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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

Amana Community Church Museum

The Amana Community Church building in Homestead was built in 1865. Hosts guide the visitor through the church, explaining Amana's religious heritage, practices and beliefs.

Amana, IA Museums

Communal Kitchen and Cooper Shop Museum

Authentic Amana communal kitchen house, including kitchen area and dining room, preserved as it was when the communal system ended in 1932. Across the street is the coopershop, where barrels were made.

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

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