Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
Seven German villages that make up one of Iowa's top visitor attractions are located just 19 miles southwest of Cedar Rapids via U.S. Highway 151. Tour the museums, furniture and specialty…
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Join us for Maifest on May 4th & 5th , 2024
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Come celebrate spring with us! Warmer weather is here and the flowers are starting to bloom. May means Maifest in the Amana Colonies and you’ll find the villages are ready for the summer with flowers and Maipoles. It’s the German tradition of celebrating spring and we carry that tradition on in Amana today.
Parade
What’s a celebration without a parade? No, it’s not the Rose Bowl Parade, but it’s a fun small-town tradition with a band, some floats, and a lot of fun. The parade kicks off the festivities at 10 am on Saturday morning and is followed by what is a signature event and a highlight for many, the annual performance of the Amana Maipole Dancers. This group of volunteers has been dancing for more than 30 years and will perform at various spots in the village of Amana over the two-day event. Performing traditional Maipole dances and songs, they are not to be missed as their colorful dirndls, ribbons, and melodies fill the street.
*In case of rain, the Maipole Dancers will perform at the Festhalle Barn*
