Cascade Celtic Festival
THREE days, THREE venues, Celtic music and dance, pipes and drums, beer, wine, food and more!
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Leavenworth Festhalle 1001 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United States
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Leavenworth Mountain Association (LMA) Rockfest
Snowy Owl Theater at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts 7409 Icicle Road, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesWashington’s biggest rock climbing festival is back! The day will be filled with live music, delicious food & drinks, vendors, speakers, clinics, a bouldering competition, and so much more!
Join us for a day full of climbing, clinics, music, & community!
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2026 Traditional Maifest Celebration
Featured 2026 Traditional Maifest CelebrationWe’ve been doing Maifest right since 1971! This weekend will fill your entertainment card right up with Maipole dancing, Bavarian music, our annual Festzug (or Grand March) where town folk dress in their Bavarian best to welcome you to town and includes the Bernese Mountain dogs, and so much more! We love our Bavarian traditions and this weekend is full of them.
Weekend Schedule-At-A-Glance:
For the full schedule, please visit: leavenworth.org/maifestFriday
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Live Accordion Music at the Gazebo
Saturday
11:00 AM – 7:30 PM: Traditional Dancing and Music at the Gazebo
12:00 PM: Festzug Grand March
Grand March of townsfolk, entertainers, Royal Lady of the
Autumn Leaves, and Bernese Mountain Dogs12:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Beer Garden at the Festhalle
1:30 PM & 3:45 PM: Maipole Dance at the Gazebo
Performed by the Tirolean Dancers of Oregon3:00 PM: Manuela Horn Kinderfest at the Festhalle
7:30 PM: Manuela Horn Festured Concert at the Festhalle
Sunday
8 AM: Mai Blumenlauf 5k/10k/Half Marathon
May Flower Run. Proceeds benefit Cascade Medical Foundation and Cancer Research.
Please visit here for registration and more details:
https://www.teddriven.com/leavenworth-mai-blumenlauf10:30 AM – 4:30 PM: Traditional Dancing and Music at the Gazebo
12:05 PM & 2:35 PM: Maipole Dance at the Gazebo
Performed by the Tirolean Dancers of OregonSee the full entertainment schedule and more details here leavenworth.org/maifest
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2026 Traditional Maifest Celebration
Featured 2026 Traditional Maifest CelebrationWe’ve been doing Maifest right since 1971! This weekend will fill your entertainment card right up with Maipole dancing, Bavarian music, our annual Festzug (or Grand March) where town folk dress in their Bavarian best to welcome you to town and includes the Bernese Mountain dogs, and so much more! We love our Bavarian traditions and this weekend is full of them.
Weekend Schedule-At-A-Glance:
For the full schedule, please visit: leavenworth.org/maifestFriday
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Live Accordion Music at the Gazebo
Saturday
11:00 AM – 7:30 PM: Traditional Dancing and Music at the Gazebo
12:00 PM: Festzug Grand March
Grand March of townsfolk, entertainers, Royal Lady of the
Autumn Leaves, and Bernese Mountain Dogs12:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Beer Garden at the Festhalle
1:30 PM & 3:45 PM: Maipole Dance at the Gazebo
Performed by the Tirolean Dancers of Oregon3:00 PM: Manuela Horn Kinderfest at the Festhalle
7:30 PM: Manuela Horn Festured Concert at the Festhalle
Sunday
8 AM: Mai Blumenlauf 5k/10k/Half Marathon
May Flower Run. Proceeds benefit Cascade Medical Foundation and Cancer Research.
