Oktoberfest, and the town around it
Oct 2-3, 9-10, 16-17 in Leavenworth. A Bavarian-themed town in the Cascades runs the Pacific Northwest's largest Oktoberfest across three separate weekends.
What is on, and when
The Oktoberfest schedule as published for Oct 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 2026. Times move on the day, so treat the organisers as the last word.
- LEAVENWORTH, WA
- Leavenworth Oktoberfest 2026 Oct 2–3 · 9–10 · 16–17 · Festhalle · from $20
- OKTOBERFEST
- live music on three stages, three weekends Festzug parade through town Saturdays 11:45 AM
- FRIDAYS
- Oct 2, 9, 16 · gates 6 PM–midnight $20 · box office 5:30 PM · minors out by 9 PM
- SATURDAYS
- Oct 3, 10, 17 · Festzug parade 11:45 AM gates noon–midnight · $40 · minors out by 9 PM
- THREE WEEKENDS
- Oct 2–3 · Oct 9–10 · Oct 16–17 weekend pass $50 · kids 12 and under free
- LEAVENWORTH FESTHALLE
- 1001 Front St · Front Street Park $20 Fri · $40 Sat · $50 weekend pass
- SEE YOU IN OCTOBER
- leavenworth.org for the full schedule
Walking it
Front Street and the two blocks behind it hold nearly fifty places to eat and drink. Park once.
Roughly 2h 15m from Seattle, WA, 30m from Wenatchee, WA. Those are door to door by car and will move with traffic.
Where to eat in Leavenworth
46 independent, owner run places in Leavenworth. This is a selection, not a ranking, and it is not everywhere in town.
- 59er Diner. 1950s themed, eggs from their own chickens, rebuilt after the 2016 wildfire, on Food Network 509-763-2267 15361 US Hwy 2
- Heidleburger Drive In. Established 1970. Burgers and malts 509-548-5471 12708 US Hwy 2
- Munchen Haus. Bratwurst and beer garden on Front St 509-548-1158 709 Front St
- Andreas Keller. Front Street basement - schnitzel, giant pretzels with alpine cheese 509-548-6000 829 Front St, Lower Level
- Ludwig's Gasthaus. Accordion and polka, biergarten 509-548-6625 921 Front St
- Baren Haus. German entrees and charbroiled steaks 509-548-4535 901 Front St
- Gustav's Beer Garden & Grill. The Bratwurst Patty Burger 509-548-4509 617 US Hwy 2
- Mozart's Restaurant. Steaks plus kasespatzle and schnitzel, upstairs 509-548-0600 829 Front St, Upstairs
- Visconti's of Leavenworth. Italian on Front St 509-548-1213 636 Front St
- Leavenworth Sausage Garten. Sausage garden, Front St 509-888-4959 636 Front St
- The Soup Cellar. Soup and sandwiches, Front St 509-548-6300 815 Front St
- Kingfisher. Out on Icicle Road, quieter and chef-driven 509-548-6344 7375 Icicle Rd
- SOUTH. Latin plates on Front St 509-888-4328 913 Front St
- Kristall's Restaurant & Lounge. Highway 2 standby 509-548-5267 280 US Hwy 2
- Wildflour. Homemade pastas and gnocchi with beef tenderloin 509-888-2737 20700 Clubhouse Dr
- Old World Chophouse. Steaks on Front St 509-548-7262 900 Front St, Ste K
- Ducks and Drakes. 8th Street, off the tourist drag 509-548-0270 221 8th St
- Colchuck's. Upstairs at 801 Front 509-548-5074 801 Front St, Upstairs
- Los Camperos. Mexican on 8th 509-548-3314 200 8th St
- Wok About Grill. Front St, Mongolian grill 509-548-9652 920 Front St
- Lost Pig Cafe. Highway 2 cafe 509-888-1939 285 US Hwy 2
- Rudloof's Pizza. Pizza on Highway 2 509-548-1505 265 US Hwy 2
- Renaissance Cafe. Tucked on 8th Street 509-548-6725 217 8th St, Ste B
- Crepe Cafe Sisters. Crepes on 9th 509-496-0564 220 9th St, Ste J
- Bavarian Bagel Co. Commercial Street bagels 509-888-1113 905 Commercial St
- The Pub at the Club. Out at the golf club on Icicle Rd 509-888-3372 9101 Icicle Rd
- Stein. 55 taps on Front St 509-888-0220 801 Front St
- The Loft. Bar above Front St 509-888-0231 843 Front St
- Blewett Brewing Company. Pizza and beer, Commercial St 509-888-8809 911 Commercial St
- The Gingerbread Factory. Royal-icing cookies and cinnamon rolls 509-548-6592 829 Front St
- The Danish Bakery. Strudel and Bavarian waffles 509-548-7514 731 Front St
- Das Sweet Shoppe. Candy and sweets, Front St 509-548-5755 733 Front St
- Bavarian Bakery. Highway 2 bakery 509-860-4347 1330 US Hwy 2
- Homefires Bakery. Wood-fired bread, out on Hwy 2 509-548-5611 1329 US Hwy 2
- Fudge Hut. Front Street fudge 509-669-7433 933 Front St, Ste C
- Whistlepunk Ice Cream Co.. Small-batch, local coffee roasters and honey 509-888-6681 707 US Hwy 2, Ste C
- Schocolat. Bavarian milk chocolate, burnt caramel salted almond ganache 509-548-7274 843 Front St, Ste D
- Larch. Downtown. Chef Ben Herreid, house pasta
- Prusik Kitchen & Bar. Recently opened by the Larch team 509-888-2175 219 9th St
- Mana. Chef Colin Patterson. One seating a night, seven-course tasting
- Watershed Cafe. Downtown farm-to-table
- Yodelin Broth Co.. Bone broths from wild halibut, salmon or chicken 509-888-4555 633 Front St
- Icicle Brewing Company. Brews poured all over town
- Doghaus Brewery. Nano-craft, dog-friendly 509-393-3134 321 9th St
- Bushel and Bee Taproom. Taproom 509-818-3373 900 Front St, Unit C
- Patterson Cellars. Wine, frose 509-888-5629 933 Front St, Ste B
About these listings
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Questions people actually ask
When is Oktoberfest?
Oct 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 2026, in Leavenworth, Washington.
How far is Leavenworth from Seattle, WA?
About 2h 15m by car, door to door.
Where should I eat in Leavenworth?
There are 46 independent, owner run places listed above with phone numbers. It is a selection rather than a ranking, and there is plenty in town it does not cover.
Are you affiliated with the festival or the businesses listed?
No. Everything here is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any festival, organiser or business named on this page.
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