Profile for Amana, Iowa, IA

Settled by German families seeking religious freedom.

Local festivals include:

• Beckster Fest - June 1-3, 2007
• Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Festival - May 26-28, 2007
• Festival of the Arts - Aug. 11, 2007
• Maifest - May 5-6, 2007
• Oktoberfest - Sept. 28-30, 2007
• Winterfest - Jan. 27, 2007
• Festival of Iowa Beers - Sept. 2-3, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Kolonieweg Recreational Trail, Amana Colonies Nature Trail, Lily Lake

Historic sites and museums: Museum of Amana History, Community Church Museum, Communal Agriculture Museum, Mini-Americana Barn Museum, Industrial Machine Shop Museum

Listed places near Amana

Cemeteries (14)

Communities (3)

Libraries (1)

Museums (1)

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Amana festival dates:

• Beckster Fest - June 1-3, 2007
• Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Festival - May 26-28, 2007
• Festival of the Arts - Aug. 11, 2007
• Maifest - May 5-6, 2007
• Oktoberfest - Sept. 28-30, 2007
• Winterfest - Jan. 27, 2007
• Festival of Iowa Beers - Sept. 2-3, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Iowa County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Amana political report.

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