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SUMMARY:Centrum Acoustic Blues Workshops & Festival
DESCRIPTION:Centrum Presents Blues in the Clubs August 2nd 2025 7:30pm – 10:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAcoustic Blues Music Performance Centrum Presents: Acoustic Blues Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlues in the Clubs FORT WORDEN STATE PARK VENUES \nBuilding 204 (Up North & Up South) and The Commons. \n(venues subject to change) Admission with wristband: $30 per night \nBlues in the Clubs is a movable feast of great music in various Fort Worden venues\, with each venue operating on a first-come\, first- served basis. Your wristband is an all-access pass\, and we encourage you to move around throughout the evening to gain the full benefit of the clubs experience. \n\n\n\n\n https://centrum.org/event/blues-in-the-clubs-3-2/\n ALSO\,\nCentrum Presents Acoustic Blues Workshop & Festival July 27 2025 – August 03 2025\nhttps://centrum.org/program/acoustic-blues/\n \nIn the depths of summer\, Centrum goes deep into traditional blues. Now in its 32nd year\, the Acoustic Blues workshop week continues to offer a side of the blues that popular culture does not always recognize – its roots! \nImmerse yourself in a creative community of artists from across the globe who share a passion for early blues traditions and moving the genre forward. Centrum Blues week celebrates the music and traditions of African American folk blues\, its roots\, forerunners\, and their stories\, while at the same time coming into the future with a new twist on the past.  https://web.cvent.com/event/00d8b568-e4b5-4bbe-aa46-6e8804deedcb/summary \nAcoustic Blues brings together a creative community of artists from across the globe who share a passion for early blues traditions and moving the genre forward. Blues week celebrates the music and traditions of African American folk blues\, its roots\, forerunners\, and their stories\, while at the same time coming into the future with a new twist on the past. \nThere is no age restriction. If you are familiar with your instrument\, you will get the most out of the experience. However\, this is not required and anyone who wants to be here is encouraged to do so. Youth (those under 18) must be accompanied by an adult (21+) guardian (no charge for non-participating guardian) and will be required to sign a Centrum Student Behavior Contract. If staying in the dorm\, the guardian must also stay in the dorm. \nhttps://centrum.org/program/acoustic-blues/ \n 
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/centrum-acoustic-blues-workshop-festival/
LOCATION:Fort Worden State Park\, 200 Battery Way\, Port Townsend\, WA\, 98368
CATEGORIES:Festival,Seminars and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260423T075717
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SUMMARY:Proctor Arts Festival\, Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:Proctor Arts Fest is a community-based street fair on N. 26th & Proctor St. August 2nd\, 10am-5 pm\nThis event is organized by a group of local volunteers and is free to the public. Our event showcases over 160 vendors in the Arts & features 3 stages of live music & entertainment\, food trunks & local restaurants. \nThis family friendly Arts Fest is a great way to celebrate the Arts & the Proctor community.
