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We’re getting ready for Maifest 2023! The traditional festivities and dancing are May 13-14, wood carving is May 20-21, and the Alphorn Celebration is May 26-28. Learn more: https://leavenworth.org/maifest/For Mother's Day Weekend, the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce partners with Cascade Medical Foundation to host a Mother's Day 5k fun run/walk. Members of the Kris Kringl Team will be running if you'd like to come cheer them on, or register to run with them! …

LEAVENWORTH JAZZ FESTIVAL MAY 5-7 2023A THREE-DAY IMMERSION IN JAZZ THAT WILL EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, AND INSPIRE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WHILE CELEBRATING THE ALPINE MAGNIFICENCE OF LEAVENWORTH AND THE ICICLE CREEK CENTER FOR THE ARTS. World-class music from the realm of America’s classical music, Jazz. FAMILY FRIENDLY TICKET OPTIONS AND PRICINGFREE entrance to students and anyone 18 years old or younger!FREE entrance to the general public to all educational events!Festival Pass - All Concerts and …

Emanuele Fontanini, a member of the Fontanini family will greet guests and sign items from the Fontanini nativity collection purchased at Kris Kringl on Saturday, December 10 from 3-5pm. He is travelling all the way from Italy -- his first trip to the US since 2019 -- and we hope many people take advantage of this opportunity (we are his tour's only stop on the west coast!). If you cannot attend in person December 10th, but would like to still have a piece signed -- we would be happy to fulfill …

The end of each year brings an end to some of our most beloved village pieces from Department 56, which are retired from production. Once that decision has been made, the mold is broken. This limits the number of products available and allows the artists to innovate and create new designs. It also increases the value of these pieces as their quantities are now limited! While they last, check out the retired items for 2022 (available for a short time with FREE SHIPPING on orders $50+)!!2022 Villa …

Come learn some tips and tricks for setting up your own Department 56 Village scene with expert designer Stephen and Department 56 Representative Lisa. Stephen brings 20 years of experience designing and creating Department 56 miniature village displays for stores and collectors across the US, including the displays here at Kris Kringl. From small vignettes to large scenes, Stephen’s displays aim to showcase the great details of Department 56 houses and accessories. This event occurs over the …