April 1-30 Grand Coulee Dam Visitors Center open daily; dam tours offered; (509) 633- 9265 April 4-6 Coulee City Wrangler Junior Rodeo; www.wshsra.org April 5 Coulee City High School Rodeo; www.wshsra.org April 9 Grand opening of centennial park, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com April 12 Great Pianists of the Pacific Northwest, Merc Playhouse, Twisp; www.methownet.com/cascadia April 17-19, April 24-26 “A Midsummer Nights Dream,” Omak High School; www.omakpac.com April 17 to May 5 Liberty Bell High School student art show at Winthrop Gallery, Winthrop; www.winthropgallery.com April 18 Grand Coulee Rotary Taco Feed and Auction, Coulee Dam April 18-20 Stonerose 20th anniversary celebration, Republic; www.stonerosefossil.org April 18-20 Ferry County Conservation District plant sale, Republic; (509) 775-3473 April 19 Hobo Dinner, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com April 19 Ferry County Conservation Fair, Ferry County fairgrounds, Republic April 19 Rattler Half Marathon in Pipestone Canyon near Winthrop; www.mvsta.com April 19 20th Ogle Chapman Golf Tourney, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com April 19 to May 31 “A Touch of Light” exhibit, Confluence Gallery, Twisp; www.confluencegallery.com April 25 Arbor Day dedication of Centennial Park, Oroville April 25-27 Methow Valley Backcountry Horsemen spring ride, Beaver Creek Campground, www.mvbch.com April 26 Opening day of fishing; www.omakchronicle.com, click on Fishrapper, or www.wdfw.wa.gov April 26 Sportsmen’s Swap-n-Sell, Omak; www.omakchamber.com/events.htm April 26 Stonerose Membership Dig, Republic; www.stonerosefossil.org April 26-27 Trout derby and spaghetti feed, Conconully; www.conconully.com April 27 Stonerose Interpretive Center Art and Collectibles Auction, Morris Merry-Go-Round Pavilion, Republic; www.stonerosefossil.org April 27 “Eating Weeds in Your Garden,” Methow Valley, www.sustainablemethow.net April 27 Photo art show, Wauconda; http://waucondahistory.blogspot.com/ April 28 Pateros Chamber of Commerce annual banquet; www.pateros.com/events.html
May 1 Okanogan Valley Farmers’ Market opens for season, Okanogan Legion Park; market in Omak Civic League Park opens later in the spring May 1 Stonerose Interpretive Center opens for season, Republic; www.stonerosefossil.org May 1-23 Grand Coulee Dam Visitors Center open daily; dam tours offered; (509) 633- 9265 May 3 Cinco de Mayo, Osoyoos Lake Memorial State Park, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com May 3 Chapman Golf Tournament, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com May 3 Oroville Farmers’ Market starts - 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at the library May 3 Business Appreciation Day, Pateros; www.pateros.com/events.html May 3 Wauconda Community Flea Market, Wauconda; http://waucondahistory.blogspot.com May 3 Sunflower Relay and Iron Event, Methow Valley; www.mvsta.com May 3 Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, Republic May 3 Community Yard Sale; Malo Grange, Malo; (509) 775-8997 May 3-4 Consignment auction and flea market, Tonasket May 5-9 Ride to Rendezvous, Methow Valley; www.woga.org May 8-11 Colorama Festival and ProWest Rodeo, Grand Coulee; www.grandcouleedam.org May 8 to June 16 Old Time Methow exhibit, Winthrop Gallery; www.winthropgallery.com May 9 Dollar Watch Cowboy Jamboree, Winthrop; www.fireside-lodge.com or www.horsecrazycowgirlband.com May 9-10 May Festival, bass tourney, fun run, parade and 3-on-3 basketball, Oroville;
www.orovillewashington.com May 9-10 Okanogan Estate and Winery spring barrel tasting, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com May 9-11 Winthrop 49er Days, downtown Winthrop; info@winthropwashington.com May 9-11 Friendly OK Car Club 15th annual swap meet, flea market and car show, Omak; http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/friendlyok/ May 10 Coulee Community Hospital Health Walk/Run, Grand Coulee; www.grandcouleedam.org May 10 Grand Coulee Cowboy Poetry Festival, Grand Coulee; www.grandcouleedam.org May 10 Oroville Chamber of Commerce barbecue; www.orovillewashington.com May 10 The Depot Museum opens, Okanogan Borderlands Historical Society, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com May 10 Car show, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com May 10-11 May Mixed Chapman golf Tourney, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com May 11 Over the Dam Run, Grand Coulee; www.overthedamrun.com May 11 Mothers’ March for Peace, Oroville and Osoyoos, B.C. May 11 Oroville Depot Museum opens for season, Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com May 15-18 Sunbanks Blues Festival, Banks Lake; www.sunbanksresort.com May 16 Mark Nizer show, comedy and juggling, Winthrop; www.methowarts.org May 16-17 Okanogan County Junior Rodeo, Okanogan County fairgrounds May 16-17 Relay for Life fund-raiser for American Cancer Society, Okanogan May 16-17 Spring Walleye Classic, Coulee City; www.bigwallys.info/Fishing May 17 Run For the Border Motorcycle Rally, Wenatchee to Oroville; www.orovillewashington.com May 17 Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, Republic May 18 “Eating Weeds in Your Garden,” Methow Valley; www.sustainablemethow.net May 18 Yoga for Gardeners, Methow Valley; www.sustainablemethow.net May 23-25 Coulee City Last Stand Rodeo, PRCA-sanctioned, Coulee City; www.couleecity.com May 23-26 Isle of Flags at Spring Canyon Cemetery, Grand Coulee; www.grandcouleedam.org May 24 Shafer Museum opens for season, Winthrop May 24 Mazama 10K Run and breakfast, Mazama; www.mvsta.com May 24-25 Winthrop Rodeo Days, Winthrop; (509) 996 3869 May 24-25 Conconully Arts and Crafts Show, www.conconully.com May 24-26 Watchable Wildlife events, Oroville/Tonasket May 24-26 Veterans’ Breakfast, Electric City; www.grandcouleedam.org May 24-26 Washington State BASS Jamboree, Electric City; www.grandcouleedam.org May 24-31 Laser Light Show on Grand Coulee Dam, 10 p.m.; www.grandcouleedam.org May 25 Fireworks on Grand Coulee Dam; www.grandcouleedam.org May 25-26 Republic Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Memorial Day weekend breakfast, Republic Fire Hall Memorial Day to Labor Day Molson Schoolhouse Museum open, Molson Memorial Day to Labor Day Okanogan Historical Museum open, Okanogan May 31 Jet Ski Races at SunBanks Resort, Electric City; www.grandcouleedam.org May 31 Racing at Eagle Track Raceway, Republic May 31 4-H Horse Camp, Ferry County Fairgrounds, Republic; (509) 779-4736 or (509) 779-4077
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 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 16 Coulee Medical Foundation Golf Tournament, Banks Lake; www.grandcouleedam.org 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
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
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
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
70 years of the Omak Stampede
A unique collection of images celebrating 70 years of The Omak Stampede presented by The Chronicle in cooperation with The Omak Stampede.
Frank Matsura images of Okanogan County
A unique collection of Frank S. Matsura's magnifcent images of Okanogan County presented by The Chronicle and the Okanogan County Historical Society.