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JUNE 2010 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Events 2010
(see 2009 - 2008 - 2007) (Click on the Name for the Events Website)
June ?, 2010 winExpo Georgia 2010
Tbilisi, Georgia
4th International Exhibition for Wines and Spirits
June 2-4, 2010 Health Ingredients & Natural Ingredients (FI & NI)
Shanghai, China
Health Ingredients and Natural Ingredients under one roof.
June 2-6, 2010 Mondial de la Biere
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Beer Festival, an innovative tasting journey into the World of Beef.
June 6-7, 2010 Weekend Fit For A King
King Valley, Victoria, Australia
King Valley's annual wine & food event held over the Queens Birthday weekend 6th - 7th June in North East Victoria. Winemakers and their families invite you to join them for a fine selection of winery activities and cellar door tastings. Enjoy delicious great food, premium wines, toe tapping music, and warm KingValley hospitality.
June 6-8, 2010 International Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo
Houston, Texas
This is the largest show for the dairy, deli, bakery, and foodservice professional. The retail buyers, merchandisers, brokers, distributors, and manufacturers come from all over the world for this important buying and educational event.
June 7-9, 2010 Aqua Vision 2010
Stavanger, Norway
AquaVision has developed as a leading meeting place for decision makers in modern aquaculture worldwide. Gathering around 500 top leaders from this food producing value chain, AquaVision sets the direction for future development in fish farming and other kinds of aquaculture.
June 7-10, 2010 TecnoLáctea & Sorvetes
Sao Paulo, Brazil
International Technology Fair for the Milk, Derivates and Ice-Cream Industries.
June 7-10, 2010 Fispal Food Service
Sao Paulo, Brazil
26th International Food Service Trade Show.
June 8-11, 2010 Fispal Tecnologia 2010
Sao Paulo, Brazil
International Fair for the Development of the Food and Beverage Industries.
June 9-11, 2010 Interfood Astana
Astana, Kazakhstan
12th Kazakhstan International Exhibition 'Foodstuffs, Drinks, Packaging And Equipment For Food Industry'
June 12-13, 2010 3rd Annual Food & Wine Festival
National Harbor, Maryland
A top D.C. event for those who love great food, wine, beer, spirits, music and foodie fun! Learn about the latest food & beverage trends, taste a variety of food & beverage samples, watch celebrity chefs demonstrate on the Culinary Stage, attend special wine tastings, participate in culinary contests and relax in the beer garden. Come enjoy a culinary weekend at the new National Harbor!
June 12-13, 2010 Saint Joseph Italian Festival
Richmond, Virginia
Authentic Italian foods: Sausage, meatballs, pasta, pizza pastries, biscotti, sgogliatelle, pasticiotti, gelati, spunoi, Italian Wines, Italian beers, etc. Entertainment.
June 13-15, 2010 Fine Food New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
A powerful new trade show meets the needs of the times
June 15-17, 2010 Probiotic Conference
Kosice, Slovakia
IPC 2010 will be the scientific forum where academic and industrial scientists involved in research of all aspects of probiotics meet. The key themes will be evidence-based benefits of the use of probiotics, health claim substantiation and new product development.
June 16-20, 2010 The BBC Good Food Summer Show
Birmingham, England, UK
June 18-20, 2010 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen
Aspen, Colorado
June 18-20, 2010 New England Gourmet Food & Wine Expo
Worcester, Massachusetts
Sample over 1,000 fine wines, beers and spirits from around the globe. Participate in the tastings program and sample high-end wines in the Fine Wine Tasting Lounge. The Chef's stage features education & sampling by celebrity and talented local chefs. The Cheese Corner has presentations and tastings of the countries finest cheeses. French-style entertainment performances. The Art of the Cocktail Stage will engage and entertain. This year’s theme is Wines of California.
June 23-27, 2010 MIHAS - Malaysia International Halal Showcase
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
An event which congregates the largest annual gathering of halal industry players and entrepreneurs from all over the world in the effort to facilitate the sourcing and selling of global quality halal products.
June 27-29, 2010 NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show
New York, New York
More than 2,100 exhibitors from around the world, presenting more than 100,000 specialty foods to discover and sample.
