25th Annual Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival

This weekend Winthrop hosts the 25th annual Rhythm and Blues Festival out at the Blues Ranch on Highway 20 just west of town.  The music starts on Friday at 7pm and runs through Sunday night.  This year's headliners include Elvin Bishop, John Mayall, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band and Ruthie Foster, plus many, many more.  Tickets are $80 in advance and $90 at the gate.  A $10 pass for Friday night only is available and is a fundraiser for The Cove food bank in Twisp.