By Chaz Holmes

The Courier-Herald

Sumner, known for being “The Rhubarb Capital of the World” now has another distinction to add to its list after taking third place in the Best Tiny Town category in Evening Magazine’s Best of Western Washington contest.

First place went to Leavenworth and second place to La Connor.

“This is a great honor,” said Sumner Mayor Dave Enslow.

“We know we like Sumner, but it’s great to hear from other people that they enjoy visiting. They commented a lot about how friendly everyone is in Sumner, and that’s exactly what we want people to experience here.”

Upcoming opportunities which help make Sumner an appealing small town include the Sumner Arts Commission’s Music Off Main, taking place every Friday in July at 6:30 p.m. in the gazebo at Heritage Park, plus the Sumner Downtown Association’s Mutts Off Main dog show on July 11. Classy Chassis car show is on Aug. 23 and the Mystery Wine Walk is on Sept. 12. The wine walk will feature Sumner’s recent “pairing” with the city of Prosser in eastern Washington.

Voters had the opportunity to comment online and some posted comments as well. The comments focused on Sumner’s small-town atmosphere.