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AMANA COUNTRY FAIR
Old Fashioned Fun for the Whole Family!
Amana County Fair

Amana Colonies RV Park & Event Center

Saturday, May 24 10am - 6pm
Sunday, May 25 11am - 5pm
Live Music Saturday Night
9pm-Midnight!

800-471-7616
Amanarvpark.com

ENTERTAINMENT - SATURDAY, MAY 24

All entertainment will be in the Morton Building unless otherwise noted.

Central Iowa Skippers
10:30am & 4:30pm
The Central Iowa Skippers, a special interest group of the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, all hail from the Des Moines area. The team has performed at a number of fairs and events in the past ten years, as well as the Iowa State Fair. The 12 current team members include girls from the 5th grade to high school juniors.

Marengo Civil War Band
11am & 1pm
These brass and percussion players range in age from 31 to 73 years and all share a deep interest in music and the Civil War. Not only is their music authentic, band members also share fun and interesting historical information about each song!

Grandpa Magic
11:30am & 2pm
Grandpa Magic brings his tricks and fun to Amana with two performances Saturday on the lawn outside the Morton Building.

The Old Creamery Theatre Company presents "Who's On First"
12pm
Old Creamery Favorites Milligan & McCall follow in the footsteps of Abbot & Costello. Don't miss the laughter and good cheer in this live stage presentation of the classic radio show dedicated to baseball.

Square Dancing with the Rapid Eights
2-4pm
The Rapid Eights Square & Round Dance Club and caller Gary Smith make it a Red, White & Blue Dance in Amana! Join in the dancing or just watch the great moves of these talented folks.

Be sure to stop by the Morton Building for your favorite Amana sandwiches, snacks & Millstream Brewery Products!

TWO GREAT BANDS, ONE GREAT PRICE


ADMISSION JUST $5 FOR BOTH BANDS

Silver Wings
6-9pm
Enjoy great music from the 50's & 60's- including lots of tunes from the Beatles! Admission $5 for two great bands.

The Large Midgets
9pm-midnight
The Large Midgets - a Cedar Rapids favorite since 2000- bring lots of fun and great music from the 80's & 90's to the Morton Building in Amana. Admission $5 for two great bands.

Join in the fun at the...

Community "Dummy" Tournament!

12pm Saturday

$15 entry fee includes brat sandwich, beverage, and a chance to win the jackpot! Enjoy the bean-bag game you loved as a kid - This time in the ultimate tournament!

ENTERTAINMENT - SUNDAY, MAY 25

Grandpa Magic
12pm & 2pm
Grandpa Magic brings his tricks and fun to Amana with two performances Saturday on the lawn outside the Morton Building.

Alan & Aleta Murphy
12 - 3pm
Enjoy favorite old-time acoustic country tunes played on the fiddle, mandolin and guitar.

Vintage Baseball Demonstration
2pm
Come enjoy an afternoon of vintage baseball! Learn how baseball was played in the 1870's and even join in a game - complete with the rules and equipment of a bygone age. People interested in playing should sign up at the Morton Building or the RV Registration Building. Game to be held on the North end of the RV Park.

ACTIVITIES IN AMANA MAY 24 - 25

Henry's Village Market
Saturday: Complimentary tea tasting with original Henry's blends & homemade cookies! Sunday: Live goat milking demonstration 1-2pm.

Craft Demonstrations & Hands-on Activities
The Amana Heritage sites offers demonstrations and activities throughout the day. Saturday: Butter-making at the Communal Kitchen! Free with an Amana Heritage Sites Admission. For more information call 319- 622-3567 or visit amanaheritage.org/events.html.

Millstream Brewery Tour
Stop by the award winning Millstream Brewery on Sunday at 1pm for a free tour!

Amana Meat Shop
Come visit Opa Carl and try some tasty samples of meat shop favorites Saturday 10am -5pm.

Passport to History - A GPS Adventure
Explore the history of the Amana Colonies using Global Positioning System! Start this fun, family adventure at the Amana Heritage Museum. Don't worry if you don't have a GPS unit - You can borrow ours! Free with Heritage Sites admission, 319-622-3567 amanaheritage.org/events.html.

The Honky Tonk Angels
A musical that tells the story of a housewife, a secretary and a coalminer's daughter who discover they all have the same dream: to become a Nashville star. The show features country classics like "9 to 5" and "Stand By Your Man". Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 3:00pm. The Old Creamery Theatre Company 1-800- 35AMANA, oldcreamery.com.

Rounding Third
When a passionate little league coach and a baseball rookie are paired to lead this year's team, laughs are a sure bet because these two don't see eye-to-eye when it comes to America's favorite pastime. Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 3:00pm. The Old Creamery Theatre Company 1-800-35AMANA, oldcreamery.com.

VENDORS & EXHIBITORS

Handmade Baskets by Judy Ehrke
Michelle Maring Miller Studio/Gallery
Photography by Wild Oak Art
Harvey Jeck Woodturning
Maasdam Sorghum Mills
Crafts by Larry's Wife
The Chocolate Haus
Tinsmith Bill Metz
Amana Stone Hearth Bakery
American Business Women's Association
Henry's Village Market
The Knitting Works
Wasch Haus Art Studio
Oldhaus Fibers
Noble Bee Honey
Scrollsaw Work by Tim Reihmann
RC Eichacker Roller Museum
Hand-made art by Beverly Mumm
Jeanne Miller Collectibles
Dee's Woodcrafts
Izzie's Handmade Jewelry
Amana Traditional Folk Art by Michelle Hahn
Antiques 'n Things
Antiques by Joyce Crawford
Amana Artisans Studio Tour
Michelle Wallace Watercolors
Safe Haven of Iowa
Old Creamery Theatre
Rags to Riches - Rugs & Needlework
Amana Arts Guild

Don't forget about these events coming soon in the Amana Colonies...

Fill the Park Weekend

June 12, 13, 14 & 15, 2008

RV groups of 8 or more get $10 off per unit, per night of camping!

Fun Activities All Weekend Include:
Craft Demonstrations & Hands-on Activities
Complimentary Amana Treats
Seven Village Wide Garage & Sidewalk Sale
Homestead Implement Reunion/Allis Chalmers Days
Campfire with Amana Stories & Tall Tales
Daily Drawings for Gift Certificates & Prizes

Call 800-471-7616 or visit amanarvpark.com for more information!

Oktoberfest
Octover 3, 4 & 5, 2008

You can also download a copy of our Country Fair Brochure in PDF format (492K).

 

For reservations or more information, including group rates, click here
(800) 471-7616

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