Oktoberfest Program 2024 by Visit-Leavenworth

Oct 4th & 5th Oct 11th & 12th Oct 18th & 19th

Willkommen

Tickets for the Oktoberfest Festival include admission for:

TWO EVENT SITES FEATURING THREE MUSIC STAGES

$15 Friday Friday 6pm - Midnight*

$30 Saturday Saturday Noon - Midnight*

$40 Fri/Sat Combo

Kids 12 and under FREE

Oktoberfest Venue Currency

*Kinderplatz closes at 9pm

*Front St. Park closes at 10pm

The paper tickets used at the festival, and the line you had to wait in to get them, are a thing of the past! This year festival goers can pick up a smartcard fabric wristband upon entry, link it to their debit or credit card, and then scan and pay for food, beer and official merchandise at both festival venues.

Scan the QR code to pre-register for a wristband, you can also set up a wrist band at the event. Attendees will also have the choice of paying via credit/debit or mobile pay, or use cash to pre-load a wristband.

Oktoberfest Rules

• No vaping or vape pens*

• No marijuana*

• No weapons (includes pocket knives and pepper spray)*

• No outside food or drink*

• No pets (ADA service dogs only)

• No selfie sticks or professional photography

• No minors allowed in any venues after 9PM

• Cigarette smoking allowed in designated areas

• Front Street Park is 21+

• No smoking in the Kinderplatz or Front St. Park

• Must be 21 to consume alcohol

• We reserve the right to remove you from the premises

• No reentry after 10 PM

* Items will be confiscated and not returned.

Entertainers

Manuela Horn

Yodeling Queen and Cover Band

Dates: October 11-12, 18-19

Cut loose and let your new BFF (Beer Friends Forever) take you on an interactive yodeling roller coaster! Often referred to as the Weird Al Yankovic of Oktoberfest, Manuela Horn performs lovingly hilarious song twisting beer centric versions of top 40 popular tunes that are sure to get you shaking your Sauerkraut!!! “So strap on your Lederhosen and expect the unexpected”

S-Bahn (Canada)

Polka Variety Band

Dates: October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19

With diverse and eclectic repertoire and soaring vocals, S-Bahn rocks Oktoberfests! Why the name “S-Bahn”? S-Bahn is the commuter train that connects cities in Germany with their suburbs. S-Bahn connects people, brings them together. S-Bahn is Richard Tyce, Singer/tenor, Accordion & Keyboards; Jim Hopson, Trombone, Tuba, Alphorn, Bass Guitar & Vocals; Alex Flock, Guitar & Vocals; James Bartz, Drums & Vocals.

Die Jungen Weststeirer (Austria)

Classic Polka Oktoberfest Music

Dates: October 18-19

Die Jungen Weststeirer (The Young West Styrians) are Christian Ruprechter (trumpet), Martin Seidl (clarinet), Mario Höllmüller (accordion), Michael Wagner (guitar), and Florian Fauland, vocals, electric bass and Baritonhorn. Formed in 2019, they are an up and coming band from Austria playing Oberkreiner and traditional polka music excited to make their USA debut.

Pech und Schwefel (Austria)

Polka Variety Band

Dates: October 4-5, 11-12

Pech Und Schwefel is an authentic Oktoberfest band based out of Vienna, Austria, well known for performing a mixture of traditional “Oompah” and party music wearing traditional German/Austrian outfits. They perform each year at the biggest Oktoberfest events in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Dubai.

The Hosen Ones

Rock Band

Dates: October 11-12, 18-19

80’s classic and heavy rock, Oktoberfest style. Big guitars with accordion and lots of Lederhosen!