JUNE 2009 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Events 2009
April 23-June 21, 2009 British Asparagus Festival
Evesham, Worcestershire, UK
May 27-June 1, 2009 Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival
Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada
May 31-June 3, 2009 ASHFSA National Conference
Clearwater Beach, Florida
May 31-June 6, 2009 Cape Cod Life's 2nd Annual Food & Wine Festival
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
May 31-June 19, 2009 Palm Springs Restaurant Week
Palm Springs, California
June ?, 2009 Share Our Strength's 'A Tasteful Pursuit' Touring Dinner Series
Nashville, Tennessee
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.
June 1, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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.
June 1-6, 2009 The Oracle Fresh Food Festival
Reading, Berkshire, UK
A Fantastic selection of day and evening activities including interactive cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs. A traditional flower and farmers’ market set on The Riverside, a petting farm for The Oracle’s young visitors, and evening entertainment incorporating cocktail mixing demonstrations and live music acts.
June 2, 2009 Wine & Spirits Top of the List
New York, New York
A tasting of America's Most Popular Restaurant Wines. General Admission: $75. Includes entry to grand tasting and invitation to live music after the tasting.
June 2-4, 2009 Seafood Russia
Moscow, Russia
Seafood Russia is the largest dedicated seafood event serving the Russian market.
June 2-4, 2009 Alimentaria Mexico
Centro Banamex, Mexico City, Mexico
The only Mexican food and drink show covering the entire market.
June 3, 2009 Share Our Strength's 'A Tasteful Pursuit' Touring Dinner Series
Washington, DC
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.
June 3-5, 2009 Wine & Spirits Poland
Warsaw, Poland
The International Trade Fair Wine & Spirits is the first and only event in Poland solely dedicated to the alcohol industry.
June 3-5, 2009 World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa
World Pork Expo is the trade show for the pork industry worldwide. It's the perfect showcase for companies who wish to build valuable relationships with the pork producers who use their products.
June 3-5, 2009 TAFT 2009
Copenhagen, Denmark
Trans-Atlantic Fisheries Technology Conference. Theme ‘Technology for Healthy and Safe Seafood’.
June 3-7, 2009 Mondial de la Biere
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Beer Festival, an innovative tasting journey into the World of Beef.
June 4, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Las Vegas, Nevada
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.
June 4-6, 2009 9th Annual Art of Wine Festival
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Good food, good friends and good wine--all the ingredients necessary for an entertaining evening out.
June 4-6, 2010 Coffee Fest Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Where coffee & tea business happens.
June 5, 2009 Fort Worth Zoo Beastro
Fort Worth, Texas
The Fort Worth Zoo presents its third annual tasting event!. Cuisine from the area's finest restaurants, live music, live animals, open bars and more!.
June 5, 2009 Celebrity Chef Challenge
Sacramento, California
Skillets will be flying as 6 Northern California Chefs compete in a timed culinary competition with surprise ingredients- all in front of a live audience. As competing chefs race to see “whose cuisine reigns supreme,” guests will be sampling food, wine, beer and more from over 50 regional vendors at the VIP Food Show. Don’t miss the finest culinary competition on the West Coast!
June 5, 2009 The Great Vermont Grilled Cheese Cook-off
Brattleboro, Vermont
Strolling Of The Heifers announces the Great Vermont Grilled Cheese Cook-off, a contest with the aim of discovering the best grilled cheese sandwich recipes in Vermont.
June 5-6, 2009 Saint Louis Brewers Heritage Festival
St. Louis, Missouri
June 5-6, 2009 6th Annual Chili Pepper & Brew Fest
Snowmass, Colorado
Elite invitational microbrew and International Chili Society sanctioned chili competitions and tastings are paired with outstanding concerts on Pepper Hill.
June 5-6, 2009 Annual Lincolnton Hog Happenin
Lincolnton, North Carolina
The Hog Happenin’ is a regional bike fest and Kansas City Barbeque Society Sanctioned North Carolina State Championship Barbeque Cook-off that brings motorcycle owners and Barbeque teams together in downtown Lincolnton.
