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Anchored by Okanogan County, Wash., the Okanogan Country stretches from the craggy peaks of the Cascades to the rolling wheat fields of the northern Columbia Basin and from the shimmering waters of Lake Chelan to the high desert of south central British Columbia.
The areas of Okanogan County, northern Douglas and Chelan counties and Ferry Country are joined by common history, culture and economies.
Omak is Okanogan County's largest city. Visitors will find the largest selection of motels, restaurants and other tourism amenities in Omak. Motels, restaurants, shopping, antique and souvenir shops, post office, liquor store, parks, public swimming pool, East Side Park with RV park, hospital and other medical services, movie theater, art murals and scenic walk from Stampede grounds to downtown, golf nearby and senior citizens center.
Okanogan fought hard to become the county's seat of government and was successful in 1914 after a county-wide election. The first county seat was at the mining town of Ruby, which no longer exists. It moved to Conconully and finally moved to Okanogan after the election. Okanogan's original county courthouse, built in 1915, continues to serve Washington state's largest county in geographic size.
Towns nearby include Conconully, Riverside, Twisp and Winthrop.
Recreational Facilities
- 2 Olympic swim pools in Omak and Okanogan
- Movie theater in Omak
- Bowling alley in Omak
- Okanogan County Fairgrounds
- Okanogan Valley Golf Club
- Sports fields
- Fitness and raquetball club
- Omak Fish and Game Trap Club
- Video arcades
- Covered swim pool at Leaisure Village
- Bingo
- Casino
You can find a bounty of homegrown produce, bakery items, and arts and crafts at farmers' markets open throughout the summer and into fall.
Okanogan County Annual Events
January
Outhouse Races, Freeze Yer Buns Fest
February
Downhill Boat Races
April
Bunny Rama, Arts and Crafts Fair
May
Okanogan County Junior Rodeo, Relay for Life, 49er Days and Rodeo
June
Okanogan Days, All-class Reunion, Sun Mountain Trail Run, Old-time Fiddlers
July
Twisp Family Olympics, Gold Wing Motorcycle Rally, Old West Gunfighter Show, Parade and Street Fair, Rhythm and Blues Festival
August
Omak Stampede, Miner Daze
September
Labor Day Pioneer Picnic, Okanogan County Fair, Antique Auto Rally and Rodeo
October
Harvest Festival, Cattle Drive Celebration
November
Christmas at the End of the Road
December
Christmas Lighting and Parade, Santa's Visit
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