Methow Valley Rodeo on Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend at the Methow Valley Rodeo delivers classic rodeo competition at the Methow Valley Rodeo Grounds on Brengman Road in Winthrop, Washington. Produced by the Methow Valley Horsemen, it is a long-running local fixture where you will see the valley’s working-horse culture up close, with North Cascades scenery in view.

The main performance starts at 1:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. You can plan on a full rough-stock program, with bull riding and saddle bronc riding bringing the biggest hits of the afternoon, plus barrel racing that rewards speed and clean turns. If you are coming with kids, junior crowd-pleasers like mutton bustin and stick horse races keep younger spectators involved. Arrive by noon to choose your viewing spot and to watch the arena build toward showtime.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 7 to 12, and children 6 and under are free. Bring cash for gate entry and food concessions, and come prepared for limited shade with strong sunscreen and a wide-brim hat. Closed-toe shoes are a smart call for dusty, uneven ground. Pets are best left at home due to noise and livestock, but if you bring a dog, keep it on a short leash.

Memorial Day weekend is busy in the Methow Valley, so build in extra time for arrival and have a backup plan if capacity is reached or weather shifts. Winthrop is close for shopping and downtime, and Pearrygin Lake State Park is a solid option for trails and lake views. For lodging, you can choose downtown riverside hotels, cabins along the Chewuch River, higher-elevation stays near Mazama, or view-focused options around Sun Mountain. We recommend using Lake.com to compare vacation rentals and lodges that fit your weekend plan.