November 28 - January 14
2008 Village of Lights
The Bavarian Village is decked out with thousands of twinkling lights throughout the holidays. Join us in celebrating the Holiday Season with family fun, entertainment and wonder.

Information: 509-548-5807

November 28 - 30
Christkindlemarkt
Location: Festhalle, Gazebo, Grange Hall
Fee: Free
Information: 509-548-5807
Leavenworth's Annual Bavarian-style Christmas Market for the whole family offering craft and food vendor booths, continuous entertainment, and lantern decorating for children. Sponsored by Projekt Bayern.
www.projektbayern.com

December 1 - 4
Leavenworth Christmas Concerts with Bronn Journey
Renowned harpist Bronn Journeys holiday concert is a delight for all ages. His wife Katherine adds her exquisite voice to the program for a Christmas concert that will warm the heart. Call the Chamber Office for schedule of performances and ticket price.

LOCATION: United Methodist Church
INFORMATION: 509 548-5807

December 5 - 21
Christmas Lighting Festival-Dec. 5-7; Dec. 12-14 & 19 – 21
Location: Downtown Leavenworth
Information: 509-548-5807
Our Nationally famous Christmas Lighting Festival returns for a emotional visit to a turn of the century Bavarian Christmas. Entertainment, holiday personalities, and a ceremonial lighting of the town. Truly spectacular. www.leavenworth.org

December 6 & 13
Bazaar and Chili Dinner
A touch of "home cookin" right here in Leavenworth. All you can eat chili, soup with all the fixins, including corn bread, cheese, coffee and dessert. Also a bazaar.

Location: Leavenworth Senior Center, 423 Evans

Information: 509-548-6666

December 21 - 24
Living Nativity
Enjoy an outdoor live enactment of the nativity complete with live animals. Open to everyone.
LOCATION: Nazarene Church, 111 Ski Hill Drive
FEE: Free
INFORMATION: 509-548-5292, www.leavnaz.com

December 31
New Years Eve Gala
Location: Sleeping Lady Retreat
Fee: TBA
Information: 800-574-2123/509-548-6344
Ring in 2009 at a traditional Sleeping Lady New Year's Eve celebration with sumptuous hors d'oeuvres, dancing and a no host bar
www.sleepinglady.com

January 11
Ski for Health
Free ski equipment, lessons & trail passes. Touring and skate ski equipment available. Take mini ski lessons in touring or skating techniques. Enjoy scrumptious refreshments.
Located at Leavenworth Ski Hill, www.skileavenworth.com/events

January 17 - 18
Icefest
Winter play day for all ages with an invigorating grab bag of outdoor events. Enjoy sleigh rides, or ski the village’s Ski Hill. Watch the Northwest Regional Dog Sled Pulling Competition. Icefest concludes with entertainment and a spectacular aerial fireworks display over the snow on Sunday evening.

LOCATION: Downtown Leavenworth

INFORMATION: 509 548-5807 www.leavenworth.org

January 17
Skirennan Citizens Race
The wide, well groomed trails of the golf course provide a great location for this mass start race. Most people set their personal best 10km on this course.
Leavenworth Golf Course Ski Trail
www.skileavenworth.com/events

January 18
Snowshoe Demo
Come try out the great sport of snowshoeing.
Located at Ski Hill

January 31 - February 1
Bavarian Cup Race
The cup will offer freestyle and classic technique races for junior and adult competitors. This is a PNSA Junior Qualifier.
USSA Sanctioned Race for J2, J1 and OJ's.
www.skileavenworth.com/events

February 15
Chicks on Sticks
Join us for this Women's only event. This 8 km ski event is great for skiers of all abilities. Half of the proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Research. Food will be provided along with door prizes. Don't miss this fun event!
Located at the Icicle River Trail
www.skileavnenworth.com/events

February 21
Carnival Days at the Leavenworth Ski Hill
This is a Leavenworth Ski Hill tradition that celebrates the "last" weekend of the season. Fun activities include: Kids Obstacle Course, Face Painting, BBQ, Fireworks and a Torchlight Parade.
Free
www.skileavenworth.com/events

February 28
Hog Loppet
This is a non-competitive 30k Ski Trek from the top of Mission Ridge ski area to Blewett Pass. It is not an event for first time skiers. Aid stations 10k intervals, bus transportation and after - parties.
www.skileavenworth.com/events

March 19
Empty Bowl Festival Soup Supper
Did you glaze your bowl? Come and enjoy the Soup Kitchen whether you did or not! A local fundraiser to benefit Leavenworth's Community Cupboard.
Cascade High School
$12 soup/w bowl; $5 soup w/0 bowl
Information: 509-548-6727

April 18
Ale Fest
Sample world-class beers at the Festhalle. A Fundraiserf for the Nutcracker Museum. 1-11 p.m.

May 8 - 10
Maifest
Celebrate Fruhling (Spring) in our traditional Bavarian fashion. Experience the Grand March, including villagefolk and visitor alike dressed in Trachten and traditonal fare. Enjoy flowers, weekend entertainment, and dancing.

Location: Downtown Leavenworth


Information: 509-548-5807 or www.leavenworth.org

May 9
Lions Annual Maifest Breakfast
Enjoy a beautiful morning in the park with an "all you can eat" breakfast 7am-11am.

Fee: Adults-$6.00 Children-$3.00(4-12) 0-3 Free

Location: Lions Club Park on Highway 2

Information: 509-548-4084

May 15 - 17
Leavenworth Spring Bird Festival
Celebrate birdsong and explore the natural world. Visit the many spectacular venues including guided hikes, science programs, and muticultural events. Proudly sponsored by Federal, State, and Local organizations.

Location: Throughout the Wenatchee River Watershed
Most Events are Free

Information: 509-548-5807 www.leavenworthspringbirdfest.com