Southwest Chef Showdown at Barrett-Jackson Oct. 10-13 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale The car collectors’ event has injected a dose of culinary competition into its fall auction. Thirty chefs will face off in timed head-to-head battles throughout the weekend in the exhibitor marketplace of Barrett-Jackson. Showdown winners will receive a golden ticket, granting them access to the World Food Championships in Indianapolis and the opportunity to take home part of a $450,000 prize pool. Local chefs who are gearing up to throw down include Phoenix pitmaster Phil Johnson and Aioli Gourmet Burger co-owner Tom D’Ambrosio. Access to the Southwest Chef Showdown is included with admission to Barrett-Jackson; tickets are available online. The Original Phoenix Greek Festival Oct. 11-13 1973 E. Maryland Ave. Every fall, the Original Phoenix Greek Festival is a calendar highlight. Dancing, music, performers and plenty of delicious Greek food make this festival one you won’t want to miss. There’s food to enjoy on the spot, pastries and sweets to take home and a Greek market chock-full of imported ingredients you’ll want to add to your pantry. This family-friendly festival has been sharing Greek culture and traditions with the Valley for 63 years. Tickets cost $5, and food and drinks can be purchased for an additional cost. Indigenous Peoples’ Day Phoenix Fest Oct. 11-14 455 N. Third St. The third annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Phoenix Fest, an event that cele- brates Indigenous heritage and culture, will take place in downtown Phoenix from Oct. 11 through 14. The festival will feature a vendor market, local food trucks, live music and more. Admission is free, and there are additional ticketed events throughout the weekend, including a launch party and art exhi- bition, a 1K walk and 5K run, and a VIP party on Oct. 12. The party — Golden Dreams & Silver Nite — will offer cock- tails, mocktails and culinary stations while showcasing art, fashion, dance and music. Tickets for this special event start at $50 and are available online. Uncorked: AZ Fall Wine Fest Oct. 12 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale Pair your pinot with a view of the ballpark during Uncorked at Salt River Fields. During the national festival’s stop in Scottsdale, more than 100 wines from around the world will be poured. Choose from two tasting sessions: General admission includes three hours of sipping, while early admission gives imbibers an extra hour of tasting and special bonus pours from select wineries during the first hour. There also will be music from a live DJ, a photo booth and local food trucks (food purchases are separate). Tickets start at $65 and may be purchased online. Arizona Craft Beer Festival Oct. 19 660 S. Mill Ave., Tempe The Arizona Craft Beer Festival is back for its third year, with a new location at Centerpoint Plaza in Tempe. The festival showcases all that Arizona’s craft brewing scene has to offer, as well as recognizes the winners of the Arizona Craft Beer Awards. The awards will be given out in early October, and fans will have an opportunity to taste the beers and meet the brewers at this celebratory event. Tickets, which are available online, include a commemorative cup and 15 drink tickets. Designated driver tickets also are available for a much- discounted rate. Scottsdale Italian Festival Oct 19-20 7135 E. Camelback Rd, Scottsdale Do you love pasta, pizza and Italian wines? If so, the ninth annual Scottsdale Italian Festival might be your perfect fall Left: More than 100 types of wine will be available to taste at the Uncorked: AZ Fall Wine Fest. (Photo by Shaunté Glover) Right: Dance groups will perform throughout the Phoenix Greek Festival weekend. (Photo by Sandy Meris) >> p 16 Autumn Eats from p 13