Please visit here for registration and more details:
https://www.teddriven.com/leavenworth-mai-blumenlauf10:30 AM – 4:30 PM: Traditional Dancing and Music at the Gazebo
12:05 PM & 2:35 PM: Maipole Dance at the Gazebo
Performed by the Tirolean Dancers of OregonSee the full entertainment schedule and more details here leavenworth.org/maifest
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2026 Traditional Maifest Celebration
Featured 2026 Traditional Maifest CelebrationWe’ve been doing Maifest right since 1971! This weekend will fill your entertainment card right up with Maipole dancing, Bavarian music, our annual Festzug (or Grand March) where town folk dress in their Bavarian best to welcome you to town and includes the Bernese Mountain dogs, and so much more! We love our Bavarian traditions and this weekend is full of them.
Weekend Schedule-At-A-Glance:
For the full schedule, please visit: leavenworth.org/maifestFriday
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Live Accordion Music at the Gazebo
Saturday
11:00 AM – 7:30 PM: Traditional Dancing and Music at the Gazebo
12:00 PM: Festzug Grand March
Grand March of townsfolk, entertainers, Royal Lady of the
Autumn Leaves, and Bernese Mountain Dogs12:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Beer Garden at the Festhalle
1:30 PM & 3:45 PM: Maipole Dance at the Gazebo
Performed by the Tirolean Dancers of Oregon3:00 PM: Manuela Horn Kinderfest at the Festhalle
7:30 PM: Manuela Horn Festured Concert at the Festhalle
Sunday
8 AM: Mai Blumenlauf 5k/10k/Half Marathon
May Flower Run. Proceeds benefit Cascade Medical Foundation and Cancer Research.
Please visit here for registration and more details:
https://www.teddriven.com/leavenworth-mai-blumenlauf10:30 AM – 4:30 PM: Traditional Dancing and Music at the Gazebo
12:05 PM & 2:35 PM: Maipole Dance at the Gazebo
Performed by the Tirolean Dancers of OregonSee the full entertainment schedule and more details here leavenworth.org/maifest
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24th Annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest
Red Barn at Wenatchee River Institute 347 Division Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesThe Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest, put on by the Wenatchee River Institute and North Central Washington Audubon Society, occurs every 3rd weekend in May. The annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest promotes conservation through educational and recreational activities about birds, wildlife, and their environments.
Come bird with us, discovering the natural beauty and wonders of North Central Washington! Celebrate the return of migratory birds in the midst of peak wildflower season. Enjoy the excitement of birding field trips and workshops. Take part in speaker events, music, visual arts, picnics, and activities for all ages and abilities.
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Maifest Live Chainsaw Carving and Music Weekend
Featured Maifest: Chainsaw CarvingJoin us on Front Street, where professional chainsaw carvers will create large-scale, German-inspired carvings. These renowned carvers, based in the Pacific Northwest, will use a variety of chainsaws and specialized tools to create their masterpieces. During live carving sessions, they will also sell their other pieces and discuss the art of chainsaw carving. Live music will be in the Gazebo.
SCHEDULE
Chainsaw Carving and Live Music Times can be found here:
Leavenworth Maifest | Bavarian Spring Festival in WA
Following the live carving weekend, these carved masterpieces will be on display around town and up for auction!
Part of our month-long Maifest celebration!
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Maifest Live Chainsaw Carving and Music Weekend
Featured Maifest: Chainsaw CarvingJoin us on Front Street, where professional chainsaw carvers will create large-scale, German-inspired carvings. These renowned carvers, based in the Pacific Northwest, will use a variety of chainsaws and specialized tools to create their masterpieces. During live carving sessions, they will also sell their other pieces and discuss the art of chainsaw carving. Live music will be in the Gazebo.
SCHEDULE
Chainsaw Carving and Live Music Times can be found here:
Leavenworth Maifest | Bavarian Spring Festival in WA
Following the live carving weekend, these carved masterpieces will be on display around town and up for auction!
Part of our month-long Maifest celebration!
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Leavenworth International Alphorn Festival
Front Street Park Gazebo 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United States +1 moreJoin the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce and the Leavenworth Alphorn Association on Memorial Day Weekend as we present the annual Leavenworth International Alphorn Festival in conjunction with the NW Alphorn Workshop. They will be joined by Alphorn players from throughout North America for a weekend of Alphorn concerts and special performances.
