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Christmas in the Amana Colonies

Posted on Dec 14, 2018 by Meggie Gates

A thick sheet of slush lines 220th Trail, the road that runs through the Amana Colonies. It’s Dec. 13th, 2017, close enough to Christmas that I’m excited, but not too excited, for the seven inches of snow now filling my boots. Naturally, I’ve lost my parents on our annual Prelude to Christmas trip; luckily, I […]

Holiday craft fairs are like real life Etsy — and benefit local artists

Posted on Nov 14, 2017 by Darcie Hutzell

When we choose to shop small and local, we keep more of our money in the community, which encourages more business, more artists and more jobs. Small businesses and local artists depend on the holiday season, just like the big boxes do. […]

Best of the wurst this weekend in the Amanas

Posted on Jun 14, 2017 by Eleanore Taft

Go walking in a wiener wonderland this weekend (both sausage and canine) at the third annual Amana Colonies Wurst Festival, which introduces a new attraction this year: the Dachshund Derby. The festival was named “Best New Event of 2015” by the Iowa Tourism Commission. […]

All things apple takeover Amana

Posted on Sep 24, 2015 by Erin McMeen

Apfelfest Amana Colonies — Saturday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. This Saturday, the Amana Colonies will host Apfelfest, an aptly named harvest festival that celebrates all things apple. The family friendly celebration begins at 10 a.m. and spans the entirety of the seven villages that make up the Amana Colonies. There will be apple-themed activities […]

‘American Pickers’ hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are heading to the Amana Colonies

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Drew Bulman

Antique collectors Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz will visit the Amana Colonies next month to film an upcoming episode of their television show American Pickers… […]

Amana Colonies to celebrate Oktoberfest with weekend of events

Posted on Oct 1, 2014 by Casey Wagner

The Amana Colonies’ Oktoberfest kicks off this Friday, Oct. 3, with singing, dancing, eating and drinking that will continue throughout the weekend. […]

Take a ride on Millstream’s 13th Annual Tour de Brew

Posted on Jul 9, 2014 by Casey Wagner

The Millstream Brewing Company is inviting cyclists to warm up their legs and palates for RAGBRAI on the 13th annual Tour de Brew this Saturday, July 12. Registration for the 38-mile tour costs $25 and will take place at the brewery (835 48th Ave., Amana) from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The tour will take riders through Norway, Blairstown and West Amana before returning to Millstream. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Amana Colonies Recreational Trail. […]