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2009 FLORIDA 2009 (see 2010 - 2008)
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
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January 19 , 2009 5th Annual Taste of Compassion
Palm beach, Florida
Dine Around the World" with 20 of the Palm Beach County's finest chefs who will prepare a complete selection of gourmet tastings from their fabulous menus. Southern Wines and Spirits will offer exquisite wines to compliment each of the popular epicurean delights. A treat for the gourmet in all of us!
January 24-25, 2009 International Chocolate Festival
Coral Gables, Florida
Presented by Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.
January 29, 2009 A Tasteful Affair
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sample delicious food prepared by Ft. Lauderdale’s hottest chefs and fine wine while listening to live jazz music at United Way of Broward County’s “A Tasteful Affair”.
January 31, 2009 Annual Kumquat Festival
Dade City, Florida
Celebrates the harvest of kumquats, a sweet and sour fruit that is a member of the citrus family. Some festivities include: a farmer’s market, wagon rides, antique cars and tractors, tasty kumquat dishes and craft shows.
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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 5-7, 2009 NAFEM Show
Orlando, Florida
North American Association of Food Equipment Manfacturers.
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 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 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 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 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.
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-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 28-Mar 1, 2009 Annual Grant Seafood Festival
Grant, Florida
March 1-4, 2009 COEX 2009
Orlando, Florida
Chain Operators Exchange (COEX). Sponsored by the (IFMA) International Foodservice Manufacturers Association.
March 1-4, 2009 29th Annual Refrigerated Foods Association Conference
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
The RFA's 2009 Conference theme is "Connecting to a Global Marketplace World" and we invite you to connect to new business opportunities.
March 7-8, 2009 The Festival of Chocolate
Orlando, Florida
Be a kid in a candy store. The Festival is open to the public. Local chocolate vendors will be selling their delicious treats.
March 7-8, 2009 Safety Harbor Seafood Festival
Safety Harbor, Florida
Live Entertainment all weekend. Arts and Crafts vendors. Family Area and of course plenty of seafood. Land lovers food will also be available. Bring the whole family.
March 14-15, 2009 Marathon Seafood Festival
Marathon, Florida
Fresh local seafood featured: lobster tails, stone crab, fish, shrimp, etc. Cheap beverages, live music, boat show, vendors, games and more.
March 14-15, 2009 Fort Myers Shrimp Festival
Fort Myers, Florida
March 16-17, 2009 HFTP Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences
Tampa, Florida
Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals
March 16-19, 2009 Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention
Miami Beach, Florida
The meeting place for quality cruise line decision makers and knowledgeable industry suppliers!
March 19-21, 2009 98th Annual Nat'l Coffee Assn. Convention
Boca Raton, Florida
March 20-21, 2009 Florida Wine Festival
Tallahassee, Florida
Three days of fine food, fine wine and friends.
March 26, 2009 Coral Gables Wine & Food Festival
Coral Gables, Florida
South Florida’s most prestigious charity event. Enjoy world class cuisine, exquisite wines and live entertainment, all for a great cause!
March 28-29, 2009 Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show
West Palm Beach, Florida
More than 150 exhibitors, live cooking demonstrations by South Florida's hottest chefs, tasting & entertaining workshops, plus presentations from Food Network celebrities.
March 29-Apr 1, 2009 SNAXPO 2009
Orlando, Florida
SNAXPO is the world’s largest trade show devoted exclusively to the snack food industry.
April 4, 2009 Apalachicola Art Walk & Wine Festival
Apalachicola, Florida
Art in all forms will be woven in and around picturesque downtown Apalachicola where artists and musicians will be showing, selling and demonstrating their talents.
April 4-7, 2009 Food Update 2009
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
The premier gathering for food industry executives, regulatory offcials and academics.
April 5-8, 2009 American Bakers Association Annual Convention
Amelia Island, Florida
The ABA Annual Convention is the one time each year that the entire baking industry gathers together to chart new business courses, explore innovative opportunities, hear from policy and business leaders, and network with industry colleagues.
April 18-19, 2009 An EPIC Celebration of Spring
St. Augustine, Florida
A weekend of food, fun and flowers offering gourmet dining, a food festival and a flower and garden show.