Concert schedule (subject to change):
Saturday, May 24
4:30 pm – Alphorn procession to the Gazebo
5:00 pm – Alphorn Concert, Downtown GazeboSunday, May 25
1:00 pm – Alpine Showcase, Leavenworth Ski Hill
4:00 pm – Alphorn Concert, Downtown GazeboThe NW Alphorn Workshop is part of Leavenworth’s annual International Alphorn Festival and includes these highlights:
- Players of all abilities welcome, with a “Beginners’ Circle” offered.
- Professional instructional staff
- Opportunities for private lessons by professional players (subject to fee)
- Alphorn Market: opportunity to purchase horns, mouthpieces and music
- Rental horns available (limited number!)
- Many opportunities for public performances.
More details here: NW Alphorn Workshop
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Leavenworth International Alphorn Festival
Front Street Park Gazebo 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United States +1 moreJoin the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce and the Leavenworth Alphorn Association on Memorial Day Weekend as we present the annual Leavenworth International Alphorn Festival in conjunction with the NW Alphorn Workshop. They will be joined by Alphorn players from throughout North America for a weekend of Alphorn concerts and special performances.
Concert schedule (subject to change):
Saturday, May 24
4:30 pm – Alphorn procession to the Gazebo
5:00 pm – Alphorn Concert, Downtown GazeboSunday, May 25
1:00 pm – Alpine Showcase, Leavenworth Ski Hill
4:00 pm – Alphorn Concert, Downtown GazeboThe NW Alphorn Workshop is part of Leavenworth’s annual International Alphorn Festival and includes these highlights:
- Players of all abilities welcome, with a “Beginners’ Circle” offered.
- Professional instructional staff
- Opportunities for private lessons by professional players (subject to fee)
- Alphorn Market: opportunity to purchase horns, mouthpieces and music
- Rental horns available (limited number!)
- Many opportunities for public performances.
More details here: NW Alphorn Workshop
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Leavenworth Bike Fest
Leavenworth Ski Hill 10701 Ski Hill Dr, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesIn 2025, Leavenworth Bike Fest successfully revived both the Bike ‘n Brews and Bike ‘n Juice mountain bike races; added the brand new SchötterFest Gravel Race and the Alpen Tour de Flüsse century rides; combined it with live music, the Arlberg Sports Bike Expo, a delectable food truck lineup, and the official Icicle Brewing Finish Line Beer Garden!
2026 promises all that and more!
Course Updates for even better rider experiences
NEW! Kidz Zone for the kiddos
NEW! Beer Fest in the reconfigured Finish Line Beer Garden from Icicle Brewing & Friends
NEW! Bavarian Cheese Wheel Chase on Friday Locals Night
Hell’s Belles! – Headlining Music on the MainStage Saturday Night
Register for the races, join us for the music and beer, or just bring the kids out for some fun and fresh air. Everyone’s welcome at the 2026 Leavenworth Bike Fest!
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Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
Front Street Gazebo & Leavenworth Festhalle 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesEnjoy live accordion performances over the course of three days performed by talented accordionists from all over!
There are three main venues for the festival: the Festhalle, Grange Hall, and the Gazebo. See the combined schedule of each venue here: Combined Schedule | Accordion Celeb
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Accordion Parade
Front Street Gazebo & Leavenworth Festhalle 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesThe Frank Calipristi Accordion Parade will take place Saturday, June 27, at 12:30 PM. Participants will walk from the Leavenworth Festhalle down Front Street to the Gazebo.
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America 250 Upper Valley Community Celebration
America 250 Upper Valley Community Celebration @ Alpine Lakes Elementary School 9675 Dye Road, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesJoin our family-friendly community fair on July 4, 2026, to celebrate the 250th Birthday of the USA! Food, merchandise, activities, and field games hosted by our community. Experience speakers, dancers, musicians, patriotic performances, historical videos–local, state, and national stories, light show finale highlighting our local history.
