Celebrate the Wild West

Winthrop's 69th annual '49er Days is May 9-11.  Catch all the action of this incredible event starting at high noon on Friday, May 9 when the Ride the Rendezvous horse and wagon train returns to town after a week in the hills.

Saturday is the main event with the '49er Parade. Events start at 10am the parade begins at 11am.  For those wishing to join the parade, applications can be found here.  More information on all the '49er events can be found on our website. This is a perfect weekend to celebrate with your family especially  in honor of Mother's Day!  We hope to see you there!

Winthrop's Western Celebration - May 10-12

For 68 years straight, Winthrop has been celebrating our western history. Winthrop '49er Days is a party for every cowboy and cowgirl. Two parades of horses and wagons roll through town over the weekend with Saturday's parade being the big one and the one the whole family should not miss. More information on '49er Days can be found on the Winthrop Washington website.  Treat Mom to a truly unique Mother's Day by bringing here to Winthrop for '49er Days!  We hope to see you there!

'49er Parade Photos

What an incredible, incredible day for the 67th Annual '49er Day Parade!  A big thank you to everyone who participated in the parade and those who came out to enjoy it.  We can't wait for next year.
Here is a web album with photos from the parade which are available to anyone for downloading.  Enjoy!

67th Annual Winthrop '49er Days May 11-13

Ride to Rendezvous - Horses and History

RIDE TO RENDEZVOUS 2012

Register Early – Spaces Limited!!!

The 2012 Ride to Rendezvous will be held from May 7-11.  The ride will include horseback riders and teamsters.  You are welcome to bring your own horse or wagon, each teamster may bring either a teamster assistant or an outrider. You are invited to ride with the Washington Outfitters & Guides (WOGA) as they travel through the beautiful Methow Valley.

WOGA provides: A great experience! Nightly campfire entertainment, horse hay, as well as fantastic people food, starting with dinner on Monday evening, 3 meals a day ending with breakfast & lunch on Friday, 12 meals total.

Educational opportunities: In history, packing, camp cooking, driving a team and setting up an outfitter tent.

MEALS:  Meals will be provided from dinner on Monday through lunch on Friday!  We will provide hay for your horses.

RESERVATIONS:  Reservations must be made in advance and are based on availability of space.  Please register early as space is limited.  Registration and waiver forms may be found on our website or by calling the office.  Confirmation is made at the time your deposit or payment in full is received.

RENTAL HORSES:  Please contact the office for information and availability of rental horses.

DEPOSITS:  We require a non-refundable deposit of $100.00 per person when the reservation is made. Payment in full is requested by April 1.

CANCELLATIONS:  “The Ride” is a very unique event in that there is no chance of “drop in” guests; due to this we will retain $100.00 per reservation if a cancellation must be made.  Cancellations need to be made by April 1.  NO REFUNDS after that.

PAYMENT:  We accept payment by cash, U.S. personal check, cashier’s check or U.S. postal money orders made payable to Washington Outfitters and Guides Association (W.O.GA.).  VISA and Master credit cards are accepted.

COST PER PERSON: 

1.      $400 …………… Teamster bringing your own team and wagon.  Teamster, please make arrangement                                         for either your own teamster assistant or outrider.

2.      $400 …………… Either Teamster assistant or outrider (limit one per wagon) must stay with wagon                                           and be able to control team in teamster’s absence.

3.      $600 …………… Rider bringing your own mount

4.      $600 …………… Passenger in W.O.G.A. provided wagon(limited number) please contact office

5.      $600 plus rent … Rider needing rental horse (limited number) please contact office  

Additional information will be sent to registered guests as it is available.  You may call the W.O.G.A. office at 509-997-1080 if you have questions or go to our website.

PLEASE NO PETS, DOGS, STALLIONS, FIREARMS OR FIREWORKS

We look forward to riding with you!