Methow Valley May Events
May
- May
16
Mark Nizer Show Mark Nizer is one of the greatest entertainment comedians and jugglers performing today. He combines original comedy, world class juggling, movement, music and technology that promises a spellbinding evening. Advance tickets at Daily Business in both Winthrop and Twisp. $15 adults, $5 students
Location: Winthrop Barn
Time: 7:00 PM
Email: info@methowarts.org
Website:
www.methowarts.org
Contact Name:
Methow Arts Alliance -
Phone: 509 997 4004
- May
17
Classical Dressage Clinic with Thomas and Shana Ritter, 5-17/18 Dr. Thomas Ritter and his wife Shana Ritter will be coming to the Bear Creek Equestrian Center on Lower Bear Creek Rd. for a dressage clinic. Thomas is an internationally known instructor and he and Shana show Lipizzan horses competitively in the Northwest. They will also do a short demonstration. It's not every day that Lipizzan stallions come to the Methow! Pre-registration is required. Cost is $225 for two days or $115 for one day ($250 with boarding a horse for two days). The lessons are private, 45 minutes sessions. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bear Creek Equestrian Center
Email: bearcreekequestriancenter@methownet.com
Website:
www.classicaldressage.com.
Contact Name:
Sandie Stone -
Phone: 509-996-3727
- May
17
"Music Days" Celebration Fundraiser, 5/17-18 10th Anniversary Pipestone Music Institute's fundraiser. Admission is by donation.
On Saturday at 7pm the Pipestone Orchestra will perform works by Mendelssohn, Boccherini, Verdi, Stravinsky and more. The Community School Orchestra and the Pipestone Youth Orchestras will join them for several pieces.
On Sunday, from 1:30-4pm, students will perform recitals on guitar, piano, voice, flute, violin, viola and cello.. The Pipestone Jazz Band will wrap up the weekend. All peformances are at the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp.
Location: Methow Valley Community Center
Contact Name:
Pipestone Music Institute -
Phone: 509-997-0222
- May
24
Mazama 10K Run/Breakfast 10K Run (1k and 5K for kids 12 and under). And don't forget the popular pancake breakfast after the run.
Location: Mazama
Time: 9:00 AM
Email: info@mvsta.com
Website:
www.mvsta.com
Contact Name:
MVSTA -
Phone: 509 996 3287
- May
24
Shafer Museum Opens Walk through the past. Hundreds of genuine pieces from the days of the pioneers displayed in a life-size replica of an early Methow Valley settlement. See our "Arts/Culture>History" page for further details.
Location: Winthrop
Contact Name:
Shafer Museum -
Phone: 509 996 2712
- May
24
Winthrop Rodeo Days, 5/24-25 37th annual Methow Valley Rodeo. P.W.R.A. approved rodeo starts at 1 pm both days, junior rodeo startes at 9 am on Saturday. Saddle bronc, calf riding, bareback, barrel racing, cow riding and pole bending. Rodeo Grounds located off Twin Lakes Rd. $7 adults, children 7-12 $3, 6 & under free.
Location: Winthrop Rodeo Grounds
Time: 1:00 PM
Contact Name:
Methow Valley Horsemen -
Phone: 509 996 3869
June Events in the Methow
June
- June
2
Frank Webb Watercolor Workshop, 6/2-6 Watercolor artist and author Frank Webb, AWS, NWS will teach a 5 day workshop in Winthrop. Each day begins with a demo by Frank and artists will have ample time to put new skills to work: 1. creating bold, juicy colors and eliminating "mud" 2. sharpening their skills for designing entertaining compositions 3. advancing their individual style. All levels of experience are welcome. $550 workshop fee includes a wine tasting and a group dinner. Enrollment is limited and early registration is encouraged.
Location: Winthrop
Website:
www.paulachristen.com
Contact Name:
Paula Christen -
Phone: 509-996-2598
- June
7
National Fishing Day "Guaranteed" fish on every hook. Kids, ages 3-12 can fish for rainbow trout from 10 am - 2 pm. Prizes to be awarded. Hands-on activities too.
