June 2008
June to October Tonasket Farmers' Market, Tonasket
June 1 Jet Ski Races at SunBanks Resort, Electric City; www.grandcouleedam.org
June 1 Ansorge Artist's Affair sponsored by the Ferry County Arts Council, Curlew; artcouncilofferryco@yahoo.com
June 1 4-H and Open Spring Schooling Horse Show, Ferry County fairgrounds, Republic; (509) 779-4736 or (509) 779-4077
June 1 Barrel Derby Days, Curlew
June 1-30 Laser Light Show on Grand Coulee Dam, 10 p.m.; www.grandcouleedam.org
June to September Tonasket Farmers' Market open 3-6 p.m. Thursdays
June 6-8 Okanogan Valley chapter Backcountry Horsemen of Washington gathering, Okanogan County fairgrounds, Okanogan
June 6-8 Tonasket Founders' Day celebration and rodeo, Tonasket; info@tonasketwa.org
June 7 National Fishing Day, Winthrop National Fish Hatchery; (509) 996 4003
June 7 Christian artist showcase, Winthrop Barn; www.voicesinthevalley.com
June 7 Stonerose Free Dig, Republic; (509) 775-2295
June 7 Okanogan Days, Okanogan
June 7-8 Tonasket Founders' Rodeo and celebration, Tonasket
June 7 to July 26 "Gardens of Life" exhibit at Confluence Gallery, Twisp; www.confluencegallery.com
June 8 Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, Republic
June 13-14 Coulee Cruizers Car Club Best Rod Run by a Dam Site, Grand Coulee; www.grandcouleedam.org
June 13-14 Wauconda all-school reunion; Wauconda; http://waucondahistory.blogspot.com/
June 13-15 Prospector Days, Republic
June 13-15 Brewster Bonanza Days, Brewster; www.brewsterchamber.org
June 13-15 Wauconda All-School Reunion, Wauconda; http://waucondahistory.blogspot.com
June 14 Weekend Celebration for Fishing, Tonasket
June 14 Grand Coulee Dam Lions Club Barbecue, Grand Coulee; www.grandcouleedam.org
June 14 Koulee Kids Fest, Grand Coulee Dam area; www.grandcouleedam.org
June 14 Fourth annual Tonasket Fly-In Breakfast, Anderson Field.
June 14-15 Methow Valley Tour bicycle event; www.mvsta.com
June 14-15 Father's Day Fly-In and Car Show, Tonasket
June 15 94th annual Flag Day picnic, Wauconda; http://waucondahistory.blogspot.com
June 15-16 Pot of Gold Shoot, Coulee City; www.couleecity.com
June 16-19 Pioneer Art Camp for kids, Republic; (509) 779-4823 or (509) 775-1086
June 19 to July 21 Meyers, O'Callaghan, Neupert, Fry exhibit, Winthrop Gallery; www.winthropgallery.com
June 20-22 Republic Motorcycle Rally, sponsored by Ferry County fairgrounds and Republic Regional VCB; (509) 775-3361
June 21 Motorcycle Rodeo, Ferry County fairgrounds, Republic; (509) 775-3361
June 21 Omak Motor Rodeo, www.omakstampede.org
June 21 Winthrop Wine Festival, Winthrop Park; www.winthropwine.com
June 21 Cowboy Caviar Food Fete, Conconully, www.conconully.com
June 21 Native Planet Bike Race, Winthrop
June 21 Fossil identification class, Republic; srcollections@rcabletv.com
June 21-22 North Country Classic horse show, Okanogan County fairgrounds, Okanogan
June 21-22 Molson Mid-Summer Fest, Molson
June 21-22 Northwest Water Competition Boat Races, Electric City; www.grandcouleedam.org
June 28 North County Car Show, rodeo grounds, Tonasket
June 28 Antique Car and Truck Museum grand opening, car show and open house, Curlew; (509) 775-3304
June 28 Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, Republic
June 28-29 Antique Car and Truck Museum Swap Meet, Curlew; (509) 775-3304
June 28-July 6 Colville Confederated Tribes Powwow and Encampment, Nespelem; www.colvilletribes.com
June 29 Wauconda Mutt Show, Wauconda; http://waucondahistory.blogspot.com
Last weekend Western jam session, Coulee City, www.couleecity.com

