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FEBRUARY 2009 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Events 2009 For new dates (where available) see February 2010 & 2011 - see also 2008) (Click on the Name for the Events Website)
February ? Postponed, 2009 ProdEXPO Liviv, Ukraine POSTPONED: New dates to be announced. Foodstuffs. Confectionary and bakery. Meat and dairy products. Drinks. Food additives and ingredients. Equipment.
January 30-Feb 8, 2009 62nd Annual Holtville Carrot Festival Holtville, California
February 1-3, 2009 Seafood Summit San Diego, California Seafood Summit brings together global representatives from the seafood industry and conservation community for in-depth discussions, presentations and networking with the goal of making the seafood marketplace environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.
February 1-4, 2009 Identità Golose 2009 Milan, Italy Vegetables, Life and 20 Years Old
February 3-4, 2009 Expo & Showcase of Processed Foods Sacramento, California California League of Food Processing. More than 200 exhibitors: Machinery, Equipment, Packaging, Suppliers, Workshops, Meetings, All-Industry Events.
February 3-4, 2009 Wine + Olympia, London, UKWINE+, the UK's only dedicated on-trade wine event, where vetted suppliers showcase wines, accessories and equipment and connect with key buyers and decision makers from the restaurant, pub and hotel trade.
February 4-5, 2009 Japan Int'l Seafood & Technology Expo Osaka, Japan
February 4-6, 2009 Freshconex Berlin, Germany First-ever fresh cut convenience trade fair and conference attracts major market players.
February 4-7, 2009 FS/TEC 2009 Orlando, Florida FS/TEC 2009 heads to Orlando! FS/TEC is your opportunity to participate in a one-of-a-kind learning and sharing experience with technology executives from all areas of the foodservice industry.
February 5, 2009 Epicurean Evening Houston, Texas Join 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.
February 5-7, 2009 NAFEM Show Orlando, Florida North American Association of Food Equipment Manfacturers.
February 5-8, 2009 Top Gastro - Gastronomy Trade Fair Prague, Czech Republic 3rd annual gastronomic exhibition
February 6-7, 2009 Chocolate Festival Anaconda, Montana
February 6-8, 2009 Naples Winter Wine Festival Naples, Florida Ranked among the top 10 arts and entertainment events for wealthy Americans, the Naples Winter Wine Festival brings many of the world’s finest vintners and chefs together with wine collectors and philanthropists for a three-day gala
February 6-8, 2009 Everglades Seafood Festival Everglades City, Florida Great Seafood, Over 150 Arts and Crafts Booths, Local Indian Arts & Food, State of the Art Rides and Attractions.
February 6-8, 2009 1st Annual Brevard County Italian Festa Melbourne, Florida (no website) Food, Rides, Games, Classic Cars, Entertainment. Free admission proceeds to benifit special olympics. For additional info - Phone: 772-2375100 E-mail: orrisonl@aol.com
February 6-9, 2009 Carolina Chocolate Festival Moorehead City, North Carolina All proceeds donated to local charities.
February 7, 2009 2nd Annual Glass Slipper Ball Detroit, Michigan Zonta Club of Southfield Area invites you to the Second Annual Glass Slipper Ball featuring Best of the Metro Detroit Chefs. This spectacular fundraiser takes place at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center.
February 7 , 2009 Loco For Cocoa" Chocolate Fest 2009 Alburtis, Pennsylvania (no website) We are looking for chocolate lovers to join us at out 1st Annual "Loco For Cocoa" Chocolate Fest at the Alburtis Area Community Center. We're looking for participants for our Chocolate Bake-Off and we're also looking for vendors/crafters to sell their homemade goodies that are made from chocolate. There will be free samples, a kids area, raffles and more!. Please contact us for more information and to fill out a form to participate. contact info.Tracey Hartley info@alburtissoapworks.com
February 7-8, 2009 Chocolate Lovers Festival Fairfax, Virginia
February 7-8, 2009 Harvest Hawke's Bay Wine Festival Hawke's Bay, New Zealand One of New Zealand’s biggest celebrations of Wine and Food.
