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2009 ILLINOIS 2009 (see 2010 - 2008)
ILLINOIS FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, FAIRS, SHOWS
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February 13-15, 2009 21st Annual Midwestern Herb and Garden Show
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Exhibitors display a variety of items including fresh herbs, herbs for culinary, medicinal, and decorative use, bulbs, seeds, books on birds, herbs and gardening, plans, herbal cookbooks, gardening magazines, bird feeders, houses and baths, antiques, china, spices, trellises, gourds, orchids, and fudge.
February 21-23, 2009 ACF Central Regional Conference
Schaumburg, Illinois
February 27-March 1, 2009 Illinois Deer & Turkey Classic
Bloomington, Illinois
Booths of hunting/shooting products, accessories, services and related outdoor items. 30 new seminars including cooking and butchering, plus contests and more.
March 10, 2009 Paso Robles Grand Tasting Tour
Chicago, Illinois
Meet producers from Paso Robles in Los Angles, Orange County, Chicago, and San Antonio. Take advantage of the opportunity to taste more than 150 wines from California's fastest growing wine region.
March 25-26, 2009 Food Technology Presents: Wellness 09
Rosemont, Illinois
Institute of Food Technologists. The Society for Food Science and Technology.
April 3, 2009 IFMA Fundamentals Seminar
Rosemont, Illinois
IFMA - International Foodservice Manufacturers Association. Foodservice Fundamental Series of educational programs for individuals that are new or have recently entered the foodservice industry.
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
April 24-25, 2009 Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance's Spring Symposium
Chicago, Illinois
'Beef: From the Great Plains and Stockyards to our Plates
May 1-3, 2009 The 10th Annual Long Grove Chocolate Festival
Long Grove, Illinois
Chocolate-dipped strawberries, chocolate popcorn, chocolate cake, ultimate chocolate donuts, chocolate martinid, chocolate....! Beer & Brat Tent. Other food from gyros to smoothies. Live music, entertainment, much more.
May 14-15, 2009 IFMA Foodservice Sales & Marketing Conference
Chicago, Illinois
IFMA - International Foodservice Manufacturers Association
May 15-17, 2009 Taste of Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Featuring musical entertainment ·great food ·business expo ·craft festival...Family Day Activities
May 16-19, 2009 NRA Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show
Chicago, Illinois
It is the largest single gathering in the world of foodservice and lodging professionals. It’s the biggest, most prestigious place in the world to market your products and services to the $408 billion U.S. restaurant/lodging industry.
May 16-19, 2009 American Food Fair at NRA
Chicago, Illinois
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). Co-located with the NRA Show.
May 17, 2009 Annual Rhubarb Festival
Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee County Museum.
May 18, 2009 IFMA Gold & Silver Plate Celebration
Chicago, Illinois
International Foodservice Manufacturers Association Gold & Silver Plate Awards. IFMA Celebrates 55 Years of Recognizing Excellence Through the Premier Awards for Foodservice Operators
May 19-21, 2009 2009 All Candy Expo
Chicago, Illinois
Trade professionals only, not open to the public. The EXPO is a unique opportunity to buy, sell and network with industry professionals and decision makers. The EXPO is the largest confectionery and snack show in North America.
June 5-6, 2009 18th Annual Rhubarb Fest
Aledo, Illinois
This unique festival, which is 18 years old and growing strong, will feature more than 2,000 homemade Rhubarb Pies for sale, Rhubarb Sampling, 12,000 free Rhubarb seeds given away, crafts, music, entertainment and more all set in our historic downtown. We're so serious about our Rhubarb that Governor Pat Quinn officially named Aledo the Rhubarb Capital of Illinois!
June 6-7, 2009 Chicago Botanic Garden Wine Festival
Chicago, Illinois
Sample from more than 200 wines from around the world. Learn about new and exciting varieties from the experts. Wine seminars and cooking demonstrations. Enjoy food from some of the Chicago area’s finest restaurants and caterers. Local musical talent will perform live each day.
