Culinary calendar
Okanogan River Garlic Festival - Sixth annual event Friday, 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Tonasket History Park, Locust Way at First Street, Tonasket, Wash. Proceeds to benefit the Community Cultural Project. Live music, food vendors, variety of produce and arts and crafts. Free admission.
The Rhonely Guy - Learn about terroir, great noses, complex concentrated chewy fruit and long spectacular finish, many from spectacular 2003 vintage. Friday. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $22. 343-2253.
Peach Festival - Try some peach ice cream, cobbler, cakes or pies. Live music and family entertainment Saturday-Sunday. Green Bluff.
Tip-A-Cop - Local law enforcement 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. Saturday. Various locations.
49th Annual Salmon Barbecue - Enjoy barbecued salmon, baked beans, salad, roll, ice cream and drinks, Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 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. 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. Sunday. 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 www.spokanepigout.com for more information. Sept. 1-5. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. 921-5579.
Elks Officers Breakfast - Everyone is welcome. Sponsored by the Elks Lodge. Sept. 4. 9-11 a.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.
Spaghetti Dinner - Everyone is welcome; karaoke to follow. Sponsored by the Elks Lodge. Sept. 9. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.
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.
Luau - Everyone is welcome. Dinner includes chicken, pork and ribs, Sept. 10. Dinner, 6 p.m., 7-8 p.m., floor show; 8 p.m., dancing to Silver Lining. Reservations required. Sponsored by the Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $15/dinner, $5/not including dinner. 926-2328.
Northwest Salmon Barbecue and Art Auction - Northwest Salmon Barbecue and Art Auction. Entertainment, silent and live art auctions. Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 31. Make checks payable to the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane, earmarked for FoPH and mailed to 245 E. 13th Ave., Spokane, WA 99202. Sept. 10. 5-8 p.m., Paulsen House, 245 E. 13th Ave. $35/person. 536-0451.
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.
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 German band, huge German-food buffet and beer. Oct. 1. 4 p.m., Hidden Lakes Golf Resort, Sandpoint. (208) 263-1642.
Festa Italiana - Italian Festival - Oct. 8-9. With cooking demonstrations, wine and beer garden, bola grape stomp contest, mouth-watering food, carnival rides, Italian Idol karaoke singing contest, artisan and business booths, and live family entertainment with jugglers, magicians, music and more. Hours are Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-midnight, and Oct. 9 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission; parking $1. (208) 773-8522.