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. 21 >> The Sherwood Lounge, 1418 White Bear Ave., St. Paul; 10 a.m. until gone.

Sept. 28 >> Roseville VFW Post 7555, 1145 Woodhill Drive, Roseville; 11 a.m. until gone.

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.

Sept. 29 >> B-Dale Club, 2100 N. Dale St., St. Paul; 10 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 >> White Bear Lake VFW Post 1782, 4496 S. Lake Ave., White Bear Lake; noon 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.

Oct. 6 >> North St. Paul Fire Department at Casey Lake Park, 2101 E. 17th Ave., North St. Paul; 11 a.m. until gone.

Oct. 12 >> Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566, 7713 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes; noon-1 p.m., bowls only; takeout or bowls, 1 p.m. until gone.

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

Oct. 26 >> North St. Paul Post 1350, 2483 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul; noon 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.

Oct. 27 >> Knights of Columbus Council 4967 at Church of St. Peter, 2600 N. Margaret St., North St. Paul; 8 a.m. until gone. Takeout containers provided.

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