# Brigade Encampment at Fort Nisqually

Fort Nisqually restages the arrival of an 1855 fur brigade, with trappers' contests, period skills, music, food and Punch and Judy shows.

Canonical URL: https://tacomairl.com/events/brigade-encampment-2026/
Section: events
Area: North End
Published: 2026-10-12
Last fact check: 2026-10-12
Event status: Ended
Start date: 2026-07-18
End date: 2026-07-19
Start time: 11:00
End time: 17:00
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Venue: Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Address: 5519 Five Mile Dr, Tacoma, WA, 98407, US
Price: Unknown
Age policy: Not confirmed
Reservations: Tickets sold online
Organizer: Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Organizer URL: https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/brigade/
Venue details: https://tacomairl.com/places/fort-nisqually/

## Why go

It's Fort Nisqually's big summer event. The fort fills with living historians acting out the arrival of a Hudson's Bay Company fur brigade.

## What happens

Angus McDonald's convoy arrives, and trappers and traders compete in contests of strength and endurance. Visitors can try period skills with living historians ("Engage for the Day"), barter for a Hudson's Bay contract, sample food, watch artisan demos and Punch and Judy shows, and listen to live music. In 2026 there were Hawaiian dances on Sunday by the Pacific Ohana Foundation.

## Good to know

Both days ran 11am to 5pm, with tickets sold through the museum. We didn't find 2026 prices.

**Next year:** a weekend in mid-July. Watch Parks Tacoma's Fort Nisqually events page.

## Sources

- [Parks Tacoma: Brigade Encampment 2026](https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/brigade/)