# Event Details - **Event Name**: Des Moines Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Enjoy blues and brews on the shores of Poverty Bay in Des Moines WA. 4 bands, 15 breweries, wine, cocktails and food. A Rotary fundraiser!About this EventFor the past 16 summers, the Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park has kept the beer cold and brought epic blues performances to the stage during the annual Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest.This summer is no different! Tickets are on sale now for the Poverty Bay Blues & Fest happening Saturday, August 29th on the Sweeping shores of Poverty Bay in Des Moines Washington.Featuring four stellar Northwest Blues bands:11:30 -1:00 - CD Woodbury1:30-3:00 - Johnny Wheels and the Swamp Donkeys3:30-5:00 - Too Slim and The Taildraggers5:30 – 7 Highway 99 All StarsLineup and schedule subject to change.To complement your blues we will be featuring over 15 local breweries, ciders, wine cocktails and a variety of fine foods. The Festival will be located on the shores of Poverty Bay at the Des Moines Beach Park. This is an outdoor event and will be held rain or shine, you must be 21 or older to attend and no pets will be allowed inside the event.No outside food or beverages allowed. Low lawn chairs and picnic blankets allowed. There will be paid parking in the marina with free street parking on 6th and 7th avenues and a free shuttle circulating the marina and downtown Des Moines on a regular basis. While you are in town, you might want to visit the Des Moines Farmer's Market.Tickets are $45 Early Bird (Available until July 1; $50 General Admission, $60 at the gate (if available). Six tasting tokens included with the price of admission. All beer tastings are one Token! (Designated Driver tickets are $25.00 and available at the gate only) Thanks to the efforts of our volunteers and the financial support of club members, 100% of the net proceeds support the Des Moines Rotary's charitable projects.Learn more about the causes, the beer line up and the blues line up and snag your tickets now for Blues and brews at https://dmnprotary.org/poverty-bay-blues-brews-festival/THIS IS A 21 AND OVER EVENT. NO EXCEPTIONS. VALID ID WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.All Ticket sales are non-refundable but may be transferred to others.100% of the net proceeds from the Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest go to the causes powered by Rotary of Des Moines/Normandy Park, WA More information about the causes powered by your support of the 2026 Poverty Bay Blues & Blues Fest can be found at www.DMNPRotary.orghttps://youtu.be/GikqLJW5wuo?feature=sharedAgenda?: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PMCD WoodburyInfo: The return of a favorite! CD Woodbury Trio is a dynamic contemporary blues and roots powerhouse from the Seattle, Washington music scene. Known for “booty-shaking contemporary blues with wit and extraordinary substance,” the band has become a celebrated staple throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond, earning numerous Washington Blues Society “Best of the Blues” awards and representing the region at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Their music blends traditional blues with influences from rock, jazz, New Orleans rhythms, and roots music, creating a rich, engaging sound that appeals to a wide audience.?: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMJohnny Wheels and the Swamp DonkeysInfo: Johnny Wheels and the Swamp Donkeys second visit to our little festival on the water. The son of a traveling bass player and singer, Johnny “Wheels” Kennicott had music in his blood since birth, but expressing himself musically took on new importance when Johnny broke his neck in a childhood accident, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. “The days of football practice after school were definitely over”, Johnny says, but music still provided an outlet for his infectious energy and his creative potential. Though his father’s instrument of choice and his early passion of playing drums were now out due to limited function, Johnny found, through determined trial and error, he could manipulate his paralyzed diaphragm to not only sing, but also blow the harmonica. Since that time, Johnny has been traveling the Pacific Northwest music scene, spreading the gospel of the blues.?: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PMToo Slim and the TaildraggersInfo: We are pleased to welcome Too Slim and the Taildraggers back to the Poverty Bay Blues and Brews Festival. Tim “Too Slim“ Langford is a monster guitarist and unabashed 
blues rocker whose influences run the gamut from Lightnin’ Hopkins,
 Freddy King, Duane Allman, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Robin
 Trower. He is a prolific singer/songwriter whose songs have now 
yielded an impressive 14 studio albums, 2 solo albums and several live CD’s on the Vizztone and his own Underworld Records labels.
 Too Slim and the Taildraggers are Tim “Too Slim" Langford on guitar/vocals, Zach Kasik on bass/vocals and Chris Reiser on drums/vocals. Brace Yourself the new live release is the latest effort in the evolution of their contemporary Blues/Rock sound that has been described as ‘Straight Whiskey Blues with a Southern Rock Beer Chaser’ ?: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PMHighway 99 All StarsInfo: We couldn't be happier to welcome the Highway 99 All Stars to shut down our 2026 Festival! The Highway 99 All Stars is a celebrated rhythm and blues, roots, and blues collective. Originally formed in 2004 out of the legendary waterfront venue on Alaskan Way in Seattle, the band now tours as a roving cast of award-winning heavyweights from across the Pacific Northwest and the country. The rotating "all-star" roster generally includes heavy-hitting regional talent from Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. Key recurring members include: Bob Corritore: Grammy-nominated harmonica player from Phoenix, Arizona. Lisa Mann: Two-time Blue Music Award-winning bassist and vocalist from Portland. Ben Rice: Guitarist and vocalist from Portland. Steve Sarkowsky: Co-owner of the original Highway 99 Blues Club and drummer. Robin Moxey: Guitarist and vocalist. Jeff Conlin: Keyboardist - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-poverty-bay-blues-and-brews-festival-2026/100001988708278997 - **Event Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, nonprofit, sports, trips-adventures, football, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 12 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Des Moines Beach Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 49.87, max: 65.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Des Moines - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Des Moines Beach Park - **lat**: 47.405208 - **long**: -122.328203 - **full address**: Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Avenue South, Des Moines, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Des Moines Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/13ac90e7dc0defe32602666859e7bd0742149cb13bf778a3f4da44723728c160-rimg-w1200-h600-dc477290-gmir.jpg?v=1780232271 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Des Moines Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival 2026 being held? - **A:** Des Moines Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Avenue South, Des Moines, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Des Moines Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival 2026? - **A:** Des Moines Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival 2026 is organized by Rotary of Des Moines & Normandy Park, WA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Des Moines Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival 2026 is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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