February 7-8, 2009 Wine & Chocolate Weekend Pilesgrove, New Jersey Garden State Wine Growers sponsor the Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend!
February 7-8 and 14-15, 2009 Wine & Chocolate Weekend Milford, New Jersey Alba Vineyard. Sample our award-winning wines paired with exquisite Tuscan style chocolates crafted by Master Chocolatier, Diane Pinder, owner of Donna & Company, along with artisan cheeses and unique food pairings from local restaurateurs.
February 7-9, 2009 ACF Northeast Regional Conference Cincinnati, Ohio American Culinary Federation
February 7-9, 2009 Midwest Grape and Wine Conference Osage Beach, Missouri Known as one of the premiere conferences in the Midwest. This year’s conference is focused on sustainability in wineries and vineyards, will feature three full days of informative viticulture, enology and marketing sessions, a deluxe trade show and seven course Midwest dinner—the Grand Banquet.
February 8-10, 2009 HRI Rendez-Vous Show Montreal, Quebec, Canada 74th edition, the show re-invented itself to present innovative themes and products appealing to all. Highlights include Bar & Beverage show, numerous conferences and seminars for both suppliers and visitors alike, 350+ exhibitors and expected attendance of over 15,000.
February 9, 2009 Share Our Strength's 'A Tasteful Pursuit' Touring Dinner Series Palm Beach, Florida The food and company of the country's top chefs. The thrill of an auction of incredible items. All in one evening and all to help fight childhood hunger in America. Enjoy the company of culinary icons and award-winning chefs, indulge in unparalleled cuisine and bid on fabulous auction items — all to help end childhood hunger in America. Proceeds from the dinners benefit Share Our Strength's efforts to end childhood hunger in America.
February 9-13, 2009 ProdExpo 2009 Moscow, Russia 16th Int'l Exhibition of Food, Beverages & Food Raw Materials
February 10-12, 2009 World Ag Expo Tulare, California 2nd week of Feb each year. The show is the world's largest agricultural exposition, with 2.5 million square feet of exhibit space, over 1,500 exhibitors, and over 100,000 attendees.
February 10-12, 2009 SIFEL France 2009 Agen, France International Exhibition for Fruit And Vegetables
February 10-14, 2009 Masters of Food & Wine South America Buenos Aires & Mendoza, Argentina
February 10-14, 2009 20th Int’l Exhibition on Hotel & Restaurant Industry Tunis, Tunisia
February 11-13, 2009 15th Annual FSMA Top2Top Conference Las Vegas, Nevada Foodservice Sales & Marketing Association annual conference.
February 12, 2009 Taste of Laredo Laredo, Texas This event is part of the Washington's Birthday Celebration January 22 to February 22, 2009
February 13-14, 2009 The Sugar Summit Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Advancement and findings in cane production. It is organized to focus on Challenges and opportunities of Globalization for the Sugar Industry.
February 13-15, 2009 21st Annual Midwestern Herb and Garden Show Mt. Vernon, Illinois Exhibitors display a variety of items including fresh herbs, herbs for culinary, medicinal, and decorative use, bulbs, seeds, books on birds, herbs and gardening, plans, herbal cookbooks, gardening magazines, bird feeders, houses and baths, antiques, china, spices, trellises, gourds, orchids, and fudge.
February 13-15, 2009 Michigan Deer & Turkey Spectacular Lansing, Michigan Booths of hunting/shooting products, accessories, services and related outdoor items. 30 new seminars including cooking and butchering, plus contests and more.
February 13-15, 2009 3rd Annual Wine, Beer, Seafood & Music Festival- Confluence 2009 Gardiner, Oregon Oregon wineries and microbreweries will offer tastings and sales of their premium wines and micro-brewed beer. Cooking demonstrations, ice sculpture, seafood vendors, music, etc.
February 13-15, 2009 Greek Festival of Polk County Winter Haven, Florida Come and enjoy a taste of Greek Culture. Greek food, entertainment and more... This year we are having a Sweetheart Dance for those who want to enjoy the festival but still want to sneak a little dance with their sweethearts. OPA!!
