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Welcome to Oktoberfest! Over the weekend, Gavin and I spent our time at the Oktoberfest in the Amana Colonies. There are seven villages on 26,000 acres in east central Amana, East Amana, High Amana, Middle Amana, South Amana, West Amana, and Homestead and were built and settled by the Germans. They are made up of shops, wineries (that are listed in this page), antiques, hotels, restaurants, and so much more.
This is one of the best and more attracted German restaurant in Iowa. The The Ox Yoke Inn’s nationally recognized reputation of fresh, quality cooking and “Family Style” service is based upon their unique menu offerings of old world signature entrees, and recipes featuring traditional German and American favorites. You can eat hearty or light the choice is yours. They serve daily breakfast, lunch, dinner and banquets. A brunch buffet is served on Sundays instead of breakfast.
Craving some mouth-water chocolate? Well the Chocolate Haus is the place to go. Every thing is all homemade and their chocolate recipes are over 100 years old!
I seriously wanted to walk out of here with one of everything!
What goes better with wine than cheese, right? At our neighboring store, Heritage Haus, we carry over 30 varieties of domestic and imported cheeses, many of which are sampled daily. Some of our top sellers include: Farmers cheese, Beerkaese, Chocolate Cheese with Walnuts, Squeaky Cheese Curds (my favorite!), Cheddar, Gouda, Apple Jack, Smoked Cheddar, White Cheddar with Cranberries, Super Hot Ghost Habanero Pepper, Horseradish Cheese, and Swiss and Caraway. They also carry over 100 different flavors of jelly.
What is your favorite flavor of jelly?
The best kettle corn around!
The horses names were Romeo and Juliet. How cute is that?
All the polka music was held in this barn (sorry about the bad quality photo.)
Every year they have these awesome mugs to use at the Oktoberfest. This year they celebrated their 50th anniversary. Read more about the Amana Colony Oktoberfest events here.
Did you go to Oktoberfest this weekend?
Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great Monday! xx
This looks so fun!! We actually had Oktoberfest this past weekend as well! <3
xoxo,
Amanda | http://www.TheChambrayBunny.com
Thanks Amanda! Did you go to your Oktoberfest?
how fun! we have one in Dallas, but it isn’t as authentic. I actually think this year it was held in september…lol!
elle
Southern Elle Style
Well, that’s no fun if it isn’t in October…
I need to go to Octoberfest somewhere somehow. There’s so many events happening soon that are along the theme of Octoberfest and I definitely need to figure out where to go because I love beer and good food 😉 xx, adaatude.com
Adaleta, yes you need too! You can’t pass up beer, wine and music!
The Dallas Oktoberfest took place in Addison, but I missed it. Good thing because this one definitely trumped ours!
Really? I thought it would’ve been better than ours, since its Texas and all…
HOW much fun! I wish I could have tagged along with you! Drooling over that kettle corn! Yum… and those jellies! That Gooseberry looks delish!
xx, Karen
Glam Karen
Thanks Karen! I wish you could’ve tagged along with me! P.S., I did this post just for you 🙂
Nothing like Oktoberfest to make you realize that fall is officially here! This looked so fun! Anytime beer,Carmel apples and yummy food is involved- you can count me all the way in!
xx
Kaylah
@stylemetwice
It was the perfect event to welcome me into fall. I can’t wait to go to a few more events this fall!
How cute!!! This is so fall and I love it!!
Sportsanista
Thanks Mary!
So fun! Looks like you had a really great trip!
Molly | Hey There Sunshine
Thanks Molly!
Love the month of October for all of the fun festivals that are going on! This one sounds like so much fun and you look adorable.
xo,
Brooke | KBStyled
Thanks so much Brooke! Octobe is definitely one of my favorite months!
This looks like SO much fun!! I love fall because there is so much going on! Now you have me craving kettle corn and those delicious chocolates! lol
XO,
Emily
http://www.idodeclareblog.com
Thanks Emily! Kettle corn and chocolates are must-haves when your in the Amana Colonies!
When I saw you posted pictures on your Insta about heading out to Oktoberfest I knew your blog post was going to make me jealous! It looks like you had a blast! I’m hoping to make it to a few festive things like this this fall!
xo
Style is Everything
Thanks so much Taylor! It was such a fun time- I actually forgot what was all involved with Oktoberfest, because the last time I went was in 2001! I hope you can make it to a few fesive things! 🙂