Attending a food show or trade event is a good way to find new products for your restaurant. You can check out new trends in the restaurant food business, and make contacts with industry experts. It is also a good way meet potential new food suppliers & obtain quotes on products and merchandise. You can also purchase merchandise or sign a contract with a vendor. But, the most fun is to taste the samples and getting ideas on how to use the products.
If you would like to attend one of these shows, please use the contact information provided with each show listed.
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February 2009
February 1-3, 2009
Seafood Summit San Diego, California
Visit Website: http://www.seafoodsummit.org/
February 2-11-2009
VINITALY US TOUR 2009 MIAMI
WINES FROM ITALY TASTING,
MON. Feb 9, Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables
WED. Feb 11, Palm Beach
Web Address:http://www.iem.it/form/form_US_tour_Miami.cfm
February 3-4, 2009
Expo & Showcase of Processed Foods - Sacramento, California
Visit Website: http://www.clfp.com
February 2-04-2990
7pm – 8:30pm Annual Valentine’s Day Royal-Table Champagne Gala Winemaker Dinner. Celebrate the romance of Valentine’s Day at this gastronomic feast with Champagne Roederer and French-inspired cuisine by award-winning Chef de Cuisine Philippe Ruiz and Pastry Chef Olivier Rodriguez. Granada Ballroom. The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, RSVP to: 305.913.3203. Members $150, Non-members $225
February 4-7, 2009
FS/TEC 2009 - Orlando, Florida
FS/TEC provides the latest information on cutting-edge technology solutions available to foodservice operators, with this year’s theme focused on Integration, Communication and Efficiency—or ICE. Then prepare to be “wooed beyond food” at The NAFEM Show, which brings together a tantalizing collection of foodservice equipment and supplies innovators and experts.
Visit Website: http://www.fstec.com/
February 5, 2009
Epicurean Evening- Houston, TexasJoin us for "A Taste of Space" at Space Center Houston on Thursday, February 5th and enjoy samples from more than 40 area restaurants and food establishments. With purchase of your $30 ticket ($35 at the door) you can taste the best of the Clear Lake area, enjoy live entertainment, shop 'til you drop at the silent auction and let the kids play at the Pepsi Kids Space Place. Visit Website: http://www.clearlakearea.com/communityevents/index.asp
February 5-7, 2009
NAFEM Show Orlando, Florida
North American Association of Food Equipment Manfacturers
Visit Website: http://www.nafem.org/thenafemshow/
February 02-09-2009
VINITALY US TOUR 2009 MIAMI, Palm Beach
WINES FROM ITALY TASTING,
MON. Feb 9, Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables
For Registration: ina.m@iem.it, RSVP@iem.it
http://www.iem.it/index.cfm?contenuto=65&lingua=en
February 2-19-22-2009
The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival
South Beach, Florida
http://www.sobefest.com/2009
February 2- 21 - 2-22-2009
Château Mouton Rothschild gala VIP dinners and auctions
The Wolfsonian, Miami Beach. Tickets $650 per person
Website: www.sobewineandfoodfest.com
February 5-7, 2009
The NAFEM Show (show info)
(North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers)
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Visit Website: http://www.nafem.org/thenafemshow/
February 7-9, 2009
ACF Northeast Regional Conference Cincinnati, Ohio
American Culinary Federation
Visit Website: http://www.acfchefs.org/
February 9, 2009
Taste Of Oregon - Salem Conference Center
Visit Website: http://www.ora.org/Events/events_tasteoregon.htm
February 10-12, 2009
World Ag Expo Tulare, California
Visit Website: http://www.worldagexpo.com/
February 15-17, 2009
Food & Beverage Conference Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Restaurant Association
Visit website: http://www.parestaurant.org/
February 21-25, 2009
AFFI Frozen Food Convention Monterey, California
American Frozen Food Institute
Visit website: http://www.affi.com/
February 22-26
Catersource 2009 - 17th Annual Conference & Tradeshow
Las Vegas Hilton & Convention Center
Over 1000 booths filled with the newest products and services in the industry will be available to attendees as they walk the tradeshow floor. See the latest food presentation ideas and taste some new recipes. Be sure to bring your cameras!
Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 877.932.3632
Visit Website: www.catersource.com
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March 2009
March 1-2, 2009
10th Washington D.C International Wine & Food Festival
Washington , DC
Visit Website: http://www.wine-expos.com/
March 1-3, 2009
20th Annual U.S. Pastry Competition
New York, New York
Visit Website: https://www.compusystems.com/servlet/ar?evt_uid=691&CampaignCode=CampSE
March 1-4, 2009
COEX 2009 Orlando, Florida
Who Should attend: Foodservice Executives, Sales & Marketing, Strategic Planners, Brand/Product Managers, International/New Business Personnel as well as commericial chains and independents.
