Join us for the 81st annual Winthrop Washington ’49er Days! Come enjoy a celebration of our rich western history and community spirit. The event starts with the annual Ride the Rendezvous, a week-long horse-packing excursion through the Methow Valley high country.

At high noon on Friday May 8th the Ride the Rendezvous horses, wagons and cowboy crews will come through town to kick off the celebrations!

On Saturday, May 9th at 11am the historic 49ers Grand Parade will roll through Riverside Ave with floats, bands, vintage vehicles, pack strings, hydroplane boats and more! Before and after the parade there will be music and games, dancing in the street and shopping specials at our local boutiques.

Don't miss the Storybook Scavenger Hunt for kids at these participating businesses: 3 Bears Quilt Shop, Aspen Grove, French Quail Boutique, Inside Out, Purple Sage Gallery, Shotgun Nellie's, Oliver's Kitchen, Quartyard Quail, Trails End Bookstore…