Rhubarb Days in Downtown Sumner

As the self-proclaimed “Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World,” Sumner offers some great local events to celebrate the infamous red vegetable. The 8^th annual Rhubarb Days festival will take place on Saturday, August 4, 2018 and Sunday, August 5, 2018 from 10 AM to 5 PM each day. Downtown Sumner will host many family-friendly activities for the whole community to enjoy, including a rhubarb bake-off, pie eating contest, live music performances, and much more.

Rhubarb Days Rhubarb Bake-off and Pie Eating Contest

The Rhubarb Bake-off invites bakers and cooks to share their rhubarb creations with a panel of judges at Heritage Park. Local cooks and community members will judge the taste/flavor, originality/creativity, and presentation of the goods. Awards will be given to the first, second, and third place winners in each category, including cakes, bars, pies, cobblers and crisps, breads, jams and jellies, cookies, and beverages. Participants must drop off their goods by 10 AM on Saturday, with judging beginning at 11 AM. A pie eating contest will also be held at Heritage Park on Saturday beginning at 3 PM.

Rhubarb Days Live Music Performances

With three separate stages and several different artists performing during the 2 day event, music lovers are sure to find something to enjoy during Rhubarb Days.

The Gazebo at Heritage Park

• Will Power Big Band — Saturday 10 AM
• The Rangers — Saturday 2 PM
• The Holy Grail — Sunday 10 AM
• Earth Meets Sky — Sunday 2 PM

The Rhubarb Stage at Main & Alder

• Off the Hook — Saturday 10 AM
• T-Town Aces — Saturday 2 PM
• Rock & Roll Magic — Sunday 10 AM
• Gin Creek — Sunday 2 PM

Rhubarb Alley next to Berryland Cafe

• Rob Tudor — Saturday 10 AM
• Ava Adams — Saturday 12:30 PM, Sunday 10 AM
• Fennel Creek Band — Saturday 3 PM
• Leanne Trevelyan Trio — Sunday 12:30 PM

Rhubarb Days Beer, Brats, and Bingo

On Saturday evening, adults will be able to enjoy the Beer, Brats, and Bingo event. Admission includes one brat meal, one beverage, one Bingo card, and live music. Dinner will be served at VanLierop Garden Market at 5 PM, with bingo provided by the Sumner Lion’s Club at 5:30 PM, followed by a performance from The Hitmen.

Rhubarb Days Food Court

Vendors will bring food trucks and stands to the corner of Main and Ryan on both Saturday and Sunday to provide Rhubarb Days attendees with many different options to choose from, including:

• Proud American Barbeque
• Pit Stop Grill
• Hamhock Jones
• Hometown Dogs
• The Doughnut Dame
• Dippin’ Dots
• Great Northwest Popcorn
• Oak Hill Vegetable Farm
• Puyallup Rotary Burger Booth

Rhubarb Days Vintage Market & Sidewalk Sale

Upcycled housewares, antiques, furniture, clothing, and other goods can be found on “Etsy Alley” and “Pinterest Point” on both Saturday and Sunday, including items from the following vendors:

• Black Bear Outpost
• Carol’s Gourmet Popcorn & Goodies
• Darling Jewelry by Pam
• Davis Family Designs
• Huntsman’s Art
• Jan Profit
• Janet O’Jewels
• Karter Designs
• Lilla Rose
• Linda Flesher
• Lip Sence by Senegence
• Mabel McKinley Boutique
• Pierce County Juvenile Court
• Sharon Peterson
• Shirley Roberts
• Simply Sahara LLC, LuLaRoe
• Smith Brother’s Farm
• Stefanie’s Sewing Shop
• Stroble Stuff
• That 2 This
• The Bent Barn
• The Bucking Fox
• The Well Fellowship
• Thrive By Le-Vel
• Timbered & Stitched
• YMCA of Pierce County

For more information about Sumner’s Rhubarb Days, check out the Sumner Downtown Promotion Association’s event page.

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