Food & Drink

Cooking classes, kids eat free... and did someone mention beer? Plus a listing of Midlands’ Oktoberfest events

Children can enjoy a variety of farm-themed events at the ‘Farmville’ event at EdVenture Museum, Saturday, Sept. 10, in Columbia.
Children can enjoy a variety of farm-themed events at the ‘Farmville’ event at EdVenture Museum, Saturday, Sept. 10, in Columbia. FILE/THE STATE

Cooking classes

Nutritionist Trish Mandes offers these classes: Sat., Sept. 10 (register at http://thtmeals.com/yoga by Thurs., Sept. 8), How to transition to a plant-based diet: a workshop at City Yoga, with samples of plant-based dinners and desserts. 1-3 p.m., $15/person; Oct. 21-23 (register at www.thtmeals.com/hhl-ww-1 by Sept. 26), Happy, Healthy & Lean Weekend Workshop at Upstream Mindfulness Center, 2123 College St. A weekend of plant-based nutritional information, yoga and cooking demonstrations with a grocery store tour on Sunday. $259.99/person (SALE: $179.99/person through Sept. 20). Beginning Nov. 7 (register at www.THTmeals.com/hhl-14-w by Sept. 26), Healthy, Happy and Lean 14-week Culinary Nutrition Course features 6 weeks of nutrition education at Upstream Mindfulness Center, a 2-week holiday break, and 6 weeks of hands-on cooking classes at Columbia’ Cooking kitchen at USC. $999.99/person (SALE: $749.99/person through Sept. 20). Classes 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 6; Oct. 28-30 (register at www.thtmeals.com/get-it-back-ww by Sept. 26), Get It Back Weekend Workshop for Heart Disease & Diabetes at Upstream Mindfulness Center. A weekend of plant-based nutritional information, and cooking demonstrations with a grocery store tour on Sunday. $259.99/person (SALE: $179.99/person through Sept. 20). Beginning Nov. 8 (register at www.THTmeals.com/get-it-back-14-w by Sept. 26), Get It Back 14-week Culinary Nutrition Course for Heart Disease & Diabetes features 6 weeks of nutrition education at Upstream Mindfulness Center, a 2-week holiday break, and 6 weeks of hands-on cooking classes at Columbia’ Cooking kitchen at USC. $999.99/person (SALE: $749.99/person through Sept. 20). Classes 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 7. Information at www.TrishaMandes.com

Healthy Cooking at SC BLUE, 1260 Bower Parkway in Columbiana Station, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Sept. 15, Healthy Tailgating Tips with Chef Lawrence Wright. All classes free and open to the public. Register at www.SCBlueRetailCenters.com/Events

Fleur de Lys Home Culinary Institute: Chef Francois Fisera leads classes, $39/person, wine extra. Classes begin at 6:15 p.m. Wed. & Fri., Sept. 7 & 9, bistro onion soup/Parisian lobster bisque; Sept. 13 & 16, sea bass with Delamotte champagne; Sept. 20 & 23, crackling salmon with black truffles; Sept 27, mussels, spanish-style with Capt. Morgan rum; Sept. 30, German white wine tasting with Manchester Farm quail in Reisling cream sauce, Grey Goose citron vodka. Fleur de Lys is at 3001 Millwood Ave. (803) 765-9999 or fleurdelyscolumbiasc.com.

Let’s Cook Culinary Studio: Prices per person unless noted. Friday, Sept. 9, tapas ($40, 6:30 p.m.); Tues., Sept. 13, Indian cooking demonstration ($40, 6:15); Sept. 15, Greek food ($40, 6:16); Sept. 16, couples Mediterranean hands-on ($90/couple, 6:30); Sept. 20, Wild Women ($50, 6:15); Sept. 22, French country ($40, 6:30); Sept. 23, couples Italian pasta ($80, 6:30); Sept. 30, small plate Italian ($40, 6:30). Detailed listings at lets-cook.wixsite.com/letscookculinary. Let’s Cook is at 1305 Assembly St., (803) 348-5874.

McCutchen House at USC: Upcoming Chef du Jour classes: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays: Sept. 10, Vietnamese Cooking 101 ($50); Sept. 24, Lowcountry Cooking ($60); Oct. 1, Pie making 101 ($50); Oct. 22, pasta and sauces ($50); Oct. 29, Bread 101 (extended 6-hour class, $90); Nov. 12, Chicken 101 ($50). Wine classes: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Oct. 25, Wines from Germany ($50); Nov. 15, Napa Valley wines ($50); Nov. 29, Bordeaux wines ($50); Dec. 6, rare and boutique wines ($99). Registration for classes through McCutchen House or call Becky Moran (803) 777-8225, moranrs@mailbox.sc.edu.

