This Week in Leavenworth, What's Happening? Events and Music

Wondering what is going on this weekend in Leavenworth? If you are staying with us at Pine River Ranch this weekend there is plenty to do! We have snow shoes on the property and our guests are really enjoying getting out and exploring the grounds! Make sure to pack your camera as there are some great photo opportunities.

Events:

Vintage Valentine                                                          February 5                       Time: 1pm – Close
Location: Swakane Winery Tasting Room and Bistro, 725 Front Street / 509-888-7225 /$10/ glass of Wine, homemade Truffles, and all the supplies you'll need to create the perfect Valentine Card. $5/ Non-alcoholic beverage, truffles and supplies!

Super Bowl Party at Icicle Junction                 February 5                                 Time: 10am-8pm
Location: 565 Highway 2 / 548-2400 / $10 All you can eat appetizers. / Watch the game on the biggest TV in Leavenworth.

Winter Life Snowshoe Tours                          Thru February 11               Times: 10am-12pm & 1-3pm
Explore the Icicle Trail at Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery on snowshoes! Snowshoes are provided; must be prepared with warm clothing and winter boots. For ages 8 and up. See details on website for tour
dates and times. friendsofnwhatcheries.org/event-registration/

The Head & The Heart Concert                                 Thru February 13               Time: 7 pm
Bring your Valentine to a one of a kind acoustic concert with one of Seattle's hottest new bands - The Head & the Heart playing in the Foggy Goggle Lounge at Stevens Pass!  There is only have a limited number of tickets available and they are selling fast!  Purchase your tickets here!  21+ Only.

Music

Friday

Alley Café                                                                                                                        Time: 6:30-9pm
Location: 8^th Street and the Alley / 509-548-6109 / Dinner Music.  thealleycafe.com

Andreas Keller                                                                                                                     Time: 6-9pm
Location: 829 (Downstairs) Front Street / 509-548-6000 / Live Accordion Music.  andreaskellerrestaurant.com                                                                                                              

Café Mozart                                                                                                                         Time: 6-9pm
Location: 829 (Upstairs) Front Street / 509-548-0600 / Live piano music, George Lak plays classical and easy listening. cafemozartrestaurant.com

Icicle Brewing Co. DJ Night                                                                                               Time: 7-9pm
Location: 935 Front Street /  (509)548-BREW
Live DJ, Simon Farivar playing a collaboration of all generational favorites and today's hottest tracks from the hottest artists. iciclebrewing.com

King Ludwigs     Time: 6-9pm
Location: 921 Front Street / 509-548-6625/ Polka Pals playing music for your listening and dancing enjoyment. kingludwigs.com

South                                                                                           Time: 8-10pm
Location: 913 Front Street / 509-888-4982 / Live Music with Original and Alternative Rock. southleavenworth.com

Tumwater Inn Lounge                                                                Time: 9pm-12am
Location: 219 9th Street / 509-548-4232/ NO COVER! / Live Music with Velvet Elvis with Joe Guimond and Micheal Bills, rock & favorite oldies.  tumwaterinn.com  

Saturday 

Andreas Keller                                                                                                            Time: 6-9pm
Location: 829 (Downstairs) Front Street / 509-548-6000 / Live Accordion. andreaskellerrestaurant.com

Café Mozart                                                                                                                 Time: 6-9pm
Location: 829 (Upstairs) Front Street / 509-548-0600 / Live piano music, George Lak plays classical and easy listening. cafemozartrestaurant.com

King Ludwigs                                                                                                                Time: 6-9pm
Location: 921 Front Street / 509-548-6625/ Polka Pals playing music for your listening and dancing enjoyment. kingludwigs.com

Tumwater Inn Lounge                                                          Time: 9am - 12:30 pm
Location: 219 9th Street / 509-548-4232/ NO COVER! Live Music with The Wet Bandits, rock and original sounds. tumwaterinn.com

Sunday

Andreas Keller                                                                                                            Time: 6-9pm
Location: 829 (Downstairs) Front Street / 509-548-6000 / Live Accordion. andreaskellerrestaurant.com

King Ludwigs                                                                                                                                          Time: 6-9pm
Location: 921 Front Street / 509-548-6625 / Accordion music by Frank Calapristi. kingludwigs.com

Icicle Brewing Live Music Night                                                        Time: Following the SUPERBOWL
Location: 935 Front Street / (509)548-BREW / Featuring the musical genius of Hans and Jake.a.k.a. The Wet Bandits. It's the type of rock you don't need leather pants and a mustache to sing along to, but it'll help. iciclebrewing.com

More Upcoming Events/Dates

March 31^st           Saturday              A Taste of Spring

April 8 – 9            Sat & Sun             Lion’s Club Egg Hunt & CFFA Egg Hunt

April 14                 Saturday              Choral Fest

April 21                 Saturday              Alefest

Local Leavenworth Spring Events

Here are some great events going on in Leavenworth over the next few months that you can enjoy during your stay at Pine River Ranch!

