Festhalle Stage
Live entertainment all weekend!
Friday, September 30
Noon-3pm
Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen
3:30-7:30pm
Alpensterne
8pm-Midnight
Die Tiefen Keller Kinder
Saturday, October 1
11am-2:00pm
Alpensterne
2:30-7:30pm
Die Freistadt Alte Kameraden
8-11pm
Alpensterne
Sunday, October 2
11-11:30am
The University of Iowa Collegium Tubum
Noon-2pm
Die Freistadt Alte Kameraden
2:30-4pm
Alpensterne
FULL LIST OF WEEKEND EVENTS
Friday, September 30
The Chocolate Haus
Free fresh caramel samples all weekend.
Lehm Books & Gifts
Come in and register for a Pilgrim couple figure for Thanksgiving. You do not need to be present to win. Drawing will be Sunday at the end of the day.
Amazing Grace Antiques & Gifts
Stop in to register for door prizes of handmade soap each day all weekend.
Amana Woolen Mill
9am-3pm
Free demonstrations at Iowa’s only working woolen mill. Watch us create our traditional blankets and see our embroidery specialist machine stitching our Oktoberfest sweatshirts.
Country Gentleman’s Horse and Carriage Rides
11am-3pm
Enjoy carriage rides through the historic streets of Amana. $5 per person. Located east of the Amana General Store.
Millstream Brewery
1:45pm
Official Oktoberfest Keg travels from Millstream Brewery to the Festhalle Barn for the 2pm Official Keg Tapping Ceremony.
4-8pm
Enjoy live classic rock & roll music with Dogs on Skis in Biergarten along with Amana brats, hot dogs & Oktoberfest beer. Free admission.
Festhalle Barn
2pm
Official Keg Tapping Ceremony Official tapping of the Oktoberfest keg. The Burgermeister taps the first keg at the Festhalle Barn & offers “ein Prosit” followed by free beer until the keg is empty.
Catiri’s Art Oasis
Gordon Kellenberger’s Latest Work and Demonstration Nothing brings in the joys of fall more than a whole room full of Gordon Kellenberger’s brilliant, vibrant work!! This show will exhibit all of October. Watch Gordon demonstrate from 4-8pm.
Ox Yoke Inn
6-8pm
Communal Meal Make a reservation for our Communal Dining and Historical Experience at the Ox Yoke Inn. Stop-in or call 800-233-3441 or 622-3441 for info and reservations.
Old Creamery Theatre Company
7:30pm, on the OCTC Main Stage
Comedy, Boeing Boeing
Bernard is a successful architect in Paris with three flight attendant girlfriends who are blissfully unaware of one other until the arrival of a newer, faster Boeing jet. You’ll howl at the elaborate measures Bernard and his housekeeper – a sassy and reluctant accomplice – take to try and keep the women apart.
Rated Theatre PG – 13.
Saturday, October 1
Oktoberfest Parade
10am
The parade travels through the village of Main Amana.
The Chocolate Haus
Free fresh caramel samples all weekend.
Lehm Books & Gifts
Come in and register for a Pilgrim couple figurine for Thanksgiving. You do not need to be present to win. Drawing will be Sunday at the end of the day.
Amazing Grace Antiques & Gifts
Stop in to register for door prizes of handmade soap each day all weekend.
Amana Woolen Mill
Free demonstations.
Experience the magic of blanket weaving. Guest yarn spinners demonstrate traditional spinning and carding techniques 9am-3pm. Guided tours take place on the ½ hour concluding with a special gift. Watch the process of computerized machine embroidery on Iowa Hawkeye items and our Oktoberfest sweatshirts 11-3pm.
Millstream Brewery
11am
Clear Creek Amana High School Jazz Band performs in the Biergarten.
Noon-8pm
Live music all afternoon in our Biergarten along with Amana brats, hot dogs & Oktoberfest beer. Free admission.
Ronneburg Restaurant
10am-5pm
BBQ on front lawn (weather permitting).
Noon – 4pm
Live polka with Becky and The Ivanhoe Dutchman.
5-8pm
Live music with Silver Wings.
Old Creamery Theatre Company
7:30pm, on the OCTC Main Stage
Comedy, Boeing Boeing
Bernard is a successful architect in Paris with three flight attendant girlfriends who are blissfully unaware of one other until the arrival of a newer, faster Boeing jet. You’ll howl at the elaborate measures Bernard and his housekeeper – a sassy and reluctant accomplice – take to try and keep the women apart.
Rated Theatre PG – 13.
