06/06/2026
Wurst Festival in the Amana Colonies is going to be EPIC June 19-20!
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Never been to the Wurst Brass Festival before? No problem! Here's everything you need to know to have a fantastic weekend in Amana.
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The Wurst Brass Festival is a two-day celebration of British-style brass bands featuring more than 300 musicians from across the Midwest. Think powerful music, friendly people, great food, local beer, and the charm of the Amana Colonies all wrapped into one unforgettable weekend.
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Not at all! Most attendees aren't musicians. If you enjoy live music, community festivals, food, beverages, and discovering something unique, you'll fit right in.
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๐ต Friday's Wurst Friday Competition
๐บ Saturday's non-stop brass band performances
๐บ Beer Choir on Friday night
๐ถ Small ensembles performing at Millstream Brewing Company
๐ฝ๏ธ Great food from the Ronneburg Restaurant inside the Festhalle Barn
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Admission to the Festhalle Barn on Saturday is just $7 for an entire day of world-class brass band entertainment.
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One of our newest traditions! Everyone becomes part of the choir. Grab a beverage, follow along with the lyrics, and sing with hundreds of new friends. No auditions. No rehearsals. Just fun!
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We'll be live-streaming the Wurst Friday Competition and all Saturday performances from the Festhalle Barn on the Iowa Brass YouTube channel.
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โ๏ธ Comfortable shoes
โ๏ธ Your friends and family
โ๏ธ A camera for photos
โ๏ธ An appetite
โ๏ธ A love for live music
Whether you're a lifelong brass band enthusiast or simply curious about what all the excitement is about, we'd love to welcome you to Amana on June 19-20.
๐ If you've attended before, what's your best advice for first-time visitors? Share it in the comments!
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June 19-20, 2026
๐ Amana, Iowa