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

May 8, 2025

6pm : WOGA Pack Train Tri-Tip Dinner.

May 9, 2025

12pm : Join us on Riverside Ave to welcome the WOGA Pack Train as they ride through town!

May 10, 2025

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)

May 11, 2025

7AM - WOGA Breakfast at Mack Lloyd Park

10AM - Packing Contest

Date : May 8-11, 2025

Location : Various Venues in Winthrop, WA

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