Special events

Kids eat FREE at IHOP 4-10 p.m. daily through Sept. 25. Ease the stress of going back to school. Adults order from the regular menu while kids 12 and under can enjoynew favorites like the Cheesy Cheese Pizza or classics such as the Create Your Own Rooty Tooty Jr from the “Just for Kids” menu (one free kid meal with purchase of one adult meal). www.ihop.com.

Muscadine season has arrived. Visit Williams Family Vineyard & Farm, 21 Gabriel Place, Nesmith, SC, now through Oct. 10 to pick your own ($1.50/pound) or buy fresh picked ($2/pound). Mon-Sat, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 1-8 p.m. Read about David Williams and his farm and see a video at thestate.com

LICS Farm to Table Dinner, Saturday, Sept. 10, two seatings: 6 and 8 p.m., Clinton Sease Farms, 382 Olde Farm Rd., Lexington. Locally sourced ingredients prepared by The Farmer’s Shed, beverage pairings by Krafty Draft Brew Pub, live music by Reggie Sullivan Band. Tickets $85/person, and information at licssc.org/farmtotable. Proceeds benefit Lexington Interfaith Community Services

Farmville at Edventure, 10 a.m.-3p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Celebrate farming and watch the farm to market to table process in action with petting farm, crafts, music and more. Learn about bees with Mid-State Beekeepers Association and build your own McDonald’s Happy Meal. Admission free with membership or EdVenture admission. 211 Gervais St., www.edventure.org

Hands-on Permaculture Workshop Weekend, Friday thorugh Sunday, Sept. 9-11. Learn the principles of permaculture and how you can use them in your garden from Matt Kip and Emily McCravy. This three-day workshop, $225/person, includes information material, Sat/Sun vegetarian lunches, snacks, tea, coffee and all materials needed for hands on activites. www.matthrekip.com

Farmer | Chef | Brewer, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Homegrown Brewhouse, 117 South Main St., Summerville. Enjoy a five-course meal — each course prepared by a local chef paired with a beer from a local brewery, both using the same ingredient from a local farm. Tickets $60/person, available at eventbrite.

Commune. Super Cult gathering celebrating Charleston Beer Week, 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Freehouse Brewery, 2895 Pringle St., North Charleston. Tickets $75/advance, includes tour and meet-and-greet with purveyors, four-course meal with alcohol pairings, at www.communecharleston.com.

Charleston Beer Week, Sept. 11-17, celebrates anything and everything to do with beer and brewing. Events listing (including brewery & pub crawls, beer dinners, tap takeovers and even “create your own brew” events) at www.charlestonbeerweek.com

SC Agricultural Council Fall Ag Tour, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sept. 16. This day-long event centers around Fort Mill with stops at Anne Springs Close Greenway, PuckerButt Pepper Co. (home of the Carolina Reaper), The Peach Stand, SC Truffieres & Howell Specialty Farmz, and Benford Brewing Company. Limited to 36 seats, pre-registration required, $55/person includes lunch, beverages and snacks. Contact Steve Slice, (803) 360-2845 or scagriculturalcouncil@gmail.com.

First Annual Bierkeller Columbia Oktoberfest, 4 p.m. Sept. 17 and 1 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Guignard Brick Works, just across the Blossom St. bridge in Cayce. Expect beer from Bierkeller, food from The Wurst Wagen and other local food trucks, and live German bands. Event is free to attend, Biertokens, $2.50 each, good for quarter-liters of beer. www.bierkellercolumbia.com.

How competitive are you? The State Fair is officially accepting entries for baking, canning and other Home & Craft Department competition exhibitions. For more information or to complete a registration form, go to www.scstatefair.org. Late registration $25/entry through Sept. 17.

September Harvest Dinner, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at City Roots, 1005 Airport Blvd. Four-course family style farm-to-table dinner prepared by Executive Chef Frank Bradley from Bourbon and resident chef Drew Thompson kicks off the 5th annual Harvest Dinner Season. Complimentary cocktail by Bourbon and wine pairings by AdVintage. $85/person, gratuity not included. www.farmtotableeventco.com.

