“Willkommen” to Leavenworth, our Bavarian winter wonderland in the majestic Cascade Mountains!In this program you will find a schedule of the fantastic holiday entertainment and activities happening around the village this week, as we celebrate the 53rd Anniversary of Leavenworth’s iconic Christmas Lighting Festival!

There are a myriad of other winter-long activities to enjoy while you’re in town, including sleigh rides, tubing, nordic and alpine skiing, snowboarding, snow-shoeing, dog sled rides, great holiday shopping, wine tasting and more!

Find all the information you need at the Leavenworth Visitor Center: 940 U.S. Hwy 2, 509-548-5807, www.leavenworth.org.

We hope you enjoy your stay in Leavenworth! “Frohe Weihnachten” (Merry Christmas)!

Holiday Happenings Around the Village this Week!

for more info about the festival or events in the leavenworth area:

Thank You to our Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival Sponsors:

festival runs friday - sunday...Dec 6-8 | Dec 13-15 | Dec 20-22

Dec 6th/ Dec 7th/ Dec 8th

53rd Annual 2019

ICEFESTLeavenworth’s Annual Celebration of Winter!

SAVE THE DATE | January 18-19, 2020

Winter Games | Snow Sculptures | Winter Sport Activities | Live Entertainment |

Ice Carving | Fireworks

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Bronn Journey Harp Concerts | Dec 3, 4 & 5, 7:30pm | Leavenworth Festhalle, 1001 Front St | 509-548-5807

Village Voices “Christmas in the Mountains” Concert | Dec 6, 7:30pm | Nazarene Church, 111 Ski Hill Dr | 509-548-5807

Marlin Handbell Ringers Concert | Dec 2 & 3, 7:30pm| Icicle Village Resort | 509-669-6086

Marlin Handbell Ringers Concert | Dec 7, 7:30pm | Snowy Owl Theater | 509-548-6347

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Christmas Bazaar | Dec 6 & 7 10am-4pm | Dec 8, 10am-3pm | Grange Hall, 621 Front St

Christmas Lighting Craft Fair | Dec 7, 9am-3pm | Leavenworth Seniors Center, 423 Evans St

Christmas Craft Fair & Luncheon | Dec 7, 10am-4pm | Methodist Church, 418 Evans St

Gluhwein & Soup Tent | Dec 7 & 8, 11am-7pm | Front St Park

Leavenworth Festhalle |1001 Front St

Vendor Booths, Crafts, Restrooms & More! Dec 7, 10am-9:00pm Dec 8, 10am-4:30pm

Christmas Story Corner Dec 7 & 8, 1:30pm & 2:15pm Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus Dec 7 & 8, 2:45pm-3:45pm, Festhalle | 12pm-2:30pm & 5pm-6pm, Downtown Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas Dec 7, 7:00pm-9:00pm | For pre-sale tickets call 1-800-514-3849

Christmas Characters Downtown Dec 7 & 8, 12pm-5:30pm Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts | Dec 6, 7 & 8, continuously from 1pm-4pm | Nutcracker Museum, 735 Front St Cookie Crawl All Over Town | Sunday, Dec 8, 11am-6pm | Maps at Visitor Center & Gazebo

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Friday, December 6, 20194:00pm-5:30pm: Timothy WicksTimothy Wicks has been writing, recording, and performing music for over 20 years. He loves blending genres, from blues, to rock, to jazz and everything in between. Timothy also builds his own line of electric guitars.

4:30pm: Arrival of Saint Nikolaus!Saint Nikolaus arrives at the Gazebo by carriage with “gold” for the good boys and girls!

5:30pm-6:30pm: WWVA Praise RingersThis handbell ensemble from College Place is performing for its 7th year at the festival under the direction of Patti Short. They are excited to share the joy of ringing with you this Christmas season.

6:30pm-9:00pm: Mr. & Mrs. SomethingWeaving the soulful passion of blues and rock with the honesty of folk, Mr & Mrs Something offer a refreshing taste of hope that feels like coming home.

Saturday, December 7, 201911:00am-12:30pm: Joe Fina FourThe Joe Fina Four is a saxophone quartet based in Monroe, WA, who play music from all genres, but mainly focus on jazz and swing. Please welcome Joe Fina (soprano/alto saxophone), Mark Ainsworth (alto saxophone), Howard Taub (tenor saxophone) and Dan Bebe (baritone saxophone).

12:00pm: Arrival of Santa!Meet us on Front Street as a cast of Christmas characters – including Santa and Mrs. Claus – march from the Festhalle to the Gazebo with all the pomp & circumstance necessary to kick-off the festivities! Participate in this weekend’s theme and wear your crazy Christmas hat to march in the parade! Meet at the Festhalle (#5 on the map) at 11:45am.

12:30pm-2:00pm: Timothy WicksSee description on Friday Dec. 6 at 4:00pm.

2:00pm-4:00pm: Mr. & Mrs. SomethingSee description on Friday Dec. 6 at 6:30pm.

4:00pm-6:00pm: Carillon Chamber SingersThe Carillon Chamber Choir from Kirkland, WA, is a youth choir for more serious vocal students between the ages of 13-24. Their founding director, Jim Peterson, began building the Carillon Chamber Ensembles in 2014 and they’ve been performing at this event ever since.

4:45pm: Christmas Lighting Ceremony!Traditional alphorns kick-off the parade of stars & bells and the lighting of the Christmas Tree. Santa and a few local celebrities will lead the countdown to the lighting of the town and park with over half a million lights! This is the moment we‘ve all been waiting for!

Saturday, December 7, 2019 (continued) 6:00pm-6:30pm: Leavenworth AlphornsThe evening serenade is followed by a brief demonstration with information and fun facts about this fascinating alpine folk instrument.

6:30pm-7:30pm: Timothy WicksSee description on Friday Dec. 6 at 4:00pm

7:30pm-8:30pm: Living Nativity Enjoy the performance of the Nativity presented by local churches.

Sunday, December 8, 201911:00am-12:30pm: Wenatchee High School ChoirThis representation from the Wenatchee High School Vocal Department includes members from their Treble Clef, MAN, Bel Canto, Chamber Singer and Vocal Jazz choirs. These students perform all over the state and several of them have been selected this year to represent Wenatchee at Carnegie Hall this February, All State in February and All Northwest in March!

12:00pm: Arrival of Santa!See description on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 12:00pm.

12:30pm-2:00pm: Erin McNameeErin McNamee is a Stevens Pass local, with Folk stylings of voice and guitar that is soulful, rustic and deep. Seattle Weekly quoted “…[She has] one of the purest voices in this city…” She gigs regionally throughout the NW, and her day job is teaching lessons in voice coaching and multiple instruments in Snohomish, WA. Her specialties are Folk, Blues, Americana, Country and Celtic.

3:00pm-4:00pm: Cascade High School Select ChoirThe Cascade Select Choir is a 16-member group that consists of sophomores, juniors and seniors. The students go through a rigorous audition process in order to be considered for the choir. This year, they are under the direction of Mindy Wall. We hope you enjoy this set from our local high school choir!

4:00pm-6:00pm: MMES Jazz QuartetThis group is made up of Molly Melchor (Soprano), Marly Mitchell (Alto), Emma Fletcher (Tenor), and Santi Soza (Bass). All 4 of whom sing in the Bellevue College Jazz ensemble under the direction of Thomas Almli. The quartet put themselves together after meeting at the college and bonding over a mutual desire to get out and perform.

4:45pm: Christmas Lighting Ceremony!See description on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4:45pm.

6:00pm-6:30pm: Leavenworth AlphornsSee description on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6:00pm.