Winthrop '49er Days!

Every Mother's Day weekend, our town has an awesome '49er Days Celebration. It's truly a step back into history with packers, pack trains, cowboys, cowgirls, wagons, vigilantes and horses throughout town.

The celebration always starts at high Noon on Friday with the arrival of the "Ride to the Rendezvous" wagon train. These folks are returning from five days of enjoying cowboy cookouts, campfire stories and traversing the high country in the Methow Valley.

The wagon train is impressive with covered wagons, horses and mules that are packing the supplies from the ride. After observing the wagon train, continue to walk along the town boardwalk and browse the local merchant shops. A must stop, is Sheri's Sweet Shop where you can enjoy the best ice cream cones, homemade candies and even play miniature golf.

Saturday is packed full of fun with the Winthrop '49er Days parade. This is a good ol' fashion parade that winds itself through town. This parade boasts more horses than any other parade in Washington and is known for the longest pack of strings anywhere.

You'll discover the small town flavor with the local fire trucks, homemade floats of all kinds, marching bands, swing dancers, mountain men, old cars, vigilantes and the '49er Day Royalty.

Throughout the day you'll come across cowboys and gals singing western songs along the boardwalk, staged western shoot outs and the aroma of back country cooking. At the local park, you'll get a glimpse of outdoor life, enjoy cowboy music, poetry, taste campfire cooking and join in with the children's activities.

Be sure to save some energy for the cowboy dance where you can swing all night at the Winthrop Barn! No worries if you don't know how to swing, someone will be happy to show you, or you dance your own style. Our local folks are friendly and welcoming.

Sunday morning is always welcomed with a Cowboy Breakfast back at the local park. Enjoy good food and good people.  Throughout the day, you can enjoy various western demonstrations, packer competitions and participate in a live Western Auction.

Truly, this is so much fun for the entire family that you might, just make it a yearly tradition. River's Edge Resort is the perfect Destination to hang your hat at the end of day.