Food and drink events for the 4th of July week

Bourbon & Blues Festival

Enjoy the three 'b”s - blues music, bourbon and barbecue at this three-day festival featuring live music, libations and food. The lineup includes Bernemann Brothers Band, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday; The Brothers Almanac, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday; Randy McAllister, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday; and Kevin 'B.F.” Burt, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Bring chairs and picnic blankets. No reservations taken, and no outside food or drink permitted.

l When: Friday to Sunday

l Where: Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery, 1441 Marak Rd., Swisher

l Cost: Free admission

l Details: (319) 857-4300, crwine.com

Poolside Drinks Tasting

Beat the heat by taking a cool beverage poolside. Benz will pour samples of refreshing beers, canned wines and batched cocktails to make your summer party easy and portable.

l When: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday

l Where: Benz Beverage Depot, 501 Seventh Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids

l Cost: Free

l Details: (319) 365-2556

JULY COMMUNAL KITCHEN DINNER

Experience Amana's original dining experience at the Communal Kitchen Museum. Enjoy traditional Amana recipes and hear a little history. A walking tour of Middle Amana begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Reservations and prepayment required. The menu includes beef, spinat (spinach), fried potatoes, two cold salads, cooked horseradish, bread and butter and obstkuchen (fruitcake).

l When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday

l Where: Communal Kitchen Museum, 1003 26th Ave., Middle Amana

l Cost: $25

l Reservations: (319) 622-3567 or amanaheritage.ecrater.com/p/30837785/july-communal-kitchen-dinner

Taste of Plum Grove

Taste the fruits of the Johnson County Master Gardeners' labor, with a little side of history. Sample an assortment of fruits, vegetables and herbs from the 1850s historic garden of Friendly Lucas, wife of Gov. Robert Lucas.

l When: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday

l Where: Plum Grove Historic Home, 1030 Carroll St., Iowa City

l Cost: $5 donation

l Details: (319) 351-5738, johnsoncountyhistory.org/events

The Class Act's World Culinary Tour: New Zealand

Join the Class Act restaurant at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center for a culinary journey around the world. Each month highlights a different country's cuisine with a multicourse meal created, produced and executed in part by Kirkwood's Culinary Arts students. This month, try the flavors of New Zealand. Upcoming stops include Japan, Argentina, Thailand, Polynesia and Germany.

l When: Dinner seatings Wednesday and July 12

l Where: The Class Act at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids

l Cost: $35

l Details: (319) 848-8777, thehotelatkirkwood.com