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JULY 2010 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Events 2010
(see - 2011 - 2009 - 2008) (Click on the Name for the Events Website)
JULY 4, 2010 - There are so many events on this day that they are too numerous to list. Virtually every community in the U.S. has a 4th of July celebration.
July 4-7, 2010 WineTech
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The Australian Wine Industry Trade Exhibition. Australia’s definitive wine industry exhibition.
July 9-11, 2010 Oxford Symposium on Food & Cookery
Oxford, England , UK
This event brings together writers, historians, sociologists, anthropologists, scientists, chefs and others who specialise in the study of food in history, its place in contemporary societies, and related scientific developments. This years topic is 'Cured, Smoked & Fermented Foods'.
July 9-11, 2010 China International Alcoholic Drinks Expo
Beijing, China
As Asia's premier wine event, China International Alcoholic Drinks Expo consists of Conference, Exhibition and Featured events. CIADE 2009 hosted more than 900 alcoholic drinks distributors, 400 wine producers and more than 26,000 visitors from around the world.
July 11-14, 2010 School Nutrition Association, Annual Natl Conference (ANC)
Las Vegas, Nevada
The School Nutrition Association’s premier event is the largest and most important annual gathering for the K-12 school nutrition profession.
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 )
July 23-24, 2010 Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival
Fredericksburg, Texas
Celebrate the chili pepper and all things related. Entertainment, demonstrations and vendors.
July 25-27, 2010 Texas Food and Fuel Expo
Grapevine, Texas
JULY 2011 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Events 2011
July ?, 2011 Festival of the Trays
Tomar, Portugal
Tomar Festival of the Trays, "Festa dos Tabuleiros", also known as Festival of the Holy Spirit, "Festa do Divino Espírito Santo", is held in Tomar every 4 years. This Festival can be traced back to the 16th century in a five day Fair. Streets are decorated with paper roses and there is music as well. It is a unique event with a procession where young women carry on her head a tray with 30 loaves. The women dress in white whereas the men dress a white shirt, a red tie and black trousers. The last Festival of the Trays was in July 2007. The next festival is expected to be held in July 2011.
July 10-13, 2011 foodpro 2011
Sydney, Australia
The Australian Int'l Food Processing Exhibition. Held once every three years, foodpro is a cost effective environment where you can network, sell and promote to thousands of food industry professionals. Showcasing every aspect of the food processing industry, the freshest and most innovative ideas, the latest technologies and the newest developments in food products and services.
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JULY 2009 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Events 2009
June 26-July 5, 2009 Taste of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
June 27-July 5, 2009 Pembrokeshire Fish Week
Pembrokeshire, West Wales, UK
June 29-July 5, 2009 Isle of Man Queenie Festival
Port Erin & Port St Mary, Isle of Man
July 1, 2009 Saturna Island Lamb Barbeque
Saturna Island, British Columbia, Canada
Country-fair flavored outdoor picnic celebrating Canada Day.
July 1-3, 2009 Expo Restaurantes
Mexico City, Mexico
Considered to be the best event dedicated to the Restaurants and Food Industries in Latin America.
July 1-5, 2009 The Taste of Lombard
Lombard, Illinois
July 1-5, 2009 Comerica Cityfest 2009
Detroit, Michigan
Website has music with no controls. Food and music, for over 300,000 visitors.
July 2-4, 2009 SugarAsia
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
International Exhibition and Conference on Sugar, Distillery, Ethanol and Cane Farming
July 2-5, 2009 Naperville Ribfest
Naperville, Illinois
Ribs, BBQ, Carnival, music and more.
July 2-5, 2009 Greater Mandeville Seafood Festival
Mandeville, Louisiana
The festival not only provides a fun-filled four-day event for parish residents and others, but also doles out some pretty big bucks to local non-profit organizations.
July 2-5, 2009 Taste of Minnesota
St. Paul, Minnesota
July 3-5, 2009 Good Food & Wine Show
Sydney, Australia
Unleash your inner foodie.
JULY 4, 2009 - There are so many events on this day that they are too numerous to list. Virtually every community in the U.S. has a 4th of July celebration.
July 4, 2009 Grand Bay Watermelon Festival
Grand Bay, Alabama
July 4, 2009 6th Annual Clamerica Celebration
Cedar Key, Florida
Exhibits, demonstrations, games, contests, clams and other food for the whole family. Clam bag races, clam hunts, cultured clam cook-off and live music in our waterfront park.
