Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau

08/31/2026

There is a TON going on in the Amana Colonies this Labor Day Weekend! 🍎🎉

From Apfel Day and seasonal shopping to Handworks, the Blacksmith Shop Open House, live music, delicious food, local events including Millstream Gravel Cup, and plenty of reasons to wander through the Colonies, there’s something happening around every corner!

🍎 Apfel Day Sampling Stroll
🛠 Handworks
🛍️ Seasonal sales & shopping throughout
🎶 Live music & entertainment
🍴 Food, drinks, & local favorites everyday
🎨 Events and activities including the Summer Movies Spectacular, Blacksmith Shop Open House, Millstream Gravel Cup, Iowa Craft Beer Bash, and Craft Night

Planning your weekend? Check out this week’s newsletter for the full lineup of what’s happening!

👉 Read it, make your plans, and come spend Labor Day Weekend in the Amana Colonies!



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08/31/2026

Run, don't walk! 🏃If you 🫵 need a room for the upcoming holiday weekend, full of fun in the Amana Colonies, here's your chance!

08/21/2026

🚨 WE HAVE A TIME TRAVELER. 🚨

A Ford Model T decided to pull up at the Amana Colonies Visitors Center this morning, and honestly, it looks right at home. 👀

We’re not saying it came straight from 1926. We’re just saying it has excellent taste in destinations. 😉

And really, can you blame it? With historic buildings, fun shops, local food and wine, beautiful scenery, and plenty to explore, the Amana Colonies are a pretty good place to spend a day. ❤️

So if a Model T can make its way to Amana, what are you waiting for? 😉

📍 Come see what’s waiting for you in the Amana Colonies!

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08/18/2026

🎶 Don’t let Tuesday turn into Friday before you make your weekend plans!

This weekend in the Amana Colonies is all about music! 🎵 From musical theatre to live music at local restaurants and venues, there are plenty of reasons to make your way to the Amana Colonies.

And while you’re here, make a day or a whole weekend of it. 🛍️🍽️🍷 Explore our historic villages, browse unique shops, enjoy a delicious meal, sip something local, catch a show, and simply slow down for a while.

Whether you’re looking for a date night, girls’ getaway, family outing, or a reason to get out of the house, the Amana Colonies have something waiting for you.

📅 Check out what’s happening this week and weekend, make your plans, and come spend a little time with us!

👉 See you in the Amana Colonies! 💛

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08/14/2026

A LOT is happening in the Amana Colonies this weekend! 😊

Whether you’re looking for a local food and drink, live music or musical theatre, history or a local experience, a little shopping, or a relaxing day or weekend to get out and explore, there’s plenty happening throughout the Amana Colonies this weekend!

🎶 Several live music events, as well as musical theatre Always… Patsy Cline
🛍️ Shopping 7 days a week, including goods from local makers
🍴 Food & drink specials, including a culinary experience- a Vintner’s Dinner
🏛️ History & tours, self-guided through the villages or on the Village Voyage Van Tour
🎨 Arts & activities such as Fun with Bookmaking at the Cooper Shop at the Communal Kitchen Museum
🌿 Fun & relaxation, including but not limited to walking trails, disc golf, a children’s playground, and special for this weekend, flyball, a farm day at Four Winds Farm a walk along 47th Ave. to see 50+ Ford Model A cars

👉 Check out the newsletter for dates, times, locations, details, and links you need to plan your weekend. There’s something for everyone.

Come for an event, stay for the experience! ❤️

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08/14/2026

🌧️ The rain didn’t keep a great group of visitors away from the Amana Colonies today! ❤️

They may have come for the quilt shops, but they certainly didn’t stop there! Several of our shops and businesses stayed busy welcoming this wonderful group despite the rainy weather.

A big thank you to everyone who visited and to Coach USA Van Galder for bringing your group our way! We’re always happy to have you! 🚌

08/12/2026

Thank you to KCRG-TV9 for helping us share the Amana Colonies story with viewers across Eastern Iowa!

🎥 Take a look at the interview and then start planning your next visit to the Amana Colonies at www.amanacolonies.com.

We’ll see you soon!

As America marks 250 years, the Amana Colonies stand as a reminder that the promise of the country’s founding drew people from across the world — including a group of German separatists who built something in eastern Iowa that has lasted for generations.
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08/04/2026

So much to see in the Amana Colonies, and one of the local favorites is beautiful Lily Lake. 🌿🌼

Take a look at these photos captured late last week by a couple of local residents. Nature has a way of slowing us down and reminding us to appreciate the simple beauty all around us.

Visitors can stroll along the walking trail that passes by the lake, take in the peaceful views, and even pack a lunch to enjoy at the nearby shelter. With a convenient gravel parking lot, it’s an easy stop to relax.

Whether it's the blooming lilies, the peaceful water, or the wildlife that calls it home, Lily Lake is just one more reason to explore the Amana Colonies and enjoy everything this special place has to offer. 💛

Next time you're exploring the Colonies, make sure Lily Lake is on your list!

08/03/2026

We're kicking off August in the Amana Colonies with a week full of arts and entertainment! 🎨🎭🎶

From a fun craft night and the Festival of the Arts to live theatre performance and live music, there's something for everyone to enjoy this week.

Check out What's Happening in the Amana Colonies for August 3–9 and start planning your visit!

We can't wait to see you in the Amana Colonies soon. ❤️

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