Great GrillFest
NOVEMBER 2
This event is packed with foodie action. Not only will you experience dozens of food, wine and beer tastings from Valley restaurants, wineries and breweries, but also cooking demonstrations presented by PBS personalities and local chefs. Whether you want to learn to prepare food or just want to eat it, the Great GrillFest has something for everyone.
Trilogy at Vistancia, 12575 W. Golf Club Drive, Peoria, 602.496.8888, azpbs.org, 12 p.m., $40-$50
SerbFest
NOVEMBER 1 AND 2
SerbFest is two days of embracing fine authentic Serbian cuisine, pastries and refreshments. Along with festive music, dancing, and a kid zone, the festival will help embrace Serbian roots, even if you have none of your own.
4436 E. McKinley Street, Phoenix, 602.275.7360, stsava.com, times vary, prices vary
Chiles and Chocolate
NOVEMBER 7 THROUGH 9
Beautiful scenery, zesty food and chocolate are three of the greatest things. Put them together and you have the Chiles and Chocolate festival at the Desert Botanical Garden. The event features gourmet chocolate and spicy Southwestern food.
Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 480.481.8188, dbg.org, 9 a.m., $10-$22
Local Fall Festival
NOVEMBER 8
This festival celebrates everything local. The event will have local food trucks, samples, and Arizona-produced beer and wine. The kid friendly event has samples galore and embraces the best local chefs making delicious food in the Valley.
Portland Parkway, 10 W. Portland Street, Phoenix, 602.956.0909, localfirstaz.com, 10 a.m., prices vary
Chuck Wagon Cook-Off
NOVEMBER 7 THROUGH 9
Revert back to the ‘90s when The Oregon Trail was the coolest thing you could do. The annual Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-Off features authentic 1880s chuck wagons fit for the trails and some of the best food in the Southwest. There will be historical demonstrations and a late night campfire.
Tumbleweed Ranch, 2250 S. McQueen, Chandler, 480.782.2751, chandleraz.gov, times vary, $10-$12
Cooks and Corks
NOVEMBER 14
The annual charity event that supports Arts and Arts Education in Arizona features some of Arizona’s top local chefs, world-class winemakers and includes dancing under the stars. Not only do guests get to indulge themselves in great food, but for a good cause as well.
Four Seasons at Troon North, 10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive, Scottsdale, 480.945.7193, cooksandcorks.org, 6:30 p.m., $125
Pie Social
NOVEMBER 15
This sugar-filled event works two ways: either bake two pies in exchange for five pie tasting tickets, or for if baking isn’t your thing and pie is, you can purchase five pie tasting tickets for $10. The year’s event will feature music, a “pie off,” kids activities and a pie hole contest.
Roosevelt Row, 300 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, 602.772.0083, rooseveltrow.org, TBA, prices vary
