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- May
30
Wine Tasting Social Enjoy wine tasting from several regional wineries paired with yummy appetizers while supporting live theater at the Celebrate the Merc! Wine Tasting Social. Participating wineries include Vin Du Lac Winery, Four Lakes Winery and Karma Vineyards from Chelan, Rockwall Cellars from Omak, and Lost River Winery of WInthrop. Test your wine knowledge in the Blind Tasting Contest. 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Tickets available at the door. $20 per person includes tastings and yummy appetizers. Proceeds benefit The Merc Playhouse.
Location: Tappi's Time: 5:30 PM
Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
Website: www.mercplayhouse.org
Contact Name: Jane Hubrig - Phone: 509-997-7529
- June
8
National Fishing/Boating Day Artist & NATIONAL FISHING DAY EVENT Activities include: Fishing for big trout, Fish cleaning station, Build a River, Aquarium and Concessions, Hands-on casting with targets, Smokey the Bear, Salmon Cooking, Fly Tying, Gyotaku, Fish Art, Ethics and Boating Safety.
Free event! 10am-2pm.
The winning design by Ali Palm will be featured on t-shirts commemorating the 2013 National Fishing & Boating Week. Ali is a fifth grade student at Methow Valley Elementary School. Five additional designs were chosen to be featured on posters which will be hung throughout the valley. The additional artwork features the following fifth grade students: Logan Hall, Walker Hall, Jonathan Ing-Moody, Novie McCabe, and Magnus Triese.
The theme: AID THE SHADE/RESTORE RIPARIAN FORESTS, reminds us of the relationship between healthy fish habitats and the riparian zone along rivers. In this interdisciplinary unit students first learned about fish and fish habitat in a workshop in their classrooms with local naturalists Michael Humling and Dave Thompkins. They then sketched images and learned how to carve blocks and print them with local teaching artists, Laura Gunnip and Emily Post. The block prints feature fish and habitat and reflect the student's knowledge. There are many outstanding examples of block prints from the last 13 years. Many were featured in a free calendar; Living With the Methow River, produced by the Methow Resource Council and through a collaboration with Methow Arts Alliance.Location: Winthrop National Fish Hatchery Time: 10:00 AM
Email: amanda@methowartsalliance.org
Website: www.methowartsalliance.org
Contact Name: Methow Arts Alliance - Phone: 509.997.4004
- June
8
Open Merc! Hosted by Egon Steinebach. Musicians and performers of all types are invited to join the fun and practice their skills in a casual, coffee house-style venue. No cover. Beer and wine available for purchase.
Location: The Merc Playhouse Time: 7:00 PM
Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
Website: www.mercplayhouse.org
Contact Name: Jane Hubrig, Managing Director - Phone: 509-997-7529
- June
9
Winthrop Marathon / Half Fourth annual Winthrop Marathon. Starting on the edge of the Pasayten Wilderness in the Okanogan National Forest, the course will follow the Chewuch River on Forest Service and rural county roads to the "western" town Winthrop in the heart of the beautiful Methow River Valley. The certified distance, "net downhill" course is located on the sunny side of the North Cascades so there's a good chance the weather will be perfect for running, enjoying the views and hanging out with friends and family at the finish line. Marathon is USATF certified and a Boston Qualifier.
Location: Winthrop
Email: james@rainshadowrunning.com
Website: www.rainshadowrunning.com
Contact Name: James Varner - Phone: 509 846-5019
- June
29
MountainFilm on Tour- Winthrop MountainFilm on Tour- Winthrop, Hosted by North Cascades Mountain Hostel.
North Cascades Mountain Hostel is bringing MountainFilm on Tour to Winthrop WA! Mountainfilm is dedicated to educating and inspiring audiences about issues that matter, cultures worth exploring, environments worth preserving and conversations worth sustaining. Started in 1979, Mountainfilm in Telluride is one of America's longest-running film festivals. Through the years, in and out of trends and fads, the Mountainfilm in Telluride Festival has always been best described by one unchanging word: inspiring. Far more than any other adjective, that's how festival audiences describe their experience. Checkout our website for general info and ticket prices.