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 5-7, 2009 Taste of Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
Showcasing Omaha’s great foods and live entertainment.
June 5-7, 2009 21st Annual Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival
Little Chute, Wisconsin
A cheese curd eating competition, cheese cake contest, cheese carving demo, free cheese tasting, the Big Cheese Parade, Big Cheese Breakfast, carnival rides, and children’s games and entertainment are just some of the fun activities taking place.
June 5-7, 2009 Annual Strolling of the Heifers Parade & Festival
Brattleboro, Vermont
Featuring the world-famous heifer calves led by future farmers and followed by tractors, clowns, floats, bands and much more! When it's over, follow the parade to the Green Expo and Dairy Fest for a day of fun, food, music, entertainment and education!
June 5-7, 2009 Fort Harrod Beef Festival
Fort Harrod, Kentucky
Who grills the best steak? Who grills the best Burger? These and other titles will be on the line at the 4th Annual Kentucky's Fort Harrod Beef Festival.
June 5-7, 2009 28th Annual Dairyfest
Marshfield, Wisconsin
The theme this year is Udder Construction.
June 5-7, 2009 25th Annual Buffalo Days
Luverne, Minnesota
Includes World Famous Buffalo Chip-Throwing Contest. Parade, motorcycle rally, waffle feed, live entertainment, classic car auction, swap meet, Arts in the Park. And Sunday festivities include Free Buffalo Burgers at Blue Mounds State Park.
June 5-8, 2009 Good Food & Wine Show
Melbourne, Australia
Unleash your inner foodie.
June 5-20, 2009 59th Annual Jefferson County Watermelon Festival
Monticello, Florida
The Watermelon Festival is the highlight of community activities in Jefferson County. Started over 50 years ago to recognize the watermelon growers of the county, the festival includes beauty pageants, dinners, street dance, arts and crafts, melon run, sports events, and parade. Held each year the third week of June
June 6, 2009 Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off
Newport, Rhode Island
Newport’s official kick-off to Summer! Enjoy all-you-can-eat samples of clam, seafood, and creative chowders and cast your votes for the best in each category! Also featuring the "Clam Shack" Clam Cake Competition, children's activities, live musical entertainment, and more.
June 6, 2009 Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Over 24 wineries will be pouring samples of the wines they produce. Food & entertainment.
June 6, 2009 15th Annual Mountain Brewers' Beer Fest
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Come on out and sample hundreds of different beers from over eighty breweries.
June 6, 2009 The Rhubarb Festival
Lanesboro, Minnesota
Celebrate Rhubarb, Minnesota's sweet-tart favorite. Free tasting of rhubarb delights, Rhubarb Olympics for all ages, Rhubarb Rant Speaker's Corner, etc.
June 6 , 2009 Strawberry Day & Pig Roast
Pittstown, New Jersey
Peaceful Valley Orchards.
June 6, 2009 Ponca City Herb Festival
Ponca Cita, Oklahoma
The Ponca City Herb Festival is held the first Saturday of June each year and is hosted by the Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club.
June 6, 2009 Sasquatch Brewfest
Eugene, Oregon
Designed to showcase Pacific Northwest craft brewing, the Sasquatch Brew Fest allows professional brewers to 'show off,' by featuring unique specialty beers.
June 6, 2009 Ashland Strawberry Faire
Ashland, Virginia
Note: The website is not always updated and frequently shows previous years dates - the festival does take place each year.
June 6, 2009 Beer Barons’ World of Beer Festival
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
An opportunity to taste over 100 different beers hand picked by the beer geeks from the Beer Barons of Milwaukee - not just the flavor of the day from the breweries or distributors.
June 6, 2009 2nd Charlotte Street Festival 'Taste of Fitzrovia'
London, England, UK
Family-friendly gastronomic street party in London's iconic Fitzrovia district. **Celebrate the beginning of summer with great food, refreshing drinks, entertainment and produce. **For one special day, Charlotte Street will be closed to traffic and our restaurants bars and businesses will offer you a Taste of Fitzrovia, with **specially prepared market fresh festival dishes** prepared by 50 chefs - family-friendly activities and entertainment.
