Oktoberfest in the Amana Colonies - Hotel Millwright Happenings

The Party Starts THURSDAY – Don’t Miss the 60th Oktoberfest Weekend in Amana just leveled up.

We’re not waiting for Friday this year—Hotel Millwright is kicking things off early to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of The Amana Colonies’ Oktoberfest in style.

October 2nd–4th | Hotel Millwright Greenspace
Live music. Local beer. Lawn games. Free admission.

Electric Thread Hours:
Thursday Hours: 3 pm – 11 pm
Friday Hours: 11 am – 2 am
Saturday hours 10 am – 11 pm
Sunday 11 am – 5 pm

Thursday Specials: Pretzels with Cheese and Brats and Kraut available.
All Weekend Specials: lime margarita special and a whiskey sour special = $9

Live Music Lineup

THURSDAY – Electric Thread
• 6:00–10:00 PM: Well Strung – Let the pre-party begin

FRIDAY
• 12:00–4:00 PM: The Ben Schmidt Band
• 4:30–7:30 PM: Well Lit
• 8:00–11:00 PM: New Trick

SATURDAY
• 12:00–4:00 PM: The Remains
• 4:30–7:30 PM: Dogs on Skis
• 8:00–11:00 PM: Vicebox

Hotel Guest Exclusives

Flurparty – Thursday & Friday from 11:00AM – 4:00PM in the lobby
Kick off the weekend with snacks, mingling, and your first beer on the house, courtesy of Millstream Brewing Co. (Hotel guests only)

Breakfast Buffet – Saturday & Sunday from 8:00-10:30 AM
Because beer pairs best with breakfast. (Hotel guests only)

This is the weekend to be in Amana.
The beer is cold. The music is live. And this year, the fun starts early.

Menu:

Beer, Wine, & Liquor : 1923 by Millstream Brewing Co, Easy Eddy by Big Grove Brewing Co, Oktoberfest by Ayinger, Busch Light, White Claw, Spiked Slushy, = $7

Wine: Schmitt Sohne Riesling, Lamarca Prosecco, Risata Moscato Di Asti = $7

Wells: Titos, Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Jose Cuervo Gold, Seagram’s 7, Jim Beam, Jack Daniels, Johnny Walker Red, Blue Ox Gin $10

N/A Drinks: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Bottled Water: $3

Food:

Pretzel w/ Cheese $7, Hamburger: Grilled $10, Brat & Kraut $10, Turkey Leg: Smoked $12, Grilled Pork Loin Sandwich $10, Extra Cheese and Kraut $3.

Be there Thursday—and don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Looking for even more Oktoberfest action?

Make time to swing by the Festhalle Barn for the official Oktoberfest celebration, just a short walk away! Traditional music, stein-holding contests, dancing, and more await.

Check out their full weekend lineup here: amanacolonies.com/oktoberfest

#HotelMillwright #OktoberfestAmana #60YearsStrong

Merch:
Legendary 2025 Shirts = $25
Legendary Hat Pin: $10
Millwright Steins and Barrels: Empty $20, W/Fill $25 (Refills .5 Liter $7, 1 Liter $14)