Iowa Hosts Three Oktoberfest Events in One Weekend

It's going to be a very busy weekend for me! Late last month, my friend bought us tickets and booked us a hotel for the Adventureland Oktoberfest in Altoona. Little did we know that the Adventureland Oktoberfest is the same weekend as the Amana one. I've been to every Amana Oktoberfest since I moved to Iowa, so I can't miss one now! That's why we decided to visit Amana on Friday night, on top of heading to Altoona on Saturday. My body is going to be 98% beer and brats and I couldn't be happier!

Here are some details on two of the Oktoberfest celebrations happening in Iowa this weekend:

• Adventureland Oktoberfest
  • Adventureland Resort
  • Saturday, September 30th
  • 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Must be 21+
  • Live music on 7 stages, games, contests, and food
  • Select rides open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
  • Live music on the main stage from the Gin Blossoms at 1 p.m.
  • Souvenir mugs will be $12 with $6 refills
  • Free parking
  • $25 through 9/29, $30 day-of - season ticket holders are free
  • For additional details click HERE
• Amana Oktoberfest
  • Amana Colonies
  • Friday, September 29th through Sunday, October 1st
  • Official Keg Tapping Ceremony will take place Friday at 2 p.m. at the Festhalle Barn
  • Live music at the Festhalle Barn will begin at noon on Friday and at 11 a.m. on Saturday & Sunday
  • More live music at Millstream Brewery and Ronneburg Restaurant 
  • Parade begins Saturday at 10 a.m.
  • Games, contests, food, theatre, and kids' activities
  • Free off-site parking & shuttle trolley are available Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • 1-day pass is $10, 2-day pass is $15, and Sunday admission is free
  • For more details click HERE

Breaking news! We were just informed of ANOTHER Oktoberfest happening this weekend - Northside Oktoberfest in Iowa City! This also includes SodaFest for the kids! It's going on Saturday, September 30th and tickets are $45. You can get all the details on that event HERE.