Leavenworth’s Longest Running Festival: The Autumn Leaf Festival
If you’re looking for a treat this coming weekend then consider a trip to Leavenworth where you can experience the Autumn Leaf Festival. The Autumn Leaf Festival, which began in 1964 with the start of the Bavarian theme, is Leavenworth’s longest running festival and features 3 days of fun for the entire family.
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AUTUMN LEAF FESTIVAL
September 26 - 28, 2008
Floats from all over the NW accompanied by drill teams and bands will be in town to perform in the grand parade at noon on Saturday. The village is at its most beautiful, celebrating autumn with an abundance of fall foliage. With its climbing wall and inflatable toys, children will love this festival. Entertainment at the gazebo this year features colorful dancers, a master yodeler, the Greater Victoria Police Pipe Band and so much more. This year the festival features a new twist with the Knights of An Tir!
Check out the Schedule of Entertainment for a full listing of events.
Get there early and enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast served by The Lions Club Senior Center.
Leavenworth Senior Center
September 27, 2008
Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: 423 Evans Street, Leavenworth
Fee: $7.00 per person
Information: 509-548-6666
If you can’t get enough of that home cooking, head back later for the Spaghetti Feed!
Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: 423 Evans Street, Leavenworth
Fee: $7.00 per person
The Lion’s Club Senior Center’s famous all-you-can-eat Spaghetti Feed will have your mouth watering with spaghetti, fresh green salad, garlic bread and dessert!
If this coming week is out of the question for you then stay tuned for more information about the Leavenworth Oktoberfest going on October 3rd & 4th where you will enjoy the traditions of a truly Bavarian festival put on for your pleasure. Hear local and international entertainment, mouth-watering German food prepared fresh daily and a hearty brew. Not only has this event been expanded to three weekends, you now get a third venue for your price of admission. There’s even a keg tapping ceremony every Saturday.
September 28th, 2008 at 11:27 am
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