2012 ILLINOIS - APRIL 2012 Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events (see also: 2009)
April 13-22, 2012 Edelweiss Restaurant Schlachfest - Norridge, Illinois Schlachtfest, a ceremonial event in which pigs are butchered, symbolizes the return of spring and is traditionally celebrated with a huge feast of roast pig and sausages. Edelweiss has recreated this centuries old tradition with an authentic Schlachtfest special.
April 14, 2012 Baconfest Chicago - Chicago, Illinois At the Bacon Vendor Expo artisan bacon-makers and bacontrepreneurs will display, sample, and sell their multitude of local craft bacons and bacon-related products. At the Bacon Chef and Bar Expo chefs from Chicago’s hottest restaurants prepare and serve small plates starring bacon. The Fest works with the Greater Chicago Food Depository in support of their mission to end hunger in our community.
April 14-15, 2012 Mid-America Morel Mushroom Festival & Hunt - Jonesboro, Illinois The event includes a guided morel mushroom hunt and a morel cookoff hosted by Trail of Tears Lodge & Resort. Area is surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest.
April 22, 2012 Spring & Mushroom Festival - Grafton, Illinois Celebrate mushroom season and the beginning of warmer weather. The festival features artisans and craft vendors displaying their wares for purchase, live entertainment and a competitive morel hunt in Pere Marquette Park.
April 25-27, 2012 The NAMA OneShow 2012 - Chicago, Illinois National Automatic Merchandising Association -The NAMA OneShow is the vending, coffee service and foodservice industry’s must-attend event, combining NAMA’s Spring Expo and National Expo into one spectacular annual event.
April 27-29, 2012 Road Food: Exploring the Midwest One Bite at a Time - Chicago, Illinois Sponsored by Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance, which celebrates, preserves and promotes the diverse food cultures of the American Midwest. Our fifth annual symposium examines culture and food on the road.
April 28-30, 2012 World Wine Meetings America - Chicago, Illinois The business meetings for North and South American wine importers, presentations, tastings and more.
April 30, 2012 Vinitaly US Tour 2012 Chicago - Chicago, Illinois Vinitaly will host a tasting for the Chicago area wine trade and media. The Chicago program will include a Grand Tasting, guided tastings and wine business seminars.
2009 ILLINOIS - APRIL 2009 LOCAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, FAIRS, SHOWS events still waiting for new dates
April 18-19, 2009 Thrive Allergy & Gluten-free Expo - Chicago, Illinois Products and services for the allergic or gluten intolerant consumers. Home, lifestyle, food, and an array other related items to improve everyday living. 2 speaking venues. One focuses on overall lifestyle improvement, new information on allergic conditions, labeling updates, and similar issues. The second theater offers daily living topics such as cooking demos with top chef using free-from foods and gardening with allergies.
