Leavenworth Chamber September 2006 Newsletter 

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Leavenworth Chamber Newsletter
Your Bavarian Getaway

September Activities Are Endless

September 2006

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It's our 100th Birthday and the month of September is filled with our Centennial Celebration, Quilt Show, Music Festivals, Home Tour, Autumn Leaf Festival, Wenatchee River Salmon Festival and Oktoberfest.

In this issue

Leavenworth Centennial
2nd Annual Leavenworth Fall Music Festival
Quilt Show
Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival
Wenatchee River Salmon Festival
Oktoberfest
Hike Of The Month
11th Annual Home and Garden Tour

 

Leavenworth Centennial

 

The Leavenworth Centennial Parade will begin at 12 noon September 2 and winds through downtown streets. Entries will be tied to historical themes and grouped in the order of the decade in which they first appeared in Leavenworth: loggers, the first hospital, early churches and schools, renowned town marshal Dude Brown (portrayed by current Chelan County Sheriff Mike Harum), dairies and orchards, ski jumpers, local service clubs, festivals and more. Dozens of dignitaries and descendants of Leavenworth pioneers will appear in the parade along with floats, horses, antique cars, bands and special exhibits.

The U.S. Postal Service will release a special commemorative stamp cancellation that day, which will be available for purchase in City Park between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Also on sale will be commemorative coins, buttons and pins bearing the centennial logo.

At 3 p.m. in the City Park gazebo, actors and musicians will present an original radio play based on Leavenworth history. “Captain Leavenworth Meets His Maker” was written by Seattle playwright Elizabeth Heffron and is produced by Icicle Broadcasting. The live one-hour performance features talented actors, musicians and old- fashioned sound effects to guide the audience back through various scenes in the town’s colorful history. The radio theater production will be broadcast on KOHO-FM, 101.1, on Sunday, Sept. 3.

2nd Annual Leavenworth Fall Music Festival


September 9 enjoy the Fall Music Festival at the Leavenworth Ski Hill. This intimate 525 seat venue sits above the valley with the Cascade Mountains providing a dramatic backdrop for the stage. Music 2:00-7:30PM. BBQ concessions, beer and soft drinks. Lineup - The Paperboys, Vicci Martinez, Flowmotion FEE: $30 IN ADVANCE/$35 GATE INFORMATION: 509-548-5477
 

Quilt Show


Quilts will be displayed in shops throughout the village, September 6 – 10, 2006 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. The Finale is in the Festhalle on Fri., Sat. and Sun., 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Friday and Saturday & 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday. FEE: Meander free through the shops admiring the quilts and then visit the Grand Showing at the Festhalle--$5 INFORMATION: 509-548-5311 or info@quiltersheaven.com


Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival


September 22-24 Celebrate the area's spectacular fall foliage! Enjoy the Grand parade at noon on Saturday. Continuous entertainment, food booths, bazaar, pancake breakfast, street dance and activities for the whole family.


Wenatchee River Salmon Festival


Celebrate the annual return of the salmon to the Wenatchee River with hands-on activities, educational exhibits, entertainment, arts and crafts and more! September 28 & 29 are School Days and September 30 – October 1 are open to everyone. Smithsonian Institution exhibit for Folklife and Cultural Heritage will present live demonstrations by artists, musicians, dancers and storytellers.

Oktoberfest


Celebrate in Leavenworth, the ideal setting for you and your family to enjoy the great tradition of Oktoberfest! Live music, German food and beer, Arts and Crafts, used Bavarian clothing sale, musical groups from Germany and the US and a traditional Oktoberfest Procession

Hike Of The Month


Icicle Creek Trail is the featured hike. This trail traverses both banks of the Icicle River. A great trail for those that want to experience the magic of the Icicle Valley without significant elevation gains. One side of the river is dry and sparsely vegetated while the other is a canopied forest. Mid-way through the hike you will cross a bridge over roaring waters. Take a minute to relax here and enjoy the cool breeze generated by this roaring, surprisingly powerful creek

11th Annual Home and Garden Tour


The Cascade Medical Center Foundation will sponsor it's 11th Annual Home and Garden Tour to be held in the Plain/Lake Wenatchee area on Sunday, September 10 from 1:00-5:00 PM. Participants will visit beautiful custom homes in this area and will be treated to refreshments and entertainment during the tour. Tickets are $15 per person and will be available for purchase at the hospital admitting desk on 8th and Commercial beginning Aug. 28. They may be purchased at any tour home on the day of the tour. All profits benefit Cascade Medical Center. For more information call (509)548- 5815.