July 2008
July 1 Canada Day, Cherry Festival with parade and fireworks, Osoyoos, B.C.
July 1-31 Laser Light Show on Grand Coulee Dam, 10 p.m.; www.grandcouleedam.org
July 3 Chesaw Community Dance, Chesaw
July 3-6 Gold Wing Touring Association annual rally, Winthrop; www.gwta-wa.org
July 4 Chesaw Rodeo, Chesaw
July 4 First Nations Canoe Trek, Deep Bay Park, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com
July 4 Oroville Fireworks, Deep Bay Park, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com
July 4 Brewster Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 Twisp Fourth of July parade, Twisp
July 4 All West Arts Festival, Twisp; www.methowarts.org
July 4 Fireworks and Lighted Boat Parade on Curlew Lake, Republic; (509) 775-2704
July 4-6 Festival of America Fourth of July celebration at Grand Coulee Dam; www.grandcouleedam.org
July 4-19 "Brilliant Traces" live theater, Merc Playhouse, Twisp; www.mercplayhouse.org
July 5 Independence Celebration, Conconully; www.conconully.com
July 12 Greater Columbia Water Trails River Run, Oroville to Tonasket
July 12 Run the Sun trail run, Winthrop; www.mvsta.com
July 12 Refresh '08, Methow Valley; www.voicesinthevalley.com
July 12 Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, Republic
July 17 Centennial Air Show, Dorothy Scott Airport, Oroville
July 18-20 Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival, Winthrop; www.winthropbluesfestival.com
July 18-20 Pateros Apple Pie Jamboree_and Pateros Dragon Boat Races, Pateros; www.pateros.com/events.html
July 19 Wauconda's Fabulous '50s Sock Hop and Car Show, Wauconda; http://fabulous-50s-sock-hop.blogspot.com/
July 19-20 Inchelium Days, Inchelium
July 19-20 Can Am Hydroplane Races, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com
July 24 to Aug. 25 Young, O'Callaghan, Kirkland and Love exhibit at Winthrop Gallery, Winthrop; www.winthropgallery.com
July 25 to Aug. 2 Oroville Incorporation Week centennial celebration, Oroville
July 25 to Aug. 3 Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival, Winthrop; www.methowmusicfestival.org
July 26 75th anniversary of Grand Coulee Dam, 1933-2008; Grand Coulee Dam area; www.grandcouleedam.org
July 26 Fossil identification class, Republic; srcollections@rcabletv.com
July 26 Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, Republic
July 26 Back Country Horsemen third annual Lambert Creek trail ride and steak dinner, Republic; (509) 779-4244 or (509) 775-3484
July 29 Fabulous 50s Sock Hop and Car Show, Wauconda; http://fabulous-50s-sock-hop.blogspot.com
July 19-20 Can Am Limited Hydroplane Races, Deep Bay Park, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com
July 25 to Aug. 2 Oroville Centennial Week; www.orovillewashington.com
July 16 Coulee Medical Foundation Golf Tournament, Banks Lake; www.grandcouleedam.org

August 2008
Aug. 1-2 Town-wide yard sales, Conconully; www.conconully.com
Aug. 1-3 Third annual Budweiser-Lowrance King Salmon Derby, Brewster
Aug. 1-31 Laser Light Show on Grand Coulee Dam, 9:30 p.m.; www.grandcouleedam.org
Aug. 2 Oroville centennial parade and festivities; www.orovillewashington.com
Aug. 2-3 Miners Days, Conconully; www. conconully.com
Aug. 2-3. Mountain Music Festival, K-Diamond-K Ranch, Wauconda; (509) 775-3536
Aug. 2-3 North Ferry Wranglers and Lucky Horseshoe 4-H and Open Horse Show, Ferry County fairgrounds, Republic; (509) 779-4736 or (509) 779-4077
Aug. 2 to Sept. 20 "Under the Western Sky" exhibit at Confluence Gallery, Twisp; www.confluencegallery.com
Aug. 7-10 75th annual Omak Stampede and 73rd annual World-Famous Suicide Race, Omak; www.omakstampede.org
Aug. 7-10 Omak Stampede Indian Encampment, Omak
Aug. 7-10 Omak Native and Western Art Show, Omak
Aug. 9 Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, Republic
Aug. 9-10 Washington Open Fiddle Contest, Republic; (509) 775-3819
Aug. 15-16 Fifth annual Northwest Miners Rally, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com
Aug. 15-17 Fifth annual Heritage Days, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com
Aug. 15-17 Northwest Gold Show, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com
Aug. 15-17 Art in the Park, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com
Aug. 15-17 Ground Hog Open Golf Tournament, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com
Aug. 15-17 Desert Drifters Motor Cross campout, Okanogan County fairgrounds, Okanogan
Aug. 15-30 "Lettice and Lovage" theater at Merc Playhouse, Twisp; www.mercplayhouse.org
Aug. 16 Grubstake Open, sponsored by Conconully Chamber of Commerce at Okanogan Valley Golf Club; www.conconully.com
Aug. 22-23 Okanogan River Garlic Festival, Tonasket
Aug. 22-24 Wings Over Republic Fly-in. Merritt Field, Republic; jjsmith@rcabletv.com
Aug. 23 North Cascades Old-time Fiddlers Contest, Winthrop; www.methownet.com/fiddle
Aug. 23 Cutthroat Classic Run, Rainy Pass; www.mvsta.com
Aug. 23 Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, Republic
Aug. 23-24 Garlic Festival, Tonasket
Aug. 23-24 Shakespearian Dinner Theater, Republic; (509) 779-4823 or (509) 775-1086
Aug. 28 to Oct. 6 Yates, Spiwak, Fharnham and Powell exhibit at Winthrop Gallery, Winthrop, www.winthropgallery.com
Aug. 29-31 Rendezvous Rhythm and Blues Festival, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com
Aug. 29-31 Ferry County fair, Republic; (509) 775-3146
Aug. 30 Winthrop Rodeo Days, Winthrop; (509) 996 2439
Aug. 30 Barn dance at Winthrop Barn; www.winthropbarn.com
Aug. 31 Tonasket Demolition Derby, Tonasket; info@tonasketwa.org
End of August Country Music Fest, starts a week before Labor Day in Conconully; www.conconully.com

