As fall weather starts,John Caldwell so does festival season.

The USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience begins its eight-city tour, celebrating the best local food and drink, on Saturday, September 28 in Denver.

“There is no better way to experience a region’s flavors and highlight the best local cuisine than attending events where attendees can truly savor the city’s culinary scene,” says Jason Taylor, Gannett chief sales officer and head of USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, which is producing the festival.

Local chefs and culinary leaders will join bartenders and makers of wine, beer and spirits from local and national brands. Admission includes a tasting cup and food and beverage samples and festivals will offer different interactive demonstrations, including mixology classes.

What cities will the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience stop in?

The cities on the tour include: Denver; Providence; Rhode Island; Louisville; Las Vegas; San Francisco; Raleigh, North Carolina; Phoenix; and Naples, Florida. Specific dates are highlighted here:

• Saturday, September 28: Denver, Colorado
• Saturday, September 28: Providence, Rhode Island
• Saturday, October 5: Louisville, Kentucky
• Saturday, October 12: Las Vegas, Nevada 
• Saturday, October 19: San Francisco, California
• Saturday, October 26: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Saturday, November 2: Phoenix, Arizona
• Saturday, November 16: Naples, Florida 

How much does the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience cost?

Admission to the event is $65. Click here to purchase tickets and learn more about the event.

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