Sumner likes to celebrate
rhubarb all year long. However, if you really want to
"stalk" the pie, join us for one of the many events that are
the ingredients of the Rhubarb Pie Festival.
June
28-August 18, 2013
June 28
Music
Off Main's
Puyallup Valley Community Band,
6:30 pm, Rainier View Park
Swing to Big Band melodies and marches among
the colorful mosaics of Sumner's newest park.
FREE!
Hosted by Sumner Arts Commission
June 30
23rd
Annual
Tour de Pierce Bicycle Ride, 7:30 am - 2:30
pm, Routes through Sumner
Pedal through Sumner and the valley, past
farms growing rhubarb. With 12, 30 and 50 mile routes,
there's something for every level of rider. Cost is
$14 with preregistration or $18 on day of event.
Hosted by Pierce County Parks & Recreation
July 5
Music Off Main's
Andy Shofner Band, 6:30 pm, Heritage Park
Rock America's music with Sumner's own alternative/modern rock performer with a dash of country and
Southern Rock. FREE!
Add a classic American-fare dinner with food offered by
Dixie's Home Cookin'.
Hosted by Sumner Arts Commission
July 12
Music Off Main’s
Great Pretenders,
6:30 pm, Heritage Park
Take rock classic-style with this legendary
band who started
with the
Kingsmen Car Club Party in 1970. FREE!
Add a classic American-fare dinner with food offered by
Dixie's Home Cookin'.
Hosted by Sumner Arts Commission
July 13-14
Rhubarb
Days, Heritage Park
Join the Downtown in celebrating all things
rhubarb with craft vendors, food, music and more.
FREE!
Hosted by Sumner
Downtown
Association
July 19
Music Off Main’s
Funaddicts, 6:30
pm, Heritage Park
Get addicted to fun with your favorite hits
from the 50s to today. FREE!
Add a classic American-fare dinner with food offered by
Dixie's Home Cookin'.
Hosted by Sumner Arts Commission
July 20
Great American Picnic &
Sports Challenge 11 am-6 pm, Daffodil
Valley Sports Complex
Join in the fun as Sumner
and the 593rd Brigade goes head to head with Puyallup and
the 2-2 Stryker Brigade in vintage two-city rivalry of
classic sports (and eating) competitions. FREE!
Hosted by Association of U.S. Army, Puyallup-Sumner
Subchapter
July 20-August 11
The
Music Man,
Sumner Performing Arts Center
Nothing says Americana and Rhubarb Pie like
Meredith Willson's classic musical that celebrates all
things small town. Whether it's River City or Sumner,
it's small-town fun full of gossip, music, romance and
intrigue. Tickets $10-$18. Hosted by Manestage Theatre
Company
July 26
Music Off Main’s
The Coats, 6:30
pm, Heritage Park
Groove to the region's favorite vocal band.
They sang for the President of the United States, but
they're still Washington's own. FREE!
Add a classic American-fare dinner with food offered by
Dixie's Home Cookin'.
Hosted by Sumner Arts Commission
August 2-3
Sumner Fine Arts
Festival, Downtown Sumner
featuring a special
Music Off Main with Hot Club Sandwich,
6:30 pm, Heritage Park
It's a celebration of all things art with
jazz, wine, Rotary's rhubarb pies and lots of fun in
Downtown Sumner. FREE!
Hosted by Sumner Downtown Association
August 9
Golf for Life tournament, Sumner
Meadows Golf Links
Take a swing against cancer while enjoying
the most fun golf tournament ever, with rhubarb overtones,
of course.
$80 to play, $20 for dinner only - All proceeds go to the
American Cancer Society
Hosted by City of Sumner employees
August 18
Classy
Chassis Car Show, Downtown Sumner
Nothing says Americana like classic cars and
rhubarb pie. Take a "drive" down memory lane, aka Main
Street. FREE!
Hosted
by Sumner
Downtown Association
More Sumner Events
Even if it's not specifically
rhubarb, there are more events to enjoy from the
Dancing
Scarecrows of Autumn Evening
to the fireworks and fun of Bridge Lighting.
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