Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival 2026
August 29, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Des Moines Beach Park
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About the Event
World Class Blues & Local Brews
The annual Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival, hosted by the Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park, was named the Best Community Blues Festival by the Washington State Blues Society.
We bring top blues acts from around the Pacific Northwest and across the nation to the Des Moines Beach Park every August. The setting on the shores of Puget Sound is a coveted venue among local and national blues artists.
To quench your thirst during the show, grab a beer from one of the 20 or so craft breweries at the event. Or sip on cider, wine or a craft cocktail. We’ll have food trucks on site, too!
100% of the net proceeds fund projects and causes powered by Rotary. Most of the money raised supports Highline Music4Life, which provides musical instruments to kids in need.
Blues Artists Lineup
CD Woodbury Band
Kick off the day with the CD Woodbury Band, bringing a gritty, soulful blend of blues, roots, and rock to the waterfront stage.
Sat, Aug 29th, 2026
11:30AM to 1:00PM
Johnny Wheels and the Swamp Donkeys
Johnny Wheels and the Swamp Donkeys turn up the energy with a lively mix of blues, boogie, and feel-good rhythm that’s built for a summer crowd.
Sat, Aug 29th, 2026
1:30PM to 3:00PM
Too Slim and the Taildraggers
Too Slim and the Taildraggers brings powerhouse guitar work and hard-driving blues that will keep the festival rolling all afternoon long.
Sat, Aug 29th, 2026
3:30PM to 5:00PM
Northwest Blues All Stars
Close out the night with the Northwest Blues All Stars, delivering a big, unforgettable finale packed with top-tier talent and classic blues spirit.
Sat, Aug 29th, 2026
5:30PM to 7:00PM
Featured Brews
It wouldn’t be Blues & Brews without our impressive lineup of craft breweries. Each year, brewers from across the Pacific Northwest come together to share small-batch beers and ciders with festivalgoers. This curated collection reflects the creativity, craftsmanship, and community spirit that define our region’s brewing culture. Taste, explore, and discover new favorites. And raise a glass to great music, great people, and a great cause.
Georgetown Brewing Company
Georgetown Brewing Company is generously donating its brews, helping fuel the festival with beloved local craft beer and community spirit.
Acorn Brewing
Acorn Brewing is donating its brews for the event, bringing handcrafted flavor and hometown generosity to the lineup.
Timber City Ginger Beer
Timber City Ginger Beer is donating its pours, adding bold, refreshing flavor to the festival while supporting a great cause.
Logan Brewing Company
Logan Brewing Company brings a lineup of craft-driven pours that add local character and easy-drinking flavor to the festival experience.
Fremont Brewing
Fremont Brewing adds one of the Northwest’s most recognized names to the festival, known for quality craft beer and crowd-pleasing favorites.
Narrows Brewing
Narrows Brewing brings fresh Pacific Northwest flavor to the waterfront with a selection that festivalgoers will want to explore.
Rachel’s Ginger Beer
Rachel’s Ginger Beer adds a bright, refreshing twist to the lineup with vibrant pours that stand out from the crowd.
Empyrical Orchard and Cider
Empyrical Orchard and Cider brings crisp, fruit-forward pours that offer a refreshing change of pace alongside the brews.
Woodinville Ciderworks
Woodinville Ciderworks serves up approachable, flavorful ciders that fit right in with a laid-back summer day by the bay.
Yonder Cider
Yonder Cider brings adventurous, modern cider flavors to the festival with pours that are both refreshing and memorable.
Republic of Cider
Republic of Cider rounds out the lineup with bold, balanced cider offerings that pair perfectly with live blues and a waterfront setting.
100% Net Proceeds Help Fund Local and Global Rotary Initiatives
Who We Support
The money raised at Blues & Brews supports the work of our Rotary Club to meet community needs.
The primary recipient is Highline Music4Life, providing musical instruments to Highline students and ensuring that all students can participate in music education programs at school.
Other causes supported by the Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park:
- Des Moines Area Food Bank and regional food insecurity programs
- Annual winter coat drive for elementary school students
- Programs serving domestic violence and human trafficking survivors
- Dollars for Scholars college scholarships
- Scholarships for participation in city and school sports programs
- Youth justice diversion efforts
- Student-directed microloans through Kiva
Feel the Blues. Taste the Brews.
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