April 24, 2009 14th Annual Wine & Culinary Celebration
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Dine, Drink, Discover. Museum of Discovery and Science.
April 24-26, 2009 23rd Annual Sandestin Wine Festival
Sandestin, Florida
Learn more about wines and sample from a comprehensive selection, including the finest appellations from all major producing countries in all varieties, styles and price ranges at our annual Destin wine festival.
April 24-26, 2009 25th Annual Pompano Beach Seafood Festival
Pompano Beach, Florida
Food and music and more on the beach.
April 25, 2009 5th Annual Circle on the Square
Delray Beach, Florida
Sip international wines and liquors. Sample culinary delights and desserts from 20 Delray hot spots. Savor a night out with friends!
April 25, 2009 5th Annual Circle on the Square - 'Dish and Disco'
Delray Beach, Florida
Sip international wines and liquors. Sample culinary delights and desserts from 20 Delray hot spots. Circle on the Square is Old School Square's Signature Fundraising Event, Is hosted by Square One - Delray's Entertainment Society supporting Old School Square.
April 25-28, 2009 66th Annual Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention
Orlando Grande Lakes, Florida
April 26, 2009 13th Annual Taste of St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Florida
Pairs great food with great music. St. Augustine's finest restaurants offer samples of their signature dishes as they compete for the coveted T.O.St.A. and People's Choice Awards.
May 1-2, 2009 Las Olas Wine & Food Festival
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
You will sample an array of culinary delights from over 60 of the area's finest restaurants & taste fantastic wine selections from around the world. Live music.
May 1-3, 2009 46th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Always the first weekend in May.
May 1-3, 2009 Pensacola Crawfish Creole Festival
Pensacola, Florida
The event is one of the largest crawfish boils in state. This event features thousands of pounds of boiled crawfish in addition to other traditional Cajun and Creole fare such as red beans & rice, crawfish pie, boudin balls, and even fried gator tails.
May 2-3, 2009 Ruskin Tomato and Heritage Festival
Ruskin, Florida
Food, Fun and Farmer's Market Ruskin Tomato Queen, Antique Tractor Show, Music, Heritage Center, Historical Exhibits, Plant Show and Sale, Gardening Seminars & Workshops, Fried Green Tomatoes, Kid's Korner- Rides and Games, Crafts, Products and Prizes, Watershed Tour, Butterfly tent, Free Sliced Tomatoes!
May 3, 2009 The Taste of Collier
Naples, Florida
Family fun featuring live performances by local entertainment, the crowd-pleasing Wait staff games, an ice-carving contest, chefs competition and of course, savory samples from 30 of the best local restaurants in Collier County! Held each year on the first Sunday in May
May 8-9, 2009 WineQuest
Orlando, Florida
Central Florida's premier wine event series.
May 16, 2009 Newberry Watermelon Festival
Newberry, Florida
Since 1946. Some of the favorite festival activities started many years ago and still continue today. These activities include contests for watermelon eating, seed spitting, hog calling, pie/cake baking, and of course the “Big Melon.”
May 21, 2009 Annual Brandon Business Expo & Taste of Brandon
Florida State Fair Grounds, Florida
One of the largest expositions in the Brandon area, the 'Taste of Brandon' has something for everyone.
May 23-24, 2009 Tampa Bay Travel, Adventure & Culinary Experience
Tampa Bay, Florida
This high-energy show will consist of 450+ travel and culinary-based exhibitors, special appearances by celebrity chefs, travel experts, adventure activities (such as rock climbing and on-site scuba lessons) and professional live entertainment.
May 31-June 3, 2009 ASHFSA National Conference
Clearwater Beach, Florida
American Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators
June 5-20, 2009 59th Annual Jefferson County Watermelon Festival
Monticello, Florida
The Watermelon Festival is the highlight of community activities in Jefferson County. Started over 50 years ago to recognize the watermelon growers of the county, the festival includes beauty pageants, dinners, street dance, arts and crafts, melon run, sports events, and parade. Held each year the third week of June
June 25, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Ft Lauderdale, Florida
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
June 26-27, 2009 53rd Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival
Chipley, Florida
Great food & entertainment. Free Admission. Seed Spitting Contest, Watermelon Auction, Car show, Art show, Horseshoe tournament, Street fair. Family Fun.
