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Usually, I talk about how the fall-like weather is making it feel like booya time.
Since that weather seems a far way off this year, all I can say is that the thick, rich stew, cooked over an open flame, is good in any weather!
In fact, my family usually makes it during the summer.
Anyway, here’s our annual list of booya events. Every organization’s booya recipe is a little different — so maybe get out there and try a few! These are mostly fundraisers run by volunteers, so you’re eating for a good cause.
If your organization is holding a booya, please send your information to eat@pioneerpress.com, and we’ll add it to our list.
Sept. 20: Knights of Columbus Council 4374, 6133 N. 15th St., Oakdale; 7 a.m. until noon.
Sept. 20: Montgomery Lodge, Sherwood Lounge, 1418 White Bear Ave., St. Paul. 10 a.m. until noon or gone.
Sept. 28: St. Gregory the Great, 38725 Forest Blvd., North Branch; 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. or sold out.
Oct. 4: Hudson’s Fourth Annual Golden Rule Booya, Weitkamp Park, 648 O’Neil Road, Hudson, Wis.; 1 to 7 p.m. Family activities including a petting zoo, book character visits, games, face painting and exploring emergency vehicles.
Oct. 4: Roseville VFW Post 7555, 1145 Woodhill Drive, Roseville; 11 a.m. until gone.
Oct. 4-5: Stillwater Knights of Columbus Blessed Solanus Casey Council 163. Booya sold from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 4 at St. Mary’s Church, 423 S. Fifth St., Stillwater, and after all weekend masses at St. Michael’s and St. Mary’s churches in Stillwater and St. Charles church in Bayport.
Oct. 5: St. Francis de Sales Booya Fiesta, Highland Park Pavilion, 1200 Montreal Ave., St. Paul; 11:30 a.m. until gone. Booya, tacos, hot dogs, beverages, music, children’s games and raffle.
Oct. 5: Woodbury Lutheran Church, Oakhill Campus, 9050 N. 60th St., Stillwater. 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. or gone. Booya, crackers, cookies, bars and coffee. Takeout available; containers provided. Proceeds benefit the local food shelf.
Oct. 11: Chef Ben’s Booya at St. Paul Brewing, 688 E. Minnehaha Ave., St. Paul; 11 a.m. until gone. Fire barrels, music, Mummy Train Pumpkin Ale release and Flannel Fest — wear your favorite flannel fashion for a chance to win prizes.
Oct. 12: American Legion Post 620, 5383 N. 140th St., Hugo; noon until gone.
Oct. 18: American Legion Post 577, 1129 Arcade St., St. Paul; 11 a.m. until gone.
Oct. 19: Church of St. Agnes Fall Festival and Booya, 530 Lafond Ave., St. Paul; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Games, raffle, country store and other food items available as well. Takeout available.
Oct. 25: North St. Paul VFW Post 1350, 2483 E. Seventh Ave., North St. Paul; noon until gone.
Oct. 26: Church of St. Peter, 2600 N. Margaret St., North St. Paul; 8 a.m. until gone. Takeout available at church’s east entrance and garage on 17th Avenue; containers provided.
Oct. 26: Carry-out booya at St. Jerome School, 384 E. Roselawn Ave., Maplewood. 6 a.m. until gone; St. Jerome will provide containers.
Nov. 1: St. Mary’s Catholic Church Lowertown, 267 E. Eighth St., St. Paul; 9 a.m. until noon. Sold by the quart. Containers provided. Indoor Fall Festival begins at 2 p.m.