CONTACT:
Olympia Tumwater Foundation
Todd Cutts, Executive Director
(360) 943-2550
tcutts@OlyTumFoundation.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 6, 2025
Swing Into Summer with a 1950s Garden Party at the Schmidt House
Tumwater, WA — Break out the pearls, pinstripes, and your best Rat Pack swagger—Summer at the Schmidt is bringing vintage glam to the garden on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the historic Schmidt House.
This isn’t your average garden party. It’s a swingin’ soirée where cool cats and classy dames gather for a night of mid-century magic—all in support of local students and community history.
Expect:
- A 1950s-inspired garden party set against the stunning backdrop of the Schmidt House
- Live tunes to get your toes tappin’
- Delicious local fare and summer refreshments
- An opportunity to support the Olympia Tumwater Foundation’s college scholarship fund and the Tumwater Youth Music program
“Summer at the Schmidt is our way of blending timeless style with a timeless cause,” said Todd Cutts, Executive Director of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation. “It’s Frank Sinatra meets fundraising—and it’s gonna be a gas.”
So grab your favorite hep cat, throw on your vintage best, and join us for Glam in the Garden, Giving with Heart. You’ll be making a difference while having the time of your life.
Who: Olympia Tumwater Foundation Presents
What: Summer at the Schmidt
When: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 5 pm — 8 pm
Where: Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater
Tickets and Information: Silent Auction | Paddle Raise | Live Music | Celebrity Sightings | Delicious Bites and Beverages | Tickets, $125 each.
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