Open Fire Chili
11am
The Amana Firefighters serve chili, cider, coffee & hot chocolate starting at 11am until it’s gone. Proceeds go to benefit the Amana Fire Association!
Ice Sculpting
11am
See Executive Chef Ron Hall from Mercy Iowa City create beautiful figures in ice! Sponsored by the Ox Yoke Inn, the Ronneburg Restaurant and the Colony Inn Restaurant.
Log Sawing Competition
11am to 1pm
Teams of two can compete to see how fast they are with an old-fashioned cross-cut saw, or try it just for fun! Winners announced at 1:30. Sponsored by the Amana Forestry Department.
Hammerschlagen
11am to 1pm
Compete to be the first to drive a nail into a cross-section of a log to be a winner in this fast-paced game. Sponsored by the Amana Furniture and Clock Shop.
The Great Amana Ham-Put
11am to 1pm
See how far you can fling a ham in this shot-put style event! Winners announced at 1:30pm after the Best Beard Competition. Sponsored by the Amana Meat Shop.
Porkchop SlapShot
New for 2013
11am to 1pm
Grab a hockey stick & give it your best shot to sink a porkchop into the net.
Sponsored by Mark Marz DDS.
Wreath Toss
11am to 1pm
Ring a Christmas Wreath around a cone to win a prize! Winners announced at 1:30pm. Sponsored by Amana colonies Heating and Cooling.
Best Beard Competition
1pm
Competitors are invited to show off their beards & compete for prizes. Categories are Fullest, Most Unique, and Best Overall. Sponsored by Amana Society Insurance.
SNOWCONE CLASSIC Obstacle Course
New for 2013
2pm
Grab a partner and get ready to climb, throw, run, eat & laugh your way through this crazy obstacle course. Cost is $15 a team and a gift bag is included. Prizes will be awarded for fastest teams. Space is limited, early sign-up available at festivalsinamana.com or at the Market Barn the day of the event. Must be 16+ to compete. This event sponsored by Serena's Coffee House.
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Winterfest Scavenger Hunt
All day
Pick up an entry form at one of these participating businesses, then complete 10 or more answers for a chance to win an Amana Colonies Gift Basket! Bring the completed forms to the Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse and receive a free cookie specially made by the South Amana Bakery! Carl Oehl, retired Amana Burgermeister, will draw the winner of the gift basket at 5pm at the Meat Shop.
Cooking on the Communal Hearth
8:30am
Enjoy breakfast the way it used to be at the Amana Communal Kitchen. Limited seating available; admission $10 per person. For reservations call the Amana Heritage Museum at 319-622-3567.
Amana Freezer 5k Run/Walk
9am
Registration begins at 9am at the Appliance Center and the race starts at 10am at the Woolen Mill. Proceeds benefit the Kolonieweg Recreational Trail.
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Amana Quilting Demonstration
10am to 4pm
Come to Heritage Designs to see Amana quilters create a beautiful heirloom using an original, communal-era design.
Free Schnitzel Samples
11am
Visit the Ronneburg Restaurant and try Wiener Schnitzel & Chicken Schnitzel samples 11am - 3pm.
Knitting & Spinning
10am to 4pm
Graham's Hand Carding & Spinning 12-4pm and free cookies & coffee at the Woolen Mill all day long.
Free Museum Admission
12pm to 4pm
Stop in to the Amana Heritage Museum to learn about Amana’s rich history.
Winter Warmer-Upper Wine/Beer Walk
All day
Sample wine and beer as you travel through Amana from winery to brewery.
Lehm Books & Gifts Door Prize Drawing
All day
Register to win a Winter Figurine. Need not be present to win.
Winterfest Shuttle
11am to 3pm
Catch a ride on this free shuttle to your next Winterfest activity, compliments of the Amana Colonies Visitors Center!
Door Prizes at Amazing Grace Antiques & Gifts
All day
Register all day for door prizes of handmade soap!
Name that Coffee Flavor!
11am to 4pm
Stop in to Amana Coffee & Tea (located in the Amana General Store) and name the coffee flavor to win a prize!
Make Your Own Snow Globe
1pm to 3pm
Come to the Amana General Store and make & take your own Snow Globe for just $4. All ages welcome!
Furniture Shop Tours
1pm & 3pm
See behind the scenes at the Amana Furniture & Clock Shop!
Icicle Decorating at the Woolen Mill
1pm to 3pm
Kids can decorate an Amana Quill with glitter to take home and enjoy for just $2.
NEW! Kids Game/Craft Day at ITAC
1pm to 4pm
Come into the Iowa Theater Arts Company (ITAC) for games & fun for both little kids and big kids! Twister, Bingo and Giant Checkers are just a few of the activities. $10 entrance fee for the whole family, or $5 per child to participate. Come experience some indoor winter fun! Food & beverages will also be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit St. Patrick’s World Youth Day Group.
Holiday Pretzel Making 101
2:30pm
Make & take your own edible holiday tradition at the Amana Meat Shop! Limited space available, reserve a spot in advance by calling the Meat Shop at 319-622-7586. $3 supply fee per person.
Ham-O-Rama at the Amana Meat Shop
TBA
Join Opa Carl as he shows off great ham carving techniques & offers samples of his famous Ham & Bean soup.
Marshmallow Roast
2pm
Warm up at the Millstream Brewery & enjoy roasting your own marshmallows around the bonfire.
Cookie Decorating
11am to 4pm
Calling all kids and “Big Kids” to come to the Ox Yoke Inn and decorate their own cookie! Stop into the Bierstube to enjoy beverage and food specials all day!
Chocolate Dipping
All day
Kids can visit the Chocolate Haus and dip their own chocolate to take home for only $3.75. Also sign up for the drawing to win a free pound of fudge!
SNOW BALL at the ITAC
5pm
Enjoy a fabulous buffet, dancing with live music from Silver Wings, Eastern Iowa's favorite Beatles tribute band and Let it Ride, Amana's awesome local band at the Iowa Theatre Artists Center (ITAC). Cost is $18 for buffet and 2 live bands or $10 just for bands. Hosted by the Ronnenburg Restaurant. Reservations strongly encouraged. Call 319-622-3641.