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/proctor-arts-festival-tacoma/
LOCATION:Proctor Arts Festival\, 2525 N Proctor\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98406
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260423T075717
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UID:14362-1754100000-1754186399@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:Rainier Music Festival\, Ashford County Park Amphitheater
DESCRIPTION:Rainier Music Festival\, Ashford County Park Amphitheater August 2nd\, 11:00 to 9:00pm\nThe mountain is out! Meet us at Ashford County Park Amphitheater\, nestled at the foot of Mt. Rainier\, for an unforgettable day of music\, art\, camping and community. Rainier Music Festival is Aug. 2nd. Get your tickets now!\nTickets · RV/Tent Camping:https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6567654\n\n\n\nMeet the bands lighting up the stage at #RainierMusicFestival on Aug. 2!\n\n\nRae Gordon Band · Soul / Gospel\n\n\nGreat American Trainwreck · Americana / Bluegrass / Southern Rock\n\n\nCoyote Kings with Tiphony Dames · Funk / Blues / Rock\n\n\nThe Selassie Ites · Rock / Roots / Reggae\n\n\nThe Cory Wilds Band · Rock / Blues / Jazz\n\n\nAmelia Day · Folk / Rock\n\n\nHosted by Leanne Trevalyan\n\n\nGrab your tickets at the link in bio!\n\n\nRainier Music Festival · Celebrating 5 Years:· Live Music· Food Trucks· Beer Garden· Craft Vendors· RV & Tent Camping· Outdoor Activities\nBasic Info:· Aug. 2\, 2025· 12:00PM· All Ages Admitted (Free Admission for 17 & Under)· Dog-Friendly· RV & Tent Camping Available\nLocation:Ashford County Park29801 WA-706Ashford\, WA 98304\nThank You to Our Sponsors:· Sobie Sounds Northwest· Whittaker’s Bunkhouse· Oak Barrel Tasting Room· South Sound Blues Association\nFor sponsorship opportunities please email rock@rainiermusicfestival.com
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/rainier-music-festival-ashford-county-park-amphitheater/
LOCATION:Ashford County Park\, 29801 SR706\, Ashford\, WA\, 98304
CATEGORIES:Festival,Local South Sound Blues
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811
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SUMMARY:Brew Five Three\, The 253's Beer & Music Festival at the Tacoma Armory
DESCRIPTION:Brew Five Three\, The 253’s Beer & Music Festival\, August 9\, 1- 7:00 p.m\, at the Tacoma Armory  Venue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly-bird ticket (through July 13): $51.00\nRegular ticket: $63.25\nDay of ticket: $68.25 (before fees)\nDesignated driver: $15.50 \n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\nThis summer\, we are excited to bring Brew53 back to Tacoma! Our annual Beer and Music Festival will be held on Yakima Avenue as well as inside the historic Tacoma Armory. Yakima Avenue will be transformed into a unique destination for delicious beer\, cider\, food trucks\, games\, a raffle\, and live music. \nSip beer and cider from regional brewers and taste food from local restaurants while enjoying live entertainment on the main stage. This is an event for beer nerds and novice drinkers alike. Best of all\, your participation helps support Tacoma Arts Live’s year-round events and youth arts education programs. \nFull admission tickets include the tasting glass and eight tasting tokens. Each token can be exchanged for a four-ounce pour. Additional tokens can be purchased in advance\, 8 tokens for $12. \n1001 S. YakimaTacoma\, WA 98402
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/brew-five-three-the-253s-beer-music-festival-at-the-tacoma-armory/
LOCATION:Tacoma Anmory\, 1001 S. Yakima\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402 
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
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UID:14552-1755223200-1755395999@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:Peninsula Rhythm and Blues Festival\, Ocean Park WA
