Spring Sensations Festival
In Leavenworth

You've probably heard Leavenworth, Washington described as a "Festival Town." There are over 20 separate festivals throughout the year, celebrating the arts, culture and folklife.

Leavenworth is introducing a new Festival: Taste of Spring. Taste of Spring is the kick-off for the April long event: Spring Sensations—Celebrating Spring in Leavenworth.

The Taste of Spring event, March 30, 2013, is a tasting event on Front Street featuring local culinary delights like:
• Pears grown in the Wenatchee Valley
• Locally made and imported cheese
• Fine artisan chocolates (hint: seek out the brandied pear caramel by Schocolat—sehr gut!)
• Bavarian pretzels and breads
• Gingerbread treats
• Pear infused olive oil
• Pear gelato
• Pear baked goods
• Roasted and flavored nuts

Also on that day there will be a juried cook-off for all ages featuring sweet and savory dishes created with pears, live entertainment and an International Marketplace.

The Taste of Spring is only the beginning. The village is celebrating spring throughout the month of April with Spring Sensations. Find sweet and savory pear dishes served as specials in many local restaurants. There are pear themed dinners, cider and wine tastings, and gourmet specialty food products. Through the month of April find yummy items like pear scones, pear-infused white balsamic vinegar, pear brandy truffles, pear chutney, pear sorbetto, and pear saltwater taffy.

On the savory side, you'll discover dishes like pear and walnut salad, cheese fondue with pears, and blackened steak with bleu cheese and pears. For more dining options see our Eat page. There you'll find links to restaurants, cafes and gourmet shops throughout Leavenworth. Check out the restaurant, shops and wineries pear specials closer to the event.