June 6-7, 2009 International Horseradish Festival
Collinsville, Illinois
For over two decades, the Horseradish Festival has celebrated the multi-faceted and vastly under utilized spicy member of the mustard family and brought people from around the midwest and the country to Collinsville for fun, entertainment, and mostly great food and drink.
June 16-18, 2009 All Asia Food
Chicago, Illinois
June 16-18, 2009 All Things Organic™ Conference and Trade Show
Chicago, Illinois
The only show in the industry that gives you access to more organic companies and more certified organic products than any other trade event.
June 19-21, 2009 Taste of Champaign-Urbana
Champaign, Illinois
June 21, 2009 Real Men Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Houston, Washington D.C., Phoenix, St. Louis, Bahamas (dates may vary in some cities)
June 26, 2009 IFMA Fundamentals Seminar
Rosemont, Illinois
IFMA - International Foodservice Manufacturers Association. Foodservice Fundamental Series of educational programs for individuals that are new or have recently entered the foodservice industry.
June 26-28, 2009 Annual Strawberry Fest
Long Grove, Illinois
This is the granddaddy of Long Grove's signature festivals, drawing close to 50,000 visitors to the historic business district for the 3-day event. It is considered one of the premier outdoor festivals in the Chicagoland area. The pleasures of summer are celebrated with "berry wonderful" strawberry filled and inspired treats.
June 26-July 5, 2009 Taste of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
There’s food for everybody’s taste at the annual Taste of Chicago where you’ll find more than 300 menu items at over 70 restaurants.
July 1-5, 2009 The Taste of Lombard
Lombard, Illinois
July 2-5, 2009 Naperville Ribfest
Naperville, Illinois
Ribs, BBQ, Carnival, music and more.
July 9-11, 2009 Taste of Park Ridge
Park Ridge, Illinois
25 local restaurants vendors. Free entertainment daily. Free Family Fun Zone with Free activities for kids and families. Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.
July 12, 2009 Annual World's Largest Catsup Bottle Summerfest
Collinsville, Illinois
Help celebrate the world-famous Brooks Catsup Bottle water tower. The 11th Annual Brooks World's Largest Catsup Bottle Festival - Birthday Party & Car Show.
July 16-18, 2009 Bagelfest
Mattoon, Illinois
Home of Lenders Bagels - world's largest free bagel breakfast, bagel contests, entertainment, etc.
July 24-26, 2009 42nd Sugar Grove Corn Boil
Sugar Grove, Illinois
The Corn Boil, held in Volunteer Park on Main Street in Sugar Grove, generates approximately 15,000 visitors. There is no admission charge for visitors to the Corn Boil.
August 6-9, 2009 62nd Annual Mendota Sweet Corn Festival
Mendota, Illinois
Tons of free, hot, buttered, delicious Del Monte sweet corn will be the highlight of the 61st annual Sweet Corn Festival. 60,000 visitors, who consume nearly 50 tons of sweet corn during the festival weekend.
August 8, 2009 Being a chef: French Menu from Green City Market
Chicago, Illinois
French Cooking Lesson at Chicago’s non-profit French cultural and learning center dedicated to the study of French language, cultural exchange, and friendship between Americans and French speaking people.
August 13, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Chicago, Illinois
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 14, 2009 IFMA Fundamentals Seminar
Rosemont, Illinois
IFMA - International Foodservice Manufacturers Association. Foodservice Fundamental Series of educational programs for individuals that are new or have recently entered the foodservice industry.
August 20-21, 2009 U.S. Apple Association Conference
Chicago, Illinois
Apple Crop Outlook & Marketing Conference.
August 21-23, 2009 32nd Annual DeKalb Corn Fest
DeKalb, Illinois
Over 100,000 people come to enjoy the food and listen to the music at Corn Fest each year. Over 70 tons of sweet corn are consumed each year by visitors flocking to downtown DeKalb, Illinois for this fun-filled festival.
August 27-28, 2009 IFMA Advanced Fundamentals Seminar
Rosemont, Illinois
IFMA - International Foodservice Manufacturers Association.
August 28-29, 2009 34th Annual Urbana Sweet Corn Festival
Urbana, Illinois
The largest festival in Champaign County, marking the official cap-off to summer. The main course: hot, steaming ears of sweetcorn!
