Rhubarb Days

Come to an old-fashioned summer festival on June 22 and 23rd for Rhubarb Days in downtown Sumner. 

Sumner is known as the Rhubarb Capital of the World, and this festival celebrates all things rhubarb, including a rhubarb pie eating contest. The event includes over 200 vendors including rhubarb-themed items, local shops, 3 stages of local music, and lots of activities. Pop-up performances will include a marching band, square dancers and a local choir. 

For more information about the event, visit https://www.sumnermainstreet.com/events/rhubarb-days-2024/

History

Courtesy of the Tacoma Public Library Richards Studio D15667-7  

For fun and in-depth information about this "Sweet-Tart Tradition," link to the following article by Joanna Kresage in South Sound Magazine that provides links to rhubarb recipes, the history of how Sumner became the Rhubarb Capital of the World, and more, visit: https://www.southsoundmag.com/eat-drink/sumner-rhubarb-days-history/article_336785b8-24fd-11ef-b8c3-e3ed8be1205a.html

More event listings can be found at the following link: Northwest Prime Time Calendar of Events