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FEBRUARY 2009 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Events 2009
(see 2008 - 2007) (Click on the Name for the Events Website)
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 6-8, 2009 Virginia Wine Showcase
Chantilly, Virginia
Just in time for Valentine's Day - A grand tasting of over 300 of Virginia’s hard-to-find artisan wines. Tips on tasting, serving and pairing in our continuous wine seminars, stock your cellar with hard-to-find artisan wines and shop ‘til you drop for the best fine art and gourmet offerings in the region.
February 13-15, 2009 Delray Beach Garlic Fest
Delray Beach, Florida
About to celebrate our 10th year anniversary, Come enjoy our Garlic Chef Competition, national music acts, shopping and rides! Delray Beach Garlic Fest continues to offer garlic fans the opportunity to celebrate the most widely used and loved food in the world…GARLIC.
Feb 26 - Mar 8, 2009 Florida Strawberry Festival
Plant City, Florida
2008 FEBRUARY 2008
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Events
waiting for new 2009 dates
Jan 31-Feb 2, 2008 Great Lakes Ice Cream & Fast Food Show
Lansing, Michigan
February 1, 2008 Deirdre’s House Wine and Chocolate Tasting
Morristown, New Jersey
Deirdre's House invites you to an evening of sweet indulgence at our annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting with fabulous food and Silent Auction. 100% of net proceeds go to benefit abused and neglected children of Morris County and the surrounding communities. 100% of Silent Auction proceeds will go to send abused children to summer camp. RSVP Sandi Mayer 973-285-6620 or sandi@dobcac.org
February 1-2, 2008 Oregon Seafood & Wine Festival
Portland, Oregon
This winter event is a celebration of all things Oregon , but most specifically our wonderful Oregon seafood and wines. Benefits the Oregon Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
February 1-3, 2008 Carolina Chocolate Festival
Moorehead City, North Carolina
All proceeds donated to local charities.
February 1-3, 2008 Everglades Seafood Festival
Everglades City, Florida
February 1-4, 2008 5th India Food Expo
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Being held concurrently with UP Industrial Expo, hence this year IFX will be a mega event covering all sectors of industry. The Exhibitors profile will include Manufacturers, exporters, importers and suppliers of Bakery & Confectionery products, while the visitors will be purchasers, exporters/importers, buying and sourcing personnel from various industry.
February 1-10, 2008 The Kingdom of Navarra Gastronomic Week
New York, New York and Miami, Florida
February 1-10, 2008 Holtville Carrot Festival
Holtville, California
February 2, 2008 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 2, 2008 20th Annual Winter Wine and Food Fest
Sacramento, California
Benefiting the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Sacramento and Northeastern California. The event showcases more than sixty local wineries and breweries and sixty of the areas finest restaurants. There is a silent auction throughout the event, and a live auction at the end of the evening.
February 2-3, 2008 Chocolate Lovers Festival
Fairfax, Virginia
February 2-3, 2008 Harvest Hawke's Bay Wine Festival
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
One of New Zealand’s biggest celebrations of Wine and Food.
February 2-4, 2008 Midwest Grape and Wine Conference
Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Feb 2-March 29, 2008 Napa Valley Mustard Festival
Napa Valley, California
Celebrate the food, wine, art, and the rich, unique agricultural and cultural bounty of the Napa Valley! The Mustard Season offers a full palette of food, wine, art, entertainment, and cultural activities staged throughout the world-famous grape growing region when fields, vineyards, and hillsides are vibrant with wild mustard in bloom.
February 3, 2008 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 3-4, 2008 HRI Rendez-Vous Show
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
73rd 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 3-6, 2008 Agecotel
Nice, France
A professional Exhibition for the Equipment industry (hotels, bars, restaurants, collectivities) and the Food industry.
February 5, 2008 A Preview of Premier Napa Valley in South Florida
Dania Beach, Florida
As a preview of Premier Napa Valley barrel stating and auction in south Florida, 85 Napa Valley Vintners will bring new and current releases for two wine tastings. Each vintner hand-crafted a minute quantity of wine to be auctioned. This is an exceptional occasion to try these wines and meet the people behind them.
