› Galveston is the birthplace of the Juneteenth holiday celebrations, and honors that with a reading of the Emanci­pa­tion Proclamation, a parade, picnics, festivals, a barbecue cook-off, heritage exhibits, block parties, food, live entertainment, and more. See a schedule at www.galveston.com. Through Tuesday, June 19.

› Compete in Dai D ue’s annual peach pie contest, by delivering a slice (or a whole peach pie) made with Dai Due lard crust to their booth at the Downtown Farmers’ Mar­ket (Fourth & Guadalupe). Saturday, June 16, 9am-1pm.

› Texas Pork Producers Association and the ten wineries of the Fred­er­icks­burg Wine Road 290 invite you to Vino al Pastor – a different complementary pork dish paired with wine at each stop. Map at www.wineroad290.com. Saturday, June 16, 10am-6pm.

› Enjoy an Italian summer luncheon prepared by Pizza Nizza on the patio at Fall Creek Vineyards (1820 CR 222, Tow) with music and bocce ball. $18.50; kids $10. Reserve at 325/379-5361. Saturday, June 16, 11:30am.

› Among Father’s Day specials: Tacos and Tequila (507 Pressler) has a full buffet including taco bar, carving station, breakfast items, champagne, and fresh fruit mimosas. $18.95; $6.95 for kids 6-10; under 6 free. Saturday-Sunday, June 16-17, 10am-3pm. And Trento (3600 Capital of TX Hwy. N.) has both brunch and dinner specials, including free dessert. Sunday, June 17, 10:30am-3pm and 5-9pm.

› Austin’s Food Trailer Alliance holds a monthly meeting at the new brick-and-mortar location of Counter Culture (2337 E. Cesar Chavez). Follow forums and discussions at www.foodtrailersaustin.com. Monday, June 18, 7-9pm.

› Joy Wilson will sign copies of the Joy the Baker Cookbook at BookPeople (603 N. Lamar). Tuesday, June 19, 7pm.

› Texas AgriLife Extension Service offers a second new vineyard establishment workshop at Bending Branch Estate Vineyard in Comfort, TX, to discuss vine training, nutrition and irrigation, weed management, and disease control. $75 at http://agriliferegister.tamu.edu. Thursday, June 21, 9am-1pm.

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