EVENTS
Wine Dinner
Today: Food and wine pairings from the South of France, 7 p.m. Siena, 333 Perry St., Castle Rock, 303-688-2622,
Celebrate the Senses
Thu-Sun: Annual Wine Festival Steamboat features cooking demonstrations, wine pairings, seminars, tastings and more. steamboatwinefestival.com
Feast of the Senses
Thu: Rum Tasting and music, 3-9 p.m. $45. 8 Rivers, 1550 Blake St., 303-623-3422,
Wine Tasting Series
Thu: Enjoy a sampling of eight to 12 fine wines, 5-7 p.m. $25. Reservations required. Randolph’s Restaurant, 1776 Grant St., 303-318-7272,
10-Minute Tastes
Fri: Cook Street hosts a recipe cook-off, 6-9 p.m. Free. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300
Gnarly Barley
Sat: The Brew Festival features food and beer demonstration, microbrew sampling, homebrew competition, live music and more, noon-5 p.m. $10. The Ranch, Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, 970-619-4106,
FARMERS MARKETS
Boulder Farmers Market
Today and Sat: 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 7 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 7. 13th Street at Central Park, Boulder, 303-910-2236,
Cherry Creek Fresh Market
Today and Sat: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 30 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard, 303-442-1837,
Tiri’s Garden Farmers Market
Today: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through mid-September. 15th and California streets, 303-605-2885
Greenwood Village Fresh Market
Thu: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 3. 5415 Landmark Place, 303-442-1837,
Broomfield Farmers Market
Fri: 4-7 p.m. Fridays through mid-September. Broomfield Public Library, First Avenue and Main Street, 303-410-0272
Golden Farmers Market
Sat: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 3. Tenth and Illinois streets, Golden, 303-279-3113,
Northfield Stapleton Farmers Market
Sat: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Between Bass Pro Shop and SuperTarget,
City Park Esplanade Market
Sun: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street, 303-442-1837, coloradofresh
Stapleton Farmers Market
Sun: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 11. Stapleton Founders’ Green, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street, 303-442-1837,
Civic Center Eats: Outdoor Market and Cafe
Tue: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 29. Civic Center, Colfax Avenue and Broadway, 303-442-1837, coloradofresh
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City of Aurora
Today: As the Dough Rises class for ages 7-12, 1:30-4 p.m., $31, $24 for residents. Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Cake Crafts
Thu-Aug. 27: Cake Decorating II, 7-9 p.m. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522
A Moveable Feast
Sat: Denver Public Library cooking demo, 10:30 a.m.-noon. 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, 720-865-1111
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Sat: Summer in a Jar workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $60. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
CONTESTS
Greatest Gluten-Free Recipe contest
Through Aug. 16: Submit a converted-to-gluten-free recipe, along with the story of how it came to be gluten-free for a chance to win a $200 gift certificate to a Sur La Table. pamelasproducts.com
Julie & Julia — Live Your Dream Sweepstakes
Through Aug. 17: Enter to win an opportunity to test drive a new career on a VocationVacation. julieandjulia.gather
Tillamook Macaroni and Cheese Competition
Through Aug. 17: The six home cooks with the best macaroni and cheese get to cook at the Portland, Ore., grand finale in October. macaroniandcheeseandcheese.com
Cook-off
Through Oct. 31: Submit an original, easy-to-make recipe using French’s product for a chance to win $25,000. frenchsfoods.com
Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Food Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
