Leavenworth 2023 Calendar of Events
Leavenworth has many festivals and events all year round. In 2023, the most anticipated events are the following —
Village of Lights: Love from Leavenworth — February This month-long celebration is the perfect time to celebrate love with an escape to Leavenworth! Complete with shop, dine, and stay promotions, local wine and chocolate pairings, outdoor adventures boasting epic views, and the addition of Valentine lights every day! No wonder February has become a favorite tradition in just a few short years.
Traditional Maifest Celebration — May 13-14 Spring has arrived…and not a moment too soon! The sun is out, wildflowers and fruit blossoms are blooming, and the Bavarian Village is ready for springtime celebrations! From flowers, music, and entertainment to traditional Maipole dancing and a Festzug (Grand March) in traditional Bavarian garb Leavenworth’s Maifest has it all.
Leavenworth Alphorn Celebration — May 26-28 Celebrate and learn how to play the Alphorn at this weekend event! Where classes, exhibitions, concerts, and more celebrate the unique traditional Bavarian instrument.
The Sound of Music — select dates in July/Aug./Sept. An iconic Leavenworth experience, join us for a magical night where the stars come out, and the hills truly are alive with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” at the Ski Hill Amphitheater. A perfect experience for the whole family.
Oktoberfest Celebrations — Sept. 29-30, Oct. 6-7 & 13-14 Oktoberfest will take place in downtown Leavenworth over three weekends (Fridays & Saturdays) from Sept. 30 through Oct. 15. Music, dancing, and the ceremonial tapping of the kegs and more at the two fully programmed venues (beer gardens) located at the Leavenworth Festhalle and at Front Street Park, and a Kinderplatz for kids with a Ferris wheel, activities, games, and a root beer garden just for them. Grab your best Trachten (traditional Bavarian garments) and make plans to celebrate Oktoberfest in America’s unofficial Bavarian capital.
Village of Lights: Christmastown — daily from Nov. 25 through Dec. 24 It’s never too early to begin planning for the holiday festivities in Leavenworth, with the signature Village of Lights: Christmastown, where the village shines with over half a million lights, and it’s Christmas every day! Event activities include entertainment, Santa and holiday characters, kids crafts, story corner and a fully decked out town with beautiful lights every day of the week!
You can find more information on other events in the following links