Labor Day Weekend. Come join the Fun!
Methow Valley Rodeo
September 4th & 5th from 12 Noon to 3:30PM
Come join the fun at our local rodeo featuring Saddle Bronc, Bulls, Barrel Racing, Team Roping and Junior Events.
For more information: www.methowvalleyrodeo.com
34th Annual Winthrop Auto Ralllye September 10 -11, 2010
Celebrating our 34th anniversary, the Winthrop Auto Rallye continues the tradition of excellence by presenting the "Winthrop Cup" for Best in Show for 2009. Judging will be performed by representatives with knowledge and expertise in fields relative to the following automotive classes:
Best Antique (pre 1940) - 1st & 2nd places
Best Classic (1940-1970) - 1st & 2nd places
Best Rod - 1st & 2nd places
Best Tractor - 1st & 2nd places
Best Truck - 1st & 2nd places
Best Work in Progress - 1st & 2nd places
Best Special Interest - 1st & 2nd places
Best of Show - People's Choice - the Famed Winthrop Cup
Visit http://www.winthropwashington.com/autorally.html for details.
Golfing
Remember the days when you could tee-off 18 holes of golf for only $30?
Well, you still can in the Methow Valley on a certified Audobon Course that strives to complement the natural landscape. And for the less serious golfer, putt-putt golf can be found right in downtown Winthrop.
Bear Creek Golf Course
Public welcome, tee times needed on weekends and holidays. Open 7 days a week. Known as "A Hidden Gem."
509-996-2284
golf@bearcreekgolfcourse.com
www.bearcreekgolfcourse.com
19 Bear Creek Golf Course Rd.Winthrop
Horseback Riding
The Methow is rich with a long history of horse riding
and horsemanship, providing a diversity of options for visitors wishing to spend some time in the saddle. There are peaceful, easy to access valley-bottom rides, or more rugged and striking terrain at the higher elevations -- even multi-day pack trips for the adventurous.
Early Winters Outfitting
Pack trips, half and full day rides, hourly riding lessons,
guest ranch and kids camp. Hunting & fishing trips in the Pasayten Wilderness, Glacier Peak Wilderness and Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. Summer and fall drop camps.
509-996-2659 or 800-737-8750
horse@methow.com
www.earlywintersoutfitting.com
Biking
The Methow Valley has long been known as a mountain biking mecca
with hundreds of miles of well maintained, easy to access single track and scenic Forest Service roads, but road biking has become just as popular. Few regions in the nation can claim such a perfect combination of stunning scenery, endless variety of terrain, and practically empty pavement.
MVSTA - Bike Ride Bulletin Board
Trail maps, on the MVSTA website, a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and promoting environmentally sound recreation on or near trails in the Methow Valley year round.
www.mvsta.com/summer/biking.html
Ballooning
Hot air ballooning offers the unforgettable experience
of seeing the Methow Valley's spectacular landscape from a bird's-eye view. It's the perfect way to get the lay of the land at the beginning of a Methow vacation, or conclude a visit with a storybook ending.
Morning Glory Balloon Tours
Hot air ballooning in the North Cascades! Daily champagne flights over the Methow Valley.
509-997-1700 / www.balloonwinthrop.com / 960 Hwy 20
Winthrop, WA 98862
Hiking
Generations of families have made the annual migration to the Methow Valley
to hike its endless trails. The Methow Valley offers many hikes for all levels. Pack a lunch and spend the day hiking and return to River's Edge Resort to soak in your private deck hot tub.
MVSTA - Methow Valley Sport Trails Association
http://www.mvsta.com/summer/trailmaps.html
Okanogan - Wenatchee National Forests
www.fs.fed.us/r6/oka/
North Cascades National Park Complex
gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/
us_national_park/wa_north.htm
Artisan Market Sundays 10AM - 2PM May 30th through September 26, 2010.
Come join us Sundays in the Winthrop Park!
Local Produce, Orginal Art, Hand-Crafted Goods,Food, Fun and More!
Visit http://www.winthropmarket.com.
Christmas at the End of the Road November 26 - 27, 2010
Celebrate in Winthrop!
This magical holiday celebration begins Thanksgiving weekend and marks the beginning of the Christmas season for the Methow Valley citizens and it's many visitors. Family and friends come from afar to join in and share this wondrous time of year.
For more information: events@winthropwashington.com
1-888-463-8469