European Takeout

Classic Polka Oktoberfest Music

Dates: October 4-5

Aqua-Nets

Pop Music Cover Band

Performance Dates: October 12, 19

Smilin’ Scandinavians

Classic Polka Oktoberfest Music

Dates: October 11-12, 18-19

AlpenFolk

Yodeling and Classic Polka

Oktoberfest Music

Dates: October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19

Europa Band Polka Variety Band

Performance Dates: October 11-12

Ted Lunka Polka Band

Classic Polka Oktoberfest Music

Dates: October 4-5, 12, 18-19

DANCERS

Tirolean Dancers of Oregon

Professional Folk Dance Troupe

Dates: October 5

Edelweiss Dance Academie

Youth Folk Dance Group

Dates: October 5, 12, 19

Classic Polka Oktoberfest Music

Dates: October 18-19

Alpine Music

Dates: October 5, 12, 19

West Coast Prost

Polka Variety Group

Dates: October 4-5

Enzian Schuhplattler Dancers

Professional Folk Dance Troupe

Dates: October 12, 19

Bonnie Birch Quartet

The

Leavenworth Alphorns

F

Festhalle Stage

G Gazebo Stage

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH

B Bierzelt Stage Contest/Event

Festhalle Main Stage

This stage features our headliners playing the widest variety of music including traditional Bavarian favorites, cover songs, and dance performances.

The Gazebo Stage

The stage in picturesque Front Street Park in downtown offers a more traditional Bavarian music scene with plenty of accordions, yodelers and alphorns.

OCTOBER 5TH

Bierzelt Stage

For a more rocking time, visit this stage where you can head bang with your friends, dance to cover bands and try a polka or two.

(Schedule Continued)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH 6:00

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18TH

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH 11:30

6:00 PM Hosen Ones B 6:00 PM Smilin Scandinavians F 6:00 PM AlpenFolk G 7:00 PM Ladies’ Stein Holding Competition F 7:10 PM Men’s Stein Holding Competition F 7:15 PM Bonnie Birch Quartet B 7:20 PM Manuela Horn F 8:00 PM Ted Lunka Polka Band G 8:30 PM Die Jungen Weststeirer B 9:10 PM Pretzel Toss

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH

11:30 AM Festzug (Grand March) on Front St. 12:00 PM Smilin Scandinavians B 12:00 PM AlpenFolk G 12:30 PM Edelweiss Dance Academie F 12:45 PM Leavenworth Alphorns F 1:00 PM Keg Tapping Ceremony F 1:10 PM Ladies’ 55+ Stein Holding Competition F 1:20 PM Men’s 55+ Stein Holding Competition F 1:30 PM Leavenworth Alphorns G 1:30 PM Hosen Ones

1:45 PM Edelweiss Dance Academie F 2:00 PM Keg Tapping Ceremony G 2:10 PM Ladies’ Stein Holding Competition G 2:10 PM Enzian Schuhplattler

Beer

Old & New Traditions

Oktoberfest can be traced back to 1810 in Munich when the future King Ludwig invited the entire city to attend his wedding celebration and an annual event was born. By 1896, small beer stands on the festival grounds were replaced with large brewery sponsored beer tents. Today, only the original 6 breweries in Munich are served during their Oktoberfest. To honor that Bavarian tradition, we have one of those six on tap paired with beers from our own local breweries, who in celebration of Oktoberfest, collaborate annually on Leavenworth’s own Oktoberfest Festbier!

LOCAL BREWS

Leavenworth Festbier – Icicle, Blewett, and Doghaus Collaboration

In true Oktoberfest spirit, Icicle Brewing Company, Blewett Brewing Company, and Doghaus Brewery have teamed up to offer a local collaboration Festbier. This quintessential Oktoberfest style is a light to medium-bodied pale lager that is malty and biscuity with low bitterness. (5.9% ABV / 24 IBU)

Simple Kölsch German Ale – Blewett Brewing Co, Leavenworth, WA

A subtle pale beer, with a delicate balance of malt and hops, makes this beer an easy drinker and a great palate cleanser! PROST! (5.2% ABV / 15 IBU)

Alpenhaze Hazy IPA - Icicle Brewing Co, Leavenworth, WA

This signature hazy is a bright, tropical and juicy IPA with Mosaic, Citra, El Dorado and Simcoe hops, giving it notes of mango, pineapple, tangerine and apricot that excite the nose and palate. The malt profile provides a body that ends each sip with a light and pillowy mouthfeel. (6.3% ABV / 30 IBU)

Premium Pilsner – Icicle Brewing Co, Leavenworth, WA

Born from the crystal-clear waters of the Icicle River, this carefully crafted pilsner is perfect for any occasion. Crisp, clean and endlessly refreshing, Premium Pilsner is well-balanced with a light hop character. It’s subtle, yet refined, with lightly floral aromas, smooth mouthfeel, and satisfying finish. Brewed with Noble hops in the international style, this is an easy-drinking beer that’s as fresh as the waters from which it was born. (4.9% ABU/ 20 IBU)

