Amana Colonies 2011 Visitors Guide : Page 9
Winterfest January 22 Warm your spirit at the 7th Annual Winterfest! Enjoy open fire chili, wine walk, 5k Amana Freezer Run/Walk, live music, ice sculpting demonstrations, dancing at the Snow Ball, log sawing, “ham-put” competitions and much more. Location: Throughout the Amana Colonies Admission: Free 800-579-2294 www.festivalsinamana.com Time: 8-5 pm Admission: Pre-registration required. 319-622-3315 www.broomandbasket.com Maifest April 30-May 1 Celebrate spring in Amana with the Taste of Amana Colonies Food Fair, Maipole dancing, German folk music, parade and much more. Location: Village of Amana Time: See schedule of events Admission: Free 319-622-3672 www.festivalsinamana.com Willow Weaving Weekend February 19-20 Weekend designed to provide intense study of willow bas-ketry with only five students for each teacher. Joanna E. Schanz and Jo Campbell Amsler, instructors. Location: Amana Arts Guild Center, High Amana Time: 9-5 pm Admission: Pre-registration required. 319-622-3315 www.broomandbasket.com food; on this tour you will visit the many shops, restaurants, wineries and brewery that hand-craft these great foods. Tour departs from the Amana Colonies Visitors Center. Tour last approximately 4 hours. Must be 21 years of age to participate in wine and beer sampling. Space is limited; reservations required. Location: Village of Amana Time: 1 pm. Also by appointment for large groups. Admission: $25/adult; $15/child under 18 800-579-2294 www.amanacolonies.com Art in Action May 28-29 See artists in action! From jew-elry making to pottery thrown on a wheel to paper marbling. Fun for all ages, with special kids activities and Olde World Market in garden courtyard. Location: Catiri’s Art Oasis & Azul World Treasures Time: 10-5 pm Admission: Free 319-622-3969 www.catiriartoasis.com/events Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Festival May 28-29 The Midwest’s largest Cajun & Zydeco Festival. Experience Louisiana’s food, music & fun without having to make the trip! Location: Amana Colonies RV Park & Event Center Time: 11-11 pm Admission: $10/adult; $2/Child ages 6-12 888-594-3903 www.cajunfest.net A Village Stroll Month of May Walk with us for a locals view of the Amana Colonies; learn about our unique heritage, architecture and all the won-derful things to see and do in the Colonies today. Tour departs from the Amana Colonies Visitors Center. Tour last approximately one hour. Location: Amana Colonies Visitors Center Time: Monday-Friday, 11 am Admission: $7/Adult, $2/Child 5-17, under 5 free. Art Night in the Amana Colonies May 20 A chance to explore behind the scenes as Amana Colonies artisans open their galleries, workshops and studios for this relaxed, self-guided evening tour. Refreshments served. Location: Throughout the Amana Colonies Time: 4-8 pm Admission: Free 319-622-6330 www.timesandtides.com/gallerytour A Village Stroll Beginning Mid-April Walk with us for a locals view of the Amana Colonies; learn about our unique heritage, architecture and all the won-derful things to see and do in the Colonies today. Tour departs from the Amana Colonies Visitors Center. Tour last approximately one hour. Location: Amana Colonies Visitors Center Time: Monday-Friday, 11 am Admission: $7/Adult, $2/Child 5-17, under 5 free. Iowa Renaissance Festival May 28-30 History reenactment and enter-tainment event celebrating Olde World Europe and world culture. Jousting, theatre, comedy, merchants, food and beer garden. Location: Middle Amana Park Time: 11-6 pm Admission: $10/adult, $6/children 641-357-5177 www.iowarenfest.com Art Night in the Amana Colonies May 6 A chance to explore behind the scenes as Amana Colonies artisans open their galleries, workshops and studios for this relaxed, self-guided evening tour. Refreshments served. Location: Throughout the Amana Colonies Time: 4-8 pm Admission: Free 319-622-6330 www.timesandtides.com/gallerytour Guten Appetit: A Sampling Tour of the Amana Colonies May 26 A guided walking tour of Amana’s great flavors. The Amana Colonies have always been known for their great food; on this tour you will visit the many shops, restaurants, wineries and brewery that hand-craft these great foods. Tour departs from the Amana Colonies Visitors Center. Tour last approximately 4 hours. Must be 21 years of age to participate in wine and beer sampling. Space is limited; reservations required. Location: Village of Amana Time: 1 pm. Also by appoint-ment for large groups. Admission: $25 adult; $15/child under 18 800-579-2294 www.amanacolonies.com Festival of American Basketry Conference April 1-3 Weekend of basket classes with nationally known teachers. Marilyn Moore, Washington and Sandy Whalen, Michigan share weaving with wire and willow. Location: Amana Arts Guild Center, High Amana Guten Appetit: A Sampling Tour of the Amana Colonies May 12 A guided walking tour of Amana’s great flavors. The Amana Colonies have always been known for their great Amana Colonies l 9
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