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Santa to visit the Tannenbaum Forest

Dec. 11, 2025 2:55 pm

Elizabeth Schofield, 3, from Garrison, is all smiles as she sits with Santa during her visit to the 25th Annual Amana Tannenbaum Forest Saturday Dec.6. The event was held at the Festhalle Barn. (Photo by Jeff Sigmund
Elizabeth Schofield, 3, from Garrison, is all smiles as she sits with Santa during her visit to the 25th Annual Amana Tannenbaum Forest Saturday Dec.6. The event was held at the Festhalle Barn. (Photo by Jeff Sigmund

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AMANA -- Santa Claus will be in the Tannenbaum Forest Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend.

The Tannenbaum Forest at Festhalle Barn, 4707 220th Trail in Amana, will be open Friday, Dec. 12, from noon to 7 p.m. Santa will be there from 1-6 p.m.

On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Forest will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Santa will be there 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Forest will be open Sunday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa will be there from noon to 3 p.m.

Young ones wait eagerly wait to see Santa who was visiting The Tannenbaum Forest in Amana Saturday, Dec.6. Santa's last day at the Festhall Barn will be Dec. 20. (Photo by Jeff Sigmund)
Young ones wait eagerly wait to see Santa who was visiting The Tannenbaum Forest in Amana Saturday, Dec.6. Santa's last day at the Festhall Barn will be Dec. 20. (Photo by Jeff Sigmund)

The Forest will be open from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20.

The last time Santa will be in the Forest is Dec. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The final day for the Tannenbaum Forest will be Sunday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A donation will get visitors into the Tannenbaum Forest. Proceeds will benefit Stead Family Children’s Hospital and local non-profits.

The Forest consists of rows and rows of decorated Christmas trees. A 17-foot tall German-style Christmas pyramid (a large, multi-tiered, rotating display often seen in German Christmas traditions) is located prominently in the barn.

Dress warmly. The barn isn’t heated, so winter coats, hats, gloves and maybe a scarf will be desired.

Wear sturdy shoes. You’ll be walking among rows of trees, potentially in a barn floor area, which is less formal than a showroom.

Visitors wander among rows of uniquely decorated trees at the 25th Annual Amana Tannenbaum Forest Dec.6. The event is held annually at the Festhalle Barn in Main Amana. (Photo by Jeff Sigmund)
Visitors wander among rows of uniquely decorated trees at the 25th Annual Amana Tannenbaum Forest Dec.6. The event is held annually at the Festhalle Barn in Main Amana. (Photo by Jeff Sigmund)

Bring a camera or phone to take photos of the decorative elements, whimsical trees and the pyramid.

Give yourself at 20-30 minutes view the trees, take photos, visit Santa and browse children’s activities.
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