July 4, 2009 Avery Tomato Festival
Avery, Texas
July 4-5, 2009 Abbotsford Berry Festival
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
The 28th Annual Abbotsford Berrybeat Festival, a family friendly country street festival. Celebrate the bounty of one of the world's best and most beautiful berry producing communities. Indulge in a traditional strawberry pancake breakfast. Pick up farm fresh berries from the field to the mouth .. to the freezer!
July 4-5, 2009 Floyd Fandango Beer & Wine Fest
Floyd, Virginia
Born of a melding between the 5th annual Wine Down the Music Trail wine festival and the unique and popular Floyd Fandango Faire and Brew.
July 4-11, 2009 National Cherry Festival
Traverse City, Michigan
The mission of the National Cherry Festival is to celebrate cherries, tourism and community involvement. 150 events, over 500,000 annual attendance for the 8 days.
July 5, 2009 Portland Jerk Festival
Port Antonio, Jamaica
The “home” of Jamaica’s jerk cuisine 10th anniversary, a family affair celebrating Jamaica’s unique culinary heritage. Emphasizing the Portland Jerk Experience, a unique ambiance and taste which cannot be replicated elsewhere. Entertainment from popular local artistes. The Folly Estate is the venue for this event.
July 6-10, 2009 Mexico City Nightclub & Bar 2009 Show
Mexico City, Mexico
Convention and Trade Show.
July 7-10, 2009 The Royal Show
Warwickshire, England, UK
UK’s leading agricultural show, presented by the Royal Agricultural Society of England. Over 100,000 visitors, one of the best events of its kind, celebrating and showcasing all aspects of food, farming and rural life.
July 8, 2009 Little Ochi Seafood Carnival
Manchester, Jamaica
The Little Ochi Seafood Carnival is a celebration of the wide array of culinary delights available on the south side if the Island.
July 8-9, 2009 Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality & Foodservice Expo
Honolulu, Hawai
Now in its 15th year, the largest trade event in Hawaii. Some industry seminars are offered, the primary objective is to bring the buyers & suppliers together as a market to conduct business on the exhibit floor. Open to the industry only.
July 8-11, 2009 NACUFS National Conference
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
National Association of College & University Food Services
July 9-11, 2009 Montana Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament
Fort Peck Lake, Montana
$37,000 in total prize money. Fish Fry, Ms. Walleye Contest.
July 9-11, 2009 VINITECH America Latina
Santiago, Chile
International Trade Exhibition in the Wine Growing and Wine Production Sector.
July 9-11, 2009 People and the Sea V
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Centre for Maritime Research (MARE) at the University of Amsterdam. More information on the 2009 conference will follow.
July 9-11, 2009 10th Malaysia Intl Food & Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB)
Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
An enriching and prolific opportunity for buyers and exhibitors. Food industry decision makers and authorities from the globe are attracted to this regional annual trade focused fair that presents a wide range of the latest and most current innovative food & beverage trends amalgamated with quality business.
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 9-11, 2009 Alameda County Fair’s Amateur Rib Cook-Off for Charity
Alameda County Fairgrounds, California
The BBQ Pork Rib and Chicken cook-off will begin on July 9 and with the finals on July 12. The Preliminary cook-off days are July 9, July 10 and July 11. Three winners from each day will advance to the Finals on Sunday July 12. Please coordinate your schedules to be available for two of your applicable days (you will be assigned one of the two) plus the final cook-off date.
July 9-11, 2009 Annual Slugburger Festival
Corinth, Mississippi (no website)
A one of a kind favorite, named in honor of a unique 'burger,' features arts, crafts, carnival rides, and slugburger samplings. And live entertainment. The carnival is located on Court Square.
July 9-11, 2009 Copper River Wild Salmon Festival
Cordova, Alaska
Experience the energy and enthusiasm of our rustic fishing commmunity in the heart of Prince William Sound (home to world famous wild Copper River salmon). Art, music, road races and educational events. The Copper River Wild! Festival aims to celebrate salmon and promote the health and sustainability of local salmon runs.
July 10, 2009 Oak Grove 59th Annual Fish Fry
Oak Grove, Tennessee
Fried catfish or barbecue chicken, french fries, white beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, cake, lemonade or tea. Oak Grove Methodist Church.
