Friday, October 1

Heritage Designs Free quilt exhibit, "Fabric Challenge in Blue & Yellow" by the Calico Quilters of Morgan County Colorado. Stop by to view the projects and learn the story about this exhibit. All Weekend.

Lehm Books & Gifts Drawing for a Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Fall Angel. Register all weekend with the drawing at the end of the day Sunday. Need not be present to win.

Amana Woolen Mill Blanket Weaving 9am - 4pm; Embroidery demonstrations 9am - 3pm.

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 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. 2pm.

Old Creamery Theatre Company Musical comedy, Church Basement Ladies celebrates the heart and soul of every church: the basement kitchen and the women who work there. These ladies serve up laughs with the Lutefisk and dole out advice with the Jell-O salads. Join us where the coffee is always perking and there’s fun for all! 7:30pm. On the Main Stage at the Old Creamery Theatre Company. THEATRE-G.

Old Creamery Theatre Company On the Studio Stage in Middle Amana Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? What begins as a friendly nightcap for two couples rapidly becomes a battle of wits where no one is safe. This prize winning classic by Edward Albee won the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play and is a must see for anyone who loves great theatre. 7:30pm. THEATRE-R.

Catiri’s Art Oasis Gordon Kellenberger’s Open Reception Nothing brings in the joys of fall more than a whole room full of Gordon Kellenberger’s brilliant, vibrant work!! Join him during this reception and watch him demonstrate. 5 - 8pm.

Ox Yoke Inn Communal Meal Reserve a spot for this communal dining & historical experience at the Ox Yoke Inn, Main Street Amana. 6 - 8pm. Call 800-233-3441 for reservations.

Saturday, October 2

Parade 10am.

Heritage Designs Free quilt exhibit, "Fabric Challenge in Blue & Yellow" by the Calico Quilters of Morgan County Colorado. Stop by to view the projects and learn the story about this exhibit. All Weekend.

Lehm Books & Gifts Drawing for a Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Fall Angel. Register all weekend with the drawing at the end of the day Sunday. Need not be present to win.

Amana Woolen Mill Blanket Weaving 9am - 3pm; Grahams Hand Carding & Spinning demonstrations, 9am - 4pm; Embroidery Demonstrations, 11am - 3pm. GUIDED TOURS 12 - 4pm.

Eisenmann Competition   ENTRY FORM
3pm
Start behind the Oktoberfest grounds (festhalle Barn) in Amana.

Millstream Brewery Clear Creek Amana High School Jazz Band performs in Biergarten 11am. Live polka music with Russ Dietz & The Stray Cats in the Biergarten along with Amana brats, hot dogs & Oktoberfest beer. Noon - 8pm. Free admission.

Colony Inn Live music on the Patio! Mike Lasack and His Rhythm-Aires 11am-3pm; live music with Hard Barney 4-8pm.

Ronneburg Restaurant BBQ on front lawn (weather permitting), 10am - 5pm. Live polka with Becky and The Ivanhoe Dutchman, noon – 4pm. Live music with Silver Wings 5 - 8pm.

Old Creamery Theatre Company Musical comedy, Church Basement Ladies celebrates the heart and soul of every church: the basement kitchen and the women who work there. These ladies serve up laughs with the Lutefisk and dole out advice with the Jell-O salads. Join us where the coffee is always perking and there’s fun for all! 7:30pm. On the Main Stage at the Old Creamery Theatre Company. THEATRE-G.

Old Creamery Theatre Company-On the Studio Stage in Middle Amana Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? What begins as a friendly nightcap for two couples rapidly becomes a battle of wits where no one is safe. This prize winning classic by Edward Albee won the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play and is a must see for anyone who loves great theatre. 7:30pm. THEATRE-R.

Catiri’s Art Oasis Old World European Market 10am - 8pm.

Azul World Treasures Geode Cracking – Free for kids! Come and learn about Iowa’s state rock and get a free geode cracked! Treasure hunting and fossil excavation for kids throughout the festival. 10am – 5pm.

