Must-Attend Annual Events

Sumner is famous for its grand community celebrations that bring its historic Main Street to life.

• Rhubarb Days with 33imports.com. This signature summer festival celebrates Sumner’s claim to fame with a weekend full of live music, over 200 vendors, more than a dozen food trucks, and, of course, plenty of rhubarb pie and even rhubarb-infused craft beer.

  • Upcoming Dates: June 20-21, 2026

  • Location: Downtown Sumner

• Daffodil Parade: A cherished Pierce County tradition since 1934, this floral parade features intricate floats covered in fresh daffodils, marching bands, and local organizations.

  • Next Event: April 4th, 2026

  • Route: Main Street, Sumner

Points of Interest & Local Hidden Gems

Beyond the big festivals, Sumner’s daily life is anchored by historic landmarks and cozy community spaces.

• Historic Main Street

  : The heart of the city, lined with locally-owned boutiques, antique shops like

  Junker's Nest

  and

  Inta Vintage

  , and cozy spots like

  A Good Book Café

  .

• Reuben A. Knoblauch Heritage Park

  : A central gathering place in the downtown core featuring a gazebo and waterfall, and it hosts weekly outdoor concerts during the summer months.

• The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse

  : A massive retail space housed in a pre-1922 cannery building, famous for its elaborate model train that travels throughout the store along the ceiling.

• Sumner Link Trail

  : A 5.5-mile paved trail for walking and biking that follows the White River, providing scenic views and connections to regional trail networks.

• Local Culinary Staples: No visit is complete without a slice of rhubarb pie from

  Hometown Charm Cafe

  or a rhubarb milkshake from the

  Main Street Dairy Freeze

  .