Leavenworth Bavarian Ice Fest
January 16 - 17, 2010 Winter Festival in Leavenworth Washington
A weekend grab bag invigorating outdoor events including, snow sculpture, tug ‘o war, 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 having their toes strapped to 10’ long boards trying to maneuver and glide down the street tandem style. The best thing about Ice Fest, you can cheer from the sidelines or jump right in and compete for prizes.
During the weekend visitors can also enjoy the Northwest Dog Sled Pulling Competition, a sanctioned event of the International Weight Pull Association. The IWPA is a non-profit corporation that promotes the sport of dog pulling and the working heritage of all dogs. The IWPA also promotes a program to keep dogs in good physical condition with a constructive outlet for canine competition.
The Leavenworth Winter Sports Club presents the Winter Fun Fest 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday. Play in the snow at the Leavenworth Ski Hill. They will have all types of activities to try! Enjoy snowshoes, a snowshoe trail, obstacle course, games and more and admission is free for the event. The Winter Sports Club at Ski Hill in Leavenworth also offers Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing and Tubing!
Sunday evening enjoy live musical entertainment in the Gazebo in Front Street Park ending with a fabulous aerial fireworks display over downtown Leavenworth at 6 p.m. World-renowned pyrotechnics expert, Marty Schmoker, stages the 20-minute show with fireworks from France, Austria, China, Taiwan and the United States.
See below for the 2009 past schedule which can be used as a general guideline for this years events!
LOCATION: Downtown Leavenworth
INFORMATION: 509 548-5807
The annual Schedule of Events includes the following festivities:
(schedule is subject to change)
Saturday
Play Day Competitions
Guest Emcee - John Curley, King-5 News
GUIDELINES
1) Registration is mandatory for ALL events.
2) Waiver must be signed by participant or parent/guardian
if under age 18.
3) Register on event day at gazebo.
4) Prizes awarded in all events and divisions except the
Ice Cube Scramble and Snowball Toss.
5) Divisions & Registration Fees:
Adult (18 & up) $5 Junior (12-17) $3 Youth (7-11) $3
Kid (4-6) FREE!! Tot (1-3) FREE!! – Registration still required
Teams please note:
Each person registers individually, see above.
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9 AM
SNOW SCULPTURE
TIME: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
LOCATION: Lions Club Park - NEW LOCATION!
(Between City Hall and Swimming Pool)
DIVISIONS: Adult, Mixed Group, Junior, Youth
Maximum 5 people per sculpture. Judging begins promptly at 3 p.m. Awards are given at the Gazebo at 4 p.m.
GREAT FRISBEE SWEEP
Sponsored by Cascade Foothills Farmland Association
TIME: 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Front Street (on the Street)
DIVISIONS: Junior, Youth, Kid
A true test of housekeeping and coordination. Sweep a Frisbee from one end of Front Street to the other. The trick? Keep the Frisbee under control at all times.
ICE CUBE SCRAMBLE
Sponsored by The Gingerbread Factory
TIME: Noon
LOCATION: Front Street Park (East of the Gazebo)
DIVISIONS: Kid, Tot
A great event for the children. Kids and tots scramble to collect colored ice cubes each with a surprise inside including money, toys, or Icicle Junction tokens.
SNOWBALL TOSS
TIME: Noon to 3 p.m.
LOCATION: Front Street Park (By the Gazebo)
DIVISIONS: Youth, Kid, Tot
An old carnival standby with a winter twist.
BAVARIAN MUG RELAY
Sponsored by The Munchen Haus
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Front Street (on the Street)
DIVISIONS: Adult, Junior, Youth
Show your speed and grace. How do those Leavenworth Waiters and Waitresses do it?? Teams of 2 Make it through the obstacle course relay style with mugs full of - what else? - Ice Cubes.
SMOOSHING CONTEST
Sponsored by the Enzian Inn
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Front Street (on the Street)
DIVISIONS: Business/Commercial, Adults, Mixed Ages, Junior
EQUIPMENT: Two 2”x4”x10’ boards with foot straps for 4 people. No alterations may be made to any part of the boards (no waxing, planing, etc.) Evidence of tampering results in disqualification. A Board Buster at the start line inspects boards prior to each heat.
RULES: 1) Single elimination event 2) TEAMS: 4 per team
3) Multiple heats may be run in each division (determined by the number of registered teams)
TUG O’ WAR
Sponsored by Uncle Uli's Pub & Siegert's Papier Platz
TIME: 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Front Street Park (East of the Gazebo)
DIVISIONS: Adult Men, Adult Women, Junior, Youth
RULES: 1) maximum 7 people per team 2) no spiked footwear 3) choppers/leather gloves must be worn by each team member
4) the winner goes on to play the next team until only one winner remains per division.
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