February 13-15, 2009 Scottsdale 5th Avenue Fine Art & Wine Festival Scottsdale, Arizona Over 100 juried fine artisans, wine & micro-brew tasting, live musical entertainment, chocolates and more!
February 13-22, 2009 63rd Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Indio, California Families and people of all ages that enjoy the camel & ostrich races, the Nightly Musical Pageant and the history of dates as well as the many attractions and interesting exhibits unique to the Fair.
February 13-Mar 4, 2009 Fete du Citron (Lemon Festival) Menton, France The Lemon Festival, an unique event in the world, attracts 200.000 visitors every year - a figure which is constantly progressing -. It is the second most important event on the Riviera after the Nice Carnival and just ahead of the Monaco Formula 1. More than 300 people are employed on the project and 130 tonnes of citrus fruits are used.
February 14-, 2009 23rd Annual Missouri Wine Fest St. James, Missouri Open to the Public Benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America.
February 14, 2009 Wine Marlborough Festival 2009 Marlborough, New Zealand The very best of New Zealand wine, food and music. Wine tutorials, Fashion in the Vines contest, unique selection of world famous wine & cuisine, music from some of New Zealand's finest performers.
February 14, 2009 Wine is for Lovers of Down Syndrome Pilesgrove, New Jersey Join us at the Enoteca to sample the wines of Auburn Road Vineyards and for chances to win a 7 day trip for 2 to Bermuda, 2 round trip airline tickets, or a white gold and diamond bracelet. All proceeds go to KIIDS ( Knowledge and Information about Individuals with Down Syndrome).
February 14-17, 2009 MIA Food, Beverage & Trends in Eating Out Food Show Rimini Fiera, Italy 39th International Food Show
February 14-17, 2009 MSE Seafood & Processing Rimini Fiera, Italy MSE is the only business to business expo event in the Mediterranean area which features the entire seafood chain: from fresh to frozen produce, oven-ready dishes to preserved specialities, not to mention equipment and processing systems.
February 14-17, 2009 Oro Giallo, International Exhibition of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rimini Fiera, Italy
February 14-17, 2009 Pianeta Birra 2009 Rimini Fiera, Italy The 11th edition of the Pianeta Birra Beverage & Co. International Exhibition of Beer, Beverages, Snacks, Furnishing and Fittings for Pubs & Pizza Parlours
February 14-17, 2009 11th Annual FENI Educators Summit Las Vegas, Nevada FoodService Educators Network International.
February 15-17, 2009 Food & Beverage Conference Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Restaurant Association
February 16, 2009 15th Annual Int'l Festival of Wines & Food Columbia, South Carolina Featuring over 300 wines from around the world and dishes from twenty of the Midlands best restaurants and caterers. The silent auction offers over 100 wines and other items of interest. Sample a Tommy Bahama cocktail or a nightcap from a selection of single malt scotches, cognacs and brandies.
February 17-20, 2009 Symposium for Professional Wine Writers Meadowood, Napa Valley, California Open to published editorial wine writers, wine/food writers, wine/travel writers and editors.
February 17-21, 2009 National Barbecue Association Conference & Expo Austin, Texas The National Barbecue Association’s annual conference is where you are invited to attend and welcomed to participate in learning more about the passion of barbecue from every imaginable level.
February 18-22, 2009 AGRA (International Agricultural Exhibition) Plovdiv, Bulgaria The most successful agricultural forum in Southeast Europe is a showcase for the new achievements and a compass for the current trends in the sector.
February 18-22, 2009 95th Annual NWA Convention Charleston, South Carolina National Watermelon Association.
February 19-21, 2009 Winefest Calgary, Canada Winefest has become one of the most distinguished all inclusive wine events in Calgary offering the chance to sample hundreds of international wines, port, champagne and dessert wines from the world’s most celebrated wine regions.
February 20, 2009 PS I Love You's Third Annual Dark & Delicious Alameda, California Consumer tasting, with over 30 wineries pouring their Petite Sirah and over 20 chefs will provide food paired with the variety. The event will also feature a silent auction.