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Fall Music Festival
Leavenworth Winter Sports Club PO Box 573, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesCome up to Ski Hill as we celebrate the end of Summer with local Live Music with Buzz Brump, Dance party with Abe Martinez, food and drinks! Stay tuned for more details and a ticket link!
All proceeds from this community event benefit Leavenworth Winter Sports Club!
Help us raise funds to continue our mission and promote health, fitness and fun through skiing and other winter sports by providing quality facilities, education, and activities to the community!
Doors open at 5pm! This is a family friendly event for all ages! If you are interested in supporting the event, sponsoring, or volunteering – please email events@skileavenworth.com.
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Wenatchee River Salmon Festival
Rocky Reach Discovery Center 5000 State Highway 97A, Wenatchee, WA, United StatesBring the family to the Wenatchee River Salmon Festival for a free day of fish, wildlife, culture and hands-on fun. Explore activities, meet experts and experience a Native American village at Rocky Reach Park and Discovery Center on Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival
Front Street Park and Gazebo 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesActivities and events are scheduled the entire weekend with the Parade on Saturday! Our Bavarian Village and the surrounding area is flooded with breathtaking fall colors.
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Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival
Front Street Park and Gazebo 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesActivities and events are scheduled the entire weekend with the Parade on Saturday! Our Bavarian Village and the surrounding area is flooded with breathtaking fall colors.
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Kris Kringl 40th Anniversary Celebration
Kris Kringl 907 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesJoin us Saturday, September 26, during Autumn Leaf Festival Weekend, for a very special 40th Anniversary Celebration at Kris Kringl!
After enjoying the Autumn Leaf Festival Parade at noon, come downtown for an afternoon and evening filled with special guests, artist demonstrations, signings, raffle prizes, sweet treats and holiday inspiration!
Special guests include:
-Christopher Radko Designer Joseph Walden
-Department 56 Villages Designer Paul Lundberg
-Old World Christmas Brand Ambassador Joe Murphy
-Glow Decor Artist Dona Gelsinger
-Inner Beauty Artist Trieste Cordova
-Local Artist Candice Ann
-Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves Jenny EvansArtists will be available throughout the day to meet guests and sign pieces.
Saturday, Sept. 26 Schedule
2:00 PM — Learn to personalize your own complimentary ornament with local artist Candice Ann.
3:00 PM — Department 56 Villages Designer Paul Lundberg shares the inspiration behind this year’s special 50th Anniversary Department 56 pieces. Gifts with purchase while supplies last!
4:00 PM — Discover and try for yourself the ancient art of painting ornaments from the inside with Inner Beauty Artist Trieste Cordova.
5:00 PM — Christopher Radko Designer Joseph Walden discusses the creative process and artistic approach behind these exquisite, handmade European ornaments.
6:00 PM — Watch Glow Decor Artist Dona Gelsinger paint a masterpiece live before your eyes in an entertaining and inspiring demonstration.
7:00 PM — Hear about ornament trends—including Jimothy!—from Joe Murphy of Old World Christmas.
Raffle drawings will take place following each scheduled event!
❤️ Share Your Kris Kringl Story!
To celebrate 40 years of memories, we’re also hosting our 40th Anniversary Story Contest, with a $1,000 Kris Kringl shopping spree going to one lucky winner!
Share your favorite memory of Kris Kringl and Leavenworth — whether it’s a family tradition, special celebration, childhood visit, or meaningful moment connected to our store and community. Email elves@kriskringl.com.
The winning story will be announced during Autumn Leaf Festival Weekend.
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Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival
Front Street Park and Gazebo 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesActivities and events are scheduled the entire weekend with the Parade on Saturday! Our Bavarian Village and the surrounding area is flooded with breathtaking fall colors.
