Discover signature festivals, Bavarian traditions, live music, seasonal celebrations, theater, markets, and memorable local experiences throughout the Leavenworth area.
What’s Happening During Your Stay?
We’ve simplified the area’s event calendars so you can quickly see the major festivals and activities worth planning around.
Signature Leavenworth Festivals
These are the events many guests plan their Leavenworth vacations around.
Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival
When: September 25–27, 2026
Where: Downtown Leavenworth
Celebrate Leavenworth’s fall colors with a weekend of community events, Bavarian traditions, entertainment, and the annual Autumn Leaf Festival parade.
Leavenworth Oktoberfest
When: October 2–3, 9–10 & 16–17, 2026
Where: Front Street Park & Leavenworth Festhalle
Three weekends of Bavarian music, dancing, traditional entertainment, food, beer gardens, and festivities throughout downtown Leavenworth.
Village of Lights
When: Thanksgiving 2026 – February 28, 2027
Where: Downtown Leavenworth
Experience Leavenworth covered in snow and illuminated by hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the winter season.
Village of Lights: Winter Karneval
When: January 1–31, 2027
Where: Downtown Leavenworth
January continues the Village of Lights with ice carving, fire dancers, Alphorn performances, fireworks, and German-inspired Fasching traditions.
Traditional Maifest Celebration
When: May 8, 2027
Where: Front Street Gazebo & Leavenworth Festhalle
Celebrate spring with traditional Bavarian music, dancing, the Festzug Grand March, Maipole dancing, and family-friendly festivities.
Leavenworth Summer Theater
Season: Summer
Where: Leavenworth Ski Hill Amphitheater
Outdoor musical theater beneath the Cascade Mountain sky. The 2026 calendar includes The Sound of Music and Bright Star.
2026-2027 Seasonal Event Guide
A simplified guide to notable festivals and events so you can quickly see what’s happening during your stay.
Summer
August 27-29: Leavenworth Summer Theater
Leavenworth Ski Hill Amphitheater
Late-summer performances include The Sound of Music and Bright Star at the scenic outdoor amphitheater.
August 29: Farmers Market & Art in the Park
Lions Club Park & Downtown Leavenworth
Browse produce, prepared food, handmade goods, paintings, photography, jewelry, and work from local and regional artists.
Fall
September 25 – 27: Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival
Downtown Leavenworth
A full weekend of fall celebrations highlighted by Leavenworth’s traditional Autumn Leaf Festival parade.
October 2 – 17: Leavenworth Oktoberfest
Front Street Park & Festhalle
Three festival weekends featuring Bavarian music, traditional entertainment, food, and celebration.
Winter
November 26: Village of Lights Begins
Downtown Leavenworth
The winter lighting season begins around Thanksgiving and continues through the end of February.
January 1 – 31: Winter Karneval
Downtown Leavenworth
A month of winter entertainment including fire dancers, ice carving, Alphorns, fireworks, and Fasching traditions.
Spring
May 8: Traditional Maifest Celebration
Downtown Leavenworth
Bavarian dancing, live music, Maipole traditions, the Festzug Grand March, and family-friendly spring festivities.
More to Experience While You’re Here
These recurring experiences appear frequently on the Leavenworth event calendar, so we’ve grouped them together rather than repeating every individual date.
Live Music
Wineries, breweries, restaurants, lodges, and the Front Street Gazebo regularly host live musicians and Bavarian entertainment throughout the year.
Village Art in the Park
The outdoor artist market generally operates May through October with paintings, photography, jewelry, cards, ceramics, and other handcrafted work.
Seasonal Celebrations
From summer entertainment and autumn color to holiday lights and spring Bavarian traditions, Leavenworth’s event calendar changes with every season.
Planning Around a Festival?
Signature event weekends can affect lodging availability, traffic, parking, and restaurant reservations.
- Reserve lodging early for Oktoberfest and the Christmas season.
- Allow extra travel time during major festival weekends.
- Review parking and shuttle information before heading downtown.
- Make restaurant reservations in advance when available.
- Purchase theater and festival tickets early when required.
- Confirm event schedules shortly before your trip because dates, times, and programming can change.
Turn an Event Weekend Into a Leavenworth Getaway
Whether you’re visiting for Oktoberfest, Village of Lights, Summer Theater, Winter Karneval, Maifest, or simply a weekend of live music and mountain recreation, NW Comfy Cabins gives you a comfortable home base for exploring the area.