Taste of Douglas County returns to the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road in Castle Rock, from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 20. More than 18 restaurants from across the Castle Rock area will serve signature bites, giving diners a chance to sample a wide variety of local flavors in one evening.

Admission is $10 in advance or $20 at the door. Children ages 3 and younger are admitted free. Tickets go on sale Aug. 1 at tasteofdouglascounty.com.

Teresa Farney, Springs Scene