Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival 2026

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.

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.