Bavarian Bulletin - May 19th, 2026 Edition

The Bavarian Bulletin

NEW Downtown Maps & Destination Guides Available!

The new Downtown Map and Destination Guide are now available at the Chamber Admin Offices! Stop by 940 US Highway 2, Suite B to pick up copies for your business or visitor needs. Questions? Give us a call at (509) 548-5807.

Alphorn Celebration this Weekend!

Join the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce and the Leavenworth Alphorn Association on Memorial Day Weekend as we present the annual Leavenworth International Alphorn Festival in conjunction with the NW Alphorn Workshop. They will be joined by Alphorn players from throughout North America for a weekend of Alphorn concerts and special performances.

Concert schedule (subject to change):

Saturday, May 24

4:30 pm – Alphorn procession to the Gazebo
5:00 pm – Alphorn Concert, Downtown Gazebo

Sunday, May 25
1:00 pm – Alpine Showcase, Leavenworth Ski Hill
4:00 pm – Alphorn Concert, Downtown Gazebo

Weekend Information

City of Leavenworth:
Upcoming Front Street Roadway Improvements

Next week, the City of Leavenworth will begin pavement and concrete repairs along Front Street, stretching from US Hwy 2 (Gustav’s) to 10th Street (Icicle Brewery). This project aims to eliminate multiple trip hazards and improve the overall roadway condition. Work will include repairing crosswalks and sidewalks, fixing the "wavy" bricks, seal coating the street, and replacing the concrete "dance floor" in front of the gazebo.

Construction is scheduled for weekdays from Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, June 5, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Because crews will be working directly in the roadway, please respect all traffic cones and barricades to ensure everyone’s safety. City staff will reach out directly to special use permit holders with specific updates.

We understand this work may cause disruptions and truly appreciate your patience as we work to improve Front Street this spring. For more information and live project updates, please visit cityofleavenworth.com/projects.

FINAL WEEK
SBA & FEMA Disaster Assistance Center

FEMA will operate a temporary Disaster Assistance Center at the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce (940 Highway 2, suite B) with FEMA personnel at that location:

May 19 - 22 from 12:30 – 6pm

See news release. For information on the types of FEMA assistance available go here.

FEMA’s assistance is available for individual homeowners and renters in Chelan County. FEMA/SBA deadline for homeowner/renter physical property damage applications is June 10, 2026. FEMA partners with SBA to provide long-term relief for small businesses. SBA deadline for small business applications is January 7, 2027.

Media Matters:
Why We Invest in Meta Advertising Beyond Organic Social Media

Organic social media remains an important way we connect with loyal visitors and share Leavenworth’s story, but in today’s crowded digital landscape, organic reach alone is not enough to consistently reach new travelers. That’s where paid Meta advertising plays a critical role.

This spring, our Meta campaigns generated more than 1.6 million impressions and over 25,000 clicks to Leavenworth.org. The campaign achieved a strong 1.59% click-through rate, above typical tourism industry averages (Average Meta tourism/travel CTRs often fall around 0.9%–1.3%), along with an efficient $0.32 cost-per-click.

Paid advertising allows us to reach new travelers, target key drive markets, retarget interested website visitors, promote seasonal experiences like Maifest at the right moment, and remain competitive against thousands of other destinations online.

One of the campaign’s biggest successes was the Bavarian-themed Front Street creative, which generated more than 12,000 clicks alone. The imagery resonated because it instantly communicated what makes Leavenworth unique: Bavarian architecture, mountain scenery, sunshine, and downtown charm.

The campaign reinforced something we consistently see in tourism marketing: authentic destination identity performs best. While events and recreation attract visitors, Leavenworth’s Bavarian character remains one of the strongest drivers of online interest and engagement.

Learn more about Leavenworth Area Promotions (LAP) here

FOOTFALLS

Week 18, 2026. 04 May 2026 - 10 May 2026

_{*Remember, these are footfalls counted by five cameras locations on Front Street. The numbers are NOT individual people counts, those numbers would be lower.}