July 4, 2009 6th Annual Clamerica Celebration
Cedar Key, Florida
Exhibits, demonstrations, games, contests, clams and other food for the whole family. Clam bag races, clam hunts, cultured clam cook-off and live music in our waterfront park.
July 11-12, 2009 17th Annual International Mango Festival
Coral Gables, Florida
Presented by Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. View the world's largest display of mangos, take part in the world's only mango auction and buy mango merchandise and botanical art. Mango culinary demonstrations, a fantastic International Fruit Market, fun activities for kids and much, much more.
July 11-14, 2009 ACF 58th National Convention
Orlando, Florida
Be part of the biggest annual gathering of chefs, students and foodservice professionals in the U.S. An array of workshops, seminar, cooking demonstrations, networking and social functions await you at the 2009 ACF National Convention.
July 17-19, 2009 Annual American Emu Association Nat'l Convention
Orlando, Florida
July 30, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Miami, Florida
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
August 1, 2009 40th Annual Funday & Possum Festival
Wausau, Florida
Possum Parade, possum auctions, possum stew & ice cream, live music, dance, arts & crafts, hog callin, rosster crowin' and cow lowin' contests.
August 29, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Orlando, Florida
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
September 1-30, 2009 Flavor Palm Beach
Palm Beach, Florida
Experience cuisine that defines the art of dining in South Florida. Choose from the city's best restaurants and enjoy a three-course lunch for $19.09 or dinner for $30.00 per person. Now is your chance to discover new restaurants and enjoy all your favorites at a discounted price!
September 11-13, 2009 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show
Orlando, Florida
At the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show, you’ll find the cutting edge solutions you need to guide your business through this uncertain economy and grow into better times to come – and you’ll go home with ideas and solutions you can apply right away
September 11-13, 2009 PMQ's Orlando Pizza Show
Orlando, Florida
PMQ's Orlando Pizza Show is located within the 2009 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show. Reserve your space now for the Southeast's largest pizza show.
September 18-20, 2009 Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Festival
Stuart, Florida
September 25-27, 2009 32nd Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival
Pensacola, Florida
Enjoy delicious fruits of the sea at this outstanding event which has been consistently recognized as one of the Top 20 Event in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society.
September 25-Nov 8, 2009 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Explore marketplaces featuring regional foods, wines, and beers. Learn from renowned chefs and winemakers at special programs and demonstrations, and sample the finest cuisine from around the globe.
September 26-27, 2009 8th Miami International Wine Fair
Miami, Florida
One of the largest wine tradeshows in America, featuring over 85,000 sq ft of exhibit space with nearly 500 producers showcasing more than 1,500 wines from 20 countries
September 26-27, 2009 IberWine
Miami, Florida
International Wine Fair. Held in Madrid, Spain and in the U.S. in alternate years.
September 29-Oct 1, 2009 Annual Alcohol Responsibility Conference 2009
Orlando, Florida
September 30, 2009 Seafood Feast & Expo
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
October 1-3, 2009 Latin Food & Wine Festival
Orlando, Florida
October 2-4, 2009 31st Annual Destin Seafood Festival
Destin, Florida
Live entertainment, local seafood, arts and crafts, kids’ play zone, contests, etc.
October 3, 2009 4th Annual Mighty Mullet Maritime Festival
Panacea, Florida
Featuring maritime demonstrations and exhibits, antique boats, lots of arts and crafts vendors, seafood, children's games, crowning of Festival King and Queen, and the fabulous Mullet Cook-Off, separate amateur and professional contests.
October 9-10, 2009 4th Annual Oyster Spat Festival
St. George Island, Florida
Oyster Spat is a baby oyster. The family festival, which is open to the public, will highlight the county's proud seafood industry and beautiful beaches.
October 9-11, 2009 Seafood, Wine and Music Festival
Panama City, Florida
A celebration of the wonderful array of local area seafood prepared by local chefs merged with local and area wines, entertainment and vendors with a special focus on families.
