 pm |
Ox Yoke Inn
Beverage and food specials at The Bierstube Bar
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| 1:30 pm |
The Iowa Theatre Artists Company
Cynthia Jordan in Concert. A Springtime Musical Celebration! |
| 3 pm |
Old Creamery Theatre Company
“Everybody Loves Opal” $26.50 adult, $17.50 student. |
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