Doberman Schwarzbier (Dark Beer) – Doghaus Brewery, Leavenworth, WA

Schwarzbier translates from the German to “black beer”. A smooth dark lager with more roast character than a Dunkel, but much milder than a Porter or Stout. Much like a Doberman, Schwarzbier is dark in color, but light and elegant. Intimidating to strangers, but pleasant once you’ve gotten to know it. Koda says, “Dobies are a delight and so is this brew!” (5.4% ABV, 21 IBU)

GERMAN IMPORTS

Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen – Munich, Germany

An amber beer style that was developed over 200 years ago to celebrate the original Oktoberfest. The Märzen name comes from “March beer” because it was historically brewed in March to be at peak flavor for the Oktoberfest celebration. Today this style is available year-round in the US due to popular demand. (5.8% ABV)

Paulaner Münchner Lager – Munich, Germany

This beer is credited for being one of the most popular Munich lagers. Moreover, Paulaner brew masters were among the first to bring Munich lager beer to the Bavarian taps. The recipe for success remains: A perfect balance of malty character and the light bitterness of hops. (4.9% ABV)

Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier (Hefeweizen) – Freising, Germany

Number 1 rated hefeweizen in the world from the oldest brewery in the world! Fruity nuances of banana and cloves intermingle with malt flavors to create a balanced beer with a light, creamy character. This premium, naturally cloudy, pale amber wheat beer is truly a feast for the senses. It is the ideal reward at the end of a long day. (5.4% ABV, 14 IBU)

Weihenstephaner Dunkel (Dark Wheat Beer) – Freising, Germany

Effervescent and full-bodied, a pleasantly light caramel note is perceptible in the flavor and imparts a velvety mouthfeel. The color can be described as chestnut. (5.3% ABV, 14 IBU)

Ayinger Oktoberfest Märzen – Aying, Germany

This beer has a deep golden color tinted with amber. It is lightly sweet with a malty nose balanced with floral hops. It’s medium to big body and alcohol are not overpowering. The soft dryness comes from long maturation. (5.8% ABV / 21 IBU)

Clausthaler Original Non-Alcoholic – Frankfurt, Germany

With its own, specialized brewing technique, the pioneer still creates its signature non-alcoholic lager, Clausthaler Original, in strict accordance with the German purity law since 1979. Its genuine real beer taste is well-balanced, fresh, and easy to drink, with a creamy feel on the palate and a pleasing golden color to match.

WINE CIDER KOMBUCHA

Chardonnay by Milbrandt

Red Blend by Icicle Ridge Winery

Pineapple Guava Hard Kombucha by Huney Jun

Semi-Dry Hard Cider by Yonder Vantage

Kinderplatz

Come and Play!

Our 10,000 sq ft Kinderplatz has a 62-foot Ferris wheel, bouncy obstacle course, root beer floats, activity tent, face painting, games, and more.

The Kinderplatz is included with full admission to Oktoberfest.

For families or those just wanting access to the gated Kinderplatz area and do not wish to attend the beer gardens and entertainment stages, a separate admission to the Kinderplatz will be made available to purchase each day.

Kinderplatz Hours

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fridays

Noon to 9:00 p.m. Saturdays

(All minors must depart ALL venues by 9:00 p.m.)

Entry Fees

INCLUDED with Oktoberfest full admission or can be purchased as a seperate admission.

(does not include Street Fair, Beer Tents, and Front Street Park)

• $5.00 Friday

• $10.00 Saturday

(kids 12 and under are free)

Bouncy Courses Ferris Wheel

Root Beer Floats

Street Fair

The Oktoberfest grounds include a closed portion of Front Street between 10th and Division Street where you can enjoy the fall weather and colorful sunsets. The Street Fair includes beer taps, food vendors, retail huts, games and activities.

Retail Vendors

Our retail vendors offer traditional clothing, hats, steins and hand made collectibles.