October 15-18, 2009 Cooters 16th Annual Crab Fest
Clearwater Beach, Florida
Celebrate the opening of Stone Crab season at Cooters 16th Annual Crab Fest featuring Stone Crab, King Crab, Dungeness Crab and more at wholesale prices. Live Music under the big tent, Drink Specials.
October 16-18, 2009 Boggy Bayou Mullet Fest
Niceville, Florida
The 33rd Annual Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival promises a great time for the entire family with entertainment, the highest quality fine art and home hand-crafts and a staggering array of food concessions!
October 17-18, 2009 40th Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival
Cedar Key, Florida
This major event features well over 200 arts and crafts exhibits, and great local seafood food in City Park. There will be live musical entertainment at several places around town during the days and nights, and a parade on Saturday morning.
October 24, 2009 Hudson Seafest
Hudson, Florida
Fantastic seafood and lots more good eats, entertainment on the Pavillion stage, raffles, events for the kids and much, much more!
October 24, 2009 VegFest
Orlando, Florida
Educational exhibits and events. Admission is free! Veg Fest is a family-friendly, alcohol-free, and smoke-free event. Enjoy a diverse cross-section of vegetarian cuisine and lifestyle.
November 6, 2009 Downtown Oyster Roast
Apalachicola, Florida
Enjoy roasted and raw oysters, artichoke and oyster soup, shrimp, crabs, and homemade desserts under the stars on Commerce Street.
For tickets call (850) 653-9419
November 6, 2009 Annual Ponte Vedra Beach Food & WineFest
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Dinner, Food & Wine Tasting, Sunday Brunch.
November 6-7, 2009 Sebastian Clambake Lagoon Festival
Sebastian, Florida
Celebrates Florida farm-raised clams with educational exhibits, concerts, a carnival, historical re-enactors of early area settlers and plenty of Florida seafood. The nonprofit event chooses a local charitable or public-purpose project to benefit from the proceeds each year.
November 6-7, 2009 Florida Seafood Festival
Apalachicola, Florida
The oldest seafood festival in the state. Great seafood, arts & crafts, fine folks and wonderful entertainment all wrapped into a magnificent family atmosphere.
November 7-8, 2009 21st Annual Ruskin Seafood Festival
Ruskin, Florida
The seafood festival is Hillsborough County’s largest community event with over 18,000 attendance. Feast on lobster, oysters, clams, grouper, mullet, shrimp and much more.
November 8, 2009 21st Annual Great Chef’s Tasting Party
West Palm Beach, Florida
The event will feature culinary delights by area restaurants and chefs. All proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Palm Beach.
November 9-10, 2009 12th Americas Food & Beverage Show
Miami Beach, Florida
The largest Americas-focused trade show in the hemisphere for the F&B industry.
November 11, 2009 6th Annual Taste of the Palm Beaches
Palm Beach, Florida
Stroll, dance, sip and savor the international flavors presented by the region's master chefs -- drawing thousands of foodies and aficionados throughout our region.
November 13-16, 2009 20th Annual Stone Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival
Longboat Key, Florida
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. FESTIVAL CANCELED FOR 2009
November 14-15, 2009 35th Annual Homosassa Arts, Crafts & Seafood Festival
Homosassa, Florida
Food vendors will be serving Florida shrimp, grouper, blackened mahi-mahi, seafood fritters and gator skewers. More than 100 crafters and 75 artists will be exhibiting at this juried art show.
November 14-15, 2009 Orlando Food and Wine Fest
Orlando, Florida
2nd Annual Food and Wine Fest in Downtown Orlando. Entertainment from national recording artists, food from top-notch restaurants, wine from premier vineyards, fun and much more. Get your tickets early because space will be limited!
November 21, 2009 Annual Plant City Pig Jam
Plant City, Florida
State Championship BBQ Competition. Food, live music, kids' activities and more information.
December 10, 2009 Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival
Palm Beach, Florida
December 12-13, 2009 International Olive Oil Festival
West Palm Beach, Florida
Mediterranean & Organic: Food, Wine, and Arts Experience
2010 FLORIDA 2010
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
January 4-6, 2010 Potato Expo 2010
Orlando, Florida
The POTATO EXPO 2010, first held in 2009, is the largest conference and tradeshow for the North American potato industry. There's nothing else like it! This is the one place where attendees from across the supply chain come together to do business.
