Amana Colonies Winterfest 2026
Schedule
Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC-06:00Location
Market Barn, Amana Iowa | Amana, IA
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❄️ 22nd Annual Amana Colonies Winterfest 2026 ❄️Saturday, January 24, 2026 | Amana, Iowa
Winter doesn’t stand a chance in the Amana Colonies! Join us for a full day of winter fun across the villages, with the Market Barn Winterfest Games taking center stage as the can’t-miss highlight of the day.
🌤 Weather Outlook for Jan. 24:
High 20s and sunny — perfect winter weather to bundle up and enjoy the fun outdoors.
🧢 Winterfest Merch:
Winterfest hats will be available at the Amana Visitors Center. Stop here first to grab your Winterfest gear before heading out to the festivities.
🔥 Winterfest Games at the Market Barn
11 am - 2 pm | The Heart of Winterfest
This is where Winterfest truly comes alive. Head to the Market Barn for classic winter games, roaring fires, food, competition, and nonstop energy:
• Open-fire chili, hot chocolate & cider with the Amana Fire Department
• The Great Amana Ham-Put with Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse
• Wreath Toss
• Log Sawing Contest with Amana Forestry
• Live wood carving with Bobby Ward of Colony Carvers
• Beard Contest @ 2pm
Whether you’re competing, cheering, or just soaking up the atmosphere, the Market Barn is the place to be. Win prizes and play for free!
❄️ More Winterfest Fun All Day
• Amana Freezer 5K Run/Walk with Amana Colonies Trails @ 10am
• Wine & Beer Walk (21+) with Ackerman Winery, Fireside Winery in the Village, Millstream Brewing Co., White Cross Cellars, & Village Winery @ 10am
• Free Admission 10am - 4pm & Author Event @ 1pm at the Amana Heritage Museum Amana Heritage Society
• Live music and craft brews
• Kid-friendly activities and crafts
• Shopping, specials, and promotions all weekend long
Whether you’re here to play, cheer, sip, shop, or celebrate, Winterfest has something for everyone.
📍 Amana, Iowa
📅 Saturday, January 24, 2026
🔗 Full Event Details:
https://amanacolonies.com/things-to-do/festivals/winterfest/
🏃♀️ Freezer 5K Registration:
https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=141773
#AmanaColoniesWinterfest #Winterfest2026 #whileinamana
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Where is it happening?
Market Barn, Amana Iowa, 707 46th Ave,Amana, Iowa, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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