DESCRIPTION:Peninsula Rhythm and Blues Festival August 15th and 16th featuring the Revival Brothers Band\, NW Women R&B\, Rick Estrin and much more!\nLocal\, regional\, and nationally acclaimed artists…plenty of local food and brews available during this two-day event located alongside Willapa Bay at the Port of Peninsula. Their mission has always been to keep the blues alive in the southwest corner of our state\, and they have more than exceeded growth expectations in just a few short years. \n \nPort of Peninsula\n3311 275th Street\nOcean Park\, WA 98640\nat Nahcotta Boat Basin \nWebsite: http://peninsulabluesfest.com/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/peninsulabluesfestival/\nEmail: clintcarterblues@yahoo.com \n 
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/peninsula-rhythm-and-blues-festival/
LOCATION:Port of Peninsula\, Nahcotta\, WA\, 3311 275th St\, Ocean Park\, WA\, 98640
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
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SUMMARY:MOON-FEST at Twana Springs\, Quilcene\, WA
DESCRIPTION:MOON-FEST\, AUGUST 15th & AUGUST 16th\, 2025  IS A FESTIVAL CELEBRATION OF INCREDIBLE  MUSIC\, FOOD\, FRIENDS AND FUN WITH SPEAKERS\, VENDORS AND MORE! \nFestival gates open at 10 am on Friday and 9 am on Saturday. \nMoon-Fest is held at Twana Springs. A privately owned 44-acre site with a gently sloping field with Lake Leland in the background. \nLearn more about Moon-Fest\n \nFestival Passes  https://www.tickettomato.com/event_group/538/moon-fest-2025  \nFriday – $55 \nSaturday – $80 \nWeekend – $125 \nCamping Passes \nReserved Camping – More information \nGeneral Field Camping – More Information \nSee all merch\, festival\, and camping options for Moon-Fest \n21+ event. Tickets are non-refundable. \nTwana Springs  260 Munn Rd\, Quilcene\, WA 98376 \n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/moonfestfun/about \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, AUGUST 15\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 am\, Gates Open – guests\, vendors and volunteers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30 – 7:00 pmRog Fisher & Friends featuring Brenda Kashmir7:30 – 9:00 pmAmigos9:30 – 11:00 pmJames Howard Band\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, AUGUST 16\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGUEST SPEAKERS\n10:00 – 11:00 am\, Mary Munn and her dog River speaking on Truffle  hunting. Demonstration to follow. \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm\, Port Townsend Psychedelic Society speaking on micro dosing for anxiety\, pain\, and end of life.\n1:00 – 2:00 pm\, Jerry Novak on Wild Edibles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMUSIC\n\n\n\n\n2:00 – 3:30 pmLocomotive Breath4:00 – 5:30 pmAndre Feriante\nDinner\, 5:30 – 7:00 pm\, Mars Garden \nPolly O’KEary & the Rhythm Method Winthrop festival photo \n7:30 – 9:00pmDaring Greatly Band \n9:30 pm​Shula Azhar10:00 – 11:30 pm​Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.tickettomato.com/event_group/538/moon-fest-2025
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/moon-fest/
LOCATION:MoonFest\, 260 Munn Rd\, Quilcene\, WA\, 98376
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T140000
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SUMMARY:Cajun & Creole Fest ’25 at Burlington Green Park\, Kent
DESCRIPTION:Kent Cajun & Creole Fest\, August 16th\, 2-7pm\nGet ready to spice up your taste buds and experience the soul of Louisiana in the Pacific Northwest.  Dance\, dine\, and have a ragin’ Cajun good time where Southern culture and hospitality turn historic downtown Kent into our own “Little Louisiana”! \nLive music and dancing will keep festival-goers entertained throughout the day\, with performances by Cajun and Zydeco bands.  It’s a perfect opportunity for locals and visitors to experience the vibrant and lively culture of Louisiana\, Cajun- and Creole-themed food trucks\, beer/wine garden\, vendors/artists\, and activities for the kids.  We promise a feast for the senses! \nMUSIC SCHEDULE:\nCurley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble\n2 PM – 3:45 PM\nAmerican First Corp Band/2nd Line Parade\n3:45 PM – 4 PM\nParade 4 PM – 4:30 PM\nBayou Envie\n4:30 PM – 5:45 PM\nLady A\n6 PM – 7 PM\nThis FREE family event will be held in downtown Kent Burlington Green Park.