This is a trade event. Only open to trade members and the media.
February 5-7, 2008 Canadian International Farm Equipment Show
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 6, 2008 A Preview of Premier Napa Valley in South Florida
Miami Beach, Florida
As a preview of Premier Napa Valley barrel stating and auction in south Florida, 85 Napa Valley Vintners will bring new and current releases for two wine tastings. Each vintner hand-crafted a minute quantity of wine to be auctioned. This is an exceptional occasion to try these wines and meet the people behind them.
This is a trade event. Only open to trade members and the media.
February 6-9, 2008 Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade Show
Reno, Nevada
February 6-9, 2008 Anfas Food Product
Antalya, Turkey
February 7, 2008 Taste of Laredo
Laredo, Texas
February 7-9, 2008 Fruit Logistica
Berlin, Germany
The World of Fresh Produce International Trade Fair for Fruit and Vegetable Marketing. Around 2,000 exhibitors from 70 countries present. 45,000 top decision-makers from 120 countries expected.
February 7-9, 2008 Freshconex
Berlin, Germany
First-ever fresh cut convenience trade fair and conference attracts major market players.
February 7-10, 2008 BizFairs Izmir
Izmir, Turkey
Biz Hotel, Biz Cafe Bar, Biz Pool Sauna and Biz Boat
February 8-10, 2008 Chocolate Fantasy Adventure Gala & Show
Wilmington, North Carolina (no website)
featuring wine, appetizers, hors d'oeuvres and plenty of chocolates and desserts to sink your teeth into. Guests will enjoy music, shopping, and raffles/auctions. All proceeds benefit the New Hanover County Department of Aging programs for seniors such as Meals on Wheels and more. Tickets are $20 and for the Show are $5 in advance or $8 at the door. For more information, call (910) 798-6400.
February 8-10, 2008 17th Annual Boston Wine Expo
Boston, Massachusetts
February 8-10, 2008 ACF Central Regional Conference
Kansas City, Kansas
February 9, 2008 Wine Marlborough Festival 2008
Marlborough, New Zealand
Come and celebrate 25 years of Festival excellence at the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival, New Zealand’s premier Wine and Food event.
February 9-10, 2008 Chocolate Festival
Anaconda, Montana
February 9-10, 2008 Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Milford, New Jersey
Alba Vineyard.
February 9-10, 2008 3rd 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 9-10, 2008 9th Annual Chocolate Fest
Chicago, Illinois
Garfield Park Conservatory. Visitors will learn where candy and chocolate come from with exhibits that highlight the candy evolution process. The weekend will include interactive education stations children’s activities, and opportunities to purchase chocolate directly from some of Chicago’s favorite candy companies.
February 9-12, 2008 Aquaculture America 2008
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
February 11, 2008 Epicurean Evening
Houston, Texas
February 11, 2008 Gala Wine Tasting
Lyndhurst, New Jersey (no website)
Enjoy tasting a wide selection of vineyards and varietals. Learn about your favorites, and discover new favorites along the way. Food & desserts provided by the most popular restaurants from our past event. All proceeds benefit Rotary Club of Passaic NJ - providing scholarships, charity medical care and community projects.
Further info. call 973-393-3990
February 11-13, 2008 Upper Midwest Fruit & Vegetable Growers Conference & Trade Show
St. Cloud, Minnesota
February 11-15, 2008 ProdExpo 2008
Moscow, Russia
15th Int'l Exhibition of Food, Beverages & Food Raw Materials
February 12, 2008 12th 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 12-14, 2008 Kiev Agrihort
Kiev, Ukraine
February 12-14, 2008 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, 12-16, 2008 19th Int’l Exhibition on Hotel & Restaurant Industry
Tunis, Tunisia
February 12-17, 2008 Masters of Food & Wine South America
Buenos Aires & Mendoza, Argentina
February 13-16, 2008 AKFCF Convention 2008
Nashville, Tennessee
Association of Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchisees Annual convention.
