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The Oregonian
Portland just launched the most delightfully weird scavenger hunt you’ll see this year — and it involves a 200-pound ballerina Sasquatch

September 12, 2026

According to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), there have been 254 verified Bigfoot sightings in Oregon. Thanks to Geek Week PDX and its devotion to all things “nerdy,” those numbers are about to climb.

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A citywide scavenger hunt is sending Oregonians in search of Sasquatch during the month of September, with local artists hiding Bigfoot-inspired artwork in storefronts, public spaces and cultural landmarks.

OBP
‘Geek Week PDX’ launches art hunt for dozens of sasquatches

September 11, 2025

The event, held from Sept. 11-20, celebrates “geek” culture by bringing together fans of gaming, comics, technology, art, science and cosplay.

KATU
Geek Week PDX

September 11, 2025

Portland is about to lean all the way into its weird, wonderful and wacky side, with a citywide party that puts geek culture front and center. David Raycroft, founder of Geek Week PDX, joined us to share the details on the citywide celebration of geek culture that brings together fans, creators, artists, businesses and communities from across Portland and the Pacific Northwest. From gaming and comics to technology, art, fandom, science, cosplay ...

KXL FM
Bigfoot Sightings About to Skyrocket in Portland

September 11, 2026

This will certainly Keep Portland Weird: Geek Week starts Friday, featuring a city-wide scavenger hunt like no other.

Geek Week PDX invites you to stalk the Northwest’s favorite sneaky critter – BIGFOOT.

PDX Vine and Wine
Portland Weekend Wine Events

September 11, 2026

Wine tastings and events September 11th to 13th in Portland, plus Oregon wine events into October!

Here is Oregon
Portland just launched the most delightfully weird scavenger hunt you’ll see this year — and it involves a 200-pound ballerina Sasquatch

September 10, 2026 

According to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), there have been 254 verified Bigfoot sightings in Oregon. Thanks to Geek Week PDX and its devotion to all things “nerdy,” those numbers are about to climb.

AM Extra, KOIN
Geek Week PDX takes comic con culture to a citywide level

September 9, 2026

It’s time to embrace your inner geek and show off what you’re passionate about as Portland marks Geek Week PDX from Sept. 11-20.

Organizers say the celebration is known as the “world only citywide comic con,” featuring dozens of small businesses covering all aspects of geek culture, including cosplay, tabletop gaming, video games and much more.

KATU
Sasquatch now roaming in Portland, Oregon

September 8, 2026

Willamette Weekly
Get Busy: What to Do in Portland (Sept. 9–15, 2026)

September 8, 2026

Nerd out at Geek Week, help out at the Standard’s Volunteer Expo, and dance at DJ Action Slacks’ vinyl party.

Portland Tribune
Geek Week PDX: Exploring Portland’s pop culture vibe

September 8, 2026

In 2024, a Portland man had a vision – to see just how nerdy and geeky Portland could get.

So, he and some friends created a wild, never-been-done experiment to gauge the Portland area’s pop culture vibe. Piggybacking off of Rose City Comic Con’s three-day weekend run, Geek Week PDX was born.

Woodburn Independent
Geek Week PDX: Exploring Portland’s pop culture vibe

September 8, 2026

In 2024, a Portland man had a vision – to see just how nerdy and geeky Portland could get.

So, he and some friends created a wild, never-been-done experiment to gauge the Portland area’s pop culture vibe. Piggybacking off of Rose City Comic Con’s three-day weekend run, Geek Week PDX was born.

KOIN
8-foot Sasquatch sculpture coming to Portland as part of Geek Week PDX

September 4, 2026

An 8-foot Sasquatch sculpture will be unveiled at Portland City Hall in just a few days. It will be one of dozens of pieces of varying sizes spread throughout the city as part of Geek Week PDX’s Sneaky Sasquatch PDX Art Hunt.

KXL
Sunday Parkways, Portland Staycation Return to Downtown

September 9, 2026

Portland leaders hope two returning events will bring thousands of people downtown next weekend to walk, bike, shop and explore the central city. The second annual Portland Staycation runs Sept. 11-13, with more than 100 hotels, restaurants and venues offering discounts, packages and activities.

City Cast Portland
More Celebrity Chefs Coming to Portland, What to Expect at Rose City Comic Con & Geek Week PDX

August 18, 2026

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about why there's a wave of celebrity chefs hitting Portland’s shores. We’re also getting a sneak peek into Rose City Comic Con and Geek Week from a real-life nerd. Plus, a former Oregon congresswoman is now lobbying for data centers.

XRay FM
Success Stories David Raycroft and Amy Mothercraft

August 14, 2026

The founder of Geek Week, David Raycroft, and Sneaky Squatch PDX lead, Amy Mothercraft talk about bringing together nerdy communities, geeking out over togetherness, and their shared enthusiasm for the community that brings Geek Week to life every year.

Ever Out
The Top 34 Events in Portland This Week:
Sept 8–14, 2025

September 8, 2025

Don't you dare sit still this week. There's plenty to do, from The Best Day Ever Fest to Jinkx Monsoon with the Oregon Symphony and from Geek Week PDX to the Mt. Angel Oktoberfest....

KOIN
Let’s nerd out together at Geek Week!

August 22, 2025

 Portland’s first-ever citywide celebration of pop culture, fandom, and creative expression, is returning September 5th through the 14th. Geek Week transforms the Rose City into a vibrant playground for fans of comics, cosplay, video games, anime...

KOIN
‘Bringing Portland together’: City previews summer 2025 events

Apriil 23, 2025

What could be more ‘Positively Portland’ than enjoying downtown in the coming months?

Earlier Wednesday at Pioneer Courthouse Square, Mayor Keith Wilson was joined by leaders from more than 30 big events coming up. (Click the link to see the video with the mayor.)

DJ Switch
Watch interview with David Raycroft, Chief Goblin Wrangler of Geek Week PDX

June 26, 2024

Montavilla News
Geek Week PDX Starts Friday!

Aug 30, 2024

On September 4th, the City of Portland proclaimed September 6th through 15th as the City’s first Geek Week. The Portland-wide celebration follows Rose City Comic Con with over 300 events hosted by nerd and nerd-adjacent small businesses, including locations in Montavilla. Attendees will find game tournaments, cosplay parties, trivia nights, and film screenings......

Portland Tribune
It's double the fun in Portland with Rose City Comic Con, Geek Week PDX

Aug 30, 2024

When geeks and nerds are looking for a hill to plant their flag on, there is no bigger pop culture mountain in the Portland area than Rose City Comic Con.

The yearly ode to nerds, geeks, and pop culture will deliver its 12th installment Sept. 6-8 at the Oregon Convention Center. Once there, it will be ground zero....

Here is Oregon
Let your geek flag fly at this weeklong celebration

Aug 5, 2024

On the heels of Rose City Comic Con in September, one local team has taken up the quest of extending the geeky fun past the weekend. Geek Week PDX is creating a whole new experience for con enthusiasts through their nonstop week of activities throughout the Portland metro area. This Sept. 6-15, get ready for the .....  

March 20, 2024

Flying the geek flag a little higher in Portland.

​There’s been a unique thread running through the tapestry of geekdom and nerdiness in the Portland area for a while now.  It’s a tapestry replete with all kinds of colors, aesthetics, creativity, and a general sense that there’s something special going on.....

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