The Apple Festival At The Amana Colonies In Iowa Where You’ll Have Loads Of Delicious Fun

The Amana Colonies are known for delicious offerings, and that extends to many of their festivals. But did you know the German-themed town hosts a yearly festival dedicated to one of the most delicious foods around - the humble apple? Apfelfest, held every September across the town, is the largest apple festival in Iowa and celebrates the fruit in all sorts of ways - including a unique sampling stroll that allows the town's many food vendors to incorporate it into seasonal treats. Apple season is still a while away, but the town is no doubt hard at work planning to make 2023's Apfelfest - held September 16th and 17th in 2023 - the most delicious one yet. You can even expect to see one of the state's most famous orchards make an appearance with its signature treat!

Amana Colonies celebrates its history and cuisine every day of the year - but in September, it's all about one item.

Apfelfest is the biggest apple festival in Iowa, and it takes over the town for two days in September.

While every business gets into the act, one of the highlights is the appearance from Allen's Orchard - a local apple business that makes the best apple butter in Iowa.

The big highlight of Apfelfest is the Sampling Stroll, which lets you walk from business to business with free samples aplenty.

And of course, those same businesses offer unique specialties, like this Apple Flight from the Amana Colonies Bakery and Cafe.

The candy shop turns out the sweetest, richest caramel apples you've ever seen, robed in fresh caramel.

Even the smokehouse gets in on the action with unique sausages given a bit of sweetness from apple chunks.

Many of the Amana Colonies restaurants feature delicious specials as well, so why not end your day at Apfelfest with a hearty dinner?

Have you attended Apfelfest in the Amana Colonies in past years? Let us know about your visit to this unique apple festival in Iowa in the comments section. If you want to know more about the festival, you can visit the official Amana website for more information. If you can't wait until September, why not pay a visit to the town's popular bakery and general store?