June 6, 2009 West Cape May Strawberry Festival
West Cape May, New Jersey
Every year on the first Saturday of June. Jersey fresh strawberries, strawberry shortcake, seafood, kettle corn, fresh produce, fresh barbecued meats, etc. Many vendors featuring antiques, arts & crafts, handmade jewelry, and art. Live entertainment.
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 6-7, 2009 3rd Annual Taste for the Arts
Hermann, Missouri
Hermann Garden Club Garden Tour & Plant Sale.
June 6-7, 2009 GardenFest
La Crosse, Wisconsin
June 6-10, 2009 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting & Food Expo
Anaheim, California
The IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo is the ONLY event that brings together decision-makers from all of the many disciplines involved in food science and technology for scientific education and career development.
June 6-13, 2009 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival
Warren, Arkansas
One of the oldest continuous running festivals in the state of Arkansas.
June 6-14, 2009 Lovran Days of Cherries
Lovran, Croatia
The renowned Lovran cherry is very similar to the well-known Lambert sort. The locals called them Brtosinka and their quality and taste is well known and highly regarded.
June 7, 2009 16th Annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival
Camarillo, California
Voted BEST Cultural Event in Ventura County, the Festival showcases the finest restaurants and caterers from Santa Barbara to the Conejo Valley and award-winning wineries. Live entertainment. All proceeds benefit Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families.
June 7, 2009 Celebrate with Wine and Chocolate
Cranford, New Jersey
Donna Toscana Dessert Lounge celebrating its 4th anniversary in collaboration with Alba Vineyards of Milford, NJ and NJWineSeller of Cranford, NJ. Taste Alba's dessert wines and Chocolatier Diane Pinder's chocolates and other desserts that compliment the Alba wines.
June 7, 2009 Museum of Early Trades & Crafts’ Craftsman of the Year
Madison, New Jersey
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts will honor wine expert and proprietor of Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, Gary Fisch, as the 2009 Craftsman of the Year for his knowledge, dedication & promotion of wine appreciation.
June 7-9, 2009 SNACKEX 2009
Berlin, Germany
Europe’s largest savoury snacks trade event.
June 7-9, 2009 International Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo
Atlanta, Georgia
This is the largest show for the dairy, deli, bakery, and foodservice professional. The retail buyers, merchandisers, brokers, distributors, and manufacturers come from all over the world for this important buying and educational event.
June 7-14, 2009 West Central Dairy Days
Willmar, Minnesota
A week-long celebration of the dairy industry in June each year. Activities include a milk run, outdoor band concert, visit to a dairy farm, etc.
June 8, 2009 Fermented Food Symposium
Zilina, Slovakia
The Role of Fermented Food in the Maintenance of Health
June 8, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts
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.
June 8, 2009 Street & Savory
New York, New York
Citymeals-on-Wheels invites you to join us for the most glamorous street festival the world has ever seen! Over 1,000 guests will stroll the esplanades and gardens of Rockefeller Center, sampling the creations of thirty-five of the country’s greatest chefs, along with fare from some of the city’s most iconic gourmet street vendors.
June 8, 2009 Gastronomy by the Seine 2009
Paris, France
The Second Annual Paris Culinary Summit « Gastronomy by the Seine » 2009
June 8-12, 2009 Retail Confectioners Int'l Convention & Exposition
Dearborn, Michigan
June 9, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Ithaca, New York
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.
June 9-11, 2009 International Scientific Conference on Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods
Zilina, Slovakia
The conference programme will focus on the current advances in the research of nutraceuticals, functional foods and their present and future role in maintaining health and preventing diseases. The conference is a scientific forum for all stakeholders of nutraceuticals, functional foods and enable the interactive exchange of related state-of-the-art knowledge. (See also June 12 Symposium)
June 9-12, 2009 Global Food Alaska 2009 Conference & Tradeshow
Soldotna, Alaska
The show covers all aspects of the food supply chain, both National and International, with a special highlight on companies that do business and produce in Alaska.
June 10, 2009 Virginia Pork Festival
Emporia, Virginia
The world’s largest outdoor barbecue. Last year’s event attracted over 15,000 people representing 32 different states.
