The pie-eating contest in front of Sheri’s Sweet Shoppe, part of the Winthrop ’49er Days festivities, is a favorite for contestants and spectators alike.Participants in the annual Ride to Rendezvous were in the home stretch as they neared downtown Winthrop on May 6.Pioneer garb, and of course the faithful canine companion, were the order of the day during the annual ’49er Days parade in downtown Winthrop.Tomahawk tossing was, as always, a popular challenge at the Mountain Man Camp.It looks like a water tank dunk was imminent.Mounted standard-bearers led off the annual ’49er Days parade on Riverside Avenue.Local students provided musical entertainment during the parade.’49er Days junior royalty, from left, Princess Elanna Doran, Queen Jadyn Mitchell, Princess Bailey Thomson.
Free mechanical bulls rides were popular for those who didn’t mind hanging on for dear life.While many participants walked in the parade, some caught a convenient wagon ride.On the trail during Ride to Rendezvous.
