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49er Days in Winthrop

Fri, May 09

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Winthrop

Celebrate the 80th annual Winthrop Washington ’49er Days! A Western heritage celebration of the town's rich western and horse history.

49er Days in Winthrop
49er Days in Winthrop

Time and Location

May 09, 2025, 9:00 AM – May 11, 2025, 6:00 PM

Winthrop, Winthrop, WA 98862, USA

About the event

Celebrating the 78th year, Winthrop Washington’s ’49er Days is a Western heritage celebration of our rich western and horse history. Don't miss this historic celebration!


Friday, May 9

  • At high noon on Friday, May 9th, the annual wagon train arrives in downtown Winthrop. Come and watch the horses and wagons ride through town after spending five days on Methow Valley’s backcountry trails. Sponsored by (WOGA), the arrival of the horses and wagon trains mark the beginning of Winthrop’s Old West celebration. Ride to Rendezvous Washington Outfitters and Guides Association


Saturday, May 10th

  • 10:30 am - line dance performance in the middle of Riverside Ave by the West Coast Country Heat Street Dancers

  • 11:00 am - parade begins through the main street with more pack strings than any parade in the state, plenty of horses, floats, a band, old-time vehicles, and much more. It is free to join and view the parade!

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