Tannenbaum Forest & Prelude to Christmas

Tannenbaum Forest Imagine stepping into a grand old barn that’s been filled wall to wall with live Christmas trees (80+), each one unique, each one decorated with care by someone in the community. You hear the soft hum of holiday music or chatter, see the lights glint on ornaments, maybe glimpse a giant German pyramid slowly rotating, smell evergreen in the air, feel a slight chill that reminds you it’s genuinely winter. This is a free-will donation event with donations going to the Stead Family Childrens Hospital and local nonprofits. St. Nick's Cafe will be setup to purchase warm beverages and tasty treats. Check out the full schedule online for Forest hours, Santa hours and live music hours. This is an event you don't want to miss each year! Please dress warmly, as the barn is not heated. Prelude to Christmas Experience the Amana Colonies’ rich German-American heritage with handcrafted gifts, festive treats, holiday music, and family-friendly fun. Find unique shopping experiences in all the shops, take in a cozy performance at our theatre, participate in the Sampling Stroll, enjoy games and the German Pickle Hunt. The second weekend (Friday, December 5th – Sunday, December 7th) is deemed Amana Traditions Weekend, featuring the Amana Church Bazaar and Cookie Walk and the Annual Holiday Haus Walk sponsored by the Amana Arts Guild. In short, it’s like stepping back in time to experience Christmas the Amana way! See full event brochure for details!