Jessie Swider from the Autumn Leaf Parade drops by to share some details about longstanding Leavenworth tradition. The 2026 Autumn Leaf Parade takes Place on September 26 & 27. Go to Leavenworth.org for more details.

In this podcast we discuss some family friendly favorites to do throughout our four seasons.

Talking Schnitzel — Episode 3: The The "Bavarianization" of Leavenworth

In Episode 3 of Talkin' Schnitzel — Visit Leavenworth's podcast hosted by Ann Peavey — Troy Campbell, Executive Director of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, turns over the storytelling to Ann herself. As a fourth-generation valley resident and longtime volunteer at the Upper Valley Historical Society and Leavenworth Museum, Ann knows this history better than almost anyone. What follows is the story of a town that rose to boom, collapsed into near-ruin, and then — through sheer community grit and one visionary dreamer — reinvented itself entirely.

In this episode we continue our discussion about Oktoberfest 2026.

Talkin' Schnitzel is the official podcast of Visit Leavenworth, hosted by Ann Peavey with Troy Campbell of the Chamber of Commerce. In Episode 2 (part 2 of our Oktoberfest series), we cover what's happening at Oktoberfest in Leavenworth, WA in 2026 — including the bands and lineup for the celebration in the Cascade Mountains.

Welcome to our inaugural podcast with host Ann Peavey and perpetual guest Troy Campbell.

This new Leavenworth Destination Podcast coincides with Oktoberfest Tickets going on sale July 1, 2026. In this podcast learn bit about the history of Oktoberfest both in Germany and in Leavenworth.

This is part 1 of 2, part 2 will share what will be happening and what bands will be playing in Leavenworth for Oktoberfest 2026.