September 5-7, 2009 Amish Country Cheese Festival
Arthur, Illinois
Large established 3 day street festival commemorating Arthur's cheese making history. Food and Craft Vendors, Live entertainment, Free Cheese, Cheese Curling, Cheese Eating Championships, family friendly.
September 11-12, 2009 Windy City Wine Festival
Chicago, Illinois
Sample from more than 250 wines from around the world. Learn about new and exciting varieties from the experts in a relaxed festival setting. Wine seminars & cooking demonstrations are conducted by event sponsors, exhibiting wineries, area chefs and restaurateurs. Enjoy food from some of Chicago’s finest restaurants and caterers.
September 11-13, 2009 Festival of the Vine
Geneva, Illinois
Savor the flavor as Geneva restaurants create a “smorgasbord” of specialties under an outdoor tent. Wine tastings, seminars & events, grape stomping, flower market, craft & gorgeous gourds show, musical entertainment, kids’ activities plus great shopping in Geneva’s historic downtown.
September 14-18, 2009 Taste Napa Valley
Chicago, Illinois
Twice a year, the Napa Valley Vintners hits the road with the principals and winemakers from 80 or more member wineries, focusing each trip on one market. The vintners spend several days in that market, hosting a mix of trade and consumer tasting events and educational programs.
September 16-20, 2009 Murphysboro Apple Festival
Murphysboro, Illinois
The longest, continuous running festival in southern Illinois, featuring the largest parade in our region! Tens of thousands of people come out every year to enjoy the events and shows. (2nd wkend after Labor Day).
September 18-19, 2009 Naperville Wine Festival
Naperville, Illinois
Sample from more than 250 wines from around the world. Learn about new and exciting varieties from the experts in a relaxed festival setting. Wine seminars and cooking demonstrations are conducted by event sponsors, exhibiting wineries, area chefs and restaurateurs. Enjoy food from some of the area’s finest restaurants and caterers. Local musical talent will perform live each day.
September 19, 2009 Annual Int’l Beer Tasting & Chili Cook-Off
Urbana, Illinois
September 23-25, 2009 NAMA National Expo
Chicago, Illinois
National Automatic Merchandising Association. NAMA Expos are the world’s largest events dedicated to the Vending, Coffee Service and Foodservice Industries.
October 2-4, 2009 Annual Apple Festival
Long Grove, Illinois
80 shops and restaurants help celebrate with unique seasonal gifts and merchandise and flavorful comfort foods. Treats include cider donuts, caramel apples, brown bag apple pies, and even apple popcorn and apple martinis! American entertainment and music –country, rock and roll, Dixieland, and jazz–and special events.
October 3, 2009 Mokena Fesitval
Mokena, Illinois
A one day event which includes a Fine Arts Show, a Classic Car Show and Automobile Exhibit and a Food & Wine Festival. Free parking. Free shuttle between events. Admission to the Food & Wine Fest is $25 - must be 21 to enter). All other events are free. Pet friendly.
October 3-4, 2009 13th Annual Eli’s Cheesecake Festival
Chicago, Illinois
Food, fun and (of course) cheesecake! To benefit the New Horizon Center for Developmentally Disabled and the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
October 23, 2009 Tour de Champagne Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Featuring many prestigious Champagnes along with cuisine from some of each host city's most talented chefs, Tour de Champagne provides yet another reason to celebrate the most delightful fruits of France.
October 23, 2009 Beef: From Plains to Plate"
Chicago, Illinois
A symposium on Midwest beef foodways, from the desolate plains to meat processors who packed, wrapped and shipped their meat provisioning the global market. Innovations in refrigerated railroad cars, processing plants and portion control influenced many industrial efficiencies including Henry Ford’s automobile assembly line.
October 23-25, 2009 Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance
Chicago, Illinois
Beef: From Plains to Plate. Follow the Cattlemen’s Trail to Savory Midwest Beef Traditions
October 29-30, 2009 IFMA Advanced Fundamentals Seminar
Rosemont, Illinois
IFMA - International Foodservice Manufacturers Association.
