Imagine getting away for one, two or three days in late June to: sunshine and mountains ...  a confluence of two rivers ...   a gentle breeze in the ponderosa pines ...  and a small old-time western town ... for a celebration of Washington wine!

Musician, Lynette Westendorf Come join us in Winthrop for Wine in the Park and a series of wine events throughout the weekend and the valley. Wine in the Park - (Saturday June 20, 2-6 pm) - More than a tasting   ... We can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon in June than sipping Washington's own wines, in a park by the Methow River, while listening  to live mellow jazz music by the Lynette Westendorf Quartet, with Jim Knodle (trumpet), Roger Vandivort (bass) and Mike Conrad (drums). At the Winthrop Wine Festival's Wine in the Park event, you will: • Savor wines from Washington State boutique wineries • Relax to soft jazz • Enjoy hors d-oeuvres, cheese, fruits, and chocolate (and fresh brewed gourmet coffee • Meet the winemakers • Come away with a commemorative wine glass • Purchase bottles of your favorite wines that you just tasted • Meet Paula Christen, Winthrop Wine Festival's Celebrated Artist • Watch or participate in a hands-on art project with Methow Arts • Watch or participate in a fly fishing casting demonstration hosted by some of the Methow Valley's finest fly fishing guides and shops*.     *  Flyfishers Pro Shop     *  North Cascades Fly Fishing, LLC     *  Sun Mountain Lodge     *  The Outdoorsman  (509) 996-2649

Wine Tasting Details From 2-6 pm (gate closes at 4:00). $30.00 per person (up to 20 tastes) $5.00 for designated driver Credit card, cash or check gratefully accepted. All persons entering festival must be 21 or older. Twenty-three wineries and Methow Valley's two microbreweries, will offer selections for tasting. Participants include: Chelan Estate Vineyards & Winery, Tsillan Cellars Winery and Vin du Lac Winery (Chelan, WA), Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards (Manson, WA), Kyra Wines (Moses Lake, WA), Rockwall Cellars (Omak, WA), Copper Mountain Vineyards, Lake Crest Winery and Okanogan Estate & Vineyards (Oroville, WA), Cascadia Winery and Wedge Mountain Winery (Peshastin, WA), Masquerade Winery (Prosser, WA), Jones of Washington (Quincy, WA), Waterville Wine Company (Waterville, WA), Chateau Faire Le Pont, Horan Estates Winery, Stemilt Creek Winery and Swakane Winery (Wenatchee, WA), Lost River Winery (Winthrop, WA), Lone Canary Winery (Spokane, WA), Five Star Cellars and Otis Kenyon Wine (Walla Walla, WA) and Stella Fino Winery (McMinneville, OR within the Walla Walla AVA).  Old Schoolhouse Brewery and Methow Valley Brewing Company (Twisp River Pub) are the two microbreweries.

Other Special Events

Lost River Winery invites you to an artist and wine reception (artist to be announced) at Lost River Winery tasting room.  There. you will taste Lost River Winery's new releases of summer wines and savor gourmet appetizers.  (509) 996-2888. 11:00 am. - 5:00 pm, Friday, June 19.

Sun Mountain Lodge is opening the doors to its wine cellar!  Join the wine director of world class Sun mountain Lodge at the lodge's European style wine cellar to taste select wines from the cellar.  (509) 996-2211. 1-4 pm, Friday, June 19.

Arrowleaf Bistro welcomes you with a delightful evening of wine by Stella Fino, music by jazz trio, Harmony Junction, and a five course dinner, starting with an appetizer social at 6:30. Stella Fino's winemakers will be present. (509) 996-3919. Beginning at 6:30 pm, Saturday, June 20.

Grubstake & Co. entices you to experience the full flavor of the Methow Valley at our champagne brunch
starting at 9:00 am. (509) 996-2375. 9 am - 2 pm, Sunday, June 21.

We invite you to linger a little while longer in Winthrop to enjoy a leisurely meal, explore all the shops and our town's museum and simply stroll on the boardwalks in the early summer evening.   Stop into our Visitor Information Center to pickup information and tips on recreation, sports and relaxation ideas available in the valley.  Winthrop Chamber of Commerce thanks all sponsors to the Winthrop Wine Festival, including: