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2019 ILLINOIS: FEBRUARY 2019
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
(see also: 2018  -  2012)

Jan 19-Feb 3, 2019  4th Annual Valrhona Hot Chocolate Festival
Chicago, Illinois
 

February 1, 2019
Chocolate, Cheese & Wine Tasting
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Enjoy an evening of wine, chocolate and cheese tastings from around the world. The admission ticket includes a souvenir wine glass, tastings of over 35 wines, as well as, chocolate and cheese. In addition, local Glen Ellyn restaurants will be showcasing a sample of their menu. Make dinner reservations and pre-order chocolates, cheeses and wines on-side for Valentine season. All rating will be available for purchase day of. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the Glen Ellyn Park District Scholarship Program.

February 2, 2019  31st Annual Paxton-Buckley-Loda FFA Farm Toy Show
Paxton, Illinois
Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School Gym from 9 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. For more info call (217) 394-2018.

February 8-10, 2019  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 14, 2019 - 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 14, 2019  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.

February 16-17, 2019  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 16-17, 2019
Home & Garden Shows
Arlington Hts., Illinois
Free Admission & Free Parking!

February 16-23, 2019
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 21-23, 2019 - IAMP/IMPPA Joint Convention
Bloomington, Illinois
The Illinois Association of Meat Processors 2019 Convention will be held jointly with the Indiana Meat Packers and Processors Association.  Educational seminars, produce show, trade show, hands-on processing demonstrations, 60+ booth trade show and social activities.

February 22-24, 2019  National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic
Schaumburg, Illinois
Whatever your passion - whether it's pheasants or quail, conservation, bird dogs, shooting, cooking wild game, or passing on our hunting heritage to the next generation, 2019 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic has something for you!

February 24-26, 2019  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.
 

2018 ILLINOIS: FEBRUARY 2018
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events waiting for new dates

February 24, 2018  Wine, Cheese & Trees - Geneva, Illinois
Wine Tasting.
 

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'!