THIS WEEK: May 31-June 6
Denver Lemonade Day, June 3, metro area. Information: denver.lemonadeday.org. Details: Buy a cup of lemonade and support kids starting their own businesses
Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee Gathering, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5, The English Teacup, Aurora. Reservations required: 303-751-3032. Details: Aurora’s British nook will show television coverage of royal events with a buffet of English treats
Civic Center Eats, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 5, Civic Center Park, Denver. Information: civiccenterconservancy.org/event-civic-center-eats_49.html. Details: Summer lunch cafe served by a bunch of Denver’s great food trucks
FARMERS MARKETS
City Park Esplanade Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, E. Colfax Ave. and Columbine St. Information: denverfarmersmarket.com/locations.htm. Details: Open with early season produce, baked goods and prepared food including the fantastic kraut from Five Points Fermentation
FAIR TIME
Arapahoe County Fair, July 25-29. Contest guidelines, categories and entry forms: arapahoecountyfair.com. Details: Enter breads, cakes, preserves, and gluten-free baked goods in Open Class Competition. Special contests in fruit pies, chocolate cake and homebrew
TICKET ALERT
Hot Rocks Griller Challenge, June 15, patio area of Elway’s Cherry Creek, Information: www.denverhealthfoundation.org. Details: Chef sliders competition includes Elise Wiggins (Panzano), Jamey Fader (Lola), Troy Guard (TAG), Michael Bortz (City Bakery) and Max MacKissock (Squeaky Bean)
2nd Annual Colorado Urban Winefest, noon-6 p.m. June 9, Sculpture Park, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Information: coloradowinefest.com. Details: Taste wines from 42 Colorado wineries, with live music and seminars
Tour of Cottonwood Creek Farm, June 9, Merino. Tickets: slowfooddenver.org. Details: Slow Food Denver offers a farm tour and lunch
Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival, July 26-28. Information: www.crestedbuttewine.com. Details: “Top Chef” favorite Carla Hall headlines a foodie gathering for wine dinners, demos and a Grand Tasting with 500 wines
FOOD ON THE RADIO
The Restaurant Show, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, 950 AM and 103.1 FM. Details: Warren Byrne takes calls on the longest-running local dining show
Gabby Gourmet, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, KHOW, 630 AM. Details: Restaurant guide book author Pat Miller talks eateries
Send information about food events, classes, festivals, wine dinners and tours in the metro area and all over Colorado to: jlehndorff@aol.com