• Independence Day Chili Cook-off Enjoy chili and salsa samples along with chili dogs, live music, and fine wine at this annual party to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Fredericksburg. For CASI chili competition rules, go online. Competitors should register with Alan Dean at 512/567-2835 or pepperdean7@verizon.net. Thu., July 4, 10am-5pm. Becker Vineyards, 464 Becker Farms Rd., Stonewall, 830/644-2681. Registration fee: $20 chili/$10 salsa. Tickets for 10 samples, $5. www.chili.org.

• Burgers ‘n Blues Enjoy an art show, live music, wine tastings, and burgers grilled by chef Paul Petersen at this festive event on the patio. Event is free but lunches must be purchased by online reservation. Sat., July 6, 11am-3pm. Fall Creek Vineyards, 1820 CR 222, Tow, 325/379-5361. $15. www.fcv.com.

• Kyle’s Brew Fest The Kyle Hollingsworth Band with Mountain Standard Time will perform, craft brews will flow, and there will be a silent auction of rock memorabilia to benefit the Conscious Alliance. Tickets for ages 21+ online. Sat., July 6, 1-5pm. Cedar Street, 208 W. Fourth, 512/495-9669. $30. www.kylehollingsworth.com.

• First Saturday Wine Dinner Enjoy a multicourse dinner paired with Flat Creek wines. Purchase tickets at www.flatcreekestate.com. Sat., July 6, 7pm. Flat Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery, 24912 Singleton Bend East, Marble Falls, 512/267-6310. $65 ($60, members).

• Summer Tequila Dinner Series La Condesa hosts a four course Herradura Tequila pairing dinner in their cellar room prepared by chefs Rene Ortiz, Rick Lopez, and Laura Sawicki, paired with custom cocktails by Nate Wales and Morgan Merriman. Tickets online. Tue., July 9, 6pm. La Condesa, 400 W. Second, 512/499-0300. $100. www.lacondesatequiladinners.splashthat.com.

• Zax 10th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Party Mike Baldwin and Jeffrey Lynd celebrate the 10th anniversary of their restaurant with a party featuring food specials and select $3 drafts all evening. Wed., July 10, 4-10pm. Zax Restaurant & Bar, 312 Barton Springs Rd., 512/481-0100. www.zaxaustin.com.

This article appears in July 5 • 2013.

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