“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 52nd 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...Nov 30 - Dec 2 | Dec 7-9 | Dec 14-16

DECEMBER 7th/ 8th/ 9th

52nd Annual 2018

ICEFESTLeavenworth’s Annual Celebration of Winter!

SAVE THE DATE | January 19-20, 2019

Winter Games | Snow Sculptures | Winter Sport Activities Snowmobile Sled Pull |

| Ice Carving | Fireworks

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Bronn Journey Harp Concerts | Dec 4 & 5, 7:30pm | Methodist Church, 418 Evans St | 509-548-5807

Village Voices “Christmas in the Mountains” Concert | Dec 7 & 9, Times Vary | Nazarene Church, 111 Ski Hill Dr | 509-548-5807

Marlin Handbells Concerts | Dec 3, 7:30pm | Icicle Village Restort, 505 US 2 | 509-548-5138

EVENTS & ACTIVITIESFriday, December 7, 20184:00pm-5:00pm: Twin Falls Middle School ChoirThe Twin Falls Middle School Choir is excited to bring you their Christmas music as a part of their yearly tradition in Leavenworth.

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

5:00pm-7:00pm: Mount Tahoma High School Music Mount Tahoma High School brings to you groups from their band, orchestra and choir. Performing at the Christmas Lighting Festival in Leavenworth has become a tradition for this school.

7:00pm-9:00pm: Gavin McLaughlinGavin McLaughlin is a local musician residing just north of Wenatchee. His eclectic style and passion for performance are the foundation of his musical endeavors.

Saturday, December 8, 201811:00am-12:30pm: A Touch of Brass“A Touch of Brass” is a trio consisting of brass players from the greater Seattle area. Together they share a love of music and their passion for all types of music that can be adapted well for brass.

12:00pm: Arrival of Santa!Meet us on Front Street as a cast of Christmas characters – including Father Christmas, 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 ugly Christmas sweater to march in the parade! Meet at the Festhalle (1001 Front St) at 11:45am.

12:30pm-1:30pm: Everett ChoraleFor 53 years, the mission of the Everett Chorale has been to perform a wide variety of choral music for the enrichment and enjoyment of their community. This season they welcome their new Artistic Conductor and Director, Jennifer Rodgers.

1:30pm-2:30pm: Evergreen Women’s ChoraleThis choir began as a group of PTA mothers who wanted to share their passion for singing and over the last 60 years has grown into what is known today as the Evergreen Women’s Chorale.

2:30pm-4:00pm: Ancora This Seattle-based Women’s choir is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the improvement and on-going development of vocal talents and music education. They released their first album, Incantations, in 2011.

4:00pm-6:00pm: Riverview Baptist ChurchRiverview Baptist Church has been a lighthouse for the Truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for 55 years in the Tri-Cities. Blessed with many talented musicians, the musicians of RBC provide music for each and every service.

Saturday, December 9, 2018 (continued)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!

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: Da Ukamele OhanaDa Ukumele Ohana accompanying the Halau Hula O Napualani dance performing group bring to you traditional Christmas Carols plus a few of their favorite Hawaiian Christmas songs.

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

Sunday, December 9, 201811:00am- 12:30pm: Everett High School ChoirAvenue C is the select jazz choir at Everett High School under the direction of Sarena Wiltse. This group brings you 26 of their most talented vocalists from their jazz and traditional choirs.

12:00pm: Arrival of Santa!See description on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 12:00pm.

12:30pm-2:00pm: A Touch of BrassSee description on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 11:00am.

2:00pm-3:00pm: Cascade High School Select ChoirUnder the direction of Anne Conrad, this award-winning choir has appeared on “Good Morning America” and “The Today Show” as well as for Washington’s Governors Gary Locke and Christine Gregoire.

3:00pm-4:00pm: A Touch of BrassSee description on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 11:00am.

4:00pm -6:00pm: Sonoro Women’s Choir Sonoro Choral Society is an independent choral organization located in south Puget Sound whose mission is to inspire passion for choral music through accessibility and education. Their principal chorus, Sonoro Women’s Chorus, has grown to a vetted choir of excellent vocalists.

4:45pm: Christmas Lighting Ceremony!See description on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 4:45pm.

6:00pm-6:30pm: Leavenworth AlphornsSee description on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 6:00pm.

6:30pm-7:30pm: A Touch of BrassSee description on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 11:00am.

GAZEBO ENTERTAINMENTChristmas Bazaar | Dec 7 & 8, 10am-4pm | Dec 9, 10am-3pm | Grange Hall, 621 Front St

Christmas Lighting Craft Fair | Dec 8, 9am-3pm | Leavenworth Seniors Center, 423 Evans St

Christmas Craft Fair & Luncheon | Dec 8, 9:30am-3:30pm | Methodist Church, 418 Evans St

Gluhwein & Soup Tent | Dec 8 & 9, 11am-7pm | Front St Park

Leavenworth Festhalle |1001 Front St

Vendor Booths, Crafts, Restrooms & More! Dec 8 & 9, 10am-6pm

Christmas Story Corner Dec 8 & 9, 1:30pm & 2:15pm

Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus Dec 8 & 9, 1:45pm-3:45pm, Festhalle | 12pm-1:30pm & 4:45pm-6:30pm, Downtown

Christmas Characters Downtown Dec 8 & 9, 12pm-6pm Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts | Dec 7, 8 & 9, continuously from 1pm-4pm | Nutcracker Museum, 735 Front St Cookie Crawl All Over Town | Sunday, Dec 9, 11am-6pm | Maps at Visitor Center & Gazebo

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