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/cajun-creole-fest-25-at-burlington-green-park-kent/
LOCATION:Burlington green Park\, 201 E. Meeker Street\, Kent\, WA\, 98032
CATEGORIES:Festival,Local South Sound Blues
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
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UID:14726-1755914400-1756000799@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival
DESCRIPTION:Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival August 23rd\, 11:00 am – 7:00 Pm at the Des Moines Beach Park\nhttps://www.drinktomusic.org/ \n \nBand line-up for this year’s festival!\nHank Shreve Band 11:30 to 1:00\nAllison Joy Williams Band 1:30 to 3:00\nJoel Astley 3:30 to 5:00\nHillstomp 5:30 to 7:00\n\n\npoverty bayBlues & Brews festAugust 23\, 2025Des Moines\,wa
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/poverty-bay-blues-brews-festival/
LOCATION:Des Moines Beach Park\, 22030D Cliff Ave S\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198
CATEGORIES:Festival,Local South Sound Blues,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260423T075717
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T174916Z
UID:14974-1755914400-1756000799@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:The Spin-Offs at Nudestock\, Tiger Mountain Nudist Park\, Issaquah
DESCRIPTION:The Spin-Offs at Nudestock\, Tiger Mountain Nudist Park\, Issaquah\, August 23rd\, Fun starts at 11am\n \n\nMusic Festival: Nudestock\nTiger Mountain Nudist Park 24050 SE 127th Street\, Issaquah\, WA\n\n\nNudstock Music Festival 2025 “A Nude Rock\, Blues\, and Dance Experience” \n\n24050 Southeast 127th Street \nThis 40 acre family nudist park has been owned and operated by its members since 1945. Couples\, families and singles are welcome. The park is located on Tiger Mountain\, 3 miles south of downtown Issaquah.
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/the-spin-offs-at-nudestock-tiger-mountain-nudist-park-issaquah/
LOCATION:Tiger Mountain Nudist Park\, 24050 SE 127th Street\, Issaquah\, WA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Local South Sound Blues
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250826
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UID:14237-1756000800-1756087199@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:Downtown Tacoma Blues & Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Tacoma Blues and Jazz festival Sunday August 24th!\nNOON-7PM on Broadway between 11th & 13th Street in Tacoma WA\nSTARRING: \nDANIELLE NICOLE \nD.K. HARRELL \nJOHN PRIMER & THE REAL DEAL BLUES BAND \nMARCEL SMITH & DERRICK “D’MAR” MARTIN \nCHRIS O’LEARY BAND \nELNAH JORDAN EXPERIENCE \n John Primer        Danielle Nicole \nNew downtown location! On Broadway between 11th and 13th streets. \nAUGUST 24 AT NOON\, THE DOWNTOWN TACOMA BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL BEGINS AND WILL HAVE TWO STAGES OF MUSIC ALL DAY. \nDOWNTOWN TACOMA BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL\nSATURDAY AUGUST 23\, 5-9PM at Ebony & Ivory (1145 Broadway\, Indoors)\nSUNDAY AUGUST 24\, NOON-7PM on Broadway between 11th & 13th Street\, outdoors\nVIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE\n\n \n\nDowntown Tacoma Blues & Jazz Festival happening Sunday\, August 24th and brought to you by LTD Presents and title sponsors MJR Development & J Squared Investments.\nSponsors: Kat McNeill & Lance Bowman\, JD Pendergast Law\, South Sound Blues Association\, KNKX Public Radio\, Jerilyn Nikiel\, Bev & Dave Farrell and Susie Campbell.\n\n 
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/5th-annual-tacoma-dock-street-blues-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:Tacoma Blues & Jazz fest loacation\, 1114 Broadway\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402
CATEGORIES:Festival,Local South Sound Blues,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTSTAMP:20260423T075717
CREATED:20250417T005125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T005456Z
UID:14684-1756432800-1756691999@southsoundblues.org
SUMMARY:Kitsap Blues Music Festival\, Labor Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Kitsap Blues Music Festival\, Labor Day Weekend\, August 29-31\, 2025  kitsapblues.com\nBremerton’s Admiral Theatre Foundation and Kitsap Fair and Stampede Association proudly present the second annual Kitsap Blues Music Festival on Labor Day Weekend – Friday\, August 29 – Sunday\, August 31\, 2025 at the Kitsap Fairgrounds in Bremerton\, Washington. Enjoy a variety of incredible rhythm and blues artists over three days. BBQ\, Concessions & More. Beer & Wine Gardens. Only 21+ admitted. \n 
URL:https://southsoundblues.org/event/kitsap-blues-music-festival-labor-day-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center\, 1200 Fairgrounds Rd NW\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98311
CATEGORIES:Festival
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