Camp Leavenworth free music festival

Camp Leavenworth is returning for another year of free music and family fun on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, 2026. This two-day community celebration in downtown Leavenworth is completely free to attend.

From family-friendly morning acts to an alternative rock headliner on Saturday night, this year’s entertainment schedule is bigger than ever. Here is everything you need to know about the festival.

Festival Hours & Location

The festival takes over downtown Leavenworth in the areas surrounding Leavenworth Landing Park and the CW Parker Carousel Museum.

• Friday, September 18: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, September 19: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Live Music & Entertainment Schedule

Highlights include a Friday night fireworks display and a Saturday night performance by alternative rock group Better Than Ezra.

Friday, September 18

• 6 p.m. Elwood and The Blues Masters
• 7:10 p.m. The Rock Gods
• 8 p.m. Fireworks Show
• 8:20 p.m. The Rock Gods (resuming after fireworks)

Saturday, September 19

• 10 a.m. Power and Life Show Choir (Leavenworth High School)
• 10:30 a.m. Festival Awards & First City Dance Center
• 12:15 p.m. Drum Safari featuring Brandon Draper
• 12:55 p.m. “Mr. Stinky Feet” & The Hi Tops (A favorite for families)
• 2:05 p.m. Barnaby Bright
• 3:15 p.m. Southbound
• 4:25 p.m. Bo & The Beards
• 5:35 p.m. Hammer’s Dueling Pianos with Nick Carswell
• 6:45 p.m. Jessica Paige
• 8:10 p.m. Better Than Ezra

Festival Highlights

Beyond the main stage, the festival will include:

• Silent Disco & Camp Crafty: Dance the night away with headphones or head over to the craft tents for kid-friendly projects.
• S’mores & Scavenger Hunts: Get the full camp experience with delicious s’mores and a park-wide scavenger hunt.
• Active Adventures: Take part in the 5K Run-Walk, or test your skills at the Camp Cornhole tournament.
• Food Trucks & Shopping: Dozens of local food trucks will be on site along with regional vendors for a shopping experience.

For more information, parking updates, or to sign up for the 5K, head over to the official Camp Leavenworth website.

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