EVENTS
Beer and wine gardens
Today | Local wine and brewery tastings, fresh produce market and more, 4-8 p.m. through Sept. 26. | 13th Street between Arapahoe Avenue and Canyon Boulevard, 303-910-2236 | BOULDER
Slow Boulder Uncorked
Today | Slow Food Boulder hosts a monthly social the first Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7 p.m. | The Boulder Cork, 3295 30th St., 303-443-9505 | BOULDER
Colorado Fest
F-SU | Gunnison-Crested Butte celebrates Colorado’s food, wine, beer and art. | 877-448-1399, | GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE
Gunbarrel Community Festival
F-SA | Features a pancake breakfast, beer garden, BBQ competition, live bands and more | Gunbarrel Square Shopping Center, 303-665-8101 | BOULDER
Jill’s afternoon tea
SA | Enjoy teas by Tea Forte and scones, sandwiches and petit fours, noon to 3 p.m. Reservations recommended | $19.95, $10.95 children 10 and under | Jill’s Restaurant, St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., 720-406-7399 | BOULDER
Farm Dinner
SU | Annual event celebrates the North Fork Valley farmers, 4 p.m. | Zephyros Farm, 970-921-3454 | PAONIA
The Kitchen community night
M | The Kitchen hosts a multicourse meal with local farmers and chefs to discuss food and agriculture, 7 p.m. Reservations required | $35 | 1035 Pearl St., 303-544-5973, | BOULDER
Slow Food Harvest Social
M | Colorado chefs create one course showcasing a locally produced food, 6 p.m. | $126.89 | Restaurant Six89, 689 Main St., 970-963-6890 | CARBONDALE
Bourbon & Wine dinner
TU | Magnolia hosts a four-course dinner featuring contemporary cuisine with a Southern twist, 6:30 p.m. | $49 | 95th Street and Arapahoe Road, 303-665-3080 | LAFAYETTE
Microbrew tour
WEEKENDS | Self-guided walking tour includes overnight accommodations at Grand Hyatt, dinner and beer tastings. Reservations required | 800-233-1234,
BENEFITS
Grand Taste Fundraiser
F | Wine and food tasting to benefit Grand Design, 6-10 p.m. | $50 | Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St., 303-955-2724 | AURORA
Walk for Food Allergy
SU | A 2.25-mile walk to raise money for food allergy research and education, 9 a.m. registration. | Washington Park, South Franklin Street and East Mississippi Avenue, 800-929-4040,
CLASSES
City of Aurora
TH-OCT. 11 | Kids Dishin’ Nutrition class for ages 3-8 with a parent, 10-11 a.m. | $80 residents | Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, | AURORA
Cake and Candy Supply
TH-Sept. 27 | New shop in south Fort Collins offers Wilton cake decorating for beginners. Learn icing techniques, borders and roses. 6-8 p.m. | $25 plus supplies | 6740 S. College Ave., 970-530-2971 | FORT COLLINS
Wild Oats
SA | Fueling up on low-fat foods class, 9-11 a.m. | FREE | 14357 W. Colfax Ave., 303-277-1339 | GOLDEN
Whole Foods Market Belmar
SA | Kids in the Kitchen for ages 4-6 features a pasta class, 10-11:30 a.m. | $15 | 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd., 303-935-5000 | LAKEWOOD
CONTESTS
Calling All Kids
THROUGH SEPT. 16 | Red Robin invites kids ages 6-12 to create the Next Gourmet Burger. Submit an original recipe to local Red Robin Restaurants and a 100-word statement on why the burger deserves the title.
Casting call
THROUGH F | Cheerios invites unpublished adult authors to submit their children’s book. For a complete list of rules and to submit an entry online, visit .
Simply Manischewitz
THROUGH SEPT. 28 | Submit an original, easy-to-make entree using at least one Manischewitz product for a chance to win more than $30,000 worth of kitchen product. | .
Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Food Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
