Edible Events

Sept. 2: Grill & Swill event at Chef JJ’s Get your chance to sit down with Derek Gray, owner of GrayBull Organic Wines Inc., and discuss all that you want to know about wines, while tasting delicious dishes prepaid to go specifically with each wine, by Chef JJ. www.chefjjs.com

Sept. 2–5: RibAmerica Festival Rib masters from across the country, including Squealers in Indy, gather at Military Park. Free admission until 5pm Sept. 2 and until 2pm Sept 3–5; $7 all other times. Food and drink tickets sold separately. ribamerica.com

Sept. 4–10: Going Local Week This one-week challenge asks Indy residents to eat a locally grown food at each meal. www.goinglocal-info.com

Sept. 8: Canning workshop Learn to preserve fruits and vegetables during this 2½-hour workshop by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. With a $10 donation, take home three antique glass canning jars. kibi.org

Sept. 9 and 10: Indianapolis Greek Fest Enjoy classics like souvlaki and gyros at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Carmel. indygreekfest.org

Sept. 10: Caramel Apple Festival Kick off fall season at Tuttle Orchards. Come enjoy the caramel apple hunt, agrimaze, and apple pie baking contest. www.tuttleorchards.com

Sept. 16–18: Indy’s Irish Fest Irish food by Murphy’s Steakhouse and more is featured at this gathering at Military park. Tickets are $8 in advance, $13 at the gate. Children are free; $10 for students ages 14–18 with ID. indyirishfest.com

Sept. 18: Tour de Coops This self-guided bike tour visits backyard chicken coops in Broad Ripple, Meridian-Kessler, Butler-Tarkington and Rocky Ripple neighborhoods. $5 donation; proceeds go to Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and IndyCog. Search “Tour de Coops 2011” on Facebook for info.

Sept. 22: GABF Brewers Dinner at Chef JJ’s Come to Chef JJ’s and taste some of the beers that Sun King specifically created with this Colorado event in mind.The GABF in Denver, Colorado is one of the largest events for brewers across the country. www.chefjjs.com

Sept. 24–25: Anderson Orchard Apple Festival This Mooresville orchard’s annual celebration features homemade apple cobbler with ice cream, plus U-pick apples and more. andersonorchard.com

Sept. 30 and Oct. 1: Indianapolis Wine Festival Festivalgoers can learn about new and exciting varieties of wine from the experts and enjoy cooking demonstrations presented by local chefs. Indianapolis restaurants and caterers will sell signature dishes on site. Sept. 30 410pm and Oct. 1 2-8pm, Military Park. $10-$27 in advance, under 21 free with parent. www.indianapoliswinefest.com

Oct. 1, 2, 8, 9: Beasley’s Orchard Heartland Apple Festival Apple goodies, hayrides and a corn maze are among the attractions at this Danville orchard’s festival. beasleys-orchard.com

Oct. 8: Oktoberfest at Traders Point Creamery So dust off your lederhosen and head to Traders Point Creamery October 8th, from noon to 7 p.m. This all day celebration, in the German tradition, offers plenty of tantalizing organic food, beer and wine, and toe-tapping music from 2 great bands including the one and only PolkaBoy, a rollicking 13-piece polka band! There are plenty of activities the kids will enjoy too, like hayrides, a pumpkin patch and face painting! Local Indiana Vendors will be selling their bounty and crafts! www.tpforganics.com/events/

Oct. 8: The Original and Fabulous German Fest German food, beer and culture convene at The Athenaeum. Tickets: $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Kids 12 and under, free. indygermanfestival.com

Oct. 13: Rain garden workshop Learn best practices for controlling storm water on your property in this workshop by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. $10 donation suggested. kibi.org

Oct. 31st: HALLOWEEN!

Oct. 28: EDIBLE INDY LAUNCH PARTY We invite our readers to celebrate the launch of Edible Indy from 7–9pm at Simply Sweet Shoppe in Carmel, 30 North Rangeline Road. Stop by, say hello and have a few sweets on us! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@EdibleIndy) for details. edibleindy.com

Nov. 17: Harvest Brewers Dinner at Chef JJ’s Enjoy the hearty abundance that nature has to offer at this time of the year. Along with the great seasonal line up that Sun King offers during the cooler months! www.chefjjs.com

Nov. 20: Sullivan Hardware’s TurkeyFest Indy residents gather outdoors at Sullivan Hardware and Garden, 71st and Keystone Ave., to cook turkeys in a variety of ways and hand out samples. Free admission. www.sullivanhardware.com

Nov. 24: THANKSGIVING!

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