2022 Events Announced
Contact: Jessica Stoller, Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, 509-548-5807, media@leavenworth.org
Leavenworth Announces Updated Slate of Festivals and Events for 2022
In-person activities; revamped Oktoberfest return to the Bavarian Village
LEAVENWORTH, WA – February 1, 2022 — The Bavarian Village of Leavenworth is emerging from two years of a relative quiet event pandemic-related calendar to a 2022 calendar filled with long-standing traditions, re-imagined favorites, and new event offerings.
“The Chamber is optimistic and fully committed to bringing more things back online, and while we will continue to take every necessary precaution, we want 2022 to be the start of something better, with the events and festivals our visitors have come to know and love plus some new exciting additions” said Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Troy Campbell.
Here is a quick look at what events are currently being planned through the fall of 2022 by groups and non-profits in the Leavenworth area:
FEBRUARY
· Village of Lights: Love from Leavenworth & Valentine’s Giveaway – Our half a million lights stay up for the entire month of February with a romantic new twist! A free online calendar featuring daily giveaways leading up to grand prize winner at the end of the month who will receive a romantic adventure for two to Leavenworth (all month).
· Fasching Carnival – Cirque Cadia Fire Dancers and roving street performers return to downtown (Feb. 19-20).
APRIL
· Restaurant Appreciation Month – A celebration of all the service workers and restaurateurs who make life in Leavenworth so much tastier. Featured dishes, local swag, and dining giveaways (all month).
MAY
· Maifest –This annual Bavarian tradition returns to welcome the Spring, this year with expanded entertainment including traditional Maipole dancing and Festzug march through downtown; a cider sip; fun run; Mother’s Day flowers and treats; chainsaw carvers and live German music and performers. No longer just one weekend, Maifest activities and events will take place on every weekend in May! (All Month)
· Leavenworth Alphorn Celebration – Ensembles and soloists showcase the iconic alphorn over a performance-filled weekend (May 28-29).
JUNE - AUGUST
· Leavenworth International Accordion Festival – The Northwest Accordion Society returns with competitions, performances, workshops, jam sessions and the delightful Accordion Parade (June 16-19).
· Music in the Gazebo – Front Street Park comes alive with live German music every summer weekend (and many weekdays).
· Leavenworth Summer Theater – Outdoor theater at its best returns with three beloved musicals - The Music Man;” “The Secret Garden” and the iconic “The Sound of Music” (Season runs July 8 through Aug. 28).
SEPTEMBER
· Autumn Leaf Festival –Leavenworth’s longest-running festival returns to celebrate this enchanting time of year with its 59th festival. Highlights include food booths, music in the park, car show, kid’s parade, and the Grand Parade with the 2022 Royal Lady (Sept. 23-25).
OCTOBER
· Oktoberfest – After a two-year hiatus, Leavenworth will play host once again to a revamped, version of this annual German tradition. Expect authentic German trachten, live entertainment, dancing, family friendly activities, artisan vendors and, of course, beer and brats (specific dates TBD).
SE Productions from Seattle will be hosting this new October festival and are no strangers to Leavenworth events having brought hundreds of groups to Leavenworth festivals over the last ten years. “We are excited to work with SE Productions” said Christie Voos, Communications Analyst for the City of Leavenworth, “their approach to creating this new festival will positively serve the businesses, community and our guests.”
*Events are subject to change due to COVID-19 mandates and restrictions
To find out more about Leavenworth and the 2022 event schedule, and to check lodging availability for the dates you are looking for, please visit www.leavenworth.org.
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