Sumner is "pulling out all the stalks" this weekend for a bigger and better tradition with the Art & Rhubarb Pie Festival. Here are a few of the highlights...
Join in Rhubarb's Pet Parade
Bring your pet to Sumner before the parade passes by, literally! Rhubarb, the Tacoma Rainier's mascot, will be leading a pet parade through Sumner on Saturday, August 4, at 9 am. Metro Animal Services is hosting this parade. It's free to participate, but we ask you to register in order to receive special goodies and the chance to win prizes for best Art Costume and best Rhubarb Costume. Avoid the lines that morning by signing up for free at www.metroanimalservices.orgor at or Sumner Veterinary Hospital. See you at the parade!
From YOUR Attic: Exploring Sumner's Heritage
Items like this burned crate label help tell Sumner's story. What's in your attic?
Help us rediscover Sumner's rhubarb heritage! In the past few years, items such as old crate labels have surfaced from local attics and barns that speak to our rhubarb history. On Saturday, August 4, bring your own items and stories--about rhubarb or just Sumner in general--to share and help fill in the legacy of Sumner. We will take a picture of your item and return it back to you. Part of a pilot program with the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
Festival Food Fare
One of the favorite parts of the Arts Festival is all the good food, which supports all the good non-profits in Sumner! They're back with a list of goodies that will keep everyone full for the next week. Grab a fork and be ready to dig in!
The City crew, including Bill Pugh, John Galle, and Mayor Enslow, serve up burgers for Sumner Downtown Association.
Fisher Scones by Donald Eismann PTA
Barbecue Chicken by Sumner FFA Alumni
Ice-Cream from East Pierce Fire Local 3520
Heavenly Tacos by Faith Covenant Church
Grilled Onion Burgers by Sumner Downtown Association
Pies (including rhubarb) by Sumner Rotary
Pancake Feed and Bake Potatoes by Sumner United Methodist
Hot Dogs & Chili Dogs by Sumner High Girls Soccer Boosters
Chocolate Covered Treats by Sumner Valley Preschool
Frappes and Fruit by Rescue Me Coffee & Deli
In addition to the Food Fare, the Rainbow Girls will be offering cotton candy in the Gathering Place, and the Sumner Historical Soceity will offer lemonade at the Ryan House. And, in the Rhubarb Barrel House (Heritage Park), Dixie's Hometown Cooking will be offering special pairings with the microbrews and Deanos Grill will feature crepes.
More Rhubarb Fun!
From The Great Rhubarb Race to the Rhu-Bate Debate featuring Sumner's own city attorney Brett Vinson, downtown will be full of fun for the whole family. Returning favorites include the non-profit food court and the art vendors offering their creative works for sale. New additions include Rhu-Putt-Putt with Sumner Meadows, Live Woodcarving, the Rhubarb Barrel House with microbrews (including a rhubarb brew) and a street dance that will light up the night thanks to PSE. Doug Clerget from the Bachelorette will also be here to celebrate his own Sumner rhubarb roots. Find more festival information on their website at www.sumnerfestival.com. And, a big thank you to the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce for keeping this 39-year tradition going!
Public Notices update
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In addition, the City will make every effort to also post notices online. Browse notices online
Bring your pet to Sumner before the parade passes by, literally! Rhubarb, the 
From The Great Rhubarb Race to the Rhu-Bate Debate featuring Sumner's own city attorney Brett Vinson, downtown will be full of fun for the whole family. Returning favorites include the non-profit food court and the art vendors offering their creative works for sale. New additions include Rhu-Putt-Putt with Sumner Meadows, Live Woodcarving, the Rhubarb Barrel House with microbrews (including a rhubarb brew) and a street dance that will light up the night thanks to PSE. Doug Clerget from the Bachelorette will also be here to celebrate his own Sumner rhubarb roots. Find more festival information on their website at 