Time: TBD
Location: Winthrop Barn & park
Email: info@ncascadesmtnhostel.com
Website: www.ncascadesmtnhostel.com
Contact Name: Audrey Jo or Paul - Phone: 509.699.0568
- July
15
Youth Drama Camps Designed for kids ages 8 and up, the camps focus on performance, with training in acting, singing and dancing. Kids also have a chance to build and design set pieces and costumes. Days are fun and varied, with opportunities for campers to both work in an ensemble and shine on their own.
The Merc Drama Camps this year will be led by Megan Fox Hicks. Megan appeared as Lucy in The Merc's 2010 production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Megan has been involved with dance and theater since she was three years old. She has a degree in Theater Education and currently teaches drama at Kalles Junior High School in Puyallup.
Two Weeks: July 15-19 & Aug. 5-9. Camp hours are Monday - Friday 10am - 4 pm with a culminating performance Friday at 4 pm. Campers provide their own lunch which will be enjoyed in the park each day for a chance to get outside. Cost is $200 per week. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to hold your spot, with the balance due before the first day of camp. Some partial scholarships are available. To register, call 997-7529.
Location: The Merc Playhouse
Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
Website: www.mercplayhouse.org
Contact Name: Merc Playhouse - Phone: 509-997-PLAY
- July
19
Winthrop R & B Festival, 7/19-21 The 26th 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
Email: president@winthropbluesfestival.org
Website: www.winthropbluesfestival.com
Contact Name: Winthrop Music Association - Phone: 509 997 3837
- July
25
Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival, 7/25-Aug 3 Visit the Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival July 25-Aug 3 at our venue halfway between Winthrop and Twisp. Experience breathtaking hilltop views and incredible sounds. Arrive early and enjoy a gourmet tasting menu accompanied by local beers and wines. Pre-concert lectures and recitals will whet your appetite and prepare you for the exceptional performances to come. Plenty of parking. www.methowmusicfestival.org
Location: Winthrop
Website: www.methowmusicfestival.org
Contact Name: MV Chamber Music Festival - Phone: 509 996 6000
- August
11
Angels Staircase Trail Races 2nd annual Angels Staircase Trail Races. I really don't think any trail race in the Northwest can compare-- it's the highest race with the high point being at 8,000ft, it's the most remote race with no road crossings for the 25k and 50k and just one short section of dirt road for the 50m, it's got ton's of elevation gain(5000 for the 25k, 9000 for the 50k and 13000 for the 50m), and it's freakin' beautiful! Can you tell that I'm EXCITED?! Organizer, James Varner
Location: Carlton
Email: james@rainshadowrunning.com
Website: http://www.rainshadow-running.blogspot.com/
Contact Name: James Varner - Phone: 509 846 5019
- August
24
Cutthroat Classic 11 mile mountain trail run from Rainy Pass trailhead to Cutthroat Lake trailhead. Register early - fills up fast.
Location: Rainy Pass Time: 8:00 AM
Email: info@mvsta.com
Website: www.mvsta.com
Contact Name: MVSTA - Phone: 509 996 3287
- August
31
Methow Valley Rodeo, 8/31-9/1 Methow Valley Rodeo - 43rd Annual Labor Day Weekend Rodeo. Bareback & saddle bronc bucking horses, bulls, barrel racing, team roping and kids stick horse races. Rodeo starts at 1 pm both days. Located half-way between Twisp and Winthrop off Twin Lakes Road. Adults $10, 5-12 years $5, and under 5 free.
Location: Winthrop Rodeo Grounds Time: 1:00 PM
Website: www.methowvalleyrodeo.com
Contact Name: Methow Valley Horsemen/Leanna Melton - Phone: 509 996 2439
- September
6
Winthrop Auto Rallye, 9/6-8 Join us for the 38th annual auto rallye. See our on-line "Major Events" for further details.
Location: Downtown Winthrop
Email: info@winthropwashington.com
Contact Name: Winthrop Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 888 463 8469
- November
29
Christmas at the End of the Road, 11/29-30 Come celebrate the holiday season with us. Family fun events, extending hours shopping, town lighting and our renowned fireworks extravaganza. See our on-line "Events/ Major Events/Christmas at the End of the Road" page for further details.
Location: Downtown Winthrop
Email: info@winthropwashington.com
Contact Name: Winthrop Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 888 463 8469