February 14-16, 2008 Cold Climate Grape and Wine Conference
Bloomington, Minnesota
The Minnesota Grape Growers Association (MGGA). The conference will, once again, focus on the Business of Growing Grapes & Making Wine in the North.
February 14-17, 2008 Top Gastro - Gastronomy Trade Fair
Prague, Czech Republic
2nd annual gastronomic exhibition
February 15-17 2008 Greek Festival of Polk County
Winter Haven, Florida
Our annual Greek Festival offers a taste of Greece with authentic Greek food, music, and dancing.
February 15-17, 2008 Coffee Fest Washington, DC
Washington, DC
February 15-17, 2008 29th 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 15-24, 2008 National Date Festival
Indio, California
For over 60 years, the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival has attracted 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 16, 2008 First Annual Glass Slipper Ball
Detroit, Michigan
Over 20 Chefs from an impressive list of the finest restaurants and caterers will feature signature hors d’oeuvres and desserts. The black-tie optional evening includes entertainment, a silent auction and plenty of dancing. Proceeds will benefit the WC S.A.F.E. (Wayne County Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners).
February 16-17, 2008 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 16-17, 2008 Devonport Food & Wine Festival
Devenport, New Zealand
February 16-17, 2008 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 16-20, 2008 Forum Gastronomic Santiago 08
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Feb 16-Mar 5, 2008 75th 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 17-18, 2008 North American Pizza & Ice Cream Show
Columbus, Ohio
The North America Pizza & Ice Cream Show (NAPICS) focuses on the concerns of owner/operators with an exhibit hall and workshops designed for operators by operators.
February 17-19, 2008 Upper Midwest Foodservice & Lodging Show
Minneapolis, Minnesota
February 17-21, 2008 Hotelympia 2008
London, England, UK
Attracting over 39,000 buyers who come together with leading food, drink, equipment, tableware and interiors suppliers to conduct business amidst an inspirational showcase of the industry's leading international players. The world-renowned Le Salon Culinaire International de Londres culinary competitions attract over 1,000 skilled chef competitors, adding excitement and vibrancy to the show, giving visitors a unique experience they remember for years to come.
February 18, 2008 14th Annual Int'l Festival of Wines & Food
Columbia, South Carolina
Attendees can sample over 300 wines from around the world and dishes from twenty of the Midlands most talented chefs. The silent auction offers a notable selection of 140 vintage and reserve wines and other items of interest. To cap off the evening, attendees can sample a Grey Goose martini or a nightcap from a selection of single malt scotches, cognacs and brandies.
February 19-22, 2008 ProdEXPO
Liviv, Ukraine
Foodstuffs. Confectionary and bakery. Meat and dairy products. Drinks. Food additives and ingredients Modern technologies and equipment for the enterprises of meat processing, dairy and bread-baking industry. Refrigeration and trade equipment, equipment for public catering.
February 19-22, 2008 Symposium for Professional Wine Writers
Meadowood Napa Valley, California
Open to published editorial wine writers, wine/food writers, wine/travel writers and editors.
February 19-23, 2008 AGRA (International Agricultural Exhibition)
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
February 20-22, 2008 AWMA Real Deal Expo
Las Vegas, Nevada
Sponsored by the American Wholesale Marketers Association and the Snack Food Association, this is the show for warehouse-distributed snacks, candy, tobacco and convenience products.
February 20-22, 2008 Foodservice Sales & Marketing Assoc Conf
San Diego, California
February 20-22, 2008 SIFEL France 2008
Agen, France
International Exhibition for Fruit And Vegetables
February 20-25, 2008 7th 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 21-23, 2008 10th Annual FENI Educators Summit
Las Vegas, Nevada
FoodService Educators Network International.
February 21-23, 2008 19th Annual Organic Farming Conference
La Crosse, Wisconsin
60 Workshops! Over 130 Exhibitors! Delicious Organic Food! Great Music & Wonderful Company! First-ever Midwest Organic Research Symposium, held during the Organic Farming Conference, brings important research relevant to organic systems to those who will be able to use it in their fields, barns, labs and classrooms!
February 21-24, 2008 14th 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!
