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Amana, Iowa

Upcoming Events in Amana Iowa


May

11 - 12 Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Festival - Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Festival brings the food, music and fun of a real Louisiana Festival to the Mid-America with five Cajun and Zydeco bands and a whole company of chefs imported from the bayou state. Two full days of joi de vive include cooking and dance lessons, kids activities and nightly Mardi Gras Madness parties.

Located in the historic Amana Colonies, the music is under a roof at the Amana Colonies RV Park and Event Center, so plan to come rain or shine and stay for the weekend!

Address: Amana Colonies RV Park & Events Center , Amana, Iowa
Ph: 641-595-3903 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 641-595-3909
Email: swidmer@zumatel.net
Web: www.cajunfest.net
Fee: Adults $10 Children 6-12 $2

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Industrial Machine Shop Museum

The Industrial Machine Shop Museum dates back to 1860 and was the original repair shop for the Amana Woolen Mill. The museum still contains equipment original to the building. Machinery was driven by a central line shaft and was powered by the water wheel turned by the millrace canal.

Amana, IA Museums

Communal Agriculture Museum

Exhibits of tools, artifacts and photographs depict the role of agriculture in communal Amana. Located in a restored 1860 barn.

Amana, IA Museums

Homestead Store Museum

Exhibits on commerce, architecture, communal-era crafts, and the store's role in the Amana community. Tour the museum's "open storage" areas.

Amana, IA Museums

Amana Heritage Museum

Three buildings of exhibits portray the story of the Amana Colonies, including religious history and communal life. Video presentation on history gives excellent background of community.

Amana, IA Museums

Amana Woolen Mill and Salesroom

Iowa's only operating woolen mill, with looms in operation Monday through Friday. Self-guided tours available daily.

Amana, IA Mills

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