Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest promises live music, great beer, and sunshine on Saturday, Aug. 23

Blues fans and craft beer enthusiasts will converge on Des Moines Beach Park on Saturday, Aug. 23, for the 2025 Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest, an annual fundraiser hosted by the Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park.

Organizers are predicting “perfect weather” for the outdoor event – which runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – with a forecast of 82 degrees and sunny skies.

The festival, now considered a Puget Sound summer tradition, will feature performances by the Hank Shreve Band, Alison Joy Williams, The Joel Astley Band, and Hillstomp.

“The Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Beer Lineup has never been better with dozens of craft beers from some of the Northwest’s best brewers, including Jellyfish Brewing, Four Generals Brewing, Acorn Brewing, Georgetown Brewing co., Stoup Brewing, along with many more and several Cideries,” the Rotary Club said in its announcement.

The Cause

100% of the net proceeds raised from the 2025 Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest go to the causes powered by Rotary of Des Moines/Normandy Park, WA. Learn more here.

We could use more help. If you are a community leader looking to exchange ideas and take action, consider this your invitation to attend an upcoming meeting to learn more about how you can help.

Click here to RSVP for an upcoming meeting.

Sponsorships Still Available

Sponsorship opportunities are also available, offering local businesses exposure to an engaged audience while supporting Rotary’s charitable work – click here for more info.