The air is getting crisp, leaves are starting to turn, and that can mean only one thing: It’s booya time!

If you’ve never had this thick, rich stew, cooked over an open flame, our list of events is a great place to start. And if you’re a booya vet, use it to mark your calendar. 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. 21: Knights of Columbus Council 4374 at Transfiguration Catholic Church, 6133 N. 15th St., Oakdale; 7 a.m. until noon.

Sept. 29: Booya Crew at Mancini’s Char House, 531 W. Seventh St., St. Paul; 11 a.m. until gone. Pre-sale takes place at vulcans.org.

Sept. 29: St. Gregory the Great, 38725 Forest Blvd., North Branch; 11:30 a.m. until gone.

Oct. 5: Booya Crew at On The Road Again Festival, 725 Southview Boulevard, South St. Paul; 11 a.m. until gone.

Oct. 6: St. Francis de Sales Intercultural Parish Booya/Fiesta at Highland Park Pavilion, 1200 Montreal Ave., St. Paul; booya, tacos, hot dogs, music, raffle and games. 11 a.m. until gone.

Want to make your own booya? Here’s how.

Oct. 19: Arcade-Phalen American Legion Post 577, 1129 Arcade St., St. Paul; 11 a.m. until gone.

Oct. 27: St. Jerome School, 384 E. Roselawn Ave., Maplewood; 6 a.m. until gone. Takeout only; St. Jerome will provide the containers.

Nov. 9: Booya Crew at Jersey’s Bar and Grill, 6449 Concord Blvd., Inver Grove Heights. 11 a.m. until gone.

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