June 26–28, 2026 The South Sound's summer food festival returns to the Washington State Fair Event Center June 26 through 28 for its fifth year, with $6 tastes, 150 plus food and marketplace vendors, live music, and outdoor beer gardens. The 2026 edition brings back the Puyallup Paddle Battle pickleball tournament, adds the first annual Corgi Races benefiting the Alzheimer's Association, and features a comedy stage presented by Tacoma Comedy Club. Sample everything from BBQ a

Saturday, July 4, 2026 Tacoma's largest free Fourth of July celebration returns to the Ruston Way Waterfront on July 4, running noon to 10:30 pm across two event footprints at Cummings Park and Dune Peninsula. Parks Tacoma hosts the day in partnership with the City of Tacoma, drawing more than 150 vendors, two stages of live music, food trucks, and craft markets stretched along the waterfront. A Family Zone at Cummings Park anchors the kid-focused programming with a bounce ho

June 12–14, 2026 Downtown Puyallup turns into a three-block celebration of pioneer heritage, live music, and community June 12 through 14 as Meeker Days returns for its 87th year. The Puyallup Main Street Association festival features more than 200 artisans, food vendors, three stages of free entertainment, a beer and wine garden, classic car show, and a dedicated kids area with a sandbox, spray park, and playground. Friday runs noon to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday 10