February 20 , 2009 Jalapeño Festival Laredo, Texas This event is part of the Washington's Birthday Celebration January 22 to February 22, 2009
February 20 , 2009 Taste Washington, Austin! Austin, Texas The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas and the Washington Wine Commission invite you to the 2nd annual Taste Washington, Austin! Featuring over 50 Washington vintners and superb cuisine
February 20-22, 2009 30th Annual International Eelpout Festival Walker, Minnesota Heralded as Minnesota's finest display of sportsmanship and ice antics, the Eelpout Festival is an experience not to be missed.
February 20-22, 2009 32nd Annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival Newport, Oregon The premier seafood & wine event of the west coast and the original Northwest seafood and wine festival.
February 20-22, 2009 The Way Out Wineries Mardi Gras Road Trip! Texas Come join one of our most popular Road Trip events and warm up your party groove.
February 20-25, 2009 Annual Food & Fun Festival Reykjavik, Iceland The festival celebrates pure Icelandic ingredients, including lamb and fish prepared by acclaimed chefs from around the globe. "Gourmet Dinner Nights" include signature dishes and special menus at some of the finest restaurants in Reykjavik, Iceland's culinary capital.
February 21, 2009 Glass Slipper Ball featuring the Best of the Chefs! Cranberry, Pennsylvania This gala event offers over twenty top city chefs showcasing their signature hors d'oeuvres and desserts, along with a sampling of fine wines and beers. One of Pittsburgh's Top Variety Bands will keep you dancing the night away. Proceeds support women's educational initiatives locally and globally though Zonta, an international professional women's service organization.
February 21, 2009 28th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off and Festival Santa Cruz, California Teams of chowder chefs come from all over the West Coast to compete for the prestigious award of “Best Clam Chowder.” Whip up your favorite recipe for red or white chowder or just come and sample the delicious variety of chowder and fun at the Boardwalk. Admission free.
February 21, 2009 Bock Fest New Ulm, Minnesota Outdoor winter festival on the grounds of historic Schell's Brewery in New Ulm. This is one of our most popular festivals where we brave the cold winds of Old Man Winter and turn our brewery grounds into a celebration of music, food, and of course Bock beer.
February 21, 2009 Annual Ice Fishing Contest Glasgow, Montana The contest will take place at the Fort Peck Marina. Entry fee is: $50.00 per hole or 3 holes for $100.00. First Place will win $2000.00.
February 21-22, 2009 Howard LIVE! Food, Libations & Luxury Home Show Ellicott City, Maryland A weekend full of fun and entertainment where discerning foodies, libation enthusiasts, and design-savvy style-makers can all gather together to enjoy boundless tastings from fine restaurants, delectable gourmet food purveyors, truly unique wine, spirits and artisan brews, and distinctive home products and services in an unparalleled epicurean setting.
February 21-22, 2009 4th Annual International Alsace Varietals Festival Boonville, California Annual event highlights Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Muscat, made by the world’s finest producers of Alsace-style wines. Participants will have a chance to sample wines from around the world, meet the winemakers, enjoy dishes crafted by local food purveyors, and dance to music by local artists.
February 21-22, 2009 Devonport Food, Music & Wine Festival Devenport, New Zealand Since its inception by the Devonport Rotary Club in 1990 the festival has hosted over 200,000 people and raised almost $2 million for charity. In its 20th year the festival is proud to announce the best line up of entertainers, wineries, eateries and guest chefs yet.
February 21-22, 2009 Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival Cortez, Florida Celebrate Florida’s commercial seafood industry – its past, present and future. The festival will also feature seafood, live music, nautical arts and crafts, children’s activities and environmental exhibits. Annually, 3rd weekend in February.
February 21-22, 2009 Chocolate Wine Trail Hermann, Missouri Follow the trail to six local wineries and taste luscious chocolate creations paired with each winery's perfectly matched wines.