February 21-24, 2008 BioFach 2008, World Organic Trade Fair
Nuremberg, Germany
The world’s largest organic trade fair.
February 21-24, 2008 South Beach Wine & Food Festival
South Beach, Florida
February 22-23, 2008 Jalapeño Festival
Laredo, Texas
February 22-24, 2008 31st 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 22-24, 2008 Florida Gourd Society Gourd Show
East Palatka Fairgrounds, Palatka, Florida
Feb 22 - March 5, 2008 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
Melbourne, Australia
February 23, 2008 26th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off and Festival
Santa Cruz, California
February 23-24, 2008 Annual Grant Seafood Festival
Grant, Florida
February 23-24, 2008 Parke County Maple Syrup Fair
Rockville, Indiana
Golden Maple Syrup served over pancakes. Visit the maple syrup producers of Parke County at the fairgrounds or at their camps
February 23-24, 2008 Maple Syrup Festivities
Mansfield Village, Indiana
February 23-26, 2008 Mediterranean Seafood Exposition
Rimini Fiera, Italy
The most comprehensive Food, Seafood, Beverage & Logistics expo. Includes MIA Intl Food Show, Food & Beverage Logistics Forum.
February 23-26, 2008 MIA Food, Beverage & Trends in Eating Out Food Show
Rimini Fiera, Italy
February 23-27, 2008 AFFI Frozen Food Convention
San Diego, California
American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI)
Feb 23 - Mar 2, 2008 International Agricultural Salon
Paris, France
February 24-26, 2008 International Boston Seafood Show
Boston, Massachusetts
Co-located with Seafood Processing America, is North America’s largest seafood exhibition, attracting close to 18,000 seafood buyers and sellers from across the globe.
February 24-26, 2008 Seafood Processing America
Boston, Massachusetts
Co-located with the International Boston Seafood Show.
February 24-27, 2008 Las Vegas Int’l Restaurant Show & Hospitality Expo
Las Vegas, Nevada
With access to more than 30,000 hospitality professionals, there is no better place for you to showcase and sell your products and services!
February 24-27, 2008 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 24-27, 2008 COEX 2008
Phoenix, Arizona
Sponsored by the (IFMA) International Foodservice Manufacturers Association.
February 24-27, 2008 Gulf Food, Hotel & Equipment Exhibition
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 24-27, 2008 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 24-28, 2008 Catersource 2008 Conference & Tradeshow
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 26-28, 2008 Classic Wines Auction
Portland, Oregon
Proceeds benefit local charities.
February 26-28, 2008 Food & Beverage Conference
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Restaurant Association: "Pennsylvania Home Grown"
February 27, 2008 C-CAP Benefit Event
New York, New York
Grand tasting of seasonal culinary creations from 40 of New York's best know chefs, including wine and champagne. Silent Auction, with once-in-a-lifetime culinary and travel packages. 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 27-28, 2008 Food Technology Conference
Rosemount, Illinois
Food Technology Presents: Developing and Marketing Products for Consumer Health & Wellness Conference. Practical insights into emerging issues spanning the lifecycle of health and wellness products. Provides food professionals with practical, actionable information that can be applied at all of the key points in the product development cycle.
Feb 28-March 1, 2008 Commodity Classic
Nashville, Tennessee
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.
Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2008 FHT Bali 2008
Bali, Indonesia
The 6th International Exhibition for Equipment, Food, Beverages and Services to Support Indonesia's Tourism and Hospitality Industries
Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2008 Charleston Food and Wine Festival
Charleston, South Carolina
Feb 28 - Mar 9, 2008 Florida Strawberry Festival
Plant City, Florida
Feb 29-March 2, 2008 Washington D.C International Wine & Food Festival
Washington DC
Feb 29 - Mar 2, 2008 20th National Fiery-Foods & Barbecue Show
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Feb 29 - Mar 2, 2008 The Boca Bacchanal Wine & Auction
Boca Raton, Florida
2007 FEBRUARY 2007 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Events
February 21-24, 2007 Hotel & Gastroteh
Zagreb, Croatia
International Fair of Gastronomy, Hotel and Hospitality Equipment and Catering
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