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Tumwater Artesian Brewfest Returns This Summer
February 28, 2026 · 3 min read
The Tumwater Artesian Brewfest celebrates the artesian water that put this town on the map — the same water that fueled the original Olympia Brewing Company's famous "It's the Water" slogan in 1896.
Expect dozens of regional craft breweries, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly programming along the Deschutes River. Tours of the historic brewery site are typically offered throughout the weekend.
Plan to arrive early — parking around Tumwater Falls Park fills up quickly. The festival's central location makes it walkable from much of Tumwater Hill and the Deschutes neighborhood.
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