February 21-23, 2009 ACF Central Regional Conference Schaumburg, Illinois
February 21-24, 2009 International Pancake Day Liberal, Kansas The friendly little competition between Liberal, Kansas, and Olney, England, with women running down the streets of each town flipping pancakes, has been going on for more than 50 years now. It is still the only race of its kind on the planet. Eating & Flipping Contests, Recipe/Cooking Contest, Pancake Race, Receptions, Breakfasts, Parade, Entertainment, etc. (Last day & Race always Shrove Tuesday).
February 21-25, 2009 Forum Gastronomic Girona 09 Girona, Spain
February 21-25, 2009 AFFI Frozen Food Convention Monterey, California American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI)
February 21-Mar 1, 2009 Parke County Maple Syrup Fair Parke County, Indiana Feb 21-22 and Feb 28-Mar 1. Golden Maple Syrup served over pancakes. Visit the maple syrup producers of Parke County at the fairgrounds or at their camps.
February 21-Mar 1, 2009 International Agricultural Salon Paris, France
February 22, 2009 San Antonio Wine Festival San Antonio, Texas This event benefits KLRN- TV, Public Television for South Central Texas.
February 22, 2009 Carnival at Vilanova i La Geltrú Vilanova i La Geltrú, Spain Includes elaborate parades, frenetic parties and massive outdoor battles with meringue, candy (over 200,000 lbs) and cereal; culminates with the ceremonial burial of a sardine. Lots of fun.
February 22-23, 2009 North American Pizza & Ice Cream Show Columbus, Ohio NAPICS is the only pizza show in the Midwest and the largest frozen dessert show in the country. The show draws more than 5,000 people from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
February 22-26, 2009 Catersource 2009 Conference & Tradeshow Las Vegas, Nevada More than 1,000 exhibitor booths with the latest in food, products, services and more. Make valuable vendor connections for all your catering and event needs!
February 23, 2009 Bun Day (Bolludagur) Iceland Bursting time. Fill up before Lent, with all the cream buns you can eat on “Bun Monday” (Monday before Ash Wednesday each year).
February 23-24, 2009 Upper Midwest Foodservice & Lodging Show Minneapolis, Minnesota 51 Years strong and better than ever!
February 23-26, 2009 Gulfood 2009 Dubai, UAE Gulfood is the Middle East’s leading Food, Hotel & Equipment trade exhibition and incorporates the Emirates International Salon Culinaire and Restaurant & Cafe Middle East.
February 23-26, 2009 Emirates International Salon Culinaire Dubai, UAE Four days culinary extravaganza of seminars, competitions and demonstrations organised by the Emirates Culinary Guild (ECG), the UAE’s association of professional chefs. There will also be a Restaurant of Nations will allow lucky visitors to sample magical creations from the region’s leading chefs.
February 23-26, 2009 AKFCF Convention 2009 National Harbor, Maryland Association of Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchisees Annual convention.
TOP February 24, 2009 Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Ball Asheville, North Carolina This masquerade party invites you to sport your most creative mardi gras costumes and masks. Come enjoy a taste of Asheville with over 60 independent restaurants catering this party! One ticket price is all you pay. You are invited to donate items for our silent auction to benefit the AIR foundation.
February 24, 2009 Bursting Day (Sprengidagur) Iceland Fill up before Lent on salted lamb and vegetables. “Bursting Tuesday.” (Tuesday before Ash Wednesday each year).
February 24, 2009 Olney Pancake Race Onney, England, UK At 11:55 am on Shrove Tuesday each year, energetic local ladies in traditional housewife attire (including skirt, apron and scarf) run 415 yards through the streets of Olney carrying a frying pan. Pancakes are tossed at the start of the race and the winner is must toss her pancake again at the finish. The race has been run since around 1445 and since 1950, the contest has been an international event between Olney and the town of Liberal, Kansas in America.
February 24, 2009 5th Annual Miami Crawfish Boil & Cajun Festival Miami, Florida Free Admission to the event, beer sampling and throw beads. Prizes and live music. Family Fun. No purchase necessary to attend. Features $20.00 all you can eat crawfish. $20.00 all you can drink beer.
