Culinary Calendar

Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Show - Thursdays-Saturdays, 5:45-9 p.m., through Sept. 30, 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. Fun-filled family atmosphere with fiddlers, a cowboy shoot-out, a kids posse and, after dinner on the main stage, boot-tappin’ western music by the Riders of the Rockin’ B. Reservations required; (509) 891-9016.

A Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes - Food, fine art, crafts and music festival presented by the Coeur d’Alene Festivals Committee Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at Coeur d’Alene City Park, downtown Coeur d’Alene.

Downtown Street Fair (Coeur d’Alene) - Features fine arts and crafts, food, entertainment, children’s activities and more Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sherman Avenue, Coeur d’Alene; sponsored by the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association; free admission; (208) 667-5986.

Best in Show Cake Contest - Saturday. 2 p.m., East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone St. Awards given for best decorated, most original, and the taste test winner. Special youth division in best in show for ages 12 and younger. All proceeds benefit English Springer Rescue America Inc., a nonprofit rescue group for Springer spaniels, for veterinary care for rescue dogs; registration requested; $10/registration fee; (208) 640-9939.

14th annual Raspberry Festival – Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Monastery of St. Gertrude and Prairie High School gym, 465 Keuterville Road, 3 miles west of Cottonwood, off Highway 95, Cottonwood, Idaho; includes cowboy breakfast, a fun run, cake walk, live music, arts and crafts; proceeds will benefit the Historical Museum at St. Gertrude; free admission; (208) 962-2050.

Elks breakfast - Have breakfast with the officers Sunday, 9-11 a.m., Elks Lodge No. 228, 2605 N. Robie Road; $5; (509) 926-2328.

Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge Aug. 11, 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road; $5; (509) 926-2328.

National Lentil Festival - Aug. 18: 6-11 p.m., Friday Night Street Fair, featuring the Big Bowl of free lentil chili for everyone, live music with a street dance, beer garden, games for the whole family and a variety of food, arts and crafts and information booths. Saturday: 8 a.m., the Tase T. Lentil 5K Fun Run and the Lentil Pancake Breakfast; 9 a.m., the Tour de Lentil 100K bike ride; 10 a.m., 3-on-3 basketball tournament; 11 a.m., grand parade; noon, legendary lentil cook-off; 2 p.m., boards and blades competition at the Pullman Skate Park; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lentil Lane Food Court, Lentil Land children’s area, farm exhibit, Lentil Gallery Arts and Crafts Fair; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Microbrewery Tasting Tent, downtown Pullman; (800) 365-6948.

Coeur d’ Jazz - A Celebration of Spirits - Aug. 19-20. Cultural celebration which includes art, music and spirits; featuring The Coeur d’Alene Art Association; music Saturday, Tom Scott, and Sunday, Diane Schuur. Food provided by regional venues, an outdoor humidor, spirits from Hood River Distillers, microbrews, imported ales and wines from area wineries; at Greyhound Park and Event Center, 5100 Riverbend Ave., Post Falls; $25/per day; (208) 773-1796.

Pig Out in the Park - Annual food festival with entertainment and arts and crafts booths. Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park; free admission; visit www.spokanepigout.com for more information; (509) 921-5579.