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Fall begins Saturday, so celebrate the harvest with local food, brew and music at the Cleveland Botanical Garden.

Cleveland Locavores' RIPE! Fest is on all weekend featuring live cooking demos; food, beer and wine tastings; a farmers' market and food and gardening vendors.

Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland

When: Friday, Sept. 21 to Sunday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to sunset

Price: $12 for adults, $6 for children under 12. Members pay $7 and $4, respectively.

Website: ClevelandLocavores.com