February 25, 2009 C-CAP 11th Annual Benefit Event New York, New York Grand tasting of seasonal culinary creations from New York's top chefs to benefit Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing underserved high school students with culinary education, scholarships, career counseling and jobs in the foodservice industry.
February 26-27, 2009 Agrotec Medellín Medellín, Colombia A technology fair especially for fruit & vegetable growers and flower producers.
February 26-28, 2009 Commodity Classic Grapevine, Texas Join wheat, corn and soybean producers from throughout the United States as the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) joins the American Soybean Association (ASA) and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) at Commodity Classic.
February 26-28, 2009 20th Annual Organic Farming Conference La Crosse, Wisconsin The largest organic farming conference in the U.S. In 2008, more than 2,300 people attended, with participants traveling from 37 states and 1 foreign country. Sponsored by the Wisconsin-based Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES), the conference is celebrated as the foremost educational and networking event in the organic farming community.
February 26-Mar 1, 2009 15th Annual Twin Cities Food & Wine Experience Minneapolis, Minnesota Enjoy a weekend of lip-smacking, glass-clinking, celebrity-watching, swishing, swirling, mouth-watering events! You won’t want to miss the fine wines, specialty beers and delicious gourmet food sampling! Increase your food and wine IQ with help from some of the country’s best chefs, authors and wine professionals. Plus, shop for the latest culinary products, gadgets and more!
Feb 26 - Mar 8, 2009 Florida Strawberry Festival Plant City, Florida Exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts await you. Ethnic traditions, social events, competitive contests, youth developmental programs, top-name entertainment, parades, marching bands moving.
February 27, 2009 The Great Wine & Food Symposium Grand Rapids, Michigan WGVU and D&W Fresh Market present West Michigan’s premier wine tasting event at The Public Museum in Grand Rapids. More than 300 international wine selections from around the world. Over 25 tables of select gourmet foods. Classical music by professional performers drifts through the halls. The event also includes 20-40% discounts on wines ordered during the evening.
February 27-Mar 1, 2009 21st National Fiery-Foods & Barbecue Show Albuquerque, New Mexico The National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show, now in its 21st year, is the largest and most visited show in the world relating to spicy foods and barbecue.
February 27-Mar 1, 2009 Florida Gourd Society Gourd Show Palatka, Florida East Palatka Fairgrounds
February 27-Mar 1, 2009 The Boca Bacchanal Wine & Auction Boca Raton, Florida A weekend of great wine matched with delectable culinary delights featuring acclaimed chefs and prized vintners will tempt the savvy palates of patrons at the Seventh Annual Boca Bacchanal.
February 27-March 1, 2009 Illinois Deer & Turkey Classic Bloomington, Illinois Booths of hunting/shooting products, accessories, services and related outdoor items. 30 new seminars including cooking and butchering, plus contests and more.
February 28, 2009 Michigan Winter Beer Festival Comstock Park, Michigan As many as 200 craft beers from more 30 Michigan micro-breweries and brewpubs will be available for sampling. Live entertainment.
February 28, 2009 7th Annual Celebrity Crab Festival San Francisco, California A fundraiser for the San Francisco 49ers Foundation. San Francisco 49ers team up with Local Chefs for Crab Cracking Contest. Food, Beer and Wine Tastings.
February 28, 2009 Berryfields Food Festival Meriden, West Midlands, UK Tickle your tastebuds with free tastings of some of the delicious products in our new Farm Shop.
February 28, 2009 Winefest Edmonton, Canada The oldest wine festival in Calgary is coming to Edmonton! Winefest Edmonton will offer the chance to sample hundreds of international wines, port, champagne and dessert wines from the world’s most celebrated wine regions.
February 28-Mar 1, 2009 Annual Grant Seafood Festival Grant, Florida
February 28-Mar 1, 2009 Upper Midwest Bakery Association Convention St. Paul, Minnesota Seminars, workshops, vendors, competition & awards, etc.
February 28, 2009 Berryfields Food Festival Meriden, West Midlands, UK Tickle your tastebuds with free tastings of some of the delicious products in our new Farm Shop.
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