July 10-11, 2009 Turkey Festival
Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
Come join us for 2 days of family fun including games, food, sporting events, parade, concert, dances and more!
July 10-11, 2009 4th Annual K-Town BBQ Cookoff & Sausage Fest
Kosciusko, Texas
July 10-12, 2009 Louisiana Catfish Festival
Des Allemands, Louisiana
July 10-12, 2009 Catfish Days 2009
Trempealeau, Wisconsin
Trempealeau Lions Annual Catfish Days Celebration.
July 10-12, 2009 79th Annual Corn & Clover Carnival
Hinckley, Minnesota
Live entertainment, lots of great food, a street dance, kiddie parade, Little Miss contest, a large midway, and more.
July 11, 2009 39th World Peashooting Championship
Witcham, Cambridgeshire, UK
First held in 1971, the contest was the idea of local schoolmaster Mr. Tyson, as a way to raise funds for a village hall. He had caught some students shooting peas at each other. Proceeds from the international event still go towards the upkeep of the village hall. (Click on 'Village Pages' in left column, then 'Pea Shooting Pages').
July 11, 2009 SandwichFest Street Fair
Sandwich, Massachusetts
Hometown fun - Best Sandwich in Sandwich competition, $10,000 Raffle, Pup Tricks Competition & Parade, Street Vendors & Farmers Market, Live Entertainment, Sandwich Bag Races, Sandwich Artisans Show & Sale, Heritage Museums & Gardens Antique Car Show and Sandwich Food Pantry donation location.
July 11, 2009 Slice of Chico
Chico, California
Summer Sidewalk Sale featuring free ice-cold watermelon.
July 11, 2009 Taste of Cambridge
Cambridge, Maryland
Celebrate all things crab during the Taste of Cambridge and Crab Cook-Off. Street festival includes a Crab Cook-Off competition, crab-picking contest, music, and more. Free. $20 Crab Cook-Off tickets let you sample dishes and vote for the best.
July 11, 2009 Horse and Hound Wine Festival
Bedford, Virginia
5th annual event. Come sample from local wineries, listen to live entertainment, shop from local venders all while taking in the beautiful sights of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
July 11-12, 2009 22nd Annual Santa Barbara French Festival
Santa Barbara, California
This year's Fête Française will feature dozens of chefs preparing fine French food...everything from crêpes to Cajun, from café au lait to decadent desserts and pastries. Enjoy French beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks. Continuous free entertainment on 3 stages.
July 11-12, 2009 30th Annual Arts & Wine Festival
Los Altos, California
Join us in beautiful downtown Los Altos for this year’s 30th Annual Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival. The festival features the work of artists from across the Western U.S., wine from a half dozen of the region’s finest vintners and a wide variety of food. Free concerts throughout the day, rides and activities in the Kidzone.
July 11-12, 2009 17th Annual International Mango Festival
Coral Gables, Florida
Presented by Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. View the world's largest display of mangos, take part in the world's only mango auction and buy mango merchandise and botanical art. Mango culinary demonstrations, a fantastic International Fruit Market, fun activities for kids and much, much more.
July 11-12, 2009 26th Annual Taste of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Nearly 60 restaurants, 6 wineries and over 450,000 invited guests will gather in downtown Buffalo to enjoy "fun by the forkful." One of the region's signature events, the Taste of Buffalo is the largest two-day food festival in the United States.
July 11-14, 2009 ACF 58th National Convention
Orlando, Florida
Be part of the biggest annual gathering of chefs, students and foodservice professionals in the U.S. An array of workshops, seminar, cooking demonstrations, networking and social functions await you at the 2009 ACF National Convention.
July 11-19, 2009 75th Annual Raspberry Festival
Hopkins, Minnesota
A Tradition Preserved.
July 12, 2009 Rhode Island World of Flavors Competition
Providence, Rhode Island
Showcasing a broad cross-section of Rhode Island Restaurants competing for the top prize in thier world region: Americana, Latin American, Mediterranean, European and Asian. Up to 40 restaurants from the state will sample their food for up to 1,000 voters who will pick the winner in each category. The event serves as the kick-off to Providence Restaurant Week 2009.
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 12, 2009 Coatsville Rotary Ice Cream Festival
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Family-friendly event. Ice cream , entertainment, antique cars and historic house tours, craft vendors and more.
