Chili Cook-off Fundraiser To enter the chili ($20) or salsa ($10) competitions, contact Alan Dean at 512/567-2835. Sampling tickets are $5; benefits the Johnson City Library. Fri., July 4, 11am. Becker Vineyards, 464 Becker Farms Rd., Stonewall, 800/946-9463.

› Trattoria Lisina Hosts 4th of July Enjoy family-friendly outdoor activities such as sparklers, bocce ball, and chalk art along with regular menu items and slices from the mobile pizza oven. Fri., July 4, 11am-5pm. Trattoria Lisina, 13308 FM 150 W., Driftwood, 512/894-3111. www.trattorialisina.com.

• VinoPalooza Wine Fest Experience great Texas and international wines, along with food and live music, at this family holiday party. Fri., July 4, 4-8pm. Flat Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery, 24912 Singleton Bend East, Marble Falls, 512/267-6310. $5-60.

› Customer Appreciation Party Celebrate Zax’s anniversary with food and drink specials and $3.50 select drafts. Fri., July 4, 4pm.
Zax Restaurant & Bar, 312 Barton Springs Rd., 512/481-0100. www.zaxaustin.com.

• Dinner On Us Guests enjoy one free entrée for every entrée purchased from the regular menus at both Roaring Fork outlets and at the Salty Sow. Fri., July 4, 5-10pm. Roaring Fork, 701 Congress & 10805 Stonelake Blvd.; Salty Sow, 1917 Manor Rd., 512/583-0000.

› 4th of July at Travaasa Austin Celebrate Independence Day in the spa’s restaurant with a seasonal red, white, and blue menu created by chef Ben Baker. Reservations required. Fri., July 4, 6-9pm. Travaasa, 13500 FM 2769, 877/261-7792. www.travaasa.com

• 4th of July Casserole Cook-Off Famous for your King Ranch Chicken or tuna noodle surprise? Whip up a batch for the chance to win cash prizes! Tasting starts at 8pm, with prizes at 10pm. Register via email. Fri., July 4, 8pm. Spider House Ballroom,
2906 Fruth, 512/480-9562. Free. eva@spiderhouseballroom.com.

• Slice Slamming Contest Hungry Todd Rungy hosts this
slice-eating competition. Register via email. Fri., July 4, 10pm. Little Woodrow’s, 9500 S. I-35, 512/282-2336. iamhungrytoddrungy@gmail.com.

This article appears in July 4 • 2014.

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