• The Official Merch Hut - Oktoberfest branded steins, T-shirts and more

• The Hat Shop - Bavarian hats, pins & accessories

• Boulder Bend Glassworks - Unique fall themed items

• The Little Kitchen Shop - Traditional German steins, tumblers and gifts

• Nutcracker Haus - Lederhosen, dirndls, nutcrackers, and gifts

• Craftmaster Growlers - Growlers and glassware

• Bushel & Bee - Hand sculpted steins made from horns

Food Vendors

Our Street Fair food vendors will offer a variety of items from brats to donuts! Limited menu items will be available inside the Festhalle and at Front Street Park.

• The Oktoberfest “Brats & More Kitchen”

• Papa Z’s Donuts & Corndogs

• Bavarian Kettle Corn

• The Scout’s Bavarian Pretzel Stand

Fun & Games

Show Us What You Got!

• Stein Holding Competition - See how long you can hold a full 1-liter stein! Ladies’ Men’s and over 55+ age brackets.

• Mustache Showdown - The crowd helps pick the best groomed mustache!

• Costume Contests - Solo/Duo category and group category. Can be any costume!

• Pretzel Toss - In teams of two you toss your pretzels onto the plunger that your partner is holding to their forehead. Fastest to finish wins.

All winners receive prizes and adulation! Each weekend we will post the winners of the Stein Holding Competitions and the winning times at Leavenworth.org. At the end of all Oktoberfest weekends, we will crown the Grand Champion! All winners will be posted at Leavenworth.Org/Oktoberfest.

Contestants will be chosen at random from the crowd. So plan ahead and be there early. See the schedule for locations and times.

Free Area Shuttle

The Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce will be providing a free shuttle on all Fridays and Saturdays of Oktoberfest. Oct 4-5, 11-12, and 1819. They will run one hour prior to event opening with the last shuttle being at 12:15 AM, fifteen minutes after closing.

The routes will go as far west as Icicle Road, south to Sleeping Lady, east to Safeway (Park and Ride), and north to Ski Hill Drive, with other stops around town delivering you to the Oktoberfest gate. Please wave down the bus for stops. The shuttles are not ADA wheelchair accessible.

Shuttle runs approximately every 30 minutes

Fridays: Starts at 5:00pm. Last shuttle at 12:15am

Saturday Starts at 11:00am. Last shuttle at 12:15am

Please note: These buses are not ADA accessible. Anyone needing an ADA accessible ride can call Leavenworth Shuttle & Taxi, 509-548-7433, to arrange a ride.

Please Drink Responsibly.

Shuttle 1 (South Routes)

• East Gate (Division St & Front St)

• Hwy 2

• Icicle Road

• Icicle RV Resort

• Sleeping Lady

• East Leavenworth Road

• Willkommen Park & Ride (behind Safeway)

Shuttle 2 (North Routes)

• East Gate (Division St & Front St)

• Hwy 2

• Worldmark Resort

• Ski Hill Drive

• Titus Rd

• WiIlkommen Park & Ride (behind Safeway)

The Festzug

Each Saturday of Oktoberfest we open the festival with a Festzug march down Front Street to the Festhalle. Locals and visitors dress in their Bavarian best and join our Alphorn players and other performers to mark the official opening of the Oktoberfest celebrations for the day. We follow with keg tappings at 1pm at the Festhalle Venue and 2pm at the Front Street Park venue.

Official Oktoberfest Merchandise

Visit the Chamber’s booth at the Street Fair to pick up your official Oktoberfest in Leavenworth merchandise.

*Items bought online can be collected at the INFORMATION COUNTER in the lobby of the Festhalle.

ALL OKTOBERFEST CUPS ARE COMPOSTABLE

Help us “Give a Schnitzel” and dispose of your cups in the compostable bins. The 45,000 beer and wine cups produced for Oktoberfest are all composted locally! (See, you can drink beer AND help the earth!)

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There is so much to see and do during the fall months in Leavenworth and many businesses have creative and fun ways to celebrate the fall. Pawtoberfest, Booktoberfest, live music, classes/workshops, special performances and much more! Follow the QR code to view our full calendar of events at Leavenworth.org

With so many nooks and levels to Leavenworth's retail and dining experiences, be sure you don't miss a thing! Pick up a FREE walking map of the village at the Willkommen Center and at Chamber member businesses.