THING Festival: Family Fun, Great Vibes, and a Celebration of Music in the PNW

Food, vendors, amusement rides, lantern decorating, and of course, great music - welcome to THING!

Best described on their website: THING is an eclectic and intimate all-ages music festival that spans the first four Saturdays in August, each day with its own distinct feel and anchored by music discovery—an essential part of the THING experience—a unique lineup of artists, themes, and genres.

Located on Remlinger Farms in Carnation, WA (about 30-45 minutes outside Seattle), THING brings a refreshing kind of music festival to the northwest. Because whether you prefer to camp out in a lawn chair and enjoy the views and experiences, or kill it on the dance floor, THING has a place for everyone. Paired with access and entry to Reminlger Farms amusement park area, it's a great way to spend Saturdays in August as a family.

This weekend, we attended THING, which lived up to the hype and the lineup was unforgettable. Starting the day off with Rose Peak, Chinese American Bear, and Truman Sinclair - the vibes were high and the sun was shining, making it a perfect start to Saturday.

Further into the day, Yahritza Y Su Esencia was up on stage bringing insane energy and lighting up the farm. The crowd showed up and contributed to the energy with every song and cheer following. We were so glad to hear them live!

Medium Build and The Japanese House followed, which did not disappoint either. Both acts had the crowd on their feet, singing along, and truly embracing the music. It was incredibly uplifting to see the crowds engagement and excitement throughout the day and through each act. It was a reminder of how supportive and strong the music community can be!

Following a food pitstop - which had numerous food & drink options - and a walk around the grounds, Rainbow Kitten Surpise took the stage to close out the night. The lanterns made earlier in the day were seen lighting up the venue, alongside RKS's stunning visuals and lighting design. Whether you were in the way back or up by the stage, it made for an immersive set.

Our glimpse into THING was only the beginning though - there's one more THING Saturday left, on August 23rd. You can find tickets here and check out the killer lineup thats coming to the PNW to close out the month and the festival!

Thank you to THING and Remlinger Farms for having us out, and we cant wait for next year!

All photos by Jenna Mitchell Photography