The 2018 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration took place from June 21-24, 2018 in the state of Washington, USA, attracting large numbers of players and enthusiasts, and was deemed a great success by all who were invited.

Guest accordionists included Murl Allen Sanders, Cory Pesaturo, Michael Bridge, and Bruce Gassman. Performers and workshop presenters included Alicia Baker, Ken Olendorf Tribute Band, Gazebo Ensemble, Gabe Hall-Rodrigues, Jim & Shirley O’Brien, and Gary Malner. The various activities included a competition, with the results now published.

Emmanuel Gasser, from Canada, won First Prize in all 5 categories that he competed in, at the recent Leavenworth event.

Emmanuel Gasser is pictured below with Cory Pesaturo (left) and Michael Bridge (right). Full results at: 2018LeavenworthResults.pdf