Join us for the 80th 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, and as the horse train enters Winthrop on the final day, the community comes out to celebrate its arrival back home! A highlight of the ’49er Day is the parade going through Riverside Ave with more pack strings than any parade in the state, along with horses, floats, a band, vintage vehicles, and much more. It is free to join and view the parade!

Schedule Of Events

10:00AM - Line dancing in the streets with West Coast Country Heat

11AM - Grand Parade on Riverside Ave followed by fun & games! (participants line up at 9AM on Castle Ave for judging)

10AM to 4:30PM - Shafer Museum History Presentations

12PM - Kiwanis pulled pork lunch at Mack Lloyd Park

12PM to 6PM - Live music at the outdoor stage in the park

5PM - WOGA Dinner in the park ($30 per person)

7PM - 49er Days Barn Dance with Pack String & Friends ($10 per person)