Nestled on a few acres down a winding road in Brush Prairie, Flat Tack Farm feels like the hug you didn’t know you needed. Inside warm greenhouse tunnels, surrounded by vibrant greens, rainbow carrots, and sprawling strawberry plants, farmers Kelly Peters and Patrick Dorris have created something special - a farm that feeds people’s bellies and their hearts.

Visit them at flat-tack-farm.com | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

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Other organizations & creatives this episode celebrates:

• Rally Pizza
• Nonavo Pizza
• La Sorrentina Pizzeria
• Razo’s Tacos
• Heathen Brewing
• Vancouver Free Fridge

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The Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative is transforming Ridgefield's historic 1,600-acre property into a sanctuary where conservation meets creativity. This unique program welcomes artists to engage with the land through workshops, walks, and community events - creating both art and connection in this rural setting.

Visit them at pnfarm.com/arts-initiative | Instagram | Facebook

Get 10% off of your first workshop by mentioning I’m Into This Place!

For pictures of everything we’re talking about today (and more!), visit the episode page.

Other local organizations & creatives this episode celebrates:

- Jess Joner
- Christopher Luna
- Armin Tolentino
- Susan Dingle
- Ann Fleming

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It's that time of year when everything is just awesome in the PNW. There are tons of ways to get outside and partake in some arts & culture.

Here are just some of the fabulous festivals happening in Clark County, WA this summer. See you there!

2025 Summer Festivals
June-August - East Vancouver - Summer Concert Series at Columbia Tech Center
July 5–6 – Yacolt - Farm Days at Pomeroy Farms
July 11 – Ridgefield - Main Street Day
July 12–13 – Amboy - Amboy Territorial Days Celebration
July 18–19 – Battle Ground - Battle Ground Harvest Days
July 19 – Vancouver - NW Book Fair
July 24–27 – Vancouver - 4 Days of Aloha
July 25–26 – La Center - Our Days
July 27 – Camas - Picnic in Color
July 31–August 3 – Vancouver - Vancouver Arts & Music Festival
August 2–3 – Yacolt - August Farm Days at Pomeroy Farms
August 2 – Ridgefield - Day of Festivals
August 9 – Washougal - Washougal Arts & Music Festival
August 15–16 – Washougal - Washougal Songcraft Festival
August 22–24 – Vancouver - Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival
August 23 – Camas - Camas Vintage & Art Faire
September 6 – Ridgefield - Ridgefield Multicultural Festival
September 19–21 – Woodland - The Realms Unknown Festival

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Wandering through the Vancouver Farmers Market is a treasure hunt for the senses. Beyond the tables of fresh vegetables and berries sits a dynamic community of 94 artisans who transform raw materials into stunning handcrafted goods. These makers represent one-third of the second-largest market in Washington state, creating an art gallery, concert venue, and local foods marketplace all rolled into one vibrant celebration of creativity and craftsmanship.

Visit them at vancouverfarmersmarket.com | Instagram | Facebook

Go find the artisans at the market with our Farmers Market Scavenger Hunt!

For pictures of everything we’re talking about today (and more!), visit the episode page.

Other local organizations & creatives this episode celebrates:
- Backyard Bohemia Pottery
- Kazue O. Young, Traditional Japanese Textiles

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What do your favorite socks and the best fertilizer in the world have in common? Alpacas, of course! Today we’re getting our feet dirty at G. Tribe Alpacas Farm, home to some of the smartest - and cutest - herd animals in the world. Come along as we figure out how this local family cares for over 30 animals while working full time jobs and still has time to turn alpaca fiber into the gorgeous scarves and hats that keep Clark County warm.

Visit them at GTribeAlpacas.com | Instagram | Facebook

For pictures & videos of adorable alpacas (!!), visit the episode page.

Other organizations & creatives this episode celebrates:
- Recluse Brew Works

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The old library building on Mill Plain may not seem like the obvious place for a thriving arts scene, but Vancouver native Christine Richardson has guided its transformation it into just that. As the facilitator of The Arts Hub and the executive director of nonprofit theARTScentered, she’s supporting local artists and fostering interdisciplinary cultural collaborations. Christine spills the beans on whether the city is ever ever ever going to open that arts center they promised us (spoiler alert - it’s good news!)

Visit them at www.theartscentered.org | Instagram | Facebook

To learn more, visit the episode page.

Other organizations & creatives this episode celebrates:
- Opera on Tap
- Kindred Vancouver

Music credits: “The Flower Duet” from Lakmé - Soprano Lindsey Lefler, Mezzo-Soprano Sadie Gregg, Pianist Hannah Early with Opera on Tap.

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One of the most delicious cups of coffee you can find locally is also funding the building of a medical center in rural Africa. RichlandHub Coffee Roasters works directly with cooperatives and small-scale coffee farmers in Africa, ensuring they receive a fair and stable income. With all profits returning to the place the coffee comes from, RichlandHub as more than just a place to buy coffee; it's a community working together to make a difference.

Visit them at RichlandHub.com | Instagram | Facebook

For pictures and videos, visit the episode page.

Other organizations & creatives this episode celebrates:
- Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

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Vancouver Ballet Folklórico is more than just a traditional Mexican dance company; it's a vibrant community hub, a cultural touchstone, and a place where heritage thrives. Led by the dynamic mother-daughter duo Anna and Marianna Cruz, Vancouver Ballet Folklórico is one of Clark County’s beloved treasures. Find out more about the group behind the annual Día de Muertos festival and the gorgeous costumes we see all around the county.

Visit them at vbfolklor.org | Instagram | Facebook

For pictures and videos, visit the episode page.

Other organizations & creatives this episode celebrates:
- Fourth Plain Commons
- La Casita
- Karen Madsen

Thanks to Stephanie Luna-Garcia and Marianna Cruz for sharing their dancing with us!

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