It's officially autumn on Monday (despite the temperatures), and the food events are piling up like pumpkins. Enjoy the last days of Indian summer with some food and drink with friends!

7th Annual Autumn Equinox Celebration, Saturday, Sept. 19, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening at Soil Born Farm, an urban agricultural oasis nestled in the heart of the city (3000 Hurley Way). Walk through the gardens, enjoy great music from Mind X Quartet and Cousin Jimbo & Friends, and sample seasonal, organic food prepared by prominent local chefs like Rick Mahan, Randall Selland, and Molly Hawk. Taste exceptional wine and celebrate the harvest season. Eel River Brewing Company will offer organic beer tastings, and there will be a silent auction of itmes like art, gardening supplies, and gift certificates. Please get your tickets ($60 per person) in advance at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, 1900 Alhambra Blvd., or from Soil Born Farms (916) 363-9685. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Fourth Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival, Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
With all the recent talk about urban chicken keeping, Fair Oaks has been celebrating its urban chickens since the 1960s. Hunt and peck your way to the Village at 10219 Fair Oaks Blvd. tomorrow for this FREE event. Breakfast ($5) begins at 8, then 125 chicken-themed vendors will strut their clucktastic stuff. Look for the "chicken hat guy" and birds in the trees. Mumbo Gumbo will play at 12:15.

Uncork for the Arts, Sunday, Sept. 20, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Supper Club (1616 Del Paso Blvd.) is hosting The Developmental Disabilities Service Organization's Wine Tasting/Art Exhibit, serving an exciting selection of food and featuring a bittersweet chocolate fountain for dessert. In conjunction with this event, James Blake Wines is offering a special 30-case bottling of wine that features a DDSO art inspired label with 50 percent of sales proceeds to benefit DDSO. This limited production blend consists of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley and the Delta-influenced Lodi region. $20 per bottle at the event or the wine may be purchased in advance. $50 entry includes appetizers and wine. For tickets: info@ddso.org; For questions: Ginny at 916.456.5166

11th Annual A Taste of Sacramento, Friday, Sept. 25, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
This benefit for the Easter Seals always draws a big crowd. The silent auction will begin at 5:30 as well, in the Sacramento Convention Center. Over 80 restaurants, wineries, and breweries will offer tastes of the region. Buy your tickets ($25) in advance at the Easter Seals site.