Oktoberfest in Leavenworth
Leavenworth's Oktoberfest began modestly with a few tents and had about 400 in attendance. Since that time it's grown to include four venues and includes a Kinderplatz which provides entertainment for children. In 2011, organizers expect 40,000 attendees. On Saturdays the festivities include a parade starting at noon. The parade has a bandwagon with Leavenworth's Musikkapelle, marching Muenchner Kindl, horse drawn wagons including the flower festooned Bierwagon. The parade travels to the Festhalle where Leavenworth's mayor taps the keg, the ceremony that officially begins the festivities.
After the official keg tapping, visit the Oktoberfest where bands from the US and Germany will entertain as you sample beer, domestic and imported. You can also get delicious German brats, chicken and pulled pork. Meals purchased include cole slaw and beans. You can also get German style cake with whipped cream. For non-beer drinkers soft drinks and wine are available as well. You'll also find arts and crafts vendors. Make sure you purchase your Oktoberfest commemorative beer stein early. They usually sell out. Beginning in 2011 a collectors' coffee mug is also available.
More Oktoberfest in Leavenworth
9 businesses found.
Accidental Bavarian Oktoberfest Page
www.AccidentalBavarian.com/Oktoberfest.php
Accidental Bavarian's guide to Oktoberfest.
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.
Icicle Brewing Company Map:
See front door
935 Front Street Leavenworth
509/548-2739
www.IcicleBrewing.com
Visit our local production brewery and tasting room to experience fresh and flavorful ales and lagers crafted using the pristine water from the Icicle River.
Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce Map:
See front door
940 Hwy 2 Suite B Leavenworth
509/548-5807
www.Leavenworth.org
The Chamber of Commerce sponsors many of the festivals in town and is a voice for member businesses and tourism.
Leavenworth Sausage Garten by Cured Map:
636 Front St Leavenworth
509/888-4949
www.viscontis.com/sausage-garten
An outdoor sausage garten serving sausages made on premise. Leavenworth Brewery biers and imported beers from Germany.
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.
Oktoberfest Map:
1001 Front Street Leavenworth
509/548-7021
www.LeavenworthOktoberfest.com
Enjoy the traditions of a truly traditional Bavarian Festival brought to Leavenworth for your pleasure. International entertainment, German food and drink. Arts and Crafts booths.
Soup CellarMap:
Mitzi Says: See front door
815 Front Street Leavenworth
509/548-6300
Home of White Chili. 5 soups daily, salad bar, sandwiches, burgers, fries and German sausages, beer, wine. All you can eat Prime Rib Friday & Saturday night.
South Map:
Mitzi Says: See front door
913 Front St. Leavenworth
509/888-4328
www.southrestaurants.com/index.php/leavenworth/
South, a warm, lively restaurant and bar specializing in fresh, homemade food & drinks from Latin America. Enjoy our dining room, bar, patio, or take-out.