’49er Days ready to roll

Winthrop’s annual ’49er Days celebration gets started at noon on Friday, May 6, when participants in the annual Ride to Rendezvous, a week-long horse packing excursion through the Methow Valley high country organized by the Washington Outfitters and Guides Association (WOGA), finish their journey in downtown Winthrop.

Saturday’s (May 7) activities begin with a performance by the West Coast Country Heat dance team on Riverside Avenue, starting at 10:30 a.m. Next up is the annual parade along Riverside Avenue.

After the parade, from noon-2 p.m. kids can take part in a number of free, old-fashioned games in front of Sheri’s Sweet Shoppe on Riverside Avenue. From 1-5 p.m., give mechanical bull rides on Riverside Avenue a try at no charge.

Beginning at noon in Mack Lloyd Park, Winthrop Kiwanis will offer barbecue pulled pork