It’s Thursday September 25th in the Couve…
Well, summer officially got escorted out by security — and yet somehow it’s still 82º, smoky, and we’re debating sandals vs. sweaters like it’s a local sport. Welcome to the Sept 25–28 Couve Culture rundown, where fall vibes meet fresh hops, pumpkin patches, and patio parties on their farewell tour.
Highlights this week: Thomas Rhett boots up Ridgefield, Victor 23 turns 9 (with Rally Pizza on board), and Trap Door floods Washougal with seven fresh hop beers. Also: Bi-Zi Farms is now open daily, so bring the kids, the dog, and the camera. You know the drill.
This week’s top events:
Fresher Than Fresh Fest
Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch
The Craig Stein Oktoberfest
Thomas Rhett: Better In Boots Tour 2025
Victor 23’s 9th Anniversary Party
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Cheap Flights
I don’t want to cause a panic, but there are $243 flights to Maui right now — which feels illegal. Boston’s calling for lobster rolls and leaf peeping at $179, and Dublin is whispering sweet Irish nothings from just $419. If you’ve got PTO burning a hole in your Google Calendar, this is your sign.
PDX ➜ Boston🇺🇸🦞⚓️
From $179, normally $475+
Departing OCT - DEC 2025, JAN - APR 2026
American Airlines
Economy
Layovers
1h13m in Charlotte
40m in Dallas (return)
*Price will last ~2-3 days
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PDX ➜ Maui🏝️🌺🌋
From $243, normally $735+
Departing OCT - DEC 2025, JAN - FEB 2026
Alaska Airlines
Economy
Nonstop
*Price will last ~2-3 days
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PDX ➜ Dublin🇮🇪☘️🍺
From $419, normally $800+
Departing MAR - APR 2026
Icelandair
Economy
Layovers
3h25m in Reykjavik
55m in Reykjavik (return)
*Price will last ~2-3 days
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Alderbrook Park’s Oktoberfest goes all out: beer gardens, bounce houses, bratwurst, live bands, and even a pirate ship. It’s family-friendly chaos—in the best way.
Thursday, September 25th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | East Vancouver Farmers Market | Columbia Tech Center | FREE
🧺 Grab your veggies, bread, and small-town joy before you’re stuck in weekend Costco lines with 14,000 other people.
Stock up without the stress
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Salmon Creek Farmers Market | Legacy Hospital | FREE
🥕 This hyper-local Thursday market is perfect for grabbing just-picked produce and chatting with your neighborhood beekeeper. You know the one.
Get the goods before they’re gone
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Intro to Leatherwork Workshop | Pomeroy Living History Farm | $45
🧵 Learn the ancient art of turning cows into coasters at this hands-on leather workshop in a scenic historic setting. Zero experience needed!
Stamp, stitch, and style it here
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | End of Summer Patio Party | Cameo Cafe | FREE
🎸 Whiskey Blue closes out patio season with a bang. Classic tunes, breezy vibes, and the last open-air dance before it gets real flannel-y out.
Party while your toes aren’t cold
Friday, September 26th
Friday - Sunday | Vice + El Viejon 3rd Anniversary Weekend | Vice Beer | Cost Varies
🍻 Three days. Three beers. Three-dollar pints. Plus DJs, hat printing, food trucks, and a DeLorean-level photo op.
Hop into the chaos
Friday - Sunday | The Craig Stein Oktoberfest | Esther Short Park | Cost Varies
🍺 Beer, brats, and Bavarian vibes—all in honor of a local legend. Come toast to Craig and support local charities while you’re at it.
Oompah your way downtown
Friday - Saturday | Fresher Than Fresh Fest | Trap Door Washougal | FREE
🌿 Fresh hop heaven. Seven Trap Door brews plus a tap takeover from PNW legends. No cover, just hops, hops, and more hops.
Get your lupulin fix
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Nighttime Corn Maze | Bi-Zi Farms | $16 Adults / $14 Seniors
🌽 If getting slightly lost in the dark sounds like your ideal Friday night, you’ll love this moonlit maze adventure. BYO flashlight.
Try not to scream-laugh
7:00 PM | Rezound Rockin’ Georgie’s Garage | Georgie’s Garage & Grill | FREE
🎶 Classic rock, pop hits, and high energy all night. If your hips don’t move, your heart probably still will.
Turn it up here
7:30 PM | Thomas Rhett: Better In Boots Tour 2025 | Cascades Amphitheater | $40–$200+
🤠 Country charm meets stadium swagger. With openers Tucker Wetmore and The Castellows, this one’s boots-on, hands-up fun.
Saddle up, Ridgefield
Saturday, September 27th
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Ridgefield Farmers Market | Davis Park | FREE
🥕 The best excuse to take a scenic Saturday drive. Local produce, heritage vibes, and that Ridgefield charm you can’t bottle.
Park it at Davis
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Saturday - Sunday | Vancouver Farmers Market | 8th & Esther | FREE
🛍️ You know the drill. Fresh produce, friendly dogs, kettle corn, and a lot of handmade soap. Classic Saturday stuff.