Location: Winthrop National Fish Hatchery
Time: 10:00 AM
Contact Name:
National Forest Service -
Phone: 509 996 4003
- June
14
Methow Valley Tour, 6/14-15 Road racing at its finest. This two-day three-stage bicycling event includes a time trial, criterium and road race.
Location: Winthrop
Email: info@mvsta.com
Website:
www.mvsta.com
Contact Name:
MVSTA -
Phone: 509 996 3287
- June
19
"Meyers, O'Callaghan, Neupert, Fry" Exhibit, 6/19-7/21 Kathy Meyers, Denny O'Callaghan, Jim Neupert and Laurie Fry's work are featured. Artist reception June 21, 6-8 pm. Gallery hours daily 11-6.
Location: Winthrop Gallery
Email: winthropgallery@winthropgallery.com
Website:
www.winthropgallery.com
Contact Name:
Winthrop Gallery -
Phone: 509 996 3925
- June
21
Winthrop Wine Festival 4th annual Winthrop Wine Festival. Further details can be found on our Events>View all Major Events>Winthrop Wine Festival page.
Location: Winthrop Park
Email: info@winthropwashington.com
Website:
www.winthropwine.com
Contact Name:
Winthrop Chamber of Commerce -
Phone: 888 463 8469
- June
28
Tour of Homes The public is welcomed to view the houses and creative landscaping of several local homeowners. Tickets $25. Self-guided tour.
Location: Various
Time: 10:00 AM
Email: info@confluencegallery.com
Website:
www.confluencegallery.com
Contact Name:
Confluence Gallery -
Phone: 509 997 2787
Methow Valley July Events
July
- July
3
Goldwing Touring Assn Annual Rally, 7/3-6 Hundreds of Honda Goldwing enthusiasts converge on Winthrop for Washington State's Goldwing Touring Association Rally. Activites and events run through July 6th. (This annual event is also scheduled in Winthrop in 2009.)
Location: Winthrop
Email: wastatedirs@makingitdigital.net
Website:
www.gwta-wa.org
Contact Name:
Don / Carol Sims -
Phone: 360 856 5815
- July
4
"Brilliant Traces", Live Theater, 7/4-19 Live theater - romantic comedy. This transcendent script, originally produced in 1989 by the renowned Circle Repertory Company of New York with Kevin Anderson and Joan Cusack, concerns a cataclysmic encounter between two young people who have each been scarred by the tragic loss of a loved one. Rosannah DeLuce bursts into a remote cabin in Alaska, the home of Henry Harry. Neither one is overjoyed to find himself in the presence of another human being. Alternating between calm and fury, bewilderment and conviction, an understanding and compassion gradually develops.
The Merc production stars Whitney Lawless and Damon Abdallah (Fully Committed, Visiting Mr. Green, and many others,) and will be directed by Ginny Abdallah.
Shows Wed-Sun. Sunday matinee at 2 pm, all other shows at 8 pm.
Location: Merc Playhouse
Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
Website:
www.mercplayhouse.org
Contact Name:
Helen -
Phone: 509 997 7529
- July
4
Twisp Parade Annual 4th of July parade.
Location: Twisp
Time: 11:00 AM
Contact Name:
Antler's Saloon -
Phone: 509 997 5693
- July
4
All West Arts Festival Over a dozen hands-on art booths, live music ends, arts and crafts booths and entertainment for all ages. Great food. Right after the Independence Day parade. Tickets $5. Kids receive five free tickets to the booths with their admission.
Location: Twisp Park
Time: 11:45 AM
Email: art@methowarts.org
Website:
www.methowarts.org
Contact Name:
Methow Arts -
Phone: 509 997 4004
- July
12
Run the Sun Trail Run 5 and 10 mile trail run on the Sun Mt trails.
Location: Sun Mt Trails
Email: info@mvsta.com
Website:
www.mvsta.com
Contact Name:
MVSTA -
Phone: 509 996 3287
- July
18
Winthrop R & B Festival, 7/18-20 The 21st annual Winthrop R & B Festival returns again to the Winthrop Blues Ranch, located just one mile from downtown Winthrop. Tickets, music line-up, festival site, volunteer info, camping, vending info, etc can be found on their website.
