Events
Biergarten Festival
Friday-Sunday:The 17th annual festival features German food, beer and wine, music and entertainment, 4-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. $8 admission Friday and Saturday, free for children 12 and under, free Sunday. TEV Edelweiss Pavilion, 17832 Highway 8, Morrison, Biergartenfest.com
Colorado Lavender Festival
Friday-Sunday: The Lavender Association of Western Colorado presents the third annual festival offering workshops, tours, vendors, demonstrations and entertainment. Palisade Memorial Park, Palisade, Coloradolavender.org
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Weekly four-course dinner series continues with winemaker Louisa Lindquist who presents the wines of Qupe Vineyards, Santa Barbara, California. $50 per person; wine pairings additional. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Tuesday: Grand opening of its 95th restaurant nationwide and 11th in Colorado. 1346 New Beale St. Castle Rock, FreddysUSA.com
Illegal Pete’s
Saturday and Sunday: Grand opening of its South Broadway location with entertainment, tastings, music and more. 270 S. Broadway, 720-287-5233, illegalpetes.com
Kachina Southwestern Grill
Wednesday: Hosting three “Beast & Beer” Dinners, a four-course meal showcasing locally raised beef and artisan beer. Wednesday: Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch with New Belgium Brewing; Aug. 21: Cone Ranch with AC Golden Brewing; Sept. 18: Hops & Heifers Farm with Oskar Blues Brewery. 6 p.m. cocktail hour, 7 p.m. dinner. $55. Reservations required. 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, 303-410-5024, e-mail Lauren.Blackburn@KachinaGrill.com
Le Creuset Demonstrations
Thursday: Technique Series: Pan Searing, 5-6 p.m. 158 Fillmore St., Suite 110, 720-287-2181
Mimi’s Cafe
Sunday: Celebrating its 35th anniversary and French heritage on Bastille Day with a special menu of five items with 1978 pricing. MimisCafe.com
Sprouts Farmers Markets
Wednesday: Grand opening of its third Colorado location with specials, giveaways and entertainment. 2880 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-758-4400, sprouts.com
CONTESTS
Fleischmann Yeast
The Colorado State Fair (Aug. 23-Sept. 2 in Pueblo) offers more than a dozen various contests. Fleischmann’s is hosting two contests including “Best Baking” with a deadline of Aug. 26 and “Dessert Pizza” with a deadline of Aug. 27. Call or visit the website for guidelines. 719-404-2080,
Farmers Markets
Broomfield Farmers Market Tuesday: 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 24. U.S. 287 and W. 10th Avenue, Broomfield, holycomforterchurch.net
Colorado Farm & Art Market Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 12. The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Colorado Fresh Markets Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 26, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 27, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. coloradofreshmarkets.com
Erie Farmers Market Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 28. Wells Street in down-town Erie, eriefarmersmarket.com
The Frederick Market Thursday: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 26. Fifth street from Main to Elm streets, Frederick, frederickco.gov
JAX Farmers Market Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 29. 400 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette, lafayettecolorado.com
Tagawa Gardens
Friday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 27. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market Thursday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 31. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, 303-887-3276), denverfarmersmarket.com
Classes
Almost Vegan
Wednesday: Summer Picnic Food, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $49; Saturday: Vegan Dairy, 10 a.m.-noon, $49. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, almostvegancookingschool.com
Ashley Famous Cooking
Through Aug. 31: Mexican Fiesta, Cold Summer Soups and Fresh Salads, Bread Making 101, Middle Eastern Adventure and The Perfect Brunch, cooking class parties in your home or backyard. Times, dates and fees vary. Reservations required. 8101 E. Dartmouth Ave., 720-535-4934, ashleyfamouscooking.com
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Saturday: The Art of Quick Breads, Scones, 2 p.m. $30, includes samples, tea and recipes. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, thecanoncityqueenanne.com
City of Aurora
Wednesday: Mexican Cooking Menu 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Thursday: Wine Class: Red White & Blue, 7-8:30 p.m. $39, $30 residents; Friday: Couples Cook: Summer Steak House Wine Dinner, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $119, $99 residents (per couple), $69, $53 residents (per person). Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora, 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/recreation
Cook Street School
Saturday: Grilling: Southern Fare, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; Tuesday: One Night in Rome, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; July 17: A World of Taste: Spain, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Edge Summer Grilling Series
Thursdays through Sept. 26: Executive chef Simon Purvis leads interactive grilling classes at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. This week: Chicken Tacos. Classes are $40, $240 for eight classes. Each class includes one cocktail, draft beer or house wine, a spice rub to take home and one ingredient used in the class. Reservations required. Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St., 303-389-3343
Heather’s Vine
Monday, reservation deadline Wednesday: Italian wine tasting with Heather Buchman, executive sommelier, 6:30 p.m. Appetizers included. $35. Reservations required by Wednesday. Pikes Peak Brewing Co., 1756 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument, 719-440-4949, heathersvine.com
Humphrey Memorial Park & Museum
Friday: Butterscotch Syrup, 2 p.m. $12, $10 members; Saturday: Home Brewing Basics: Limoncello, Galliano, 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Wednesday: Artisan Bread, 6-9 p.m. $80; Thursday:Thailand: Land of Enchantment, 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: Regions of France: Bordeaux, 6-9 p.m. $95; Saturday: Knife Skills, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: Petite Parisian Romance, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Sunday: Cooking with Your Children: Classic French Bistro, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: Chile’s Garden of the Gods, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. July 17: Colorado Culinary Academy hosts an Open House, 6-9 p.m. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Ross Cherry Creek Library
Wednesday: Meal Planning Simplified, 6 p.m. 305 Milwaukee St., 720-865-0120
Ross-University Hills Library
Saturday: Picnic Foods, 2 p.m. Recipes and samples included. 4310 E. Amherst Ave., 720-865-0955
Sam Gary Library
Sunday: Cooking From the Farmer’s Market, 2 p.m. Recipes and samples included. 2961 Roslyn St., 720-865-0325
The Truffle Table
Friday: All About Rinds Cheese Series wraps up with Wrinkly Rinds, 6:30- 7:30 p.m. $25. Reservations required. 2556 15th St., 303-455-9463
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