Winthrop 49er Days

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 and more pack strings than any parade in the state! Before and after the parade there will be music and games, dancing in the street and shopping specials at our local boutiques.

Head to Mack Lloyd park after the parade for more fun with cowboy meals, live music, crafts and loads of family fun!

*Schedule of events for the 81st Annual Winthrop 49er Days*

Thursday May 7th at 6pm - WOGA Pack Train Dinner ($30 per person) Location TBD, contact WOGA.org for more information.

Friday May 8th at High Noon - Join us on Riverside Ave to welcome the WOGA Pack Train as they ride through town!

Saturday May 9th:
⋆ 10:00AM - Line dancing 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 Historic Presentations
⋆ 12PM - Kiwanis pulled pork lunch at Mack Lloyd Park
⋆ 12PM to 5PM - 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)

Sunday May 10th
⋆ 7AM - WOGA Breakfast at Mack Lloyd Park ($15 per person)
⋆ 10AM - Packing ContestWashington Outfitters & Guides catered meals accept cash and credit card payments.

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