Amana General Store
10am-3pm
Pottery Demonstration by Val Neumann
2:30-5:30pm
Ne'Qwa Art Demonstration; Painting on the inside of glass.
Little Red Wagon
11am-3pm
Pumpkin Toss for kids.
Ox Yoke Inn
11am–close
Live entertainment-join us for music, food and beverages in the Bierstube.
Country Gentleman’s Horse and Carriage Rides
11am-3pm
Enjoy carriage rides through the historic streets of Amana. $5 per person. Located east of the Amana General Store.
Amana Furniture Shop Shop
Tours at 1pm & 3pm
Taking a walking tour through the woodshop and learn more about Amana Furniture and how it is made. Space is limited – register by calling 1-800-247-5088 or stop by the shop.
Bon Bon Boutique
1pm & 3pm
Scarf-tying demonstrations.
Chocolate Haus
1pm
Caramel apple making demonstrations.
KIDS ACTIVITIES
Saturday, October 1
Kinderplatz – Market Barn Fall Fantasies!
11am–2pm
Kinds get busy with great fall and Halloween crafts, decorations & games.
Kinderplatz – Pony-Go-Around pony rides
11am-4pm
Ox Yoke Inn Cookie Decorating
11am-3 pm
Kids and big kids decorate your own cookie.
Visit the Chocolate Haus Clown on our patio.
Noon-2pm
Old Creamery Theatre Company – Pinocchio
1 pm, on the OCTC Main Stage
You won’t want to miss this classic tale, told as only The Old Creamery Theatre For Young Audiences can tell it! Tickets $8 per person for reserved seating.
OKTOBERFEST GAMES & CONTESTS
Saturday, October 1
Timber Trek
1pm
A 4.3 mile off-road run/walk through the Amana timber. Race starts at the Amana RV Park & Event Center.
RACE APPLICATION AT: www.cvra.net/races/timber-trek
Amana Brat Race 2011
11:30am Registration
at the bike rack across from Millstream Brewery
Competition begins at 11:45am
Grab a partner & strap on one of our
brat suits
for this crazy competition.
Brat Eating Contest
1:30pm, at the Festhalle Barn
Be the first to finish eating a foot-long brat & win a Gift Certificate to the Amana Meat Shop. Fee to enter competition
Keg Toss & Log Sawing Competitions
2-4pm
Located at the Market Barn in mid-town Amana.
Eisenmann Competition
4pm
Located at the Market Barn in midtown Amana. Fee.
Oktoberfest Pet Costume Contest
11am, behind Lehm Books
Dress your pooch in a cute or crazy costume and bring them to Oktoberfest. All dogs receive an Oktoberfest bandana, prizes for cutest small and large dog, and best
German costume.
Sunday, October 2
Lehm Books & Gifts
Come in and register for a Pilgrim couple figurine for Thanksgiving. You do not need to be present to win. Drawing will be Sunday at the end of the day.
Amazing Grace Antiques & Gifts
Stop in to register for door prizes of handmade soap each day all weekend.
Amana General Store
10am-3pm
Pottery demonstration by Val Neumann.
Ox Yoke Inn
11am-4pm
Join us in the Bierstube for food and beverage specials.
Country Gentleman’s Horse and Carriage Rides
11am-3pm
Enjoy carriage rides through the historic streets of Amana. $5 per person. Located east of the Amana General Store.
Amana Woolen Mill
Noon-4pm
Free demonstrations. Watch our guest spinners create yarn from a variety of fibers using traditional techniques, and learn about the art of wool carding from experts in the craft.
Millstream Brewery
Noon – 4pm
Strolling yodeler, Kurt Boche, Amana brats, hot dogs & Oktoberfest beer. Free admission.
Amana Furniture Shop
Noon
Build a clock” workshop: Spend some time with one of our craftsman and build your very own Amana desk clock. No woodworking skills required. Space is limited – register by calling 1-800-247-5088 or stop by the shop.
The Chocolate Haus
Noon - Face painting.
Fresh caramel samples all weekend.
Bon Bon Boutique
1pm
Scarf-tying demonstration.
Little Red Wagon
1-3pm
Pumpkin Toss for kids.
Old Creamery Theatre Company
3 pm, on the OCTC Main Stage
Comedy, Boeing Boeing. Bernard is a successful architect in Paris with three flight attendant girlfriends who are blissfully unaware of one other until the arrival of a newer, faster Boeing jet. You’ll howl at the elaborate measures Bernard and his housekeeper – a sassy and reluctant accomplice – take to try and keep the women apart.
Rated Theatre PG – 13.
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