July 12-18, 2009 Ohio Brew Week Festival
Athens, Ohio
Ohio Brew Week celebrates Ohio's diverse microbrews during the weeklong festival. You can enjoy more than 166 craft beers from 29 Ohio microbreweries, all in one easy-to-get around city, relaxing Athens.
July 13-16, 2009 42nd Annual AIFST Convention
Brisbane, Australia
Annual Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology AIFST) Convention
July 14-15, 2009 Beanhole Days and Arts & Crafts Fair
Pequot Lakes, Minnesota
Burying of the Beans Ceremony will begin. The beans, prepared by secret recipe behind locked doors, are buried in huge cast iron kettles and cooked over a wood fire for 24 hours.
July 15-19, 2009 9th Annual Cass Lake Rib Fest
Cass Lake, Minnesota
In addition to delicious ribs, there will be a variety of arts and craft vendors, live music, children’s activities, parades, Native American dancers, a tug of war contest, beer tent, the Cass Lake Idol and Talent Show, and a Poetry Slam!
July 16, 2009 47th Annual Hot Dog Night
Luverne, Minnesota
Local merchants grill over 10,000 hot dogs that are distributed free to participants. There are also demonstrations, entertainment, etc.
July 16-18, 2009 California Wine Festival
Santa Barbara, California
Hundreds of California’s best red and white wines, live blues music complemented by dozens of top chefs and specialty food purveyors serving gourmet appetizers, fresh cut fruits, grilled meats, artisan breads and cheeses and much more.
July 16-18, 2009 Bagelfest
Mattoon, Illinois
Home of Lenders Bagels - world's largest free bagel breakfast, bagel contests, entertainment, etc.
July 16-18, 2010 'Bite of Seattle' Food Festival
Seattle, Washington
Pacific Northwest Premier food and beverage showcase. 50+ restaurants, 30 food product companies.
July 16-19, 2009 Rib America Festival
Des Moines, Iowa
Family event featuring award winning BBQ, live entertainment from national, regional and local talent, and more! Also featured are various other food and beverage options. Many of the events also feature family fun games.
July 16-26, 2009 Agroexpo 2009 – XVII International Trade Fair For Agriculture, Animal, Husbandry And Related Industries
Bagota, Colombia
It is a commercial event where exhibitors may display the various novelties in materials, machinery, and genetic developments as well as access the socialization of the various projects of agricultural development which will be exposed to a visiting public comprised of workers, producers, and professionals of the sector.
(Spanish: http://www.corferias.com)
July 17-18, 2009 Night In Old Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, Texas
Great German food & drink, German & Texas music, arts and crafts, kids area, historical exhibits.
July 17-18, 2009 14th Annual Fiesta Buckhorn
Buckhorn, Ontaria, Canada
Fiesta Buckthorn and Taste of Fiesta.
July 17-18, 2009 Muskie Days
Nevis, Minnesota
Celebration includes kids activities, flea market, parade, scavenger hunt, carnival games, beer garden and street dance.
July 17-18, 2009 Mize Watermelon Festival
Mize, Mississippi
Home Of World Famous Smith County Watermelons.
July 17-18, 2009 Annual Pageland Watermelon Festival
Pageland, South Carolina
July 17-19, 2009 Marysville Peach Fest
Marysville, California
Marysville Peach Fest formerly California Peach Fest. Enjoy food, entertainment, arts and crafts with the forty thousand plus other people who regularly visit the annual Marysville Peach Festival in Historic Downtown Marysville!
July 17-19, 2009 42nd Annual Citrus Festival
Santa Paula, California
Best known as the Citrus Capital of the World. Because of its expansive lemon and orange orchards, the City of Santa Paula celebrates the fruit of California every year with its popular Kiwanis Citrus Festival.
July 17-19, 2009 Annual American Emu Association Nat'l Convention
Orlando, Florida
July 17-19, 2009 Wayne County Annual Watermelon Days
Humeston, Iowa
July 17-19, 2009 44th Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival
Yarmouth, Maine
The Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate our 44 years of Village Tradition! Experience the flavor of Yarmouth’s community and history.
July 17-19, 2009 Finger Lakes Wine Festival
Watkins Glen, New York
More than Wine….the Festival also features a variety of arts & crafts, jewelry, gourmet food, wine and culinary related vendors.
July 17-19, 2009 St. Nicholas Greek Festival
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Greek Food, Live Greek Music, Greek Dancing, Greek Market, Children's Activities. Admission $3 (12 and under free). Plenty of free parking.