Leavenworth Ale-Fest!

April 16, 2011

Join us for the 5th annual Leavenworth Ale- Fest where you can sample 20 different microbrews, enjoy great live music, food and events at one ” An- Ale-of-a-Party.” The proceeds from this event are a fundraiser for the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum. You can find more information at: ale-fest.com

Time: 2-10pm

Fee: $20 advance/$25 at door
Information: info@leavenworthalefest.com

Maifest

May 13-15

Join us to welcome in the spring at this fun filled festival. Enjoy entertainment all weekend long, delicious German cuisine and traditional German dancing. Watch the Grand Parade and stroll through the Bavarian Village of Flowers or visit Art in the Park.

Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest

May 12-15

“The Leavenworth area features spectacular habitats ranging from snow-capped mountains to sunny ponderosa pine forests, to lush riparian zones, to shrub-steppe. All our field trips are led by experts and professionals in their field. Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season while you stroll, bike, boat, or van during the height of wildflower season. While birding is the heart of the weekend, activities also include wildflower walks, arts events, and family activities to ensure fun and learning for everyone, and for birders of all skill levels, with enough built-in “down time” to explore the friendly Bavarian village that we call home.” -Leavenworth Bird Fest

Photo - Don Adams

Stay tuned for other Summer events like:

Join us in JUNE 2011 for local events like the Bavarian Bike & Brews Festival IMBA Sanctioned XC Bike Race, Leavenworth Wine Walk Sample Regional wines while strolling through galleries,  Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration (NWAS) Concerts, Dances, Competitions, Accordion Parade, Great Leavenworth Wine and Food Festival Music, Art and guest appearances.  ALFA fund raising event or “The Wizard of Oz” – Fundraising performance for the Upper Valley Connection. Plus MANY MORE EVENTS!

          

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Oktoberfest is nearing!

The last couple mornings I have caught myself looking out the window hoping for one more day of summer sun and I am not sure I am going to get it. I think it is time that I accept that fall is pretty much here, although our weather is much nicer than our Seattle counterparts still! (Quick, sneak a vacation in while there is still time!)

The fall mornings have signaled towards the end of the summer wedding season (just a few more summer weddings left) and the beginning of the next great adventure: Oktoberfest!

Oktoberfest is a great time of the year where people from all over join us as the town of Leavenworth celebrates its German heritage and transforms into a complete Bavarian village with live music, dancing, German food and drinks, and entertainment for the whole family!

We currently book months ahead of time for special events in Leavenworth and are all booked up for Oktoberfest. Last year, we had a couple last minute cancellations so keep checking the home page at Pine River Ranch for up to date cancellations. And start thinking now about booking a suite for the Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival! Rooms are already going fast!

A Few Local Events for your visit!

If you're planning an upcoming trip to Pine River Ranch, make sure to check out some of the great local events happening soon!

Hoedown Throwdown: Freestyle Skiing Competition at Stevens Pass
Date: April 11, 2010
Location: Terrain Park, Stevens Pass
Info: After sessioning the park all season, skiers and riders have their chance to show off their new bag of tricks. This event draws the area's best freestylers to compete for thousands of dollars worth of cash and prizes. stevenspass.com

Leavenworth Rock Climbing

Dates: March 01, 2010 - October 01, 2010

Contact: 509-548-5823
Info: Rock climbing season is underway here in Leavenworth and many of the classic routes are dry and ready to be climbed. http://www.mountainschool.com/

 

The Cherry Orchard Drama

Dates: April 16, 2010 - April 17, 2010

Time: 8pm

Location: WVC Campus Theater

Fee: $10 general/ $5 senior & students

Contact: 668-4663

Info: Icicle Arts and the Wenatchee Valley College drama department present Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. Tickets will be available at the door 30 minutes prior to the show. http://www.iciclearts.org/

Leavenworth Ale-Fest

Date: April 17, 2010

Location: Leavenworth Festhalle

Fee: $20.00 presale; $25 at the door

Contact: Arlene Wagner 509-548-4573

Info: Food, music and 40 brews to taste. Join us for another "ale-of-a-party", a fundraiser for the Leavenworth Nutcraker Museum. info@leavenworthalefest.com