2012 ILLINOIS - MAY 2012
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
(see also: 2011)
May 4-5, 2012 Midwest Morel Fest - Ottawa, Illinois
LEARN, HUNT, AUCTION . . . for Morel Mushrooms during Ottawa's Midwest Morel Fest! This unique festival offers something for everyone from the mushroom enthusiast to the curious observer!
May 4-6, 2012 Long Grove Chocolate Fest - Long Grove, Illinois
Chocolate-dipped strawberries, chocolate popcorn, chocolate cake, ultimate chocolate donuts, chocolate martinis, chocolate....! Beer & Brat Tent. Other food from gyros to smoothies. Live music, entertainment, much more.
May 5-6, 2012 Wine on the Fox - Oswego, Illinois
Illinois wineries serving tastes of their finest wines, live music, and culinary delights along the banks of the Fox River are sure to make the Wine on the Fox a must attend annual event.
May 5-8, 2012 American Food Fair at NRA - Chicago, Illinois
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). Co-located with the NRA Show.
May 5-8, 2012 NRA Show - Chicago, Illinois
The National Restaurant Association Show: The International Foodservice Marketplace. The largest single gathering of restaurant, foodservice and lodging professionals in the Western Hemisphere. Attendance: 58,000.
May 7, 2012 IFMA Gold & Silver Plate Celebration - Chicago, Illinois
International Foodservice Manufacturers Association Gold & Silver Plate Awards, Recognizing Excellence Through the Premier Awards for Foodservice Operators.
May 8-10, 2012 Sweets & Snacks Expo - Chicago, Illinois
The SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO, sponsored by the National Confectioners Association, is among the largest confectionery, cookie and snack shows, and the only show featuring attendance from every major trade channel. Attendance: 14,000.
May 9-11, 2012 Food Technology and Innovation Forum 2012 - Chicago, Illinois
This year's agenda examines all the latest Product Development, Innovation Strategy and Consumer Insights issues that are driving the Food and Beverage industries.
May 17, 2012 Beer Under Glass - Chicago, Illinois
Taste local craft brews and food from popular restaurants, while enjoying Garfield Park Conservatory.
May 17-19, 2012 31st Annual Taste of Glen Ellyn - Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Celebrate the Taste of Glen Ellyn. Featuring musical entertainment ·great food ·business expo ·craft festival.
May 17-27, 2012 Chicago Craft Beer Week - Chicago, Illinois
May 20, 2012 Annual Rhubarb Festival - Kankakee, Illinois
Hosted by the Kankakee County Historical Society at Small Memorial Park.
May 30-31, 2012 Dairy Sustainability Symposium - Chicago, Illinois
Presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, the symposium is designed to help you understand sustainability and target ways to decrease your carbon footprint while you increase your efficiency. It will provide the latest and greatest sustainability information in the dairy industry. Come hear the experts and see the evidence.
May 31-June 7, 2012 Young Cattlemen's Conference - Chicago, Illinois
The primary objective is to develop leadership qualities in young cattlemen and women and expose them to all aspects of the beef industry. The tour will begin in Denver with a comprehensive overview of the industry. Chicago is the next destination, where the group will visit the Chicago Board of Trade. The participants will then travel to the nation’s Capitol, where they will meet with their respective congressmen and senators.
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