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Sept. 23-25Founded in 1964, Autumn Leaf Festival is Leavenworth’s longest-running festival. Sponsored by the Washington State Autumn Leaf Association and held in downtown Leavenworth, this free event celebrates the annual changing colors of the autumn leaves and is popular with ‘leaf peepers’ and outdoors lovers near and far. Leaf peeping has become one of Leavenworth’s most popular natural attractions, and highlights of the Autumn Leaf Festival include food booths, music in the park, a car show …

Holy Schnitzel!September 30-October 1, October 7-8, October 14-15Oktoberfest returns this October with longstanding traditions of music, dancing, and the ceremonial tapping of the kegs! This year we have new exciting changes and enhancements to Oktoberfest bringing the event throughout the town, with two fully programmed venues (beer gardens) located at the Leavenworth Festhalle and at Front Street Park. Sit under our clear topped tent enjoying tasty beers, lively music and mountain views for da …

LEAVENWORTH: WHERE IT’S CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY IN DECEMBER!Every December, Leavenworth celebrates with over half a million lights, music & entertainment, holiday characters for your photo ops, carolers, kids’ activities, roasting chestnuts, Santa photos and so much more!This December of 2022, both weekends and weekdays, we are excited to bring back: Fun Festhalle Activities- Gingerbread Houses, Photos with Santa, Crafts for Kids, Story Corner, Santa’s from Around the World, Selfie Stations, Le …

Just in time for spring and Easter decorating (or maybe to leave up all year long since they’re so cute!)! Each of these hand painted pieces from Jim Shore are just charming.“I spent a good deal of time in the Lake District studying Beatrix Potter. She was a remarkable woman, an artist and writer of course, but also a scientist and conservationist. That range of interests and commitment drew me to discover more about her life and her work. And the more I learned the more enchanted I became …

This International Women’s Day, meet local Glassblowing Artist Jori Delvo. She is Jessica’s amazing aunt and co-founder of Boulder Bend Glassworks which supplies Kris Kringl with beautiful, mouthblown glass ornaments. Today, 33% of glassblowers are women.* Jori's glassmaking is inspired by her love of nature and worldwide travels. To meet Jori is to know creativity, perseverance and strength. Cheers to Jori – and women everywhere – pursuing what they love and being the change they w …