Winterfest is the perfect way to leave the house in late January and embrace the season with various outdoor and indoor activities.
5K Run/Walk: 10 am (registration 8:30-9:30 am)
The day begins with the Amana Freezer 5k Run/Walk from Amana to East Amana. This race takes off no matter the weather, starting in front of the Carding Studio at Hotel Millwright. Both expert runners and those who move a little slower participate. The Amana Colonies Trails organize this fun run.
Registration for the 2025 Freezer 5K
Annual Winterfest Wine & Beer Walk! 10 am – 4 pm
Grab a Wine & Beer Walk Passport for $5 at any participating business, visit all five wineries or the brewery to enjoy samples, and get your passport stamped. Turn in your completed passport at the Visitor Center by 5 PM to claim a free Winterfest Logo Wine Glass (for the first 200 participants) and enter to win one of five $25 gift certificates!
Participating businesses include Ackerman Winery, Fireside in the Village, Millstream Brewing Co., Village Winery, and White Cross Cellars.
Specials at Local Businesses: Various Times
Many shops have special events, demonstrations, or product specials open for you to browse and shop! See details for these in the current year brochure.
Winterfest at the Market Barn: Noon – 4 pm
Enjoy the afternoon at the Winterfest Games at the Market Barn in the heart of Amana at 220th Trail and 47th Ave. Each year, the Amana Meat Shop sponsors our two Winterfest classics, The Great Amana Ham Put and the Wreath Toss. Enter the annual Best Beard Competition held at 3 pm! Watch our local chainsaw artist from Colony Carvers carving live during the games and events.
Open Fire Chili from the Amana Volunteer Fire Department will be available at Noon at the Market Barn while supplies last.
Brittney Sword Live at Millstream Brewing Co: 6 pm – 9 pm
Wrap up your Winterfest celebration with recording artist Brittany Sword playing live at Millstream Brewing Co.! This Oskaloosa native’s rhythmic guitar style and powerful vocals will rock the taproom!
