The Tri-Cities has several food and drink events coming up this fall, from a community chili cook-off to whiskey and wine tastings.

Griggs Cookin’ on the Columbia Chili Cook-Off

801 W. Columbia St., Pasco

Local vendors and chili cooks will gather Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at this free, family-friendly event. Attendees can sign up at the welcome tent to judge the chili. Vendors include Aub’s Bananza Bread and Porky’s Tri-Cities BBQ.

Winners will be announced at 3:30 p.m., with prizes for the top three recipes. Event details.

Tri-Cities Whiskey Festival

1500 S. Oak St., Kennewick

The 21-and-over festival runs Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. Guests can sample more than 70 spirits and enjoy music and food trucks. A souvenir shot glass is included. Last call is at 8:15 p.m., and organizers ask attendees to avoid wearing cologne or perfume so they can better smell the spirits.

Tickets cost $125 for VIP admission, $60.54 for general admission, or $28.52 for the safe-driver package, which includes access to a nonalcoholic bar. Get tickets.

Harvest Bazaar

2901 Southridge Blvd., Kennewick

The 35th annual Harvest Bazaar takes place Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14. Browse handmade goods and other vendors; food trucks, including Nana’s Kitchen, will be outside the Carousel of Dreams. Children get in free, while adult admission is $5. Event details.

Tri-Cities Wine Festival

7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick

The 45th annual festival is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 10 p.m. It will feature wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment. Participating wineries include Elk Haven, J. Bookwalter, Heron Bluff and Goose Ridge.

Tickets cost $60 in advance or $65 at the door. Festival information.