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- calendar_today October 25, 2026
Bigfoot Brew Coffee Hosts Second Annual Scavenger Hunt
Bigfoot Brew Coffee, located in Cascade, Idaho, is gearing up for its second annual Hunt for Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt. Scheduled for Halloween weekend, the event promises a day full of adventure and community engagement, with over $2,000 in prizes up for grabs.
Origin Story: From Pharmacy to Coffee Shop
The story of Bigfoot Brew Coffee is closely connected to Cascade’s history. The site originally housed a pharmacy and coffee shop. According to Austin Hook of Bigfoot Brew Coffee, "Cascade used to have a pharmacy in the center of town, but it ended up burning down." When Medicap Pharmacy opened in the same location, locals asked about bringing back the coffee shop. In response, the pharmacy launched Bigfoot Brew Coffee, blending the two services in a unique way where all baristas are also trained pharmacy technicians and vice versa.
How the Scavenger Hunt Works
The Hunt for Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday of Halloween weekend. The event is designed as an outdoor family activity, free for all participants. Families and individuals are encouraged to take part, searching for hidden golden Bigfoot figures placed around Cascade by the Bigfoot Brew Coffee team. Organizers post clues to the locations on their social media, offering a fun way for residents and visitors to explore the area.
One example of a clue, drawn from last year’s event, was: "Where Kelly's waters twist and gleam: I linger close to paddle dreams: At the end of the metal ground I wait: Where calm and current contemplate." If a figure isn’t found on Saturday, additional clues are released at 9:00 a.m. the next day until each Bigfoot is discovered.
Prizes, Bingo, and Free Coffee
This year’s scavenger hunt boasts more than $2,000 in scavenger hunt prizes, including Blackstone griddles, paddle boards, and camping and fishing bundles. "We have a bunch of fun stuff going on and free coffee as well," said Hook. The excitement doesn’t stop there. The event also features Bigfoot Bingo, a game designed to encourage participants to shop locally in Cascade, with additional prizes available.
Engaging the Cascade Community
Bigfoot Brew Coffee hopes the recurring event will bring both families and visitors together, making Cascade a Valley County attraction over the Halloween weekend. "Cascade is a rural town and we got a lot of people passing through," Hook noted. "So this is just our way of creating something fun for the community and trying to make it worthwhile to make the drive up." The scavenger hunt is tailored as a local community event that emphasizes togetherness while promoting local businesses through activities like Bigfoot Bingo.
Staying Connected with Idaho Backroads
For more stories about what's happening in Cascade and throughout Idaho Backroads, residents and readers are encouraged to reach out with tips and story ideas. The event underscores how creative initiatives by local businesses, such as Bigfoot Brew Coffee's blend of pharmacy and coffee shop, can create new traditions and draw attention to community life in small towns across the region.
Source: kivitv.com.