January 9-10, 2010 The Great Taste of the Grove
Coconut Grove, Florida
We have launched the new online home for the 2010 Great Taste of the Grove. Please check back often as we add more news and events as the 2010 Taste comes to life!
January 10-12, 2010 Child Nutrition Industry Conference
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
School Nutrition Association. Strengthen your business connections, further your professional knowledge and help SNA build the future of School Nutrition.
January 16, 2010 5th Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival
Key West, Florida
The Florida Keys Seafood Festival’s purpose is to raise money for the fishing industry, to showcase the great local seafood harvested by the commercial fishermen of the Keys, to provide scholarships to college-bound children of commercial fishermen, and to celebrate our community by bringing families and friends together.
January 18, 2010 6th Annual Taste of Compassion
West Palm Beach, Florida
Quantum House joins forces with the American Culinary Federation Palm Beach County Chapter to present the 6th annual Taste of Compassion. “Dine Around the World” with twenty-five of the area’s finest chefs who will prepare a complete selection of gourmet tastings from their fabulous menus. Southern Wine and Spirits will provide exquisite wines to compliment each dish.
January 28-31, 2010 Key West Food and Wine Festival
Key West, Florida
It is our goal to bring a higher national and later, international, awareness of our scrumptious restaurants, unique local ingredients, gorgeous weather and funky fun atmosphere to this well-heeled group of food and wine enthusiasts.
January 29-31, 2010 Tampa Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Festival
Tampa, Florida
An outlet for the marine industry and private individuals to sell overstocked, new and used marine equipment at a fraction of the original retail cost. Many boaters, fishermen and divers will find valuable items for their maritime lifestyle at bargain prices and the best value for their dollar. The event also features healthy delicious seafood. Savor all the traditional side dishes, beverages, desserts and comfort foods as well.
January 30, 2010 4th Annual Port Salerno Seafood Festival
Port Salerno, Florida
Local Florida seafood specialties, live music, family fun area, maritime exhibitors, arts and crafts and more in historic Port Salerno along the waterfront.
February 12-13, 2010 SFC Boots 'n BBQ Cook-off
Starke, Florida
A Florida Barbecue Association sanctioned contest. Just like on television, professional BBQ teams from Georgia, Alabama and Florida compete. Enjoy BBQ and more great Southern food. Live entertainment, fun things for kids. Cake auction, fine friendly folks. Scholarship fundraiser to help Bradford County students attend Santa Fe College.
February 12-14, 2010 Delray Beach Garlic Fest
Delray Beach, Florida
Warning: Loud music with no website controls.
February 25-28, 2010 South Beach Wine & Food Festival
South Beach, Florida
The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world's most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities.
March 4-14, 2010 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.
March 12-14, 2010 Lions 29th Seafood & Music Festival
St. Augustine, Florida
Great seafood nearly any way you want it; live bluegrass, folk & country music, and more then 100 arts and crafts exhibitors. A favorite throughout northeast Florida and features tons of delicious seafood, outstanding music and affordable arts & crafts. The event has fun for all ages, so bring the kids. The business showcase, contests and prizes add to the fun.
March 27, 2010 International Rum Festival
St. Petersburg, Florida
Sample dozens of Rums, Rhums & Cachacas from the world over featuring tastes of their signature styles.
March 28, 2010 6th Annual Deering Seafood Festival
Miami, Florida
A magical celebration for all ages with Florida's freshest seafood, on-going live entertainment, cooking demos with local celebrity chefs, historic tours, Artist Village etc
April 11-13, 2010 Pillsbury Bake Off Final
Orlando, Florida
100 finalists. 100 mini kitchens. The 100 finalists will compete for the million-dollar grand prize.
