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FALLS CHURCH— Open Road in Falls Church is marking Oktoberfest with $5 pints and $6 boots of beer Sept. 20, Sept. 27 and October 4. They've got Oktoberfest varieties available from half a dozen breweries. [EaterWire]
SHACK ATTACK— Comedienne Tig Notaro is working with Shake Shack and Brightest Young Things to create a new custard flavor. The ice cream is in honor of the annual Bentzen Ball comedy event next month; chocolate is involved. [BYT]
EVENT PLANNER— The annual D.C. State Fair is coming soon, and Going Out Guide notices things are getting even more hipster than usual. Events will include "funkiest looking vegetable" contests and Mason jar flower decorating competitions on Sept. 20. [GoG]