Stroll the stalls
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Wednesday - Monday | Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch | Bi-Zi Farms | $16 Adults / $14 Seniors
🎃 Pumpkins, cider, hayrides, corn maze, and more fall family goodness than you can shake a gourd at.
Your fall photo op awaits
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Kindred Flea Market | Kindred Vancouver | FREE
🧼 Five years of Kindred = one big neighborhood party. Chalk art, live music, and good vibes only.
You do belong here
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 13th Annual Oktoberfest | Alderbrook Park | $15 Adults / $10 Kids / Seniors FREE
🍂 Bounce houses, beer gardens, stein-holding, pony rides, and two legit German bands? This Oktoberfest goes hard.
See the full madness
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Annual Home Showcase | Greater Vancouver | FREE
🏡 Peek inside some of the swankiest houses in Clark County. No pressure, just aspiration.
Live that luxury life
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | DIY Charcuterie Board Workshop | Heathen Brewing | $85
🧀 Sip a beer while you build your own live-edge walnut charcuterie board. Bougie? Yes. Worth it? Also yes.
Boards and brews await
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Victor 23’s 9th Anniversary Party | Victor 23 Brewing | Cost Varies
✈️ New beers, Rally Pizza collab menu, and the world’s most chaotic beer wheel. Buckle up, it’s party turbulence.
First 100 get a pint glass
6:00 PM | Brenda’s Birthday Bash | Georgie’s Garage & Grill | $15 CASH
🤘 Punk, metal, and pop-rock rage with Souls Worn Thin, The Kieths, and Dismantled. All ages welcome — earplugs optional.
Let’s get loud
7:30 PM | FC Dallas at Portland Timbers | Providence Park | Cost Varies
⚽️ If you want to watch grown men chase a ball while 20,000 fans chant in unison, hop over to PDX for this MLS clash.
Get rowdy with the Timbers Army
Sunday, September 28th
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Monster Mugs Pottery Workshop | Kilnfolk Clay Studio | $65👹 Make your own spooky ceramic mug before spooky season officially starts. Monster aesthetics highly encouraged.
Shape your new favorite mug
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Fire Cider Workshop | Kindred Vancouver | Cost Varies
🌶️ Make your own fire cider to stay sniffle-free this fall. It’s like a witch’s potion… but with ginger.
Infuse your Sunday
Looking Ahead
Tue, Sep 30, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | CSA Pasta Workshop | The Redd East (Portland) | $25–$75 (Sliding Scale)
🍝 Hands-on pasta meets farm-fresh veggies—make it, then eat it.
Twirl a seat
Sat, Oct 4, 11:00 AM | FBRC X Recluse 10K Race | Recluse Brewworks | FREE
🏃♀️ Season-ender with prizes, marked course, and post-race BBQ—pace yourself to the pint.
Mark your calendar
Saturday, October 4 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Old Apple Tree Festival | Old Apple Tree Park | FREE
🍏 Music, cider pressing, and history at Vancouver’s oldest apple tree—plus cuttings, crafts, and a cause that gives back. Family-friendly and full of fall vibes.
Celebrate the orchard’s legacy
Sunday, October 5 | 3:00 PM | NW Women R&B | Confluence Winery | $10
🎶 Powerhouse vocals and soul from Lisa Mann, Sonny Hess, Lady Kat, and Kelly Pierce—backed by good wine and Columbia River sunsets.
Catch the groove
Wed, Oct 29, 7:00 PM | Sinister Soirée Burlesque Cabaret | Kiggins Theatre | $25 (21+)
🕯️ Tassels + hot jazz + haunted Main Street whispers—Kiggins goes delightfully dark.
Summon tickets
The Tape Deck
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Meet Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary—a cozy downtown spot for teas, lattes, and wellness goods. Perfect for slow mornings or catching up with friends over something soothing.
Light up your life year-round with Evershine Lighting in Vancouver. Permanent outdoor lights for holidays, parties, or just flexing on your neighbors—set it, forget it, enjoy.
Our in-house favorite, Little Conejo is where tacos meet cocktails—craft margaritas, mezcal magic, and a playlist as bold as their salsa. Perfect for nights that need flavor + vibe.
Tucked away in Ridgefield, the Lauretta Norene Forest Preserve offers peaceful, tree-lined trails perfect for a quick nature reset. It’s not a rugged hike—more like a quiet stroll through towering firs and chirping birds. Bonus: you’re almost guaranteed to have the place to yourself.
If you want to put your businesses, event, or personal message on the tape deck rotation, reach out to us here.
Concert Calendar
WEDNESDAY, Oct 1, 2025 @ 7pm | Breaking Benjamin & Three Days Grace | Cascades Amphitheater | From $30 | 🤘 Tickets Here
SATURDAY, Oct 25, 2025 @ 8pm | Kool & the Gang | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $99 | 🤘 Tickets Here
FRIDAY, Nov 7, 2025 @ 8pm | An Evening with Jeff Foxworthy | Cowlitz Ballroom | From $— | 😂 Tickets Here
And that’s all.
Whether you’re chasing hops, hayrides, or haunted mugs, this weekend is peak PNW chaos in the best way. And if you do get lost in a corn maze, just remember: it’s still faster than I-5 through the bridge bottleneck.
See you out there!