Oktoberfest 2026 Weekend
Oct 1-4
We’ll be hosting a lively lawn party right on our greenspace, bringing the celebration outdoors with plenty of room to gather, relax, and enjoy the weekend.
What to Expect:
- Live musical performances throughout the weekend
- Lawn games and outdoor fun
- Free admission to the lawn party
- Local beer and food available for purchase
It’s the perfect place to soak in the energy of Oktoberfest while staying right in the heart of it all.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you in Amana!
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
• 12:00–4:00 PM: Ruthless County
• 4:30–7:30 PM: Well Lit
• 8:00–11:00 PM: All Natural
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:
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
