Blog
Sip Sumner | Hot August Nights: Event Recap
Sizzling Summer Vibes Downtown Sumner turned up the heat on Saturday, August 16th, for Sip Sumner: Hot August Nights—and what a night it was! With the summer sun setting over Main Street, hundreds of guests strolled through historic Sumner, sipping wine, tasting...
Classy Chassis Returns to Sumner Supporting HS Band
Car enthusiasts, start your engines! Downtown Sumner was shining bright this past weekend as the Classy Chassis Car Show returned to Sumner, WA. This time benefiting the Sumner High School Marching Band. From polished classics to roaring hot rods, vintage beauties to...
Teigan & Co. opens doors to Sumner Boutique
Welcome to town, Teigan & Co. Downtown Sumner has a new reason to celebrate! Teigan & Co. has officially opened its doors to it's downtown Sumner location, bringing fresh style and charm to our shopping district. Located in the heart of downtown, Teigan &...
Event Recap: Rhubarb Days 2025
They Came, They Saw, They Rubarb'd! What a weekend! Downtown Sumner was bursting with energy June 21–22 as Rhubarb Days 2025, presented by Knutson Farms Inc., brought thousands of visitors to Main Street for two full days of shopping, live entertainment, and—of...
Rhubarb: Your Favorite Fruit—and Festival
Thanks for the massive turnout this past weekend for Rhubarb Days. We had a blast putting it on, although your humble SMSA team is still recuperating from the weekend's festivities. The Tacoma News Tribune knows a good party when it sees one. Special thanks to our...
Strong Roots: Rhubarb (and Rhubarb Days)
Admittedly, we have rhubarb, and Rhubarb Days, on our mind. On that note, SMSA's resident historian, Dale Loseth, has produced a comprehensive website detailing all things rhubarb in the Valley. A little fun fact (courtesy of Dale's website): The Sumner area is the...
Your Weekend Plans Confirmed—See You July 9th and 10th for Rhubarb Days
We know this year's Rhubarb Days will be a community celebration worthy of Sumner. But just don't take our word for it—check out Travel Tacoma's profile of our upcoming community festival. From 75+ independent vendors to a kids' zone featuring the Tacoma Rainiers'...
Calling All Fashionistas
A big huzzah to JoJo + CoCo Boutique for their grand opening in downtown Sumner! For an upscale female boutique blending trendy and professional, look no further than JoJo + CoCo for your latest fashion needs. Check out the video for a sneak peak into the designer...
You Can’t Spell Rhubarb Days Without Knutson Farms
As we gear up for downtown Sumner's festival season, we want to express our gratitude to Knutson Farms for sponsoring downtown Sumner's signature event, Rhubarb Days. Deeply invested in our community, Knutson Farms understands the value of a culturally and...
Dine and Don’t Dash: Sumner Block Party
Calling all foodies! For all you dining aficionados out there (including yours truly), the Sumner Block Party has you covered. Spanning poke to pad thai, this latest Tacoma News Tribune article highlights the diverse food options awaiting you at our Block Party....