September 2008
September Storytelling festival, Oroville Library; www.orovillewashington.com
Sept. 1 Winthrop Kiwanis Duck Race, Winthrop; (509) 996 3631
Sept. 1-30 Laser Light Show on Grand Coulee Dam, 8:30 p.m.; www.grandcouleedam.org
Sept. 4-7 Sunbanks Blues Festival, Electric City; www.sunbanksfestival.com
Sept. 5-6 Cancer Relay Walk for Life, Grand Coulee; www.grandcouleedam.org
Sept. 6 Demolition Derby, Tonasket
Sept. 6 Winthrop Golf Tournament, Bear Creek Golf Course; info@winthropwashington.com
Sept. 6-8 Okanogan County Fair, Okanogan; www.okanogancountyfair.org
Sept. 11-14 Grand Columbian Triathlon, Grand Coulee Dam area; www.thegrandcolumbian.com
Sept. 13 Winthrop Auto Rallye, Winthrop; info@winthropwashington.com
Sept. 13 Dollar Watch Cowboy Jamboree, Winthrop; www.horsecrazycowgirlband.com
Sept. 13 Wauconda's Homespun Christmas Bazaar, Wauconda; http://waucondahistory.blogspot.com
Sept 13 Harvest Market and Community Yard Sale, Malo Grange, Malo; (509) 775-8997
Sept. 20 Health Fair/Harvest Fest, Brewster
Sept. 27 to Nov. 8 Campbell, Ward, Ciancibelli and Newman exhibit at Confluence Gallery, Twisp; www.confluencegallery.com
Sept. 29-30 Fall Mountain Bike Festival, Swan Lake Campground, Republic; (509) 775-3305.

October 2008
Oct. 1-31 Grand Coulee Dam Visitors Center open daily; dam tours offered; (509) 633- 9265
Oct. 3-5 Eagles convention, Agriplex, Okanogan
Oct. 4 Stew and Brew, Conconully; www.conconully.com
Oct. 4-5 Salmon Octoberfest, Tonasket
Oct. 5 Wauconda's Annual Pie Auction and Chili Feed, Wauconda; http://waucondahistory.blogspot.com
Oct. 10-11 Autumn Salmon Fest, Tonasket
Oct. 11 Autumn Leaf Run, Okanogan; www.autumnleafrun.com
Oct. 11 Harvest Fest, Okanogan
Oct. 16-18 Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus musical, Omak Performing Arts Center; www.okanoganmusic.com
Oct. 17-19 Okanogan Family Faire, Tonasket area
Oct 18 Annual Curlew Duck Derby, Curlew Civic Hall; (509) 779-4716
Oct. 23-25 Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus musical, Omak Performing Arts Center; www.okanoganmusic.com
Oct. 23 (or 30) Moonlight Madness, Grand Coulee; www.grandcouleedam.org
Oct. 25 Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation "Taste of Two Valleys," Okanogan County fairgrounds, Okanogan
Oct. 25 Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat, Wauconda; http://waucondahistory.blogspot.com
Oct. 30 Okanogan Valley Farmers' Market closes for season
Oct. 31 Merchants' Trick or Treat and Halloween Costume Contest, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com
Oct. 31 Main Street Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade, Brewster
Oct. 31 Stonerose closes for the season
Oct. 31 Halloween party, Agriplex, Okanogan

