Amana Colonies Festivals

09/08/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT — PLEASE SHARE! 🚨

Please be aware that Amana Colonies Festivals, Inc. is NOT currently reaching out to vendors for our festivals.

We have been made aware of scam emails contacting potential vendors and falsely claiming to represent Amana Colonies Festivals, Inc. These messages are NOT from us.

For your protection, please know that the only email addresses we use for festival-related vendor communications are:

📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected] — This address is specifically for parade-related communications.
📧 [email protected]

If you receive a message from anyone claiming to represent Amana Colonies Festivals, Inc. from another email address, please do not send payment or personal information.

When in doubt, please contact us directly to verify the communication.

Please help us spread the word so our vendors and community members don't fall victim to this scam!

08/29/2026

Do they really even need to ask? 😂🍻

Amana Colonies Oktoberfest is the BEST Oktoberfest in the Midwest! 🇩🇪🎉

But don’t just take our word for it, come see (and taste) for yourself. 😉

🍺 Cold beer
🥨 German food
🎶 Live music
💃 Festive fun
❤️ And a whole lot of Amana charm

October 2–4, 2026 at the Festhalle Barn in Amana!

Which Iowa Oktoberfest celebration is your favorite?

08/25/2026

Amana Festhalle Barn is looking amazing! It's ready to welcome you to the official Amana Colonies Oktoberfest October 1-4 located at the Festhalle Barn. If you're not at the barn, you're not at the festival!

If there’s one reason to get excited for Amana Colonies Oktoberfest it’s this BEAUTIFULLY renovated & recently finished Festhalle Barn floor! This is the official location for the oldest and best Oktoberfest tradition in Iowa. ❤️

Come see it October 1-4! Tickets go on sale soon, keep an eye out for updates!
https://amanacolonies.com/things-to-do/festivals/oktoberfest/

08/04/2026

Big progress at the Amana Festhalle Barn! 🎉

The new barn floor is really starting to come together! Thank you to ACHSF for creating such a beautiful space for gatherings, celebrations, and our personal favorite, our festivals!

07/18/2026

🚨 Kid Alert! 🚨

🌤️ Today's Forecast for Kinder Day in Amana:

🫧 100% chance of bubbles
🎨 Heavy showers of face paint
🐍 A high probability of holding a snake (if you're brave enough!)
📚 Storytime breezes rolling in throughout the day
🖍️ Crafting and sidewalk chalk expected in colorful bursts
🍿 Scattered sightings of delicious treats and yummy eats
🎲 Games with a strong chance of friendly competition
😂 Gusts of giggles reaching maximum levels
💤 By evening... a 99% chance of happy, tuckered-out kiddos.

Kinder Day in Amana is finally here! Bring your little adventurers and join us for a day packed with hands-on fun, discovery, creativity, and memory-making.

Check our page or website for the full schedule, then come make some magic with us. We'll see you soon! 💙🎉

https://amanacolonies.com/things-to-do/events/themed-weekends/kinder-day/

07/17/2026

The bubble wands are filled, the crayons are corralled, and the games are packed... 🫧🖍️🎲

We're just ONE DAY away from Kinder Day in Amana! 🎉

If you're planning to join us, be sure to check out all of the event details right here on our page or on our website. We can't wait to see everyone for a day full of fun, smiles, and laughter! 🩵

https://amanacolonies.com/things-to-do/events/themed-weekends/kinder-day/

07/17/2026

Once you’ve had your fun at Market Barn, don’t stop there! 🎉

Make a day of it and explore all the other amazing businesses throughout the Amana Colonies. Several have their own fun up their sleeve for Kinder Day!

📖 Check out the brochure in this post or visit our website for details on all the places waiting to welcome you.

https://amanacolonies.com/things-to-do/events/themed-weekends/kinder-day/