Visit Website: http://www.ifmaworld.com/
March 1-4
The Show - Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
International Las Vegas Restaurant Show
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 800-286-9367
Visit website: www.nightclub.com
March 1-9, 2009
The International Restaurant Show - Las Vegas, Nevada
Now the economy's a little tougher - OK a lot tougher - and you need a solid game plan. The International Restaurant Show gives you that plan: strategies, ideas, insights, best practices and proven solutions. Part of International Hospitality Week, which also includes the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show and HotelWorld Expo & Conference, this show's got it all: dynamic speakers, innovative products, informational tools, unique demonstrations and special events. You'll walk away with great ideas for taking your operation to new heights
Visit Website: http://www.irestaurantshow.com/restaurant/v42/index.cvn?id=10002&p_navID=2
March 8-10, 2009
CRFA Show Toronto, Ontaria, Canada
The Canadian Food & Beverage Show and HostEx are the leading industry events providing a venue for buyers and sellers of industry products. In an effort to leverage the attributes of both events, the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association is marrying these expositions to create the CRFA Show designed to be the greatest buying forum in Canada for the foodservice and hospitality industries. Together at last, under one roof, the CRFA Show brings these two major events together.
Visit website: http://www.crfa.ca/tradeshows/crfashow/
March 9 - 11, 2009
The Wisconsin Restaurant Expo - Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Expo is the largest and most comprehensive gathering of foodservice operators in Wisconsin showcasing everything that’s new in the foodservice industry.
Dawn Renz Faris, Exposition Director - Wisconsin Restaurant Association
2801 Fish Hatchery Road
Madison, WI 53713-3197
Phone 800/589-3211 • Fax 608/270-9960
Visit website: http://www.everythingfoodservice.com
March 10-12, 2009
International Pizza Expo Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
If you're a pizzeria operator looking to improve your business or if your business provides equipment or services to the pizza industry, you've come to the right place. You'll find networking, learning, great deals, and just plain fun at International Pizza Expo® - the World's Largest and Oldest Pizza Tradeshow.
Visit Website: http://www.pizzaexpo.com/2009/
March 9,2009
Oregon Restaurant Political Action Committee (ORPAC) along with The Oregon Restaurant Association has marked March 11th, 2009 as the day the industry will come together to celebrate with an annual PAC Auction and Dinner.
Visit Website: http://www.1bignight.com/
March 23 - 26, 2009
Spring 2009 Tavern Conference & Trade Show
Paper Valley Hotel
333 W College Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 733-8000
Visit Website: http://www.tlw.org/public/convention.shtml
March 29-30
Northwest Foodservice Show
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon
Phone: 800-462-0619
Visit Website: www.nwfoodserviceshow.com
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April 2009
April 4-l3- 2009
Come to Clear Lake Park-Landolt Pavilion on Friday, April 11th and Saturday, April 12th and enjoy crawfish eating contests, a gumbo cook-off, live entertainment, a silent auction, arts & crafts booths, games for the kids and lots of great crawfish!
Visit Website: http://www.clearlakearea.com/about/CrawfishFestival.asp
April 3-5, 2009
Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival blends premium wines, gourmet food, and Gulf Coast culture into a sophisticated, educational, and entertaining weekend-long event. Each year the Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival visits several Gulf Coast cities, celebrating the lifestyle and culture of this unique region.
Visit Website: http://southernbreeze.com/winefest/
April 21 & 22, 2009
2009 Sysco Hampton Roads Spring Food Show
Va Beach Convention Center
April 27-29, 2009
Food Safety Summit Washington , DC
At the Summit, you will find two and a half days or intensive education covering traditional concerns (E. coli, product tampering, employee training, microbiological testing) to the rapidly emerging (bioterrorism, traceability, lab automation, global regulatory trends) – as well as topics that address the very real issue of crisis management
Visit Website: http://www.foodsafetysummit.com/
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May 2009
May 2-4, 2009
World Tea Expo Las Vegas, Nevada
If you want to stay at the forefront of the industry's latest trends, increase your knowledge and enjoy exclusive networking opportunities, make plans now to attend.
Vsit Website: http://www.worldteaexpo.com/
May 6-8, 2009
The Las Vegas Gourmet Housewares Show
Sands Expo and Convention Center, May 6-8, 2008 brought independent specialty retailers to a focused, one-of-a-kind setting that exposed them to the new hardware/home improvement retail channel through its co-location with the National Hardware Show.