November 2008
November-December City of Lights, Grand Coulee Dam area; www.grandcouleedam.org
Nov. 1-30 Grand Coulee Dam Visitors Center open daily; dam tours offered; (509) 633- 9265
Nov. 3 Oroville Junior Women's bazaar, Oroville
Nov. 5 Okanogan Kiwanis Club sponsors Harlem Ambassadors basketball team, Okanogan
Nov. 8 Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club auction, Agriplex, Okanogan
Nov. 15 Loup Loup Ski Patrol Ski Swap, Agriplex, Okanogan
Nov. 15 to Jan. 3 Confluence Gallery 21st annual holiday gift show and sale, Twisp; www.confluencegallery.com
Nov. 19 Community Thanksgiving dinner, Republic
Nov. 22 Junior Women's Christmas Bazaar, Oroville High School
Nov. 22 Ferry County Back Country Horsemen Harvest Dance, Malo Grange; (509) 775-3484
Nov. 26 Community Thanksgiving dinner, Republic; (509) 775-3927
Nov. 28 Get Lit in Okanogan and lighting ceremony, Okanogan
Nov. 29 Christmas Tree Light lighting ceremony, Conconully; www.conconully.com
Nov. 30 to Dec. 1 Winterfest, Tonasket

December 2008
Dec. 1-31 Grand Coulee Dam Visitors Center open daily; dam tours offered
Dec. 1-31 Christmas at the Confluence, Pateros; www.pateros.com/events.html
Dec. 5-22 Christmas on The Columbia, Brewster
Dec. 5-6 Winterfest, Tonasket
Dec. 6 Holiday bazaars, various locations
Dec. 6 Omak Twilight Christmas Parade, Omak
Dec. 6 Santa Days and Santa Parade, Conconully; www.conconully.com
Dec. 6 Vintners and Brewers Wine Tasting and Auction, Grand Coulee; www.grandcouleedam.org
Dec. 6 Booster Club Christmas Bazaar, Republic
Dec. 10 Community holiday potluck, Malo Grange, Malo; (509) 775-8997
Dec. 13 Sixth annual Christmas Tea, Oroville
Dec. 13-16 Methow Valley Nordic Ski Camp, Methow Valley; www.mvnordic.com
Dec. 17 Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa Claus visit; www.pateros.com/events.html
Dec. 21 Children's Christmas party, Republic; (509) 775-3927
Dec. 24 Community Christmas dinner, Republic; (509) 775-3927
Dec. 31 Wooden Ski Race, Methow Valley; www.mvnordic.com

January 2009
Jan. 1-31 Grand Coulee Dam Visitors Center open daily; dam tours offered
Jan. 10-11 Snowmobile racing, Eagle Track Raceway, Republic
Jan. 12-14 Methow Valley Nordic Club members-only clinic; www.mvnordic.com
Jan. 16-18 Winterfest, Republic; (509) 775-2704
Third weekend Outhouse races, Conconully; www.conconully.com
Fourth weekend Snow Dog Super Mush dogsled races, Conconully; www.conconully.com

February 2009
Feb. 1-28 Grand Coulee Dam Visitors Center open daily; dam tours offered
Feb. 7 Tonasket Kiwanis Club Ground Hog dinner, Tonasket
Feb. 9 Grand Coulee Dam Lions Club Valentine's pancake breakfast, Grand Coulee; www.grandcouleedam.org
Feb. 14 Methow Valley Nordic event, Winthrop
Feb. 14-16 Grand Coulee Dam Area Balde Eagle Festival, www.eaglefestival.com
Feb. 16 Tour of the Methow, Methow Valley; www.mvnordic.com
Feb. 16 MVNC potluck presented by Methow Valley Nordic; www.mvnordic.com
Feb. 17 Doggie Dash, Methow Valley; www.mvnordic.com
February Mazama Potluck and Full Moon Tour, Mazama; www.mvnordic.com

March 2009
Mid-March Snowmobile Hill Climb, Loup Loup Ski Bowl; www.skitheloup.com
March 21 Susie Stephens Memorial Bike Ride, Winthrop; www.mvsta.com

April 2009
April 26 Methow Valley Cystic Fibrosis Bike-a-thon; www.mvsta.com