Events
Arvada Harvest Festival Food Fair
Sept. 6: The 89th annual fair commemorates the Star Spangled Banner Bicentennial and pioneer experiences in the American West. Entries accepted starting at 12:30 p.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic School Cafeteria in Old Town Arvada; judging begins at 2 p.m. Visit the website for a list of entry categories and age divisions. The food fair is held in connection with the Arvada Harvest Festival.
Charcoal Restaurant
Sept. 6: Kraftskiva! Annual Swedish Crayfish Party, 5-11 p.m. $52 per person includes an unlimited buffet and one beer or akavit. The regular menu will also be available. Reservations recommended (required for parties of five or more).
Frasca Food and Wine Sept. 8: Weekly four-course Monday dinner series continues with “Burgundy with John Paine.” Paine will take diners through a flight of red and white Burgundy from the Neal Rosenthal catalog. $50; wine pairings additional $45-$50; reservations required; Sept. 10: Victory Brewing Company and Bill Covaleski, co-founder, president and brewmaster, host a six-course Guest Brewer Dinner, 6 p.m. $160. Reservations required, call 303-442-0608 or e-mail erin@frascafoodandwine.com. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
The Gardens on Spring Creek
Sept. 6: “Garden a ‘Fare — Beer Tour,” visit six stations with food from local restaurants paired with Odell beers, 5-8 p.m. $50. Silent auction and live music included. Reservations required. 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-416-2486, fcgov.com/gardens
Lafayette Craft Brew & BBQ Festival
Sept. 6: Third annual festival features a barbecue competition, dozens of local craft brews, games, face painting, music and vendor booths, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the YMCA of Boulder Valley Scholarship Fund and Boulder Rotary Club. Tickets vary. Atlas Valley Shopping Center, 95th and Arapahoe, Lafayette,
Lower48 Kitchen
Sept. 3: Hosting an a la carte gluten-free dinner to raise awareness of Celiac Disease. Cocktails, wine and gluten-free beer will be available. Additional dinner events include a market of gluten-free baked goods from Kim & Jake’s Cakes and the Denver Celiac Chapter Support Group will have an information table. 2020 Lawrence St., 303-942-0262, lower48kitchen.com
Whiskey & Wings Grill Fest
Sept. 6: The third annual Fest is newly expanded with dozens of types of chicken wings with dipping sauces, grilled meats, skewers, side dishes and desserts along with whiskeys, live music, demonstrations and competitive eating competitions, noon-5 p.m. Admission is free, Taste Tickets available. The Village at Winter Park Resort, Winter Park, whiskeyandwingsgrillfest.com
BENEFITS
Growe Foundation Fish to Farm Dinner
Sept. 6: Five-course dinner with organic produce from Isabelle Farm prepared on-site by five chefs from Jax’s Fish House, 6-9 p.m. $125. Proceeds benefit the Growe Foundation’s Garden to Table programs in the Boulder Valley School District. Reservations required. Isabelle Farm, Thomas Open Space, 1640 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, growefoundation.org/events/
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking
Sept. 6: Mallory’s Bake Shop, 10 a.m.-noon, $55. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, almostvegancookingschool.com
City of Aurora
Sept. 3: Mexican Cooking I, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Sept. 6: Knife Skills, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $62, $48 residents; Sept. 9: Tomatoes from the Vine, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/recreation
Cook Street
Sept. 3: Knife Skills, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Sept. 4: A World of Taste: Thai, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Sept. 5: Culinary Date Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $89 (per person); Sept. 6-27: Classic Techniques: Artisan Bread, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, $389; Sept. 6: Culinary Arts Dinner, 6-9 p.m. $59; Sept. 8-29: Classic Techniques: Essentials 1, 6-9:30 p.m. Mondays, $389. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Kitchen Table Cooking
Sept. 4: Freshen Up Your Wild Game, 6-9 p.m. $95; Sept. 5: Couples Class: Romance in Rome, 6-9:30 p.m. $240 per couple; Sept. 6: Sauces 101, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: In Love in Paris, 6-9:30 p.m. $240 per couple; Sept. 7: Baking with Your Children: Cupcake Extravaganza, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80 per person; Sept. 8: Fall Foraged Flavors with Hunt & Gather Wildcrafted Foods, 6-9 p.m. $95; Sept. 9: Saute Basics, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
SAVE THE DATE
Brews and Bites
Sept. 13: The Governor’s Residence Preservation Fund presents this benefit of more than 20 food and beer pairings prepared by chefs from the Colorado Chefs Association and hand-crafted beers from members of the Colorado Brewers Guild, 3-7 p.m. Tours of the mansion and grounds, live music and get a commemorative glass are included. $100, $250 VIP (additional goodie bag, Colorado History Cookbook and early admission at 2 p.m.); proceeds benefit the GRPF that works to preserve the Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion. Reservations recommended. Must be 21 and older to attend.
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