MEMBERS - PLEASE UPDATE YOUR BUSINESS INFORMATION FOR 2026
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Bavarian Bulletin - January 12, 2026 Edition
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Fasching Pub Crawl Invite
The Fasching* Pub Crawl will happen again on January 23-25, and we are looking for participants. If you serve beer, cider, wine, or cocktails in a pub-like setting where guests can walk up to the counter and order, then you qualify!
The Chamber provides masks and beads, and you provide the tasty beverage. (Guests pay you for the drink; the masks and beads are free!) Please email Ernest to participate! We really want to encourage you to have LIVE MUSIC too!
Deadline to sign-up: January 15th
Currently Confirmed Participants:
*Fasching is like a German Mardi Gras.
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A Big Year for Leavenworth in the Media
2025 was a banner year for media coverage, with earned media up 38% over 2024 and more than $8.1 million in earned media value. Leavenworth was featured by top national outlets, including Travel + Leisure, USA TODAY, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, FOX, and more, reinforcing our strong national visibility. Go to this blog posting to view a snapshot of some of the most notable media highlights from the year.
Promoting Local Businesses Through the Leavenworth Marketplace
Our extensive digital advertising campaign promoting the Leavenworth Marketplace has officially launched, driving online shoppers directly to local businesses. If you have an online store and aren’t currently participating in the Leavenworth Marketplace, this free platform is an easy way to increase visibility and sales. Please reach out to Jessica at media@leavenworth.org, and she’ll be happy to help get you set up so you are a part of this campaign.
Have a Special or Discount? Let Us Help Promote It
Have a special promotion or discount you’d like to share? Please submit it through the calendar portal at https://leavenworth.org/calendar/community/add/ so we can help promote it through our marketing channels. Sharing your offers allows us to highlight your business and amplify visibility to both visitors and locals.
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Membership Renewal in January
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We have sent out membership renewal invoices via USPS and email in the first week of January. Please keep an eye on your inboxes. This is a great time to be checking your listings in the Destination Guide and leavenworth.org for accuracy. If you would like to make any adjustments, please email your changes to Dana, guestservices@leavenworth.org.
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This Week In Leavenworth (TWIL)
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FOOTFALL REPORTS
Week 53, 2025. 29 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026
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THE BEST OF OKTOBERFEST WITH LEAVENWORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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From Alpine Peaks to Beer Tents, discover the best of Oktoberfest and the Alpine beauty with this Journey Through Austria & Bavaria!
11 DAYS/ 10 NIGHTS
SEPTEMBER 18 TO 29, 2026
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We are thankful to our 500+ Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce members who support our programs, promotions, initiatives, and events.
A special thank you to our featured members, the Bavarian Lodge, Boulder Bend Glassworks, the Alpen Dorf Pension and Love Leavenworth Vacation Rentals for their enhanced membership support.
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Visit our EVENTS CALENDAR for details about all member events.
Members, click "add event" in the bottom right of the calendar to list your event.
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All Link Transit services are fare-free.
Route 22: Wenatchee - Leavenworth
Route 32: Leavenworth Local
Route 122 Express: Wenatchee – Leavenworth
DART: General public dial-a-ride service in the greater Leavenworth area
Guest Service Center 509-662-1155
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Learn where these 30 lifesaving devices are located around Leavenworth. Click for map.
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Websites
Leavenworthchamber.org
Leavenworth.org
Our mailing address is:
Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 327
940 Highway 2 Suite B
Leavenworth, WA 98826-0327
If you have questions, please call us at (509)548-5807
Copyright © 2025 Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you are a member of the Chamber of Commerce or signed up for the Bavarian Bulletin online.
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