Category: Events

This category used to feature a weekly events calendar, but that is no more. At this point it’s more about individual eventshappening in the Portland, OR area.

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Small Bites: Cowboy’s Burgers, Beer, Dawnbringer, and More

A pizza s'more, but not a burger from Cowboy's Burgers.
This pizza s’more blew my mind.

Cowboy’s Burgers has opened in Gresham. Their first day open was Tuesday, October 6, and they have gotten a lot of positive reviews—one person remarked, “Nothing like it in the area.” They have a pretty big menu, too. Burgers, of course, but also sandwiches (e.g., gyro, Philly cheese steak, BLT), salads, appetizers, breakfast, tacos, burritos, and more. You can see their extensive menu on Facebook. 18571 E Burnside Street, Gresham

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The Stinkfest Cometh! Get Ready for the 2026 Portland Fermentation Festival

Would love to see Oregon Brineworks again at the 2026 Portland Fermentation Festival.
Pickled things from Oregon Brineworks.

I can hardly believe it’s already that time again: the 2026 Portland Fermentation Festival is next week! (This year has really flown by.) This is one of my favorite annual festivals—there’s always good things to see, eat, and yes—smell at Stinkfest. Here’s what you (and I) need to know.

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Small Bites: Apple Fest, Clarklewis, Cobra Dogs, and More

Apple Fest 2024.
Scene from Apple Fest in 2024 at Rubinette Produce inside Providore.

Apple Fest returns this weekend. This is another fruit-focused festival from Rubinette Produce Market inside Providore. On Sunday, October 11 from 10am to 3pm, head there to taste a variety of apples from Kiyokawa Family Orchards. And Chef Gregory Redfield from Bauman’s Cider will have an “apple inspired nibble from his kitchen.” Be sure to stop in the adjacent Wine Room to sip on some Bauman’s brews.

There’s also a chance to win a $300 gift card to Bauman’s. Nice. The event is free to attend. 2340 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland

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Roux 2026 Highlights Women, Returns This Weekend To Portland

A panel discussion from a past Roux.
Speakers at a past Roux in Portland, Oregon. Photo credit: Roux.

This weekend is Roux 2026, a (mostly) annual multi-day event that focuses on women in food. It is a “series of dinners, brunches, parties, panels and food-centric experiences.” This year it takes place from Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11 at locations in Northwest and Northeast Portland.

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