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2017 ILLINOIS: FEBRUARY 2017
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
(see also:  2012)

February 5-7, 2017  ChefConnect
Chicago, Illinois
If you’re a chef seeking new ideas, a student looking to gain experience or a foodservice professional keeping atop the latest trends, we’ve got plenty of educational and networking opportunities for you.

February 10-12, 2017
Midwestern Herb and Garden Show
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Billed as the largest event of it's type in the area, the Midwestern Herb and Garden Show promises to be spectacular. With vendors from throughout the midwest and nationally known speakers, this event is geared for everyone from the novice to master gardeners.

February 11-12, 2017  Galesburg Historical Society Chocolate Festival
Galesburg, Illinois
Annual festival featuring homemade and commercially made chocolate treats. It is an endless buffet of tortes, cakes, pies, cookies, candies, beverages and much more; a chocolate lover's dream come true.

February 14, 2017  VALENTINE'S DAY
Most of the more than 1/2 million restaurants in the U.S. have special events scheduled for today. They are too numerous to list.

February 16, 2017  IFMA Fundamentals Seminar - Rosemont, Illinois
IFMA - International Foodservice Manufacturers Association.  The foodservice industry is evolving. Get an updated understanding of how by attending the new Foodservice Fundamentals.  Once just for those new to foodservice, the 2017 program focuses on operators and consumers (those creating and driving demand) and is a foundational training for anyone who wants to understand the new landscape of foodservice and learn how to be more consumer-centric and operator-focused.

February 18-25, 2017  National FFA Week - Nationwide
the week of George Washington's birthday as National FFA Week in recognition of his legacy as an agriculturist and farmer.

February 23-25, 2017  IAMP Annual Convention & Trade Show
Champaign, Illinois
The Illinois Association of Meat Processors’ Annual Convention boasts a line up of educational seminars, hands-on processing demonstrations, 60+ booth trade show and social activities. This annual event is usually held in Champaign, Illinois on the 4 weekend of February each year

February 26-28, 2017  BakingTech Annual Conference - Chicago, Illinois
BakingTech is the baking industry's leading technology conference and exposition.  ASB's annual conference offers technical solutions, insight and experience.  Over 1,300 baking professionals participate in a number of venues where knowledge and information is shared. Attend 30 innovative technical presentations.  Meet with over 200 equipment and ingredient suppliers.  Participate in professional workshops and luncheons.  Attend the Leadership Discussion where you can hear it first from the experts.
 

2012 ILLINOIS: FEBRUARY 2012
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
these events are waiting for new dates

February 4, 2012  2nd Annual New Zealand Wine Day Virtual Tasting
Chicago, Illinois
In association with Wine Channel TV Complexity is celebrating Waitangi Day (NZ's National holiday) with a virtual wine tasting and cooking demonstration - and you're invited to 'come along'!

February 8 & 15, 2012  Tropical Treat Nights - Chicago, Illinois
Enjoy a tasty treat at the Garfield Park Conservatory, while learning about "sweet plants". Fact and flavor stations will be staffed by educators, featuring chocolate, chicle, vanilla, cinnamon and more.