Saturday, December 14, 2024

Join us for the Annual Bavarian Maifest weekend May 13-14

Downtown Leavenworth starting at 11 a.m

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Entertainment lineup for Maifest weekend includes:

Bavarian-inspired “Festzug” (or Grand March) at Noon

Enzian Schuhplattler Dancers for the traditional Maipole dance

Folk dancing, Horses, Wagons, and Carriages, High school marching bands

Bernese Mountain Dogs, Art displays, Flower crowns and other giveaways

Families and individuals dressed in their Bavarian best including The Royal Ladies of the Autumn Leaves and Bavarian music all weekend long.

 2023 Leavenworth Mother's Day 5k fun run/walk,  Sunday, May 14, to raise money for charity. The course starts in picturesque downtown Leavenworth, goes through beautiful Waterfront Park, across Blackbird Island, and around Enchantment Park before finishing back where you started in downtown.

All proceeds go directly to Cascade Medical Foundation's fundraising efforts to create a Cardiac Rehabilitation Center.

Individuals 13 years or older can purchase an adult ticket for $20 (kids ages 12 and under are free). Families of 2 -5 people can purchase a family ticket for $30. And teams of 10 or more can purchase a team ticket for $100. All participants (including kids ages 12 and under) must check in at the registration booth between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. the day of the race to receive their bib number. The check-in booth will be located at the Gazebo in Front Street Park, the race starts promptly at 10 a.m.

Included: An official race t-shirt, while supplies last. Light snacks and refreshments, prizes.

 Bib numbers will be chosen at random to receive gift cards from Leavenworth businesses.

Online ticket sales end Friday, May 12 at 5 p.m. Walk-up tickets can be purchased at 9 a.m. on Sunday, the day of the race, at the registration booth located at the Gazebo in Front Street Park, 820 Front Street.


 

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