October 20, 2009 IFMA Fundamentals Seminar
Rosemont, Illinois
IFMA - International Foodservice Manufacturers Association. Foodservice Fundamental Series of educational programs for individuals that are new or have recently entered the foodservice industry.
October 28-31, 2009 WorldWide Food Expo
Chicago, Illinois
AMI Int'l Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention & Exposition; Food, Dairy & Beverage Exposition
November 2, 2009 Share Our Strength's 'A Tasteful Pursuit' Touring Dinner Series
Chicago, Illinois
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.
November 14, 2009 3rd Annual Pinot Days Grand Festival Public Tasting
Chicago, Illinois
Showcasing over 60 producers of pinot noir. Sample up to 300 pinots from every important domestic pinot noir region. Come taste the highly acclaimed 2007 vintage, and talk with the gifted winemakers who created these beautiful wines. Attendees will have access to pinots previously unavailable in Illinois. Local specialty food purveyors will serve delectables that pair well with pinot.
December 4, 2009 IFMA Fundamentals Seminar
Rosemont, Illinois
IFMA - International Foodservice Manufacturers Association. Foodservice Fundamental Series of educational programs for individuals that are new or have recently entered the foodservice industry.
2010 ILLINOIS 2010
Food & Wine Festivals, Fairs, Shows
January 6-7, 2010 Northern Illinois Farm Show
DeKalb, Illinois
Now in its 28th year, the Northern Illinois Farm Show features over 270 exhibits, 7,000 producers and a multitude of educational seminars. As the only farm show serving Northern Illinois producers this event is one not to miss!
April 7-10, 2010 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America
Chicago, Illinois
The Craft Brewers Conference is the number one environment in North America for concentrated, affordable brewing education and idea sharing to improve brewery quality and performance. The conference is also a great social event with over 1600 beerfolk enjoying craft brews together. BrewExpo America® allows exhibitors and buyers to develop profitable business relationships and helps brewing and brewery restaurant professionals encounter the latest and the best that industry vendors have to offer.
April 10-, 2010 World Beer Cup
Chicago, Illinois
The most prestigious beer competition in the world. Every two years a highly qualified professional panel of beer judges honors the top three beers in 91 beer style categories with gold, silver and bronze awards. The World Beer Cup is often referred to as "the Olympics of Beer Competitions" because it is one of the very few international beer competitions awarding only one gold, silver and bronze in each category.
July 18-20, 2010 IFT Food Expo & FPSA Process Expo
Chicago, Illinois
In 2010, two of the food industries leading annual food events - the IFT Food Expo and Process Expo - will be taking place concurrently in Chicago. IFT and FPSA (Institute of Food Technologists and Food Processing Suppliers Association)
(also: http://www.ift.org )
2008 ILLINOIS 2008
ILLINOIS FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new 2009 dates
February 9-10, 2008 9th Annual Chocolate Fest
Chicago, Illinois
Garfield Park Conservatory. Visitors will learn where candy and chocolate come from with exhibits that highlight the candy evolution process. The weekend will include interactive education stations children’s activities, and opportunities to purchase chocolate directly from some of Chicago’s favorite candy companies.
August 10-12, 2008 11th Annual MFHA Summit
Chicago, Illinois
Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) NEXT NATIONAL EVENT 2010
August 23, 2008 Marengo vs. Harvard Sweet Corn Throwdown
Harvard & Marengo, Illinois
This event was developed to encourage people to become "locavores" by using a friendly community-based cooking challenge featuring local sweet corn growers. Harvard residents are required to use Mirai sweet corn from Twin Garden Farms in Harvard and Marengo residents are required to use sweet corn from Cody's Farm Fresh Vegetables from Purdom Farms in Marengo. Contestants can enter up to three of the five categories, which include Appetizers, Main Dish, Salad/Side Dish, Baked Goods/Dessert, and Miscellaneous.
September 10-13, 2008 Morton Pumpkin Festival
Morton, Illinois
Home of the Nestlé/Libby's pumpkin packing plant, over 80% of the world's canned pumpkin is processed here in Morton. In September 1978, then Governor James Thompson declared Morton, Illinois, 'The Pumpkin Capital of the World.'
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