AgSouth Farm Credit AGAware Deep Dive program of young, beginning and small farmers, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19 at Phillips Market Center, SC State Farmers Market. Free class for those new to farming focusing on what to consider when creating a business plan and how to sell ag-related products at local markets with insight from chef and retail buyer points of view. Lunch provided. Contact Rhonda Jernigan, RJernigan@AgSouthFC.com or (912) 764-9091 x 2644.

A Fine Affair fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at DoubleTree by Hilton, 2100 Bush River Rd. Enjoy food from some of the best local restaurants and caterers, sip cocktails, dance the night away and bid on silent auction items. All proceeds to benefit RMH’s mission of keeping families with critically ill or injured children together when they need it most. Tickets $75/person or $125/couple at www.rmhofcolumbia.org

Euphoria 2016, Sept. 22-25 in various locations around Greenville. Guest chefs include Vivian Howard (Chef & Farmer, Kinston, N.C.), Rodney Scott (Scott’s BBQ, Hemingway), Mike Davis (Terra, Columbia), Myron Mixon (Jack’s Old South Bar-B-Que, Braselton, Ga.), Kenny Gilbert (Top Chef, Gilbert’s Underground Kitchen, Fenandina Beach, Fla.), Chris Hastings (Hot and Hot Fish Club, Birmingham, Ala.) and Craig Rogers (Border Springs Farm, Va.). Tickets on sale now at www.euphoriagreenville.com.

Oktoberfest at Hamptons in Sumter, 5-10 p..m. Sept. 24, 30 N Main St., Sumter. Enjoy German food, beer and wine and music from the Happy Musicians German Band. $10/person, available at eventbrite.com. More information www.facebook.com/events/222577254804712/.

Aiken Oktoberfest, 6-10:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Pendleton St. & Hayne Ave., Aiken. German-inspired food and beers, authentic oompah band and college football on the big screens. Free admission. www.visitaikensc.com, (803) 649-2221.

Rosso’s Antinori Wine Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27. A five-course dinner featuring the Antinori wine portfolio with Erik Saccomani of Marchesi Antinori. $58/person. Menu: (reception) trio of bruschetta: honey whipped ricotta/walnuts, tomato/basil/garlic, and fig/prosciutto/gorgonzola, Villa Antinori Bianco 2015; (primo) Freshly Grown Farms arugula and brilled melon buratta, polenta croutons, smoked paprika vinaigrette, Antinori Bramito del Cervo 2015; (secundo) wood grilled salmon, Congaree Milling Co. polenta, puttanesca, fried white anchovies, Villa Antinori Rosso Toscana IGT 2013; (terzo) pan seared duck breast, Carolina Gold rice sweet potato risotto, Brussel leaves, reaspberry vincotto, Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico 2013; (dolce) red wine poached pear, vanilla gelato, marcona almonds, candied basil, Villa Antinori Vinsanto. Call for reservations, (803) 787-3949, rossocolumbia.com

2016 Great American Whiskey Fair, Sept. 29 at 701 Whaley, is the largest whiskey tasting in the United States. Early-bird admission is $50/person and $100/person VIP, tickets available at eventbrite.com. More information at ExperienceWhiskey.com or email info@experiencewhiskey.com.

Newberry Oktoberfest, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 1, Main St., Newberry. Enjoy authentic German cuisine, Biergarten, music, arts and crafts. Join in the Best German Costume contest. Free kids activities in Kindertown. www.cityofnewberry.com, (803) 321-1015

Craft & Draft and Music Farm Productions Oktoberfest, 1:30-6 p.m. Oct. 2 at Music Farm, 1022 Sentate St. Tickets $50/advance, $60/at door and includes live music, 16 taps from regional breweries and a special Oktoberfest menu from Tin Roof. www.musicfarm.com.

5 Year Anniversary Celebration Harvest Dinner, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at City Roots, 1005 Airport Blvd. A collection of past guest chefs create a five course meal on the farm including appetizers, complimentary cocktails and wine pairings. $100/person, gratuity not included. www.farmtotableeventco.com.

