Amana Colonies Wurst Festival

June 13th (evening only) & 14th, 2025 Come join us for our annual Amana Colonies Wurst Festival! The German tradition of making sausages is alive and well in the Colonies at the Market Barn in the village of Amana. You’ll find local sausage vendors, beer, drinks, desserts, and sides. Judges will select a “Judge’s Choice” winner, while YOU will select the people’s choice winner “First in Wurst”. Be sure to try from all the booths and vote for your favorite. We will have fun yard games, live music, and of course the Dachshund Derby! The Wurst Games and Dachshund Derby* Watch as majestic local Dachshunds compete to be the “Wurst Dog in Eastern Iowa”. See their tiny little legs carry them as fast as they can go across the finish line. Any and all Dachshunds are welcome to enter. 1st place in each of the six categories: Lil Smokies (< 1 year), Frankfurters (1-3 years), Bratwursts (4-7 years), Ahle Wurst (8+ years), Thuringer Brat (dachshunds with disabilities), and Curry Wurst (mixed breed), will receive a trophy and a $20 Amana Colonies gift certificate. See the Dachshund Derby Registration Form online. $5 cash entry fee per dog. Dogs must be registered to participate and are required to have proof of vaccinations. You must check in by 4:45pm with your pup to make sure you get a spot in the races! *Please note, only participating Dachshunds and service dogs allowed at Market Barn. Check out the full event brochure of events happening around Amana!