Location: Winthrop Blues Ranch
Website:
www.winthropbluesfestival.com
Contact Name:
Winthrop Music Association -
Phone: 509 997 3837
- July
24
"Young, O'Callaghan, Kirkland and Love" Exhibit, 7/24-8/25 Susannah Young, Marilyn O'Callaghan, Dennis Kirkland and Steve Love's work are featured. Artist reception July 26, 6-8 pm. Gallery hours daily 11-6.
Location: Winthrop Gallery
Email: winthropgallery@winthropgallery.com
Website:
www.winthropgallery.com
Contact Name:
Winthrop Gallery -
Phone: 509 996 3925
- July
25
Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival, 7/25-8/3 Classical music at various venues (inside and out) throughout the Winthrop area. See our "Events>View all major Events>MV Chamber Music Festival" page for further details and schedule.
Location: Winthrop
Website:
www.methowmusicfestival.org
Contact Name:
MV Chamber Music Festival -
Phone: 509 996 6000
August
August
- August
2
"Under the Western Sky" Exhibit, 8/2-9/20 Further details regarding the exhibit will be posted at a future date.
Location: Confluence Gallery
Email: info@confluencegallery.com
Website:
www.confluencegallery.com
Contact Name:
Confluence Gallery -
Phone: 509 997 2787
- August
15
"Lettice and Lovage", Live Theater, 8/15-30 Live professional theater. Lettice and Lovage, a comedy by Peter Shaffer (Equus, Amadeus) has been a hit all over the English speaking world since it premiered in London in 1987 with Dame Maggie Smith in the title role of Lettice Douffet. Lettice is a tour guide at Fustian House, the least interesting tourist attraction under the aegis of the Preservation Trust. But using her creative imagination and adventurous spirit she embroiders on the true history so as to make the tourists' experiences more enjoyable. This brings her eventually to the wrathful attention of Lotte Schoen, an officer of the Preservation Trust. However, Lettice's indomitable spirit, and her refusal to succumb to life's mediocrities lead to her pursuit of a conversion of Lotte's grim outlook on life.
The Merc production will introduce Jane Pappidas in the title role in her first appearance on the Merc summer stage. Jane has had a long career in theatre, and has directed and appeared in numerous staged readings at the Merc. Lotte Schoen will be played by Carolanne Steinebach, and the production will be directed by Gregg W. Brevoort, who directed The Drawer Boy for the Merc in 2006.
Shows Wed-Sun. Sunday matinee at 2 pm, all other shows at 7:30 pm.
Location: Merc Playhouse
Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
Website:
www.mercplayhouse.org
Contact Name:
Helen / Merc Playhouse -
Phone: 509 997 7529
- August
23
North Cascade Oldtime Fiddlers Contest 11th annual contest. Fiddlin' fun is all day (into the night) at the Winthrop Park. Adults $12, seniors $6, 12 and under free - tickets at the gate. Noon time Giant Insect Contest too.
Location: Winthrop Park
Time: 9:00 AM
Website:
www.methownet.com/fiddle
Contact Name:
Brad Pinkerton -
Phone: 509 996 2111
- August
23
Cutthroat Classic Run 11 mile mountain trail run in the North Cascades.
Location: Rainy Pass
Email: info@mvsta.com
Website:
www.mvsta.com
Contact Name:
MVSTA -
Phone: 509 996 3287
- August
28
"Yates, Spiwak, Fharnham and Powell" Exhibit, 7/28-10/6 Patty Yates, Gloria Spiwak, Shannon Fharnham and Mary Powell's work are featured. Artist reception August 30, 6-8 pm. Gallery hours daily 11-6.
Location: Winthrop Gallery
Email: winthropgallery@winthropgallery.com
Website:
www.winthropgallery.com
Contact Name:
Winthrop Gallery -
Phone: 509 996 3925
- August
30
Winthrop Rodeo Days, 8/30-31 37th annual Methow Valley Rodeo. P.W.R.A. approved rodeo starts at 1 pm both days. Bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, womens's breakaway roping, bareback, team roping and barrel racing. Fun for the entire family. Rodeo Grounds are located off of Twin Lakes Rd. Adults $7, children 7-12 $3, under 6 free.