Amana General Store Pottery demonstration by Val Neumann 10-3, Book signing by Judith Miller - 1st and 2nd books in the Daughters of Amana series. Book signing by Lorna Seilstad, Making Waves, set in Iowa.

Little Red Wagon Pumpkin Toss for kids 11am - 3pm.

KIDS ACTIVITIES

Kinderplatz Fall crafts and activities for kids at the Market Barn in Amana plus pony rides only $2 per ride.
Saturday, 11am – 3pm.

The Chocolate Haus Sparkles the Clown
Balloon animals on the patio.
Saturday, 12 – 2pm.

Old Creamery Theatre Company Hansel & Gretel
You won’t want to miss this classic tale, told as only The Old Creamery Theatre for Young Audiences can tell it!
On the Main Stage, Saturday, 1pm.
General Admission.

OKTOBERFEST GAMES

Timber Trek
A 4.3 mile off-road run/walk through the Amana timber. Race starts at the Amana RV Park & Event Center 8am.

Amana Brat Race 2010
Grab a partner & strap on one of our brat suits for this first annual competition. Registration at 11:30 at the bike rack across from Millstream Brewery, competition begins at 11:45am.

Brat Eating Contest
Be the first to finish eating a foot-long brat & win a Gift Certificate to the Amana Meat Shop. 1:30pm at the Festhalle Barn.

Keg Toss & Log Sawing Competitions
Behind the Festhalle Barn, 2 - 4pm.

Eisenmann Competition
  ENTRY FORM
Start behind the Oktoberfest grounds (festhalle Barn) in Amana at 3pm

Canine Costume Contest
Is your dog a "hot dog" or just a "brat"? Dress your pet in traditional German festive wear - dirndl's, lederhosen, or as dogs in buns! Prizes given for Best German Theme for both male and female, as well as Best Small and Large Dog costumes. Dogs may walk (leashed and with their owners) in the Parade; competition held at the Market Barn. All dogs receive Oktoberfest bandana. $10 registration. Benefits Safe Haven of Iowa County. 11:30am.

Sunday, October 3

Heritage Designs Free quilt exhibit, "Fabric Challenge in Blue & Yellow" by the Calico Quilters of Morgan County Colorado. Stop by to view the projects and learn the story about this exhibit. All Weekend.

Lehm Books & Gifts Drawing for a Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Fall Angel. Register all weekend with the drawing at the end of the day Sunday. Need not be present to win.

Amana Woolen Mill Grahams Hand Carding demonstrations 12 – 4pm.

Millstream Brewery Strolling yodeler, Kurt Boche, Amana brats, hot dogs & Oktoberfest beer. Noon – 4pm. Free admission.

Old Creamery Theatre Company Musical comedy, Church Basement Ladies celebrates the heart and soul of every church: the basement kitchen and the women who work there. These ladies serve up laughs with the Lutefisk and dole out advice with the Jell-O salads. Join us where the coffee is always perking and there’s fun for all! 3pm. On the Main Stage at the Old Creamery Theatre Company. THEATRE-G.

Old Creamery Theatre Company On the Studio Stage in Middle Amana “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” What begins as a friendly nightcap for two couples rapidly becomes a battle of wits where no one is safe. This prize winning classic by Edward Albee won the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play and is a must see for anyone who loves great theatre. 3pm. THEATRE-R

Catiri’s Art Oasis Old World European Market 10am - 6pm.

Azul World Treasures Geode Cracking – Free for kids! Come and learn about Iowa’s state rock and get a free geode cracked! Treasure hunting and fossil excavation for kids throughout the festival. 10am – 5pm.

Amana General Store Pottery demonstration by Val Neumann 10-3, Book signing by Judith Miller - 1st and 2nd books in the Daughters of Amana series. Book signing by Lorna Seilstad, Making Waves, set in Iowa.

Little Red Wagon Pumpkin Toss for kids 11am - 3pm.