2012 FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 2012
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
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February 2, 2012 Simply Italian - Miami, Florida
Commemorating the tenth year of the best Italian wine trade tasting event, the Simply Italian – Great Wines US Tour, has assembled Italy’s most prestigious wineries under one roof. This spectacular showcase, highlighting producers from various Italian regions including: Tuscany, Piedmont, Sicily, Marches, and Veneto, will be an event you won't want to miss!
February 3-4, 2012 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 9, 2012 11th Annual Chocolate Decadence - The Sweetest Party in Town
Boca Raton, Florida
The Junior League of Boca Raton invites you to an evening filled with sweet samples from South Florida's top restaurants. In partnership with The Shops of Boca Center, Chocolate Decadence features samplings from more than 30 restaurants.
February 10-12, 2012 Delray Beach Garlic Fest 2012 - Delray Beach, Florida
A gourmet food & entertainment event that celebrates the "Art of Garlic." Features live national act entertainment on the main stage and professional level cooking competitions and demonstrations at our Garlic Chef Stadium. Recreational and educational activities for families in the Children's Area and heavenly garlic goodies available in Gourmet Alley Food Court.
Feb 10-12, 2012 3rd Annual Marine Flea Market & Seafood Festival - West Palm Beach, FL
February 12, 2012 Nosh Fest III 2012 - Cooper City, Florida
Nosh [taste] traditional Jewish style foods such as corned beef and pastrami, lox and bagels, falafel and Israeli salads, matzo ball soup, potato pancakes (latkes), noodle kugel, and more, plus snacks and treats from local food vendors. Entertainment options included a cooking competition, cooking demonstration, musical performers and plenty of children’s activities.
February 12, 2012 Taste of Finland - Lake Worth, Florida
Part of Finlandia Days (Feb12-20). A competition judged by attendees; with over 30 different traditional Finnish dishes, appetizers and soups, entrees, and desserts and breads. This highly successful event has become a highlight of the annual Finlandia Days Festival. Over the years it has brought together more and more people who enjoy great tasting food, including both locals and tourists.
February 12, 2012 16th Annual Forgotten Coast Chef's Sampler - St. George Island, FL
6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Historic Fort Coombs Armory. Our talented shop keepers and local designers give the event an extraordinary touch and creative flair by decorating each table individually. The tables range from elegant, to artistic, to funky.
February 12, 2012 Forgotten Coast Chef's Sampler - Apalachicola, Florida
The 16th annual event will be held at the historic Fort Coombs Armory. Chefs from all over the Forgotten Coast will prepare their most creative dishes.
February 14-16, 2012 18th Annual FSMA Top2Top Conference - Naples, Florida
Foodservice Sales & Marketing Association annual conference.
February 18-19, 2012 30th Annual 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 18-19, 2012 Southeast Regional Pigfest - Tallahassee, Florida
Pigfest 2012 will be held at the North Florida Fairgrounds and will feature a BBQ cook-off, music, and arts.
February 19, 2012 A Celebration of Wine 2012 - Gainesville, Florida
Tasting and auction to benefit public radio station WUFT-FM at the University of Florida.
February 19-21, 2012 Annual American Meat Conference 2012 - Orlando, Florida
The 2012 Annual Meat Conference will deliver bold thinking about selling strategies, operational efficiencies, packaging, marketing, technology, and workforce issues.
February 22-26, 2012 99th Annual NWA Convention - Amelia Island, Florida
National Watermelon Association
February 23-26, 2012 South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2012 - South Beach, Florida
The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine is a national, star-studded, destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine & spirits producers, chefs & culinary personalities. Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida and Florida International University (FIU), the festival benefits FIU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Teaching Restaurant and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center.
February 24-26, 2012 Florida Gourd Society Gourd Show 2012 - Melbourne, Florida
Azan Shrine Center. Theme is 'Gourds are Springing Up All Over'.
February 24-26, 2012 National Pig Days 2012 - Marathon, Florida
Live Pig Racing; Silent Auction, Hat Contest, Food, Driks, Live Music, and more. Benefits Grace Jones Day Care.
February 24-27, 2012 Miami Wine & Spirits Expo 2012 - Miami Beach, Florida
Come enjoy tasty vinos, beers and spirits at this one-of-a-kind event. There will be distributors, importers, wholesalers and retailers showcasing their best products. There will also be hourly seminars on tastings, pairings and responsible consumption. An Entertainment Stage with a great line up of regional performers and a launch of new products will delight your evening!
February 25-26, 2012 LaBelle Swamp Cabbage Festival - LaBelle, Florida
For 46 years LaBelle has been celebrating swamp cabbage with a down-home festival. Sample dishes made with swamp cabbage (also known as hearts of palm), which comes from the state tree, the sabal or cabbage palm. The event includes a parade, motorcycle & car shows, entertainment, a carnival, a 5-K run, a bass tournament, a rodeo, and the "Grasscar" lawnmower race.
February 26-29, 2012 COEX 2012 - Orlando, Florida
Chain Operators Exchange (COEX) Conference. Sponsored by the (IFMA) International Foodservice Manufacturers Association.
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