Location: Winthrop Rodeo Grounds
Time: 1:00 PM
Contact Name:
Methow Valley Horsemen -
Phone: 509 996 2439
- August
30
Barn Dance The Winthrop Barn invites you and your family to an "old fashion" community dance with Omak-based "The Family Band". Tickets $5, $10 couples and children under 12 are free. Refreshments available.
Location: Winthrop Barn
Time: 9:00 PM
Email: info@winthropbarn.com
Website:
www.winthropbarn.com
Contact Name:
MaryKay/Winthrop Barn -
Phone: 509 996 2117
September Events in the Methow Valley
September
- September
1
Duck Race 1,500 rubber ducks race from the Chewuch Bridge to the Methow Bridge for the annual Winthrop Kiwanis Duck Race Fundraiser. Sponsor a duck for $2. Three BIG prizes. Tickets at the Tenderfoot General Store or any Winthrop Kiwanis member.
Location: Downtown Winthrop
Time: 12:00 PM
Contact Name:
Winthrop Kiwanis -
Phone: 509 996 3631
- September
6
Winthrop Golf Tournament 6th annual Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. 15-four person teams. $60 p/p includes cart, green fees, door prizes and lunch. Shotgun start at 8:30 am. BIG prizes. Sign up now as this event fills up fast.
Location: Bear Creek Golf Course
Time: 8:30 AM
Email: info@winthropwashington.com
Contact Name:
Winthrop Chamber -
Phone: 888 463 8469
- September
13
Winthrop Auto Rallye Join us for the 33rd annual auto rallye. Friday night check in, Saturday parade, show and shine and bucket run. See our "Events/See all Major Events/Winthrop Auto Rallye" for further details.
Location: Downtown Winthrop
Email: info@winthropwashington.com
Contact Name:
Winthrop Chamber of Commerce -
Phone: 888 463 8469
- September
13
Dollar Watch Cowboy Jamboree A variety show that conjures up the golden age of radio featuring cowboy poetry, toe-tapping music and general hilarity. Mike Faast and Roger Ferguson will join the Dollar Watch gang during the Winthrop Auto Rallye weekend. Mike is the lead singer for the Seattle based Western swing band "The Jangles" and will accompained by Roger, a super picker. Also scheduled to appear are cowboy poet and local nuisance Stan Kvistad, Horse Crazy, that totally fun cowgirl band and Dave McClure, cowboy poet and humurist. Mary Milka as Martha Star Route will be featured and don't forget the Elbow Coulee Cast of Characters: Forest Stump, Girl of the Golden West, Jingle Queens of the San Joaquin and perhaps a surprise guest. These folks will remind you what it means to be entertained. www.janglesband.com, www.horsecrazycowgirlband.com, www.cascademountainboys.com.
Location: Winthrop Barn
Time: 7:00 PM
Email: clnorthcott@centurytel.net
Website:
www.horsecrazycowgirlband.com
Contact Name:
Lauralee Northcott -
Phone: 509 996 2404
- September
27
Campbell, Ward, Ciancibelli & Newman Exhibit, 9/27-11/8 Further details regarding the exhibit upcoming.
Location: Confluence Gallery
Email: info@conflucencegallery.com
Website:
www.confluencegallery.com
Contact Name:
Confluence Gallery -
Phone: 509 997 2787
October Events in the Methow
October
- October
3
Methow Valley Fall Bike Festival, 10/3-5 22nd annual event. Three days of bicycling bliss. Cross country races, 35, 70 or 100 mile road rides, awesome mt bike rides, skills clinics, kids rodeo and games for riders 12 and under. Potato bar, music, beer garden and so much more. A wonderful family event.
Location: Winthrop
Email: info@mvsta.com
Website:
www.mvsta.com
Contact Name:
MVSTA -
Phone: 509 996 3287
- October
9
"Autumn Abstractions" Exhibit, 10/9-11/17 Artist reception October 11, 6-8 pm. Gallery hours daily 11-6, after October, Fri-Mon 10-5.
Location: Winthrop Gallery
Email: winthropgallery@winthropgalley.com
Website:
www.winthropgallery.com
Contact Name:
Winthrop Gallery -
Phone: 509 996 3925
November Events in the Methow Valley
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