Arrrrgh, Tybee Island Pirate Fest, Oct. 6-9. Join in on a four-day swashbuckling festival featuring live music (A1A on Oct. 7, Delbert McClinton on Oct. 8), parades, pub crawls and more. Buccaneer Ball, Thurs., Oct. 6, $45 in advance/$50 at door; Friday, Oct. 7, event pass, $12; Sat. Oct. 8, event pass, $15; weekend pass, $25 in advance; Sunday events free. www.tybeepiratefest.com

A Knight of Honor, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 7 at Rockbridge Club, 4135 Rockbridge Rd. Heroes in Blue, a non-profit committed to promoting community and police relations, honors law enforcement and citizen heroes from across the Midlands with a medieval-themed feast provided by Rosso Trattoria and beer from Craft and Draft. One outstanding officer will recieve the Officer Gregory Alia award for compassionate, selfless acts of service and one outstanding citizen will receive the Citizen Hero award to be presented by Marcus Lattimore. Dress is medieval themed or cocktail attire. Entertainment by Syr, a local celtic band, and court jester Emile DeFelice. Tickets, $75/person, includes beer, wine, food and dessert, available at eventbrite.com. Proceeds support Heroes in Blue.

Pumpkintown Pumpkin Festival, Oct. 8 at Oolenoy Community Building. Parade starts at 9 a.m.; BBQ, crafts, fun and pumpkins throughout the day. pumpkintownfestival.org

Fall on the Farm, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 8 at Old McCaskill’s Farm. Enjoy fall harvest items, petting zoo, tours and more. 377 Cantey Lane, Rembert, (803) 432-9537, www.oldmccaskillfarm.com.

Holy Schnitzel Oktoberfest at Incarnation Lutheran Church, Oct. 14-16, 3005 Devine St. This family-oriented event features activites for the kids as well as brews and German food. www.oktoberfestcolumbia.com

Soda City Oktoberfest, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 15. Enjoy a super sized Saturday market with beer and German music. www.facebook.com/events/1479648595620710/.

Harvest Farm to Table Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Kershaw-Cornwallis House, 222 Broad Street, Camden. This dinner is part of a fundraising effort to build a permanent pavilion at the Camden Farmers Market. Tickets $100/person, available Saturdays at the Kershaw County Farmers Market, 222 Broad St.; or Mon-Sat at Camden City Market, 821 Broad St., info@camdencitymarket.com or (803) 272-0789

The second annual Gervais Street Bridge Dinner: 4-8 p.m. Sunday, October 23. A seated multi-course dinner for 1,000 with cocktails, beer and wine in the center of the bridge spanning the Congaree River. Tickets $150/person with reserved tables starting at $2,500 (for eight people). Proceeds will benefit Congaree Riverkeeper, Canoeing for Kids and Harvest Hope Food Bank. Info: gervaisstreetbridgedinner.com

Sustainable Agriculture Conference, Nov. 4-6 in Durham, N.C. The annual Carolina Farm Stewardship Association’s meeting of farmers, agripreneurs and ag-tivists, health advocates, gardeners, consumers and homesteaders — anyone interested in food production. Participate in hands-on intensives, farm tours, demonstrations, great food and conversation and community-building. www.carolinafarmstewards.org.

Lobster Tuesdays are back at Rosso Trattoria Italia, in Trenholm Plaza, for a limited time. Enjoy a wood-grilled Maine lobster tail topped with savory heirloom tomato-tarragon butter with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and local vegetable succotash for $26. Trenholm Plaza in Forest Acres. www.rossocolumbia.com

Wednesday Wine Tasting at Gervais & Vine: 5:30-7 p.m., sample a few while enjoying live music; or check out the Happy Hour Wine Flights, 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, three 2-ounce glasses for $8. 620 Gervais St. (803) 799-8463, www.gervine.com

Wine Wednesdays at Craft And Draft will feature select wines at $5 per glass and three to four wines that will be available for sampling and buying. Craft and Draft is at 2706 Devine St. (803) 764-2575, www.craftanddraftbeer.com

Third Thursday ART(uncorked) at SakiTumi, enjoy 3-4 wines and meet a local artist and discuss their original work. 807 Gervais St., (803) 931-0700, www.sakifresh.com

Lunch at Old McCaskill’s Farm begins at noon every Friday. Served buffet-style, first come, first served, $10 per person. Check out the farm store while you’re there for farm-raised meats, cheeses and more. 377 Cantey Lane, Rembert, (803) 432-9537, www.oldmccaskillfarm.com.

Learn to make sushi at SakiTumi: By appointment, couples and small groups can call and arrange classes in the art of making sushi. Pricing options include food and class, or choose to include wine or hot sake. Call (803) 931-0700 after 2 p.m. for scheduling or information. SakiTumi is at 807 Gervais St.

