38th Annual Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival 

Shuttle owned and operated by Methow Rafting

July 18 - 20, 2025

Shuttle Service is available between the Blues Ranch and downtown Winthrop/Methow Valley Thriftway /KOA /Pine Near RV Park, Red Barn and Old Schoolhouse Brewery. Pick-up and drop-off at the festival front gate. Shuttle service is run and provided by Methow Rafting, fees are collected by the driver.

HOURS OF OPERATION 

Thursday, 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Friday, 1:00 pm – 1:30 am

Saturday, 10:00 am – 1:30 am

Sunday, 10:00 am – 1:00 am

SHUTTLE STOPS

Flag down our vehicles if outside of these locations, and we will do our best to pick you up if it is safe to do so.

• The Blues Ranch (staged at the front of the festival grounds)
• Red Barn
• Old Schoolhouse Brewery
• Pine Near RV Park
• Winthrop/Methow Valley Thriftway
• KOA Campgrounds
• Twin Lakes (requires a Twin Lakes Weekend Pass)

View all shuttle stops on a map

SHUTTLE PRICING

$7 – One way (within Winthrop city limits)

$12 – Round Trip (within Winthrop city limits)

$33 – Weekend Pass (anywhere in Winthrop city limits)

$40 – Twin Lakes Weekend Pass (schedule with driver or text Methow Rafting for a pickup)

DETAILS

For advance purchases, pick up your shuttle pass with your festival pass at the check-in.

Text or call (509) 866-6775 to check the status of a pickup, relay information to a driver, or have shuttle-related questions.

Shuttle consistency ebbs and flows with demand throughout each day. Please text for any questions and pickups, particularly earlier in the day/later in the evening.

Passes are non-refundable. Taxes are included in the ticket price.

Purchase Winthrop festival, camping, or parking passes