July 17-26, 2009 Singapore Food Festival
Singapore, Singapore
A series of food-focused events at locations throughout the island nation.
July 17-26, 2009 Broadbeach Restaurant Week
Broadbeach Precinct, Broadbeach Q, Australia
Customers will have the opportunity to dine in participating Broadbeach restaurants which will all offer three course $35 and or $55 dinners over 10 Massive nights! Which will mean you can dine around and know exactly what you’re paying.
July 18, 2009 Big Bands & BBQ
Campbell, California
The 2nd annual BBQ festival will feature BBQ vendors from all over the state cooking up mouthwatering ribs, brisket, chicken, sausages, etc.
July 18, 2009 7th Annual Food & Wine Celebration
Milan, Ohio
Veggie U children's program will welcome more than 30 of the nation's top chefs for an evening of culinary delights. The event will be held at The Culinary Vegetable Institute.
July 18, 2009 Citytv's Taste of the City
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (no website)
Pacific National Exhibition from 12pm - 8pm. Discover the diversity of Vancouver's culinary culture at this tasting extravaganza. Sample portions of signature menu items from dozens of Vancouver's restaurants. Admission is free, and visitors purchase taste tickets in .50 cent denominations that can be exchanged at all the vendors for sample size portions. For more information contact: jane@eat-vancouver.com
July 18, 2009 5th Annual Clabber Girl Brickyard BBQ Fest
Terre Haute, Indiana
The festival is packed with great food, exciting activities, live music, and racing fun. We have asked the BBQ grill -masters to come back and show their talent for preparing great tasting food.
July 18, 2009 7th Annual NJ State Ice Cream Festival
Toms River, New Jersey
July 18, 2009 Taste Of Randolph County
Winchester, Indiana
Farmers Market, Arts and Crafts, Music.
July 18, 2009 Sunrise Side Wine and Food Festival
Harrisville, Michigan
Harrisville Harbor: Northeast Michigan's largest wine and food festival. Featuring Michigan wines and culinary delights from area chefs.
July 18, 2009 Pride of New York Wine and Cheese Tasting Event
Lima, New York
Golden Benefit Charity Golf Dinner and Pride of NY Wine and Cheese Tasting - to benefit the Neuromuscular Disease Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center and & Friends & Families of Muscular Disorders Foundation.
July 18, 2009 Annual Hempstead Watermelon Festival
Hempstead, Texas
The Watermelon Capital of Texas. 3rd Saturday in July each year.
July 18, 2009 The Great Minnesota Pie Extravaganza
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Celebrate generations of pies and pie makers in an educational, entertaining and tastefully delicious afternoon. Join master pie maker and historian Joan Solberg as she describes the pie as a cultural phenomena and a social centerpiece. Sample pies made from historic recipes and compare them to modern pies and create your own pie.
July 18-19, 2009 Hudson Wine Festival
Hudson, Ohio
The event will showcase over 250 wines from local, national and international producers. Guests will enjoy musical entertainment, international foods, artist exhibits, discussions on wine trends and various raffles throughout the weekend.
July 18-19, 2009 Stonington Vineyards Wine & Food Festival
Stonington, Connecticut
Food, Wine and Live Music!
July 18-19, 2009 National Hamburger Festival
Akron, Ohio
Hamburger Cook-Off, Ohio Hamburger Eating Championships, Bobbing For Burgers, Miss Hamburger Festival, Live Music, Family & Children’s activities.
July 18-19, 2009 34th Annual Pork, Peanut & Pine Festival
Surry, Virginia
Pork, peanut and pine have been Surry County's cash crops for nearly 400 years.
July 18-19, 2009 Annual Orthodox Food Festival
Denver, Colorado
Enjoy outstanding cuisine from Russia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Greece and Mexico; music and dance entertainment; craft and gift booths; art show; children’s activities; tours of historic Orthodox cathedral. Free admission.
July 18-20, 2009 24th Annual Blueberry Festival
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Burnside Plantation - The Blueberry Festival includes a petting zoo, live horse drawn carousel, pony rides, authentic colonial juried crafts, kids colonial games, pie eating and baking contests, live music, etc.
July 18-20, 2009 56th Annual Louisiana Foodservice EXPO
New Orleans, Louisiana
With hundreds of booths and 15,000 attendees, the EXPO is the premier foodservice gathering in the Gulf South.
