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Pullman National Lentil Festival - Featuring food, music, and arts and crafts; Friday-Saturday, downtown Pullman. (800) 365-6948.

22nd Annual Bodacious Barbecue - Presented by the Hope Community Center and the Beyond Hope Resort. With silent and live auctions, live music and activities; Saturday, 3-9 p.m., Sandpoint; $35. (208) 264-5481.

Chicken Fried Steak Dinner - Music by Classic Country from 5-9 p.m., dinner from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 51, 300 W. Mission Ave. 624-6167.

Garlic Faire - Gourmet wine and food event with garlic treats, local garlic growers, live music. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase food there; Saturday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m., China Bend Winery, 3751 Vineyard Way, Kettle Falls, Wash.; $5. (800) 700-6123.

Glass on the Grass - 12th annual event with live demonstrations, live music, wine tasting, glassware and jewelry. Must be 21 or older. Minigolf fund-raiser to benefit the Spokane Humane Society; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Arbor Crest Cliff House, 4705 N. Fruithill Road; $2. 389-2930.

Peach Festival - Try some peach ice cream, cobbler, cakes or pies. Live music and family entertainment Saturdays-Sundays, through Aug. 28. Green Bluff.

WSU Cougar Summer Picnic - Bring family and friends to the first Greater Inland Empire Cougar Summer Picnic, a great way to meet other Cougar fans living in the greater Spokane area. Bring your own picnic lunch; Sunday, 1 p.m., Riverfront Park, forestry shelter (across the river from the Inn at the Park and to the north of the Lilac Bowl). Free. (800) 258-6978.

Okanogan River Garlic Festival - Sixth annual event held Aug. 26, 4-8 p.m., and Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the Community Cultural Project. Live music, food vendors, variety of produce and arts and crafts; Aug. 26-27, Tonasket History Park, Locust Way at First Street, Tonasket, Wash. Free admission.

The Rhonely Guy - Learn about terroir, great noses, complex concentrated chewy fruit and long spectacular finish, many from spectacular 2003 vintage; Aug. 26. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $22. 343-2253.

Tip-A-Cop - Local law enforcement officers will trade in their handcuffs and badges for serving aprons at area Red Robins and collect tips to benefit Special Olympics; noon-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Aug. 27.

49th Annual Salmon Barbecue - Enjoy barbecue salmon, baked beans, salad, roll, ice cream and drinks. Free entertainment, including teen dancers, clogging and skits, from 2-3 p.m., and square and round dancing from noon-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Aug. 28. The barbecue will be noon-4 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road, Exit 291B off I-90, Spokane Valley; $8.50/adults, $7.50/seniors, $5.50/under age 12. 226-0698.

Sunday Brunch on the Farm - Sponsored by the Rural Roots “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” campaign, Sundays through Sept. 11. Tour the farm and enjoy a brunch made from fresh produce. Reservations are required; please advise of dietary restrictions or food allergies when reserving. Greentree Naturals Inc, 2003 Rapid Lightning Road, Sandpoint; $35. (208) 263-8957.

Pig Out in the Park - Annual food festival with entertainment and arts and crafts booths. No food items over $6.99. Visit spokanepigout.com for more information. Sept. 1-5. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. 921-5579.

Taste Washington Harvest Festival - Evening of wine tasting, fine cuisine and entertainment. Sample from a selection of 250 Washington wines; Sept. 9, 7-10 p.m., Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick; $51.50. (206) 667-9463, ext. 219.

Apple Festival - Harvest festival is held over seven weekends, Sept. 17-Oct. 30. Enjoy a large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and other produce, live music, craft booths, corn and straw mazes and animals. Green Bluff. www.greenbluffgrowers.com.

Imported French Wines - Robert Kacher selections presented by Vino! with 12-15 wines to sample, appetizers and informational handouts. Pre-registration is required; Sept. 26, 6 p.m., The Spokane Club, Cutter Room; $50. 838-1229.

Oktobertest - 20-piece live German band, huge German-food buffet and beer; Oct. 1, 4 p.m., Hidden Lakes Golf Resort, Sandpoint. (208) 263-1642.