Bavarian Ice Festival

BAVARIAN ICE FESTIVAL in LEAVENWORTH, WASHINGTON 
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Dancing in on the heels of Christmas is the Bavarian Ice Fest. The Bavarian village of Leavenworth continues the celebration of winter with this annual playtime full of activities and events for all ages, and hosted by the Leavenworth Chamber. Enjoy again the magical wonderland dressed in lights, with winter fun, games and fireworks. A weekend grab bag of invigorating outdoor events includes snow sculpture, tug o' war, an ice cube scramble for kids six and under, the great Frisbee sweep, and Leavenworth's famous Smooshing Contest: a unique race peculiar to the Great Bavarian Ice Fest. The Smooshing contest is held on Front Street, with teams of four - their toes strapped to 8' long boards - trying to maneuver and glide down the street tandem-style. A wonderful thing about Ice Fest is that you can cheer from the sidelines or jump right in and compete for prizes. After spending time at the festival you will have time to explore some of the quaint little shops along Main Street and satisfy your hunger with many wonderful German dishes from fine restaurants along the way. 

Register by: Thursday, January 17

Departs: Saturday January 19 at 8 am from the Nor'wester main parking lot
Returns: Approximately 9 pm

Additional Pick-up Locations: 
1). March Point Park and Ride Anacortes approximately 20 minutes after depart time.
2.) Skagit Station in Mt Vernon approximately 50 minutes after departure time. 
3.) Commissary at Smokey Point approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes after departure time.

Fees:
$35 ages 13 & up
$15 Children and youth ages 12 and under 
Provided: Round trip transportation, light refreshments, movies enroute and host.

What to Bring: Winter jackets, hats, gloves, waterproof boots, snacks, beverages and your camera.

Sign up on-line or at the Convergence Zone.