Name: D.B. CooperCon 2026
Start: 2026-11-13
End: 2026-11-15

Vancouver's first liege waffle and coffee shop, Syrup Trap offers both sweet and savory waffles along with roasts from Uptown Village's Relevant Coffee. Savory waffle options include the ‘Audrey’ (goat cheese, roasted hazelnuts, and honey) and the ‘Second Breakfast’ (prosciutto ham, brie, and organic pear). Of course, you can’t go wrong with a classic waffle drizzled with Nutella and organic maple syrup.

Syrup Trap

Brothers Cascadia's second location is a family-friendly establishment in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

Brothers Cascadia Evergreen Pub

Terrain is a delicious coffee experience, crafted by people-focused professionals.

Terrain Coffee Project

Magenta Theater is a family-friendly community theater in Vancouver committed to promoting contemporary new works by local playwrights and musicians, in addition to known comedies, mysteries, and dramas. In addition, Magenta encourages creativity through its improv team (MIT), promotes education through Academy, and hosts a variety of local artists from playwrights and performers to musicians.

Magenta Theater

In the heart of the Vancouver Arts District next to upscale restaurants and shops, the new Magenta Theater features seating for up to 150 all with excellent sight lines to the main stage. The spacious lobby provides an inviting area for audiences to gather, and enjoy beer and wine if desired.

Kismet is a locally owned, chef-operated restaurant offering a seasonal 3-course prix fixe menu that highlights the best of regional ingredients. Guests choose from six options within each of three thoughtfully curated courses, creating a flexible and refined dining experience. Our bar and cellar feature an extensive selection of wines and spirits to complement the menu. Located on historic Main Street in downtown Vancouver. Reserve your table online or by phone.

Kismet

Elements Restaurant is a neighborhood eatery in the heart of historic downtown Vancouver, Washington. Elements is dedicated to local sourcing, seasonal ingredients, and a rustic approach to Northwest cooking. Chef Sosa comes from an extensive background as a chef at some of the area's finest restaurants - most recently crafting culinary creations at Rose & Thorn at ilani.

Elements Restaurant

The Source Climbing Center is Vancouver's own fully dedicated indoor climbing facility that features 3,900 sq ft of awesome top rope and lead climbing terrain, 1,200 sq ft of bouldering terrain, and an 800 sq ft kids mezzanine for classes, birthday parties, and private events.

The Source Climbing Center

Becoming somewhat of a downtown Vancouver landmark, the Weiner Wagon (and mascot Wacky McWeiner who stands tall next to the green and white striped food cart) has been serving hotdogs since 1976. Low prices, generous portions, and loyal friends is the winning combination to keep customers coming back for more.

Weiner Wagon

Former Heathen Brewing Feral Public House to reopen as Loyal Legion Vancouver! The new pub has a similar food menu, including burgers, sausages, pretzels, and salads, with a focus on Washington-brewed rather than Oregon-made beers.

Loyal Legion

Vancouver WA provides the perfect blend of [outdoor adventure](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/ "outdoor recreation"), [urban activities](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/trip-planning/neighborhoods/downtown/ "Downtown Vancouver WA"), and [accessibility](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/trip-planning/community-profile/accessible-travel-vancouver/ "Accessible Travel"). Conveniently located between the picturesque Cascade Mountains and the mighty Columbia River, Vancouver is a sports lover's playground.

Whether it’s indoor or outdoor sports, Vancouver WA has the advantage! Your athletes will compete with pride at our amazing natural [venues](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/sports/venues/ "Sports Venues") and diverse sporting facilities. Vancouver offers boundless options for teams of all sports and sizes, which is why past events run the gauntlet from the NAIA Cross Country National Championships at [Fort Vancouver National Historic Site](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/historic-sites-and-museums/fort-vancouver/ "Fort Vancouver") and the Lucas Oil National Motocross Series at [Washougal MX Park](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/listing/washougal-motocross-park/2139/ "Washougal Motocross Park") to the US Rowing Northwest Junior District Championships at [Vancouver Lake](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/vancouver-lake-park/ "Vancouver Lake").

We also work with local sports leagues to grow their programming, raise awareness for events, and assist with securing venues and hotel rooms. Some of our many sports partners include Columbia Premier, Ridgefield Raptors, HoopSource Basketball and the Vancouver Lake Rowing Club.

Visit Vancouver Washington

Visit Vancouver WA and The Kiggins Theatre are pleased to welcome back the annual D.B. Cooper Con produced by Vortex Events, LLC and taking place from November 13th through the 15th.

Experience one or all of three full days of entertainment, presentations, panel discussions, and Q & A sessions and local food and beverage features and events. While air piracy is no laughing matter and the hijacker committed a capital crime, $6,000 of his loot was found right here in Vancouver on the banks of the Columbia River. We look to again celebrate that find, share the latest case information, and embrace the folklore with true celebration.

STAY TUNED FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE!

Take off on a three-day uplifting experience, jump into a movie seat for a day or two, or spread your wings throughout the town to find where attendees are flocking for fun, food, and froth.  
  
A Three-Day Pass is $75 and is limited to 200 passes total. Daily tickets can be purchased for $35 for Friday and Saturday or $30 for Sunday only. Available online or at the box office day of show.

Visit [D.B.COOPERCON](https://www.dbcooperconference.com/) for more information and special hotel rates.

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