JUNE 30, 2025 EDITION

On June 24th we distributed a press release announcing our 2025 sponsors and that tickets for the 2025 Oktoberfest in Leavenworth dates go on sale July 1st! 

We are happy to announce that press releases work! Not only have they been featured by KREM, The Stranger, SIP Magazine, News Break, and Brewpublic, but the Chamber and our Entertainment Sponsor, the Rhein Haus, have also been invited to appear live on Q13 on July 1st. They'll be discussing Oktoberfest and promoting ticket sales. If you want to watch, the segments will air during the nine and ten o'clock hours tomorrow. Prost!

There is still time to be a sponsor and join the following supporters; thank you!

Are you offering a Buy One, Get One Free, an end-of-season sale, a stay 3 get the 4th night free, or a benevolent night? Many things our members offer don't fit the criteria for our event calendar at Leavenworth.org and need a home where residents and visitors can discover them. For this reason, we have developed a promotional calendar to help support your efforts!

Prior to launching and making a big fuss, we want to populate it with offers! So if you have a current promo or are planning something similar to what is dscribed above, please contact Membership Manager Dana to learn more and get the criteria.

Bjork Creek Cabin 

Charming 3BR/2BA cabin just 5 miles from Leavenworth, set on an acre of secluded land. Enjoy spacious living areas, covered porches, hot tub, BBQ, fire table, and a cozy gas fireplace. Perfect for outdoor fun, games, and relaxing getaways. Onsite EV charger available.

Autumn Haus Apartment Homes 

Resort-style living in the beautiful Cascade Mountains, surrounded by breathtaking views and endless activities of all kinds. Enjoy a state-of-the-art, 24-hour fitness center, pool, upgraded stainless steel appliances, open floor concepts, and all vinyl plank flooring. Walking distance to downtown Leavenworth.

5th on Front 

5th on Front is the next venture by the family at Icicle Ridge Winery, a tribute to the 5th generation in our family to live and work in this valley. The tasting room features new wine products and a welcoming atmosphere. The luxurious "speakeasy" flair makes for a spectacular event venue and late-night getaway.

J5 Coffee

For over 10 years, J5 Coffee has roasted and crafted espresso-based drinks for locals and visitors alike. Both locations offer a wide variety of coffee and non-coffee drinks. Bags of freshly roasted coffee available for purchase so you can take home the joy of J5!

Chelan-Douglas Land Trust

Chelan-Douglas Land Trust conserves the natural areas, working lands, and outdoor spaces of North Central Washington through community partnerships, voluntary land protection, and stewardship - ensuring clean water, wildlife habitat, and recreational access for future generations.

Did you know that our area is Region 3 of the Cascade Loop National Scenic Byway? The Cascade Loop is also a 501(c)(6) non-profit located in Wenatchee, WA that serves the entire 440-mile byway corridor. They promote travel to the byway through a variety of methods including their website, search engine marketing, social media, print advertising, videos, international travel trade shows, and their digital and printed travel guide.

If you would like to have a box (qty 60) of 2025 travel guides for your business location, you can quest them Roni Freund by e-mail.  

Weekend Summary 6/27 - 6/30 :

Our Recreation Ambassadors got an early start this week, with two Chamber staff assisting recreators at Stuart Lake and Eight-Mile Trailheads. We will have staff at these locations on Friday and Monday for the remainder of the summer to mitigate human impact in the Enchantments. Six volunteers from Cascade Medical Foundation staffed the E. Leavenworth Boat Launch, Barn Beach River Access, and Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery boat ramp. An additional 6 volunteers from Leavenworth Rotary staffed Stuart Lake, Eight-Mile, and Icicle Gorge Trailheads. Volunteers and staff saw heavy use this weekend, particularly at the Stuart Lake Trailhead with the lot being 90% full at 8am, and 233 vehicles parked at 1pm on Saturday. The Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery was also very busy with 96 cars parked at 1pm. The Hatchery parking lot will be locked at the end of the Sport Fishing Season today 6/30, but can still be easily accessed by the City of Leavenworth’s free shuttle starting 7/4.

Volunteer Impact:

• Visitor Interactions: 1417(Not including Monday)
• Surveys Conducted: 29
• Trash Removed: 4, 30 Gallon Bags

Survey Highlights (18 respondents):

Visitor Origin:

• 85% of River users surveyed were local
• Most Trail users surveyed were not local, with visitors from Colorado, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Norway

Recreation Type:

• 80% of hikers surveyed were headed to Colchuck Lake
• 50/50 Tubers and Paddleboards

Conditions Reported:

• Multiple survey respondents complained of fishing lures, lines & hooks on the Icicle River
• Respondents complained of overfull trash-cans and lack of toilet paper in trailhead restrooms, but said trails were clear of trash
• Eight-Mile Trailhead has multiple downed logs over the trail and takes longer than normal to hike

Post-Recreation Plans:

• On Saturday about 60% of respondents planned to visit a restaurant after their float or hike
• On Sunday about 60% of respondents planned to go home after their float or hike

Transportation & Parking

• 65% of river users surveyed had previously heard about the City’s free river shuttle, several wished it started in June
• All river users surveyed brought two vehicles to run shuttle

We are still looking for non-profits to volunteer for the Weekends of August 2/3 and August 23/24. For more information, please email Matt @ Recreation@leavenworth.org or apply at Leavenworthchamber.org.

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REMINDER: The numbers shown below are footfalls; the counting of the number of times a person walks by the camera, not the number of individual people that do so. The reports are based on the retail calendar for 2025. 

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940 Highway 2 Suite B
Leavenworth, WA 98826-0327

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