April 24-25, 2010 The Great American Pie Festival
Celebration, Florida
The American Pie Council is holding the annual Great American Pie Festival and National Pie Championships in Celebration April 24-25. Hundreds of pie bakers from all over the country converge in Celebration to participate and claim the title of best pie maker in junior, amateur and professional categories. The pie festival is a free event with pie making demos, music, entertainment, PieCasso art, pie eating contests and a never ending pie buffet. We also sell off slices of a 200 pound fruit pie with all proceeds to benefit the Second Harvest Food bank.
2008 FLORIDA 2008
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new 2009 dates
March 2, 2008 5th Annual Weston Wine and Food Festival
Weston, Florida
Approximately 60 wine and food vendors will be on hand providing samples of their finest wines and most delicious dishes and more than 100 different wines will be poured. In addition there will be comfortable wine lounges where attendees can relax during the event and enjoy wine and food in a tented, furnished area.
May 24-25, 2008 Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival
Zellwood, Florida
NEXT CORN FESTIVAL WILL BE IN 2010
June 23-24, 2009 HFTP Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences
Tampa, Florida
Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals.
August 29-31, 2008 Greek Festival
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Greek food & pastries, dancers & music, silent auction, craft booths … all at the beautiful Conference Center on Okaloosa Island.
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September 12-14, 2008 Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival
Santo Rosa Beach, Florida (bad link: www.coastalwinetour.com )
Our 2009 EVENT IS POSTPONED TO 2010. Please sign up for updates by email regarding our events. We look forward to seeing you in the future!
September 26-27, 2008 Bocuse d'Or USA
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Held at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2008. One team will be selected to represent America at the Bocuse d'Or World in Lyon, France.
September 27, 2008 Festival de Sabores (Festival of Flavors)
Orlando, Florida (bad link: www.festivaldesabores.com/ )
A Festival of Flavors featuring a wide variety of food and beverages representing the gastronomic cultures of Latin America and Spain.
October 10-13, 2008 New Smyrna Beach Uncorked
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
A food and wine event.
October 17-18, 2008 Blazin-n-Butts and Brisket BBQ Competition
Brooksville, Florida (no website)
Over 35 professional teams and more than a dozen regional “backyard” amateurs are expected to compete. Enjoy award winning BBQ, family entertainment, and exhibits! All proceeds will support the not for profit Friends of the Children. For more information contact: friendsofthechildren@gmail.com or 352-544-5495
November 3-4, 2008 The American Fine Wine Competition
Boca Raton, Florida (no website)
The Competition (AFWC) will take place on November 3-4 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club with the AFWC Gala Dinners following on November 14th, also in Boca Raton and November 21st at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami. More than 500 wines are to be entered for judging this year and more than 300 wineries are invited to participate. A “dream team” of 22 judges, who possess top qualifications in wine knowledge, will judge the wines based on the criteria of the varietal, including character, depth, smell, taste and finish. The wines submitted for judging are among the finest produced in the Country – each is hand-picked by the winery as the best they have to offer. For more information about the Second Annual Fine Wine Competition, to find out about sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets to American Fine Wine Gala Dinners, please contact Shari Gherman, at 954.949.7580 or via email SGherman@BizJournals.com
November 8, 2008 7th Annual Safety Harbor Wine Festival
Safety Harbor, Florida
Enjoy a night of live entertainment throughout Downtown along with delctible foods, arts and crafts and of course, wines from all over the world. Proceeds benifit 5 local charitable organizations.
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November 11, 2008 4th Annual Taste of the Grape
Boca Raton, Florida
Showcasing 28 of the local area's finest restaurants, paired along with expertly appointed wines. (bad link: www.tasteofthegrape.com )
November 14, 2008 Wine Tasting
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
The Habitat Cafe Wine Tasting, Hors D'oeuvres', and Networking event! There will be Free Wine, Free Hors D'oeuvres', and opportunities to network with other people from Palm Beach County. RSVP required. To RSVP please call 561-622-0014. The Habitat Cafe, 11682 US Hwy One, Palm Beach Gardens. We can be found on the corner of PGA Blvd. and US 1.
November 22 , 2008 Brewtopia Festival
Delray Beach, Florida
A Beer connoisseurs Festival. Unlimited sampling of 100+ beers, fine American micro-craft beers, exceptional imported beers, extreme beers, Belgian ales, food vendors and much more.
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