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2017 FLORIDA - JULY 2017
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
(see also: 2016  -  2015  -  2014)

July 1-2, 2017  25th Annual International Mango Festival
Coral Gables, Florida
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Celebrating Wild Mangos.  Join us as we celebrate our tropical summers with the juiciest event: The International Mango Festival. Enjoy two-days of the King of Tropical Fruit. We're offering lectures, cooking demonstrations and tips to keep your mango trees thriving, pick up a trick from local chefs at a cooking demonstration, shop artisan vendors or pick up delicious foods from local vendors, sample refreshing brews perfect for Summer. Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, $12 for children 6-17, and free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under.

July 1-4, 2017 - Key Lime Festival - Key West, Florida
Key LImes flavor our soups, pies and martinis - our soaps and our salts.  More importantly, they flavor our lives, which are as unique to the Florida Keys as the tart and juicy fruit. The Key Lime Pie Festival is a celebration of both our citrus and eccentrics.  Come on down for a real taste of what the Keys are about!

JULY 4, 2017 - 4TH OF JULY - Nationwide
There are so many events on this day, they are too numerous to list. Virtually every community in the U.S. has a 4th of July celebration.

July 7-9, 2017  Florida Big Buck Expo - Lakeland, Florida
Booths of hunting/shooting products, accessories, services and related outdoor items. Seminars including cooking and butchering, plus contests and more.

July 9-13, 2017  Cook. Craft. Create. Convention & Show
Orlando, Florida
American Culinary Federation.  We will have a magical time with the world-class resorts, shopping opportunities for every budget, all-season golf courses, and some of the most enticing dining opportunities on the planet. Come to Disney—bring the family—and wish upon a star. The national convention will feature additional educational and engagement opportunities that will build off the ChefConnect series and will provide a revitalizing experience for members, foodservice professionals, students and competitors. All the while igniting innovation that attendees can bring back to their classroom, employees or kitchen! We hope to see you very soon!

July 15, 2017  34th Annual Chili Cookoff - Fort Pierce, Florida
The 2016 theme is 'Board Games!'  Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County.  Attendance: 10,000.

July 15-16, 2017  MangoMania - Cape Coral, Florida
MangoMania is a summer festival that celebrates the harvest of Pine Island’s Mangoes and other local tropical fruits.  MangoMania a festive, informal and incredibly fun family, two day event, with over 100 vendors and contest for all ages.  Adult and kids Pie Eating contest, Largest Mango, Mango Hat Decorating, Mr. Mango Head Decorating, Mango Throw, Professional & Amateur Food Contest.  Free Mango tasting table. Two full days of live entertainment, kids corner with rides and games and meet our beautiful Mango Queen, Summer Dooley.  We have so much to do you will not be able to get it all done in one day.

July 16-19, 2017  NACE Experience! Conference - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
National Association for Catering and Events. This revolutionary conference attracts professionals from every segment of the market: caterers (on and off premise), special event planners and designers, wedding consultants and suppliers to the catering and event design world.

July 27, 2017  Flavors of Miami - Miami, Florida
Flavors is a culinary experience that goes beyond the traditional gala and provides each table of attendees with a local chef who will prepare a multi-course dinner tableside. The meal that is delivered will showcase the signature dishes of our culinary experts and take you beyond the usual restaurant fare. Unleash your inner "foodie" and experience a distinct evening of dining while helping to fund the research, education and advocacy efforts of the American Liver Foundation.
 

2016 FLORIDA - JULY 2016
Food Festivals & Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events waiting for new dates

July 8, 2016  Fairchild International Mango Festival Grower’s Summit
Coral Gables, Florida
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. We are hosting The Grower’s Summit on Friday, July 8. The Summit will focus on the local production of quality mangos. Participants have the opportunity to network with growers and to take an in-depth look at the production of quality in mango production world-wide.  See also Mango Festival.
 

2015 FLORIDA - JULY 2015
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events waiting for new dates

July 25, 2015  Smokin' on the Suwannee BBQ Festival
Live Oak, Florida
NEXT EVENT IN 2017.  The largest BBQ contest in the Southeast will feature a car, truck and tractor show as well as vendor booths and a live concert.
 

2014 FLORIDA - JULY 2014
Food Festivals & Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events waiting for new dates

July 13, 2014  The Hot Dog Fest - Hallandale Beach, Florida
July is National Hot Dog Month so what better way to celebrate than with the BBQ staple of the summer, Hot Dogs!  The 3rd Annual Hot Dog Fest featuring a Hot Dog Eating Contest! Come out and eat from a variety of food vendors featuring all different types including Sausages, Colombian-style Hot dogs and much more.

July 17, 2014  Nick's Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Coral Springs, Florida
You are invited to the red carpet grand opening and ribbon cutting of Nick's New Haven-Style Pizzeria and Bar. Join us for New Haven style apizza party as we celebrate the grand opening of our second location in Coral Springs. From 6pm-9pm enjoy cocktails, house wines, beer on tap and complimentary bites. RSVP to [email protected]  or (855)-525-2899.