July 19, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Denver, Colorado
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.
July 19, 2009 Sustenance on the Farm Dinner
Princeton, New Jersey
Farmers G. Rude & M. Sytsema host & Chef David C. Felton will prepare a farm-to-table 5-course dinner with food sourced from Griggstown Quail Farm. Foods from artisans based within a small radius of the farm & Organic/Biodynamic wines will be paired with each course. Local musicians the Alex Stein Jazz Duo will perform.
July 19-21, 2009 Texas Food and Fuel Expo
San Antonio, Texas
July 19-22, 2009 6th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioprocessing
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Linking biotechnology, chemistry & agriculture to create new value chains.
July 22-24, 2009 IRIS - International Food Exhibition
Amman, Jordan
4th International Food Exhibition.
July 22-24, 2009 The International Halal Show
Amman, Jordan
July 22-24, 2009 11th Japan Int'l Seafood & Technology Expo
Tokyo, Japan
July 22-25, 2009 National Baby Food Festival
Freemont, Michigan
Fremont, the Baby Food Capital of the World, is the home of Gerber Products Company, and a natural for this one-of-a-kind festival.
July 23-25, 2009 46th Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival
Farmerville, Louisiana
The Louisiana Watermelon Festival has been named one of the Top Twenty Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society.
July 23-26, 2009 Bio Brazil Fair
Sao Paulo, Brazil
5th International Trade Fair of Organic Products and Agro-ecology.
July 23-26, 2009 22nd Annual Oregon Brewers Festival
Portland, Oregon
One of the nation's longest running craft beer festivals. The Festival exists to provide an opportunity to sample and learn about a variety of craft beer styles from across the country. Eighty craft breweries from all parts of the nation offer handcrafted brews to 70,000 beer lovers. Live music, beer-related vendors, beer memorabilia displays, beer writers and publishers, hop growers, homebrewing demonstrations, and an assortment of foods from a variety of regions. The Crater Lake Root Beer Garden offers complimentary handcrafted root beer for minors and designated drivers.
July 24, 2009 Virginia Cantaloupe Festival
Halifax County Fairgrounds, Virginia
July 24-25, 2009 Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival
Chincoteague Island, Virginia
July 24-25, 2009 Michigan Brewers Guild 12th Annual Summer Beer Festival
Ypsilanti, Michigan
The Michigan Brewers Guild’s Summer Beer Festival is a showcase event featuring well over 200 beers from more than 30 Michigan breweries.
July 24-25, 2009 Frankfort Hot Dog Festival
Frankfort, Indiana
July 24-25, 2009 Pierogi Festival
Whiting, Indiana
Pierogis, polka, parades, and more.
July 24-25, 2009 Aebleskiver Days
Tyler, Minnesota
Annual celebration of Danish heritage. Danish sandwiches, and the aebleskive - a tennis ball shaped Danish pancake. Games for the kids, crafts and entertainment for the adults, and of course, good food everywhere.
July 24-25, 2009 Taste of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Music is free! Beer tent and food by the area’s best restaurants!
July 24-26, 2009 Blueberry Festival
Lake George, Minnesota
A three day festival that is focused on blueberries--a blueberry pancake breakfast, a blueberry ball, a blueberry square dance.
July 24-26, 2009 Jazz & Rib Fest
Columbus, Ohio
Hot Ribs and Cool Jazz. 30th Anniversary.
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.
July 24-26, 2009 Organic Expo featuring the Green Show
Carlton, VIC, Australia
July 24-26, 2009 31st Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival
Gilroy, California
10 tons of beef … 4 tons of pasta … 4 tons of calamari … 2 tons of scampi …plus 2 tons of fresh Christopher Ranch garlic.
July 24-26, 2009 PMA Foodservice Conference
Monterey, California
Produce Marketing Association's Foodservice Conference is the one event focused on fresh produce and foodservice.
July 25, 2009 6th Annual Castle Rock WineFest
Castle Rock, Colorado
Over 26 of Colorado's top wineries, wine seminars & demonstrations, artisans/lifestyle vendors, entertainment and delicious cuisine.
July 25, 2009 Watermelon Festival & Craft Show
Valliant, Oklahoma
Arts, Crafts, Live Music and Watermelons!
