THING is back! The eclectic and intimate three-day, all-ages music  and arts festival set against the majestic backdrop of the Salish Sea at historic Fort Worden in Port  Townsend, WA, returns for its third year from August 25 – 27, 2023. Produced by Seattle Theatre  Group (STG) and Adam Zacks, THING celebrates a diverse lineup of local to international musical acts,  comedians, podcasts, food, community workshops, and more. Tickets to THING go on sale Friday, March  17 at 10:00 AM PST. 

This year’s edition features a tightly curated lineup including music headliners Fleet Foxes, Lil Yachty,  Sylvan Esso, Thundercat, and Cigarettes After Sex; comedians Sarah Sherman, Kate Berlant, and  Jacqueline Novak; podcasts featuring Amanda Knox & Christopher Robinson, Ken Jennings & John  Roderick, Ben Lee & Ione Skye; and so much more.

“It’s great to be back for a third year of THING,” said Adam Zacks, STG’s Chief Programming Officer and  creator of THING. “We’re proud to present this excellent lineup featuring multiple genres and  disciplines—and are thrilled to return to magnificent Fort Worden. It’s my hope that everyone feels truly  welcome at THING and fully embraces the spirit of discovering something new.” 

“Fort Worden Hospitality is thrilled to welcome THING back to Port Townsend for the third time after  such an artistically enjoyable and critically well-received 2022 festival,” added Matt Gurney, CEO of Fort  Worden Hospitality. “Seattle Theatre Group is a great partner of ours, aligned in working to ensure the  event is exciting, inclusive, and fun for all ages. Each year STG programs a great weekend of music, arts,  and culture. This August we hope to see you at Fort Worden.” 

This year’s festival features expanded amenities in addition to a variety of camping and parking options  available for purchase. Three-day, single day, and VIP passes are available, and new to THING are  General Admission+ passes, which include premium experiences like parking onsite, an exclusive  outdoor hangout space, private bar and refreshment areas, and dedicated restrooms.  

THING is an all-ages festival (children 12 and under are free) with opportunities for the entire family to  play, celebrate, and enjoy time together. In addition to eclectic music programming, THING features  events that uplift community organizations and arts nonprofits that operate throughout the greater  Puget Sound region, with a special emphasis on STG’s Education and Community Engagement  programming. 

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 17 at 10:00 AM PST at www.thingnw.org, www.stgpresents.org, and  www.ticketmaster.com. 

ABOUT SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP (STG)  

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization whose mission is to make diverse  performing arts and education an integral part of the region's cultural identity while keeping three  historic venues, The Paramount, Moore, and Neptune, alive and vibrant. STG presents a range of  performances from Broadway, off-Broadway, dance and jazz, to comedy, concerts of all genres,  speakers, and family shows - at these three iconic theatres in Seattle and venues throughout the Puget  Sound region and in Portland, Oregon. For more information visit stgpresent.org.  

STG Education and Community Programs extend beyond the Paramount, Moore, and Neptune Theatre  stages and into the lives of the greater Seattle community. Each season, STG offers over 260 education  programs impacting over 55,000 students and community members from diverse ages and backgrounds.  These programs deepen significance to performances through opportunities to engage with artists,  inspire youth and local artists through training and performance opportunities, and provide exposure to  the arts through access initiatives. For more information visit stgpresents.org/education. 

ABOUT FORT WORDEN 

Fort Worden and its epic natural setting of Port Townsend—dubbed “the Paris of the Pacific Northwest”  by Sunset Magazine—is the kind of destination that stays with one for a lifetime. Originally designed as  a military base to protect Puget Sound, Fort Worden has evolved into an iconic and cherished state park  

and lifelong learning center with accommodations, venues, restaurants, and catering. Fort Worden’s  magnificent setting encompasses 434 acres with 12 miles of forested hiking trails, two miles of walkable 

saltwater beaches and commanding views of the Olympic and Cascade mountains as well as views  across the Strait of Juan De Fuca to the San Juan Islands. The Fort features 73 historic buildings with four  museums and creative spaces for art and educational programs, yoga, woodworking and more. Eagle eyed observers will recognize the Fort as the filming location for An Officer and a Gentleman. For the  past 13 years, STG has partnered with Centrum and Fort Worden to provide the DANCE This! Camp at  Centrum, a week-long overnight dance program for high school students to study a wide range of styles  and techniques in a supportive, yet challenging atmosphere.