The Gazebo in springtime
It’s March already and spring is only a few short days away. (Don’t forget to “Spring Forward” this coming Saturday night!) You know what they say, in spring a young girl’s heart turns to…Leavenworth! The snow will soon be melting, the river ice will break up and the wildflowers will begin to bloom again. Spring is a wonderful time to visit Leavenworth, and the village has a new festival to say goodbye to Old Man Winter and welcome the beautiful new season. April is now the month to celebrate Springtime with A Taste of Spring. Begin with a March 31 Front Street Festival filled with complimentary tastings such as locally grown pears, Bavarian taste treats, pear-infused olive oil, artisan chocolate, locally crafted beer and cured meats and gourmet cheese. There will also be street performances and an international marketplace.
For more information on this festival and activities throughout the month of April (including lodging and restaurant promotions) visit the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce website and our own front page. We publish an ever-growing and ever-changing list of events and activities right on our front page.
Traditional Folk Dancers
Also in April look for Leavenworth Choral Festival and the Ale-Fest. Check our Festivals page for dates and links.
In May visit Leavenworth for Maifest, May 11-13. There will be all sorts of family-oriented activities, a parade featuring horse-drawn wagons and Bernese Mountain Dogs, folk dancers and the traditional Maipole. The beautiful Riverfront Park is a wonderful place for a quiet walk with your family. Leavenworth in May is a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of spring and Mother’s Day.
The weekend after Maifest visit Leavenworth for the 10th annual Spring Bird Fest, where you’re invited to “Celebrate Birdsong and Explore the Natural World.” Events include guided birding field trips, guided wildflower viewing, art events and family activities. Birders of all skill levels are invited. Visit the Bird Fest website to pre-register for activities.
Whichever weekend you make your visit to Leavenworth this spring, make sure you plan plenty of free time to Shop, Eat and Play in the beautiful Bavarian style village. For lodging options and links to hotels, cabins and bed and breakfast inns, visit our Stay page.
Wildflowers on Blackbird Island
The Wenatchee River from Blackbird Island
Let’s not forget that Spring is a distinct season and not just “early summer” as some would like it to be. Nordic skiing near town may be short lived, but there is probably another good month of alpine skiing at Stevens Pass. They received 13″ of new snow just yesterday. It will be a little while before all the snow melts especially at Lake Wenatchee and Kahler Glen. It was a blizzard there yesterday afternoon even though we saw blue skies peeking out from behind the clouds in Leavenworth. If you are hoping to golf or go hiking, please call ahead. Leavenworth is likely to have snow around for a little longer than you might expect.
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