Music and Dance
Leavenworth provides opportunities to hear a wide variety of different kinds of music throughout the year.
The various festivals in Leavenworth all have their own flavor of music and dance. Maifest has its Tyrolean dancers and bands that play German marches, waltzes and polkas. The Leavenworth International Accordion Festival has its... well... accordions. The Leavenworth International Dance Festival has a wide variety of world dance. Oktoberfest has its Oompah bands. The Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival has yodelers and German bands and folk dancing. And the Christmas Lighting Festival has its bell ringers and German bands and Christmas music. See our Festivals page for more information on each festival.
Throughout the year, Icicle Creek Music Center has classical music concerts. They also offer a variety of educational programs and retreat opportunities.
At the festivals, look for some of these local groups:
- Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe (German and Austrian folk dancing)
- Leavenworth Village Voices (Choral group)
- Musikkapelle Leavenworth (German polka band)
- Marlin Handbell Ringers (Handbells)
Music and Dance
in Leavenworth
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AlpenFolk Music Map: 
PO Box 1783 Snoqualmie
425/888-3733
www.AlpenFolk.com
AlpenFolk presents the music and folklore of the Alps! With authentic instruments, singing and yodeling, here is alpine music the way it was meant to be played - the way it is played today in the rustic inns and the mountain chalets of Bavaria, the Tyrol, Styria, and throughout the Alps!
Andreas Keller Map:
Mitzi Says: 
See front door
Downstairs at 829 Front St Leavenworth
509/548-6000
www.AndreasKellerRestaurant.com
Where the "Gemutlichkeit" feeling abounds! Specializing in rotisserie-broiled chicken and schweinshax'n, German potato salad, sausages, sauerkraut, beer and wine.
Opa Says: (Old German sayings)
Apollo Club of Wenatchee Map:
P.O. Box 2775 Wenatchee
509/884-0812
www.wenatcheeapolloclub.com
Apollo is a 60 man male voice choir that will have its 100th anniversary in 2010. We love to sing all types of music.
Bronn & Katherine Journey Map:
PO Box 1108 Sultan
360/793-1610
www.BronnJourney.com
Bronn & Katherine Journey harp and voice.
Caffé Mela Map:
17 N Wenatchee Ave Wenatchee
509/888-0374
www.melacoffee.com
In the charming heart of Wenatchee. The friendly and inviting ambience coupled with artfully prepared espresso beverages quickly made the café a favorite gathering place for the community. Live music, sandwiches and a bakery.
Cashmere Coffeehouse Map:
201 Riverside Drive Cashmere
509/548-1230
www.CashmereCoffeehouse.com
Dedicated to the preservation of early style acoustic music.
Edelweiss Dance Acadamie Map:
202 Scholze St Leavenworth
509/679-4478
www.edelweissdanceacadamie.com
Edelweiss Dance Acadamie offers Ballet, Jazz, Modern & Irish classes for ages 3 through Adult. All students have the opportunity to perform in the Nutcracker.
Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe Map:
1214 57th Ct NE Auburn
253/735-1620
www.EdelweissTanzGruppe.org
Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe is a Leavenworth area based folk-dancing group specializing in traditional European dances and organized to promote Leavenworth's Old World Bavarian theme.
Folklore ExpressionsMap:
P O Box 982 Leavenworth
509/393-1921
Providing live music for your special events in Leavenworth. Emphasis on alpine folk and traditional music on the Austrian button box, hammered dulcimer and accordion.
Icicle Creek Center for the Arts Map:
7409 Icicle Road Leavenworth
509/548-6347
www.Icicle.org
Founded in 1995. Presents annual Chamber Music Festival July weekends; international and local performers year around in majestic wilderness setting; classical, jazz and contemporary music.
Kerry Christiansen Map:
1454 E Springdell Circle Provo
801/226-5204
www.KerryChristensen.com
Kerry is a master yodeler. He is perhaps the only full-time yodeler in the world that specializes in all styles of yodeling. He can be strictly alpine, or he can put on his Stetson hat and do an all-cowboy yodeling show.
Leavenworth Community CoffeehouseMap:
347 Division Street Leavenworth
509/548-7374
A variety of musicians from all over the country perform at the Coffeehouse two Fridays each month in a family-friendly setting. Refreshments are available. 7:30pm Admission: $3 plus donations.
Leavenworth International Accordion Festival Map:
1107 1st Avenue Seattle
www.AccordionCelebration.org
The Northwest Accordion Society is now responsible for the planning and support for the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration. Competition, playing at the gazebo, volunteering, and so much more.
Leavenworth Village Voices Map:
P.O. Box 2254 Leavenworth
509/548-9168
www.LeavenworthVillageVoices.org
Mixed-voices community chorus performs joyfully at benefits, Christmas and Spring concerts, and internationally (with Canadian choruses). Meets Monday nights - everyone is welcome to join!
Ludwig's Gasthaus Map:
See front door
921 Front St. Leavenworth
509/548-6625
www.ludwigsgermanrestaurant.com
Leavenworth's Fun Spot. Famous for pork hocks, our specialty, family dining, banquets, catering and weddings. Music and dancing on a wooden dance floor on weekends.
Maifest Map:
Leavenworth
www.leavenworth.org/event/2441
Celebrate Fruhling (Spring) and Mother's Day in our tradtional Bavarian fashion. Experience the Grand March, including village folk and visitor alike dressed in Trachten and traditional fare. Enjoy flowers, weekend entertainment, and dancing.
Malamalama O Ka Mahina Map:
426 Ash Street Leavenworth
509/548-2497
www.momip.com
Cultural resource teaching hula, chant, language and historical perspective. Both traditional Kahiko and modern (to music) 'auana Hula are taught.
Munchen Haus Map:
Mitzi Says: See front door
709 Front Street Leavenworth
509/548-1158
www.MunchenHaus.com
Authentic Bavarian grill and beer garden. Charbroiled sausages, ciderkraut, specialty mustards. Eight German and micro beers on tap, local wines. Family Fun! Pet friendly, outdoor seating.
Musikkapelle Leavenworth Map:
414 Shady Lane Leavenworth
509/663-5277
www.MusikkapelleLeavenworth.org
Leavenworth Town Band. Plays at many of the festivals as well as yearly free concert.
Northwest Accordion Society Map:
1107 1st Evenue #1003 Seattle
209/622-4786
www.nwasnews.com
The Northwest Accordion Society brings together people who are interested in the accordion. We publish a quarterly magazine, award scholarships and produce accordion events.
The Marlin Handbell Ringers Map:
11655 Riverbend Dr. Leavenworth
509/884-3865
www.MarlinHandbells.com
Eleven local residents bring the magic of handbell music to the Bavarian Village, ringing 108 English handbells. Visit their website for the current concert schedule.
Tumwater Inn Restaurant & LoungeMap:
Mitzi Says: See front door
219 9th Street Leavenworth
509/548-4232
Leavenworth's oldest restaurant. Open year-round breakfast, lunch and dinner. Steaks, Seafood and Bavarian entrees. Homemade desserts, children's menu, full service lounge. Great food and service!
Wenatchee Valley Convention & Visitor Bureau Map:
5 South Wenatchee Avenue Suite 100 Wenatchee
800/572-7753
www.WenatcheeValley.org
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