EVENTS
Cheers to Beers
Today & Mon: Elway’s celebrates Denver Beer Fest with a five- course Avery Beer Pairing dinner, 6:30 today and Left Hand beer dinner, 6:30 p.m. Monday. $70. The Ritz-Carlton Denver, 1881 Curtis St., 303-312-3807
Denver Beer Fest
Fri-Sept. 27: A celebration of all things beer, including tastings, beer-paired dinners, “meet the brewer” nights, beer tappings, Denver brewery tours and more. denverbeerfest.com
Harvest Week
Through Fri: Participating Denver restaurants create a menu that showcases food or drink produced in Colorado.
Oktoberfest
Fri-Oct. 3: Second Street Art Market and Wine Bar celebrates with German food and desserts, beers, wines and more. 366 Second St., Monument, 719-488-2506
Belmar’s Festival Italiano
Sat-Sun: Features Italian food, wine and artisan vendors, wine tastings, chef demonstrations, live Italian music and dancing, Balistreri vineyard’s children’s grape stomp, a bocce ball tournament and more, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Belmar Event Center, 405 S. Teller St., Lakewood. 303-233-5555, westchamber
Dutch Oven Cook-off
Sat: Historic Georgetown hosts the cook-off, 9 a.m. Activities include live music, square dancing, beer garden and more. 303-569-2840
Plein Air Farm Dinner Series
Mon: A culinary adventure with Mark Fischer and Phat Thai. $75. Jack Rabbit Hill, 26567 North Road, Hotchkiss, 970-835-3677, jackrabbit
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,
Golden Farmers Market
Sat: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 3. 10th and Illinois streets, Golden, 303-279-3113, golden
Northfield Stapleton Farmers Market
Sat: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Between Bass Pro Shop and SuperTarget, northfield
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, coloradofresh
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, colorado
BENEFITS
Evening With the Argyle
Sat: Executive chefs Tyler Wiard and Elise Wiggins create a five- course dinner to benefit The Argyle Senior Living Community, 6 p.m. $75. 17807 E. 40th Ave., Aurora, 303-455-9513, ext. 251
CLASSES
Cook Street
Today: High Altitude Baking workshop, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300
City of Aurora
Sat: Take and Bake Artisan Bread, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $57, $44 for residents.Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, /recreation
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Sat: Fall pie and tart workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $60. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Stir It Up
Sat: The Wheat-Free Gourmet hosts a “Tastes of Tuscany” class, 2:30-6 p.m. $95, $20 supplies fee. 1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder, 303-494-2665,
South Denver Heart Center
Mon-Oct. 26: Dr. Richard Collins, “The Cooking Cardiologist,” and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present a free nutrition lecture and cooking class, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration required. 1000 SouthPark Drive, 303-744-3278,
CONTESTS
Cook-off
-Oct. 31: Submit an original, easy-to-make recipe using French’s product for a chance to win $25,000. frenchsfoods.com
SAVE THE DATE
Wine Tasting Series
Sept. 24: Enjoy a sampling of 8-12 different fine wines, 5-7 p.m. $25. Reservations required. Randolph’s Restaurant, 1776 Grant St., 303-318-7272,
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@ .
