Apfelfest in Amana Colonies

Apfelfest is a festival dedicated to America’s favorite fruit! It’s a beautiful time to visit the Colonies and you’ll find apple treats, apple gifts, and apple desserts at many of the businesses. Of course, Allen’s Orchard of Marion, IA will be on site a the Visitors Center to sell you fresh apples to take home.

Take the Apfelfest Sampling Stroll and visit a variety of businesses that will all have something apple for you to sample, then when you’ve finished turn in your brochure and be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift certificate. You can visit all the businesses for an extra chance to win! Find the Sampling Stroll passport and all the great Apfelfest events in our event brochure, available at various businesses and the Amana Colonies Visitor Center.

This year find even more exciting Apfelfest things at the Peace Garden located just outside the Visitor Center.

Chainsaw artist Bobby Ward of Colony Carvers will be showcasing his fall work, including hand carved apples. A perfect souvenir of the day.

From 11am- 3pm we will have a Kids Corner full of apple themed crafts, games, and stories.

Allen’s Orchard will be joining us again this year from 11am-3pm selling some of their delicious apples and apple cider donuts for you to enjoy. Don’t be late or you might just miss out.