Take a trip, see a farm: The South Carolina Agritourism Association has created a Passport Program for farms in order to educate folks on what the agriculture industry means to the state. Participants can get a passport from any of the 44 farms on the tour and the more stamps collected in the passport, the more chances to win prizes, with one winner taking home $100 in Certified SC products. https://agriculture.sc.gov/divisions/agency-services/agritourism

Learn to become a farmer. Incubator Farm plots available at Sandhill Research and Education Center on Clemson Road in Columbia. Participants in the Agriculture Incubator Program will have access to up to a  1/2  acre of irrigated land, a packing shed, equipment use, access to technical assistance, access to markets and training opportunities. Fee of $350 per year for up to three years, plus required safety and operation training. Contact Harry Crissy, hcrissy@clemson.edu (use “Columbia Incubator” in subject line) or call (843) 730-5211.

Get the App: South Carolina Farmers and Roadside Market App shows more than 200 farmers markets and roadside produce stands. Click on location to see address, hours of operation, and methods of payment. New recipes each month will feature in-season produce. www.scdhec.gov/farmersmarkets.

Pressure Canning Testing by Clemson Extension done by appointment at Sandhills Research and Education Center on Clemson Road. Have your pressure canner dial gauges checked for accuracy before use by an extension agent. $6, cash or check. Call 803-865-1216 ext. 114 for more information.

The 2016 Midlands Farm & Food Guide is now available. This 24-page booklet makes it easy to find local farms and farmers markets and learn which area restaurants and retail shops carry S.C.-farmed foods. Published in conjunction with Midlands Food Alliance’s Local Food Pledge campaign, this free guide can be found at Rosewood Market, Whole Foods, S.C. Department of Agriculture, AgSouth & Arbor One Farm Credit, Clemson Extension offices, farmers markets and online at www.sc.edu/nutrition/doc/Midlands%20Farm%20Guide.pdf

FoodShare Columbia connects families and communities with affordable fresh fruits and vegetables from local and regional farmers. The partnership of the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department, Richland Library, USC School of Medicine, EdVenture Children’s Museum and the Columbia Housing Authority provides boxed food that can be ordered twice a month, between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Bellfield Cultural Arts Center at 2611 Grant St., (803) 255-8161. Cost is $20; $10 for SNAP participants. Cash and EBT accepted. www.facebook.com/FoodShare-Columbia

Tours

Two Gals and a Fork Food Tours and Historic Columbia present historic food tours of the Vista, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or 4-6:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Guests will visit five restaurants, sample some specialties and learn the history of Columbia. Tickets $30-38, depending on the number in your party, custom tours for 10 or more guests. More information available at www.twogalsfoodtours.com or call (803) 360-0578 or (803) 260-7992.

Columbia Food Tours takes you on walking tours of downtown Columbia and Five Points to experience the culture and cuisine of the capital city. Sign up for a tour, and visit six to eight of Columbia restaurants and sample items. Tours last 2 1/2 hours, rain or shine. Details and ticket reservations, $42 per person, at www.columbiafoodtours.com

Columbia Brew Bus offers tours of Columbia’s beer/wine and distilling scene. Choose the Brewery Tour: includes pick-up/drop-off at Liberty Tap Room, stops at Conquest Brewing, River Rat Brewery and Swamp Cabbage Brewing. At each stop, you get at least 16 ounces of beer samples, brewery tour, Q&A with brewery staff and opportunity to buy brewery merchandise. Choose the Wine and Spirits Tour: pick-up/drop-off at Bourbon Columbia, stops at Copper Horse Distilling, Crouch Distilling and Vino Garage. Distilleries will offer tour and tasting session. Vino Garage will have a custom tasting hosted by owner Doug Aylard. Along the way, enjoy sightseeing, light snacks, trivia and prizes, coolers to keep purchases cold and an all-S.C. music playlist curated by Scene SC. Tickets $45/person, $20 designated driver. www.columbiabrewbus.com

Copper Horse Distilling behind-the-scene tours on Fridays and Saturdays. Space is limited and reservations required, call (803) 779-2993 to book a spot. Large groups can be accommodated for private tours. All tours include a tasting of Copper Horse Distilling products (Old Mill Vodka, Copper Cream, Copper Horse Rum and Bulle Rock Gin). 929 Huger St., www.copperhorsedistilling.com

Market News

Farmers in the Forest: Forest Acres Farmers Market at Richland Mall in the parking lot along Beltline Boulevard. Wednesdays 3-7 p.m. through Oct. 26. Vendor applications can be found at farmersintheforest.org; follow on Facebook.