July 25, 2009 FishFest
Warroad, Minnesota
Walleye Fish Fry Competition on the shores of the Warroad River at Riverside Bait & Tackle.
July 25-26, 2009 The Urban Celebrity Food Festival
Huntsville, Alabama
The Urban Celebrity Food Festival celebrates the foods of African American Restaurants,Chefs, Caterers AND other restaurant owners.
July 25-26, 2009 Berries and Barbecue Wine Trail
Hermann, Missouri
Follow the trail to seven local wineries and taste sumptuous creations paired with each winery’s perfectly matched wines.
July 25-26, 2009 Iron River Blueberry Crafters Bash
Iron River, Wisconsin
July 25-26, 2009 16th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival
Oxnard, California
The Oxnard Salsa Festival is a celebration of all things salsa - the food, the music, and the dance!
July 25-26, 2009 6th NAS BBQ & Chili Cook-off
Tahoka, Texas
Come eat BBQ & enjoy talented local West Texas musicians & artists. There is something for everyone!
July 25-26, 2009 35th Annual Ballard SeafoodFest
Ballard, Washington
Bigger and better. More booths, new seafood vendors, great entertainment and a new feature—the raffle. Plus, all the things you've come to love will be there too—like the beer and wine gardens, bouncies, outlandish contests and the Chamber's incredible alder smoked salmon.
July 25-26, 2009 6th Annual Kickapoo Country Fair
La Farge, Wisconsin
The all-weekend event will feature organic farm tours, farmers and farm animals, sustainability workshops, hiking, Butter Churn Bike Tour, food and artisan vendors, not-for-profit exhibitors, family "farm-friendly" activities, all-day music and entertainment, and dancing!
July 25-28, 2009 75th Semi-Annual CHART Hospitality Training Conference
Cleveland, Ohio
Council of Hotel & Restaurant Trainers (CHART).
July 26, 2009 22nd Annual Taste of Camarillo
Camarillo, California
More than 100 wineries and an array of mouthwatering specialties provided by over forty outstanding Ventura County restaurants and caterers. Silent Auction.
July 26, 2009 Zin and BBQ in the Park
Seattle, Washington
Taste award-winning Zinfandels from over 40 premier wineries. Mingle with top winemakers and principals in an intimate setting. Learn about the richness and versatility of Zinfandel. Discover why Zinfandel is America’s Heritage Wine. Sample incredible BBQ provided by future chefs.
July 26-29, 2009 SAHARA 22nd International Agricultural Exhibition
Cairo, Egypt
International Agricultural Exhibition for Africa and the Middle East
July 26-29, 2009 NFSSC Annual Seminar & Exposition
New Orleans, Louisiana
National Food Service Security Council
July 29, 2009 Zin and BBQ
Portland, Oregon
Taste award-winning Zinfandels from over 40 premier wineries. Mingle with top winemakers and principals in an intimate setting. Learn about the richness and versatility of Zinfandel. Discover why Zinfandel is America’s Heritage Wine. Sample incredible BBQ provided by future chefs.
July 29-Aug 2, 2009 Maine Lobster Festival
Rockland, Maine
9 tents, the world’s greatest lobster cooker, a sea goddess, a big parade, top notch entertainment, an international crate race, fine art, talented crafts people and vendors, US Navy ship tours, all you can eat pancakes, free shuttle service, US Coast Guard Station tours, professional and amateur cooking contests, marine heritage, road races, kids events, over 20,000 pounds of lobster.
July 29-Aug 2, 2009 27th Annual Testicle Festival
Clinton, Montana
Rocky Mountain Oyster festival, serving deep-fried bull testicles.
July 30, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Miami, Florida
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.
July 30, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Seattle, Washington
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.
July 30, 2009 Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s 2009 Chefs in the North Dinner
Townsville, QLD, Australia
Hosted by food and wine personality Lyndey Milan. Some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading chefs will prepare a 6 course degustation menu for guests highlighting the best of local produce. Entertainment between courses by special performances from visiting chamber music artists.
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 Good Food & Wine Show
Perth, Australia
Unleash your inner foodie.
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 14th Annual Bluesapalooza & Festival of Beers
Mammoth Lakes, California
An energetic lineup of blues talent and a grand tasting of microbrews from around the country.
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival
Atlantic City, New Jersey
If you're a gourmet enthusiast and love your kitchen; love to cook; love to eat gourmet foods; love to sample fine wines and spirits; or just love to shop for unique specialty gifts…this annual event is a must.