Visit website: http://www.gourmetretailer.com/gourmetretailer/content_display/resources/show-sizzlers/e3i312d811d7acd5b87fccb97bedad0ed06
May 12
The Rocky Mountain Regional Foodservice & Restaurant Exposition
Denver Merchandise Mart
Denver, Colorado
Phone: 800-522-2972
Visit website: www.coloradorestaurant.com
May 16-19, 2009
NRA Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show Chicago, Illinois
As the world’s largest foodservice and hospitality event, NRA Show 2009 delivers results. Discover the products and information you need to improve employee recruitment and retention, learn how to manage increased operating costs, address food safety, develop new menu successes, improve efficiency through technology, learn about going green, comparison shop, test new equipment, and take advantage of exhibitor, show-only special buying opportunities.
Visit Website: http://www.restaurant.org/show/
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June 2009
June 7-9, 2009
International Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo Atlanta, Georgia
Visit Website: http://www.iddba.org./conf.htm
July 8-9, 2009
Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality
& Foodservice Exp
Neal S. Blaisdell Center
Honolulu, HI
Visit Website: http://www.douglastradeshows.com/lodging.html
June 12-14, 2009
Coffee Fest Las Vegas - Las Vegas, Nevada
Visit Website: http://www.coffeefest.com/
June 28-30, 2009
55th Summer Fancy Food Show - Javits Center, New York City
Produced by the NASFT since 1955, the Fancy Food Shows are North America's largest specialty food and beverage marketplace
Visit Website: http://www.specialtyfood.com/do/fancyFoodShow/LocationsAndDates
June 29-30
Southwest Foodservice Expo
Dallas Convention Center
Dallas, TX
Visit Website: http://www.restaurantville.com/6756066_65221.htm
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July 2009
July 8 -9
Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality & Foodservice Expo - Blaisdell Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
Phone: 800-525-5275
Visit website: www.douglastradeshows.com
July 17-19, 2009
'Bite of Seattle' Food Festival - Seattle, Washington
The 27th annual Comcast Bite of Seattle presented by Emerald Queen Casino surpassed records and stretched waistbands with a successful sensory overload of sights, sounds and smells this past weekend at Seattle Center.
Visit Website: http://www.biteofseattle.com/
July 18-20
Louisiana Foodservice Expo 2009
New Orleans Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
Broaster Distributor: Broaster of Louisiana
Visit Website: http://www.lra.org/lra/
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August 2009
August 6-8, 2009
Summer Wine Festival - Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada
Guests can choose an incredible 100 plus events throughout Okanagan Wine Country at a time of year when it is absolutely delightful to savour Spring in the warm sunshine. The Okanagan Spring Wine Festival has been described as "one of Canada's best small festivals" and it is no wonder that its success continues to grow.
Visit Website: http://www.thewinefestivals.com/
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September 2009
August 30 – September 1, 2009
Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo
San Diego Convention Center
Visit Website: http://www.westernfoodexpo.com/App/homepage.cfm?moduleid=42&appname=100203
September 11-13, 2009
Maryland Seafood Festival - Annapolis, Maryland
Visit website: http://www.mdseafoodfestival.com/
September 11-13, 2009
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Visit Website: http://www.fraexpo.com/App/homepage.cfm?moduleid=42&appname=100205
September 25 - 27, 2009
Coffee Fest Seattle -Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Visit Website: http://www.coffeefest.com/Event/Attendee/Default.aspx
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October 2009
October 2-4, 2009
Master Brewers Assoc. of the Americas Annual Convention - La Quinta, California
Visit Website: http://www.mbaa.com/
October 5-8, 2009
Fall 2009 Tavern Convention & Trade Show
Kalahari Resort
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Visit Website: http://www.tlw.org/public/convention.shtml
October 20 & 21, 2009
Michigan Restaurant Show
Rock Financial Showplace, Novi
http://www.michiganrestaurant.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=923
October 21-23, 2009
National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show (show info)
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
Visit Website: http://www.nacsonline.com/NACSShow/Pages/default.aspx
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November 2009
November 7-9, 2009
International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center - New Your
George Little Management, LLC
Ten Bank Street,
White Plains, United States Of America.
Tel: +(1)-(914)-4213200
Fax: +(1)-(914)-9486180
November 9-10, 2009
Americas Food & Beverage Show
Miami Beach Convention Center Miami Beach, FL
Visit website: http://www.americasfoodandbeverage.com/
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December 2009
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