Blythewood Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Doko Meadows, 171 Langford Road, Blythewood. Michaela Barno, (843) 697-1733.

302 Artisans at Senate’s End: 2-7 p.m. (No Frills Grill food truck serves lunch noon-6 p.m.) Thursdays through Oct. 29 at 302 Senate St. www.facebook.com/302Artisans

Northeast Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 25, Lake Carolina Town Center, Northeast Richland. www.lakecarolina.com

Rosewood Market Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m. every Friday, 2803 Rosewood Dr. (803) 256-6410 www.rosewoodmarket.com

1st Market at First Nazareth Baptist Church: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 21; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays; Millwood parking lot across from church. Senior vouchers, WIC, SNAP/EBT and debit cards accepted. Local farmers and gardeners encouraged to participate; (803) 254-6232

Irmo Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., first and third Saturdays through September, Irmo Community Park, 7507 Eastview Dr., Irmo. www.irmofarmersmarket.com

Kershaw County Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Nov. 19 at 222 Broad St., Camden. www.kcfarmersmarket.org

(Lexington) Village Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through September, Lexington Square Park, 205 E. Main St.

Soda City Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday at the 1500 block of Main Street. www.sodacitysc.com

Sandhills Farmers Market: 2-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 22, 2016 at Sandhill Research Center, 900 Clemson Road, across from Village at Sandhill, Northeast Richland.

Healthy Carolina’s Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays on Greene Street in front of Preston. www.sa.sc.edu/healthycarolina/farmersmarket. USC On-Campus delivery via Pinckney’s Produce and AFRESH! can be scheduled in 4-, 6- and 12-week sessions.

SEEDS OF HOPE FARMERS MARKETS All Seeds of Hope Markets accept WIC and DSS FMNP Vouchers.

▪ 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays until October at the Lourie Center, 1650 Park Circle. (803) 779-1971

▪ 7:30-10:30 a.m. Thursdays into September at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St. (803) 765-9430

▪ 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays until September at Christopher Towers, 1805 Devine St. (803) 799-5876

▪ 7-11 a.m. Saturdays until September at Virginia Wingard Memorial United Methodist Church, 1500 Broad River Road. (803) 772-0794

▪ 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays until October at Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St. (803) 256-8383

Have an upcoming food event? Email details to sardis@thestate.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. For more listings, go to www.thestate.com

Oktoberfest events

First Annual Bierkeller Columbia Oktoberfest, 4 p.m. Sept. 17 and 1 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Guignard Brick Works, just across the Blossom St. bridge in Cayce. Expect beer from Bierkeller, food from The Wurst Wagen and other local food trucks, and live German bands. Event is free to attend, Biertokens, $2.50 each, good for quarter-liters of beer. www.bierkellercolumbia.com.

Oktoberfest at Hamptons, 5-10 p..m. Sept. 24, 30 N Main St., Sumter. Enjoy German food, beer and wine and music from the Happy Musicians German Band. $10/person, available at eventbrite.com. More information www.facebook.com/events/222577254804712/.

Aiken Oktoberfest, 6-10:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Pendleton St. & Hayne Ave., Aiken. German-inspired food and beers, authentic oompah band and college football on the big screens. Free admission. www.visitaikensc.com, (803) 649-2221

Newberry Oktoberfest, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 1, Main St., Newberry. Enjoy authentic German cuisine, Biergarten, music, arts and crafts. Join in the Best German Costume contest. Free kids activities in Kindertown. www.cityofnewberry.com, (803) 321-1015

Craft & Draft and Music Farm Productions Oktoberfest, 1:30-6 p.m. Oct. 2 at Music Farm, 1022 Sentate St. Tickets $50/advance, $60/at door and includes live music, 16 taps from regional breweries and a special Oktoberfest menu from Tin Roof. www.musicfarm.com.

Holy Schnitzel Oktoberfest at Incarnation Lutheran Church, Oct. 14-16, 3005 Devine St. This family-oriented event features activites for the kids as well as brews and German food. www.oktoberfestcolumbia.com

Soda City Oktoberfest, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 15. Enjoy a super sized Saturday market on Main St. with beer and German music. www.facebook.com/events/1479648595620710/.

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