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 20th Annual Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival
Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk's annual love-fest with New Orleans' special spirit and unique Bayou culture. This popular 3-day festival delivers the heart and soul of Louisiana to visitors to Town Point Park in true Cajun and Creole style.
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 24th Annual Blueberry Bluegrass & Country Music Society Festival
Stony Brook, Alberta, Canada
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 46th Annual Old Time Harvest Festival
Jordan, Minnesota
Scott-Carver Threshers Association presents the 46th annual Old-Time Harvest Steam & Gas Engine Festival. The Association is dedicated to preserving the past agricultural and industrial history for the present and future generations.
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 Natchez Food & Wine Festival
Natchez, Mississippi
Tastings Along the River, 5th Annual Martha White Cook Off, Wine & Cheese Tasting, Mixology Class, Champagne Jazz Brunch, etc.
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 Cats Incredible 2009
East Grand Forks, North Dakota
Viewed as one of the best catfishing tournaments in the country, Cats Incredible draws in contestants from all over North America to compete for the top trophy. There is also a chili cook-off, games for kids and live entertainment.
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 1st Annual Rib America’s Bulls & BBQ Festival
San Antonio, Texas
July 31-Aug 9, 2009 2nd Annual Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival
Deerfield Valley, Vermont
Jam making, blueberry themed specials in the local eateries, blue music events, blue auto show, blueberry bake sales, blue beer, special “Blues fees” at Mount Snow’s Golf Course, pick your own blueberries, children's activities, etc.
2008 July Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Expos, Events 2008
July 1-2, 2008 Bocuse d’Or Europe 2008
Stavanger, Norway
New European edition of Bocuse d’Or World Cuisine Contest.
July 4, 2008 There are so many events on this day that they are too numerous to list. Virtually every community in the U.S. has a 4th of July celebration.
July 4-6, 2008 5th Annual Canadian Open Barbecue Championships & Ribfest!
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
July 11-12, 2008 The Taste of Battle Creek
Battle Creek, Michigan
Come and taste samplings from many of the area's restaurants with everything from classic Americana, Asian and Italian cusines. To add a dash of spice we pepper the day with a spectacular variety of bands and a special area just for kids sponsored by Lowe's which includes games, face paintings, balloon animals and the Kentucky Derby.
July 11-13, 2008 60th Annual Deer River Wild Rice Festival
Deer River, Minnesota (NO WEBSITE)
Celebration of the Mississippi River and Wild Rice. (218) 246-2181
July 12-13, 2008 Annual World's Largest Catsup Bottle Summerfest
Collinsville, Illinois
Help celebrate the world-famous Brooks Catsup Bottle water tower. What could be better than a red, white & blue birthday party for this incredible example of 20th century roadside America? A nation-wide, grassroots community effort saved this landmark from demolition and restored it to its original glory in 1995. Join in the Brooks Ketchup Tasting Contest and see you will be crowned Little Princess Tomato and Sir Catsup!
July 17-19, 2008 Robert Mondavi Winery's Taste3
Napa Valley, California
Join Robert & Margrit Mondavi and 400 chefs, sommeliers, artisans, authors, executives, journalists and thought leaders in wine, food and the arts for Robert Mondavi Winery's 3rd annual Taste3 Conference. Thought-provoking presentations and world-class hospitality for the ultimate networking opportunity for wine and food lovers.
July 21-22, 2008 Latin American Food & Beverage Expo
Grapevine, Texas
July 26, 2008 Down Bay Wine Tasting
Manahawkin, New Jersey
Tuckerton Seaport’s premier fundraising event, Sample wines from across the globe, enjoy live entertainment, and bid on great silent auction items. Supports Tuckerton Seaport’s educational programs.
July 26-27, 2008 Ballard SeafoodFest 2008
Ballard, Washington
Every year we close down the streets and roll out the fun. With entertainment for all ages, beer and wine gardens, a plethora of seafood vendors, arts and crafts and our unique contests, it’s a great, old fashioned summer party.
July 31-Aug 4, 2008 ACSZ 2008
Lusaka, Zambia
The 82nd Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show. The Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show which is organized by the Agricultural and Commercial Society of Zambia (ACSZ) is the Country's premier annual show held in the capital city, Lusaka, for five days ending on Farmers Day, a public holiday observed on the first
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