Picture a stunning backdrop of half a million brilliant lights, majestic mountains frosted with snow and an enchanting Bavarian village filled with fun. Come join us this January for Leavenworth’s Winter Karneval as we honor a German tradition dating back to the thirteenth century, commonly referred to as 'Fasching'.

You can expect to see a blend of familiar activities, like ice carving and fireworks over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, along with new entertainment that will be spread out during the rest of the month, making Leavenworth the perfect winter destination all month long.

Schedule of Events

January 13th & 14th, 2024
Noon-3pm: Live Ice Carving at Front Street Park

January 14th, 2024
6:00pm - Live Fireworks Over Town

January 20th, 2024
Chicks on Sticks (not just for chicks) at 12790 Fish Hatchery Road- Icicle River Trails. Details: https://skileavenworth.com/events/not-just-chicks-sticks-2024
11am-1pm: Snowball Toss at Leavenworth Adventure Park. Free!

January 21st, 2024
Snowshoe Demo at Leavenworth Ski Hill
10am-1pm: Free use of snowhoes (time limit of 45 minutes)

January 20th & 21st, 2024
Noon-6:00 pm: Ski Movie Marathon at the Festhalle
Noon-6:00pm: Kids Games at the Festhalle

January 20th & 21st, 2024
Saturday: 5:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm at the Gazebo
Sunday: 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm at the Gazebo

January 26th, 27th, & 28th, 2024
Fasching Pub Crawl - Times Vary per Establishment
Masquerade masks and colorful beads will be available at each stop around town
Map with featured drinks and bites

Winter Activities For Everyone!
Try your hand at cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snowtubing, and snowmobiling or take a relaxing horse-drawn sleigh ride
- Backcountry Skiing
- Nordic Skiing
- Skiing & Snowboarding
- Sledding & Tubing
- Sleigh Rides
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing

Date: January 13-14, 20-21 and 26-28, 2024

Locations: Various Venues in Leavenworth, WA 98826

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