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"Cripple Creek Wine and Fall Festival - October 3-5, 2008 - Cripple Creek, CO   Enjoy spectacular wines and foliage during this weekend festival. The casinos of this quaint, historical mountain town open their doors to Colorado&amp;#039;s wineries in a celebration of the fall harvest. For more information, call 719-599-7330. 27th Great American Beer Festival - October 9-11, 2008 - Denver, CO The Great American Beer Festival will be held over three days, boasting 46,000+ attendees and over 1,800 beers. At the Pro-Am Competition, beers are judged and will be awarded bronze, silver, and gold medals. The Denver International Wine Festival - November 1, 2008 - Denver, CO This lavish event is produced by Wine Country International magazine and showcases fine wines from all over the world, including Colorado&amp;#039;s best, on the University of Denver campus. Winter Farmers&amp;#039; Market &amp;amp;amp; Holiday Gift Show - December 13, 2008 - Longmont, CO In association with the Boulder County Farmers&amp;#039; Markets, this event features winter delicacies from local farmers, gourmet foods, and fine art and crafts created by Colorado artists. Both Longmont and Boulder farmers will be participating in this event. Lafayette Oatmeal Festival - January 10, 2009 - Lafayette, CO In its 14th year, the Lafayette Oatmeal Festival promotes the healthy benefits of oatmeal, and includes a 5K run. 3rd Annual Glass Slipper Ball featuring the Best of the Chefs! - March 7, 2009 - Colorado Springs, CO Eat well and do well at this ball whose proceeds go to TESSA, a group dedicated to fighting domestic violence and promoting woman&amp;#039;s education both here and abroad. Taste of Vail - April 1-4, 2009- Vail, CO Enjoy the taste of this unique region and delight in exquisite local wine and food prepared by chefs Marc Forgione and Guiseppe Tentori among others. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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