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2015 ILLINOIS - MARCH 2015
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
(see also: 2014)

March 1-3, 2015
BakingTech 2015 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.

March 2-4, 2015  Food Marketing Institute Annual Business Conference
Chicago, Illinois
The Food Marketing Institute's Annual Business Conference provides a tremendous opportunity for suppliers to interact with their distributor trading partners.

March 2-6, 2015  National School Breakfast Week
Nationwide
School Nutrition Association. Celebrate NSBW 2015 with the theme of 'Make the Grade with School Breakfast.'  It highlights how eating a nutritious breakfast helps students achieve success in the classroom and beyond.

March 2-8, 2015  Urbana Restaurant Week - Urbana, Illinois
Urbana Restaurant Week will provide the community with seven days to sample, dine, and enjoy all that Urbana has to offer. Price fixed menus will be provided at each of the participating restaurants. Offering a combination of $10, $20, and $30 options, the menus will give diners a chance to try dishes they’ve never had before and enjoy old favorites for a great value.

March 18, 2015  'AgDay' National Agriculture Day - Nationwide
A day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture.

March 19-21, 2015  Good Food Festival & Conference 2015
Chicago, Illinois
Celebrating leaders, businesses, and individuals that sustain the burgeoning, locally-driven Good Food Movement. With a Festival celebrating the joys of food, conference workshops focused on local sourcing, industry trends, and DIY - something for everyone.

March 21, 2015  Pinot Days Chicago 2015 - Chicago, Illinois
Pinot Days Chicago is our most intimate event, but it has the biggest heart. 65 wineries fly into the Windy City and we paint the town pinot with Winemaker Dinners, "Meet the Winemaker" pinot and food pairings at local wine bars and restaurants, tastings at boutique retail stores and finally, the Grand Festival at beautiful Navy Pier. Chicago is our friendliest and foodiest city of all; Chicagoans know great food and wine and they pursue it with vigor but (refreshingly) without any pretense. Join us in Chicago for a whirlwind of exquisite wine, incredible food and (considering our wonderful winemakers and the great-hearted Midwesterners who join us each year) the loveliest people we can.

2014 ILLINOIS - MARCH 2014
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer & Wine Events
events still waiting for new dates

March 14-17, 2014  IACP 36th Annual Conference - Chicago, Illinois
International Association of Culinary Professionals 36th Annual Conference.  Culinarians from around the globe gather to unite, inspire, and celebrate. Come to network, come to share your knowledge.

March 20, 2014  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.