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4th of July
Arts festival will light up the Fourth with entertainment, events
Celebrate beauty and creativity — and their local and global expression — at “It’s a Colorful World,” this year’s July 4 celebration in the Twisp Park.
Methow Arts’ 30th-annual arts festival, which starts right after the Independence Day parade in Twisp, features music and dance performances from around the world …
July 4, 2016 in Twisp
Twisp’s annual Fourth of July parade brought out the usual eclectic group of participants, as well as appreciative spectators who lined Glover Street to enjoy the spectacle and connect with friends and neighbors. Later in the day, the Methow Arts Festival was pretty much a play day for every age group. Musical entertainment, face-painting, hands-on […]
Twisp goes all out on the Fourth
It’s hard to know whether people celebrating the first Independence Day 240 years ago were decked out in “paleo bling,” but locals can observe the holiday in style by making their very own early-modern accouterments at this year’s Fourth of July festivities on Monday.
Old Glory on Glover
Spectators lined both sides of Glover Street (shady spots were in especially high demand) to cheer on the participants in Saturday’s Fourth of July parade in Twisp. G A L L E R Y Click any one of the square thumbnail-sized images to view photos as a slideshow.
Think twice before lighting fireworks this weekend
Okanogan County code prohibits fireworks in all unincorporated areas of the county. Winthrop and Twisp do not have ordinances prohibiting fireworks, but in light of the current extreme fire danger, town officials advise against using fireworks this year. Winthrop Marshal Rikki Schwab asks that people use only “safe-and-sane” fireworks within town limits if they do […]
Going Fourth
Fourth of July in these parts revolves around Twisp — big stuff for a little community. This year, “the heart of the Methow Valley” has a day of festivities planned that will satisfy everyone in the family.
From Back Issues: July 1, 2015
20 years ago, June 29, 1995 30 years ago, June 27, 1985 Mining corp plans exploration on Flagg Mountain Quintana Minerals Corporation has filed their 1985 plan of operations with the Okanogan National Forest. They plan to continue ongoing exploration of their claims by drilling test holes for mineral values on Flagg Mountain in the […]
2014 Art Fest Gallery
The 2014 Methow Arts Festival had everything you need for a successful summer shindig — high temps, good food and a fun crowd. We hope you enjoy our gallery, the product of two staff photographers as well as community contributions.
Fourth of July parade 2014
July 4, 2014 was a great day for a parade. We hope you enjoy our gallery, the product of three staff photographers as well as community contributions.
