Oktoberfest in Leavenworth, Washington

Celebrating Oktoberfest in Leavenworth, Washington - If you're already reading this, I don't have to tell you that Oktoberfest is a huge event. Occupying several weeks in late September and early October, Oktoberfest is likely the biggest annual celebration in the entire nation of Germany, and many people dream of attending. But if you can't make it to Munich this year, you can do the next best thing

Enter Leavenworth, Washington
Located at the heart of Washington is Leavenworth. Surrounded by thousands of Douglas Fir trees and pierced by the mighty Columbia river, Leavenworth is a Bavarian-themed town. It's often featured on travel shows and in magazines, and for a good reason. Everything from the signs to the pavement of the streets is made to feel like Germany. And no German-themed town would be complete without an annual Oktoberfest celebration.

The Event
One of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations outside of Germany, Leavenworth Oktoberfest is a sight to see. With the smell of great food in the air, music playing, and the roar of crowds enjoying the festival, you might just forget you're in the middle of Washington. Leavenworth provides the full package, the food, the music, the activities, and of course the beer, brewed exclusively for the event. If you can't find fun in Leavenworth's celebration, you must be a corpse.

What Do I Tell My Wife?
There's more to Leavenworth than just beer and food. From rafting and hiking to chartered flights to movies and games, there's no shortage of activities. Here a just a few ideas...

Video Arcades
If you have a child, I bet you can predict their reaction when you tell them you're planning a vacation to a German theme town. "Lame." But there's a lot to do for kids and teens, too. One of the attractions is Icicle Junction; a video arcade situated a stones throw from downtown Leavenworth. Icicle Junction has plenty to keep your kids entertained, including arcade games, a theater, mini-golf, tennis and basketball courts.. Boredom should be no threat.