March 1 -- Winter Triathlon
The most unique event in the winter series: bike, cross country ski, and run while enjoying the sunshine and snow of the Methow Valley. Open to iron competitors or 2-3 person teams
Location: Winthrop Barn, Winthrop, WA
Website: www.mvsta.com
Email: info@mvsta.com
Phone: 996-3287


March 7 -- 3rd Annual Omak Chamber Mardi Gras Gala & Auction
Featuring Live Jazz by A Moment's Notice with Nancy Zahn, 6 p.m. $25 single; $45 couples
Location: Omak Elks Lodge
Phone: 509 826-1880


March 7 -- Annual Spring Wine Event
Featuring Boudreaux Cellars and Sparkman Cellars. “Meet the Winemakers” reception Friday night, Wine Seminar Saturday, Wine Dinner Saturday night featuring a fabulous five-course dinner by Chef Patrick Miller. Reservations Required!
Location: Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop, WA
Website: www.sunmountainlodge.com
Phone: 800-572-0493 or 509-996-4707


March 8 -- Winthrop Balloon Roundup
Come join at least 12 hot air balloons as they launch at day break behind the Winthrop Inn, next to the Red Apple Market. Don't miss the ever popular "night glow" downtown Saturday night. For further details, see our Events/View all Major Events/Winthrop Balloon Roundup page.
Location: Winthrop
Email: morningglory@balloonwinthrop.com
Website: www.balloonwinthrop.com
Phone: 509 997 1700


March 15 -- Bite of the Methow
Delectable treats from local chefs and bakers in the Methow
Location: Winthrop Barn
Time: 4:30 PM
Phone: 996-3631


March 22 -- HOBO Dinner & Auction
Dinner at 5:30 -- 7 with silent auction from 5:30 -- 6:30 at the Okanogan Borderland Historical Society. Funds are used to develop signage on early businesses, sites, and homes in the Oroville area. Auction will include a rare matted photo of Indian Day at the International Fair in Oroville from the mid '20's.
Location: Okanogan Borderland Historical Society, Oroville
Phone: 509 476-2476 or 476-2570


March 29 -- Kite Day
Celebrate the incorporation of Oroville 100 years ago, 10:00 a.m.. Children are the future of Oroville and all children will receive a free kite.
Location: Clark Park, Oroville
Phone: 509 476-3955


April 19 -- Rattler Half Marathon
13.1-mile epic trail run through Pipestone Canyon
Location: Methow Valley
Email: info@mvsta.com
Website: www.mvsta.com
Phone: 996-3287


April 19 & 20 -- Ogle Chapman Golf Tourney
2 man Team play with prizes. Practice on Friday, Play starts Saturday 1:00 and 10:00 on Sunday.
Location: Oroville Golf Course, two miles west of Oroville on Nighthawk Road
Phone: 509 476-2390


April 25-27 -- Backcountry Horseman Spring Ride
Annual spring ride. Buckaroo breakfast, poker ride, campfire entertainment, bbq lunch on the trail, spectacular scenery, silent auction and so much more. Fun for the entire family.
Location: Beaver Creek , Methow Valley
Email: nancyp@methow.com
Website: www.mvbch.com
Phone: 997-4802


April 26 -- Sportsmen's Swap-n-Sell
Great deals on camping, fishing, hunting, and other sporting goods. 9 am -- 3 pm.
Location: Civic League Park & Downtown Omak
Email: omakchamber@northcascades.net
Phone: 509 826-1880


April 26-27 -- Trout Derby and Spaghetti Feed
Opening fishing season with this derby from sun up on Saturday to noon on Sunday. Enter prize trout catches for awards, divisions for youth and adult and largest single fish. Spaghetti Feed, Saturday 5 -- 7 p.m. Opening day, Hall Mall, with crafts and vendors.
Location: Conconully
Email: conconullychamber@yahoo.com
Website: www.conconully.com
Phone: 509-826-9050 or 1-877-826-9050



February 22 -- JavAlive with Andrew Southwick
JavAlive...good music with a favorite: Andrew Southwick...coffee...friends...hang out in February with everyone at JavAlive. Sponsored by Voices in the Valley
Location: North Cascades Athletic Club, Omak, WA
Time: 7 PM
Website: www.voicesinthevalley.com


February 23 -- An Evening of Gershwin
Nancy Acheson will be leading us through "an Evening of Gershwin", the entertainment theme for Cascadia's fundraiser. Join us for an evening of wine and tasty food with a touch of New Orleans and hear beloved standards from Porgy and Bess and more.
Location: Methow Valley Community Center, Twisp, WA
Time: 6-10 PM
Phone: 997-0022 or 997-4601


February 28 -- Fabulous Fables and Terrific Tales
Short fables from around the world.
Location: Merc Playhouse, Twisp, WA
Time: 6:30 PM
Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
Website: www.mercplayhouse.org
Phone: 509-997-7529


March 2 -- We As Human
Sponsored by Voices in the Valley
Location: Youth Dynamics Building, Republic, WA
Time: 7 PM
Website: www.voicesinthevalley.com
Phone: 509-775-0426


March 8 -- Cascadia Keyboard Confections
Cascadia's annual celebration of the keyboard.
Location: Methow Valley Community Center, Twisp, WA
Time: 7 PM
Phone: 997-4601


March 7 -- - Tracy Grammer
Singer-songwriter Tracy Grammer performs at the Merc.
Location: Merc Playhouse, Twisp, WA
Time: 7 PM
Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
Website: www.mercplayhouse.org
Phone: 509-997-7529


March 8 -- Seattle Shakespeare Company
Location: Merc Playhouse
Email: info@methowarts.org
Website: www.methowarts.org
Phone: 509-997-4004


March 9 -- Celtic Band Craicmore and the Haran Dancers
Craicmore plays contemporary traditional “Celtic music that touches the heart, mind, and soul.”
Location: Performing Arts Center Omak, WA
Time: 5 PM
Phone: 509-826-8323
Website: www.omakpac.com


March 15 -- Sound of Spring Musical
The Okanogan Valley Orchestra & Chorus musical, 7 p.m.
Location: Omak Performing Arts Center
Phone: 509-826-7101 or 322-1353


April 12 -- Great Pianists of the Pacific Northwest
Cascadia's "Great Pianists of the Pacific NW" recital series ends with the Iwona Kaminska and Christophe Bowlby duo performing selections by Schumann, Poulinck, Brahms and Faure.
Location: Merc Playhouse, Twisp, WA
Time: 7 PM
Phone: 509-997-0222
Website: www.methownet.com/cascadia