Culinary calendar

Tour de Beer - Sample different beers from the 26 on tap or 105 imports at The Viking through Sept. 30 and win prizes: 25 beers wins you a T-shirt; 50 beers, a baseball cap, beanie or fleece headband; 100 beers, a sweatshirt; 125 beers, a jacket. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-midnight, Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 a.m; 1221 N. Stevens St. 326-2942.

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; Thursday-Monday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. 921-5579.

Elks Officers Breakfast - Everyone is welcome. Sponsored by the Elks Lodge; Sunday, 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.

Harvest Party – Eleventh-annual grape stomping competition, cork-spitting contest, live music, a smelling bee and more; Sept. 10-11, noon-5 p.m., Pend Oreille Winery, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 265-8545.

Luau - Everyone is welcome. Dinner will be served from 6-7 p.m., followed by a floor show from 7-8. Dancing to Silver Lining begins at 8. Reservations required; Sept. 10, 6 p.m., 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 auction; Sept. 10. 5-8 p.m., Paulsen House, 245 E. 13th Ave., Spokane; $35/person. Tickets must be purchased today. 536-0451.

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.

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.