Leavenworth Oktoberfest
Leavenworth, Washington
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If you're visiting Leavenworth in October, be sure to enjoy Oktoberfest weekends. Live music is a staple at the event which usually spans three weekends during October. Run by Projekt Bayern, the festival highlights the old world Bavarian charm of Leavenworth without you having to leave the US. German food, beer, arts and crafts, and various bands are present at every festival. Make sure you're there at 1pm on Saturdays for the mayor's Keg Tapping Ceremony. Free shuttles are available.
Useful Information
- Address: Commercial Street, Leavenworth
- Email: info@projektbayern.com
- Phone: +1 509 860 2887
- More Info: leavenworthoktoberfest.com
- Address: Friday 16:00 - 01:00, Saturday 11:00 - 01:00
- More Info: Free shuttles are available throughout Leavenworth; shuttles are available outside Leavenworth for a fee.
Do & See
There is more to do in Leavenworth than its size might initially indicate. The Cascade Mountains provide an idyllic background for Leavenworth and are full of hiking trails in the summer and cross country ski areas in the winter. In the late spring, summer, and early fall, you can go on horseback rides through the mountains, rock climb, bird watch, fish, golf, and kayak down the Icicle and Wenatchee Rivers. In winter, skiing is the thing to do, but don't forget to ice climb, take a dog sled, go on sleigh rides, or snowmobile. Restaurants and shops are easy to reach; nearly everything is in walking distance. Make sure to visit the Nutcracker Museum and take in a local theatre production. If you're in town in October, attending Oktoberfest is a must and is celebrated all month long. If you can't decide between all of the fun happenings in town, be sure to ask Woody Goomsba, Leavenworth's nutcracker tour guide.