June 10-12, 2009 FHC Beijing 2009
Beijing, China
8th International Exhibition for the Food, Drinks, Hospitality, Foodservice, Bakery and Retail Industries.
June 10-12, 2009 Interfood Astana
Astana, Kazakhstan
June 10-12, 2009 Agrihort Astana
Astana, Kazakhstan
4th Kazakhstan International Exhibition Agriculture.
June 10-12, 2009 Shanghai International Wine & Spirits Fair
Shanghai, China
The SIWSF is an exclusive event that specially caters for industry professionals who are involved in trading with wines, spirits and other alcoholic beverages, domestically and internationally.
June 10-13, 2009 TUTTOFOOD
Milano, Italy
World Food Exhibition.
June 11-12, 2009 Old Mission Peninsula Wine Dinner
Traverse City, Michigan
Winemakers will attend to meet with guests. Proprietor and Sommelier Amanda Danielson plans this event every year to " . . . showcase the best wines grown on Old Mission Peninsula alongside a world-class menu created specifically for the individual wines chosen." The wine dinner illustrates her strong conviction that local wines deserve attention.
June 11-13, 2009 AGRITEX 2009
Damascus, Syria
The 14th International Agricultural Exhibition
June 11-13, 2009 37th Annual Chisholm Trail Roundup BBQ
Lockhart, Texas
With Music Festival. BBQ & Chili cook-offs, arts & crafts, etc. Always 2nd week in June.
June 11-14, 2009 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii
The longest-running and most prestigious festival of its kind in Hawaii, The Kapalua Wine & Food Festival celebrates its 28th year this coming June! Join the intimate 4-day weekend with Festival Host, Master Sommelier Fred Dame who brings together world-renowned winemakers, top Master Sommeliers, celebrated chefs and industry insiders.
June 11-14, 2009 5th Annual Hot Ribs Cool Music
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Twin City Texas Pete RibFest. BBQ, Beer & Music.
June 11-14, 2009 DAFOOD 2009
Daegu, Korea
International Food Industry Exhibition
June 12, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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.
June 12-13, 2009 Wine, Chocolate and More Festival
Rickreall, Oregon
Showcase of decadent chocolate and wine tasting with some of the best wineries and vineyards, plus live music, and many specialty gifts.
June 12-13, 2009 AquaFair 2009
St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada
June 12-13, 2009 Columbus Annual June BBQ Cookoff
Columbus, Texas
Proceeds Benefit Columbus FFA Students. Help us send our students to Washington Leadership Conference!
June 12-13, 2009 River & Brews Blues Fest
Red River, New Mexico
June 12-13, 2009 Banana Split Festival
Wilmington, Ohio
Celebrating Wilmington's claim as the birthplace of the Banana Split in 1907. Music, car show, crafts, games, etc.
June 12-14, 2009 Coffee Fest Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Where coffee & tea business happens.
June 12-14, 2009 The Strawberry Festival
Crawfordsville, Indiana
You bring the lawn chair and we'll provide the fun!
June 12-14, 2009 Battle Creek Cereal Festival
Battle Creek, Michigan
World's longest breakfast table, arts crafts, parade, etc.
See also: www.worldslongestbreakfasttable.com
June 12-14, 2009 17th annual Rosy Rhubarb Festival
Shedden, Ontario, Canada
June 13, 2009 Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival
Oak Grove, Virginia
The best of Virginia's Chesapeake Bay Country at Ingleside Vineyards. Taste wine from the wine trail wineries along with great seafood, BBQ and live music. A great day trip from Washington DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia. Jacques said it best - Wine is food.
June 13, 2009 7th Annual "Woofs, Wines & Felines"
Ridgefield, Connecticut
Wine tasting, gourmet food and raffle.
June 13, 2009 Great American Food and Music Fest
Mountain View, California
Celebrating the rich traditions of classic American fare and music, hosted by chef and Food Network personality Bobby Flay. Legendary purveyors of classic American food, celebrity chefs, extraordinary musicians, and great American wines and specialty cocktails. Be sure to check the details on the festival website.
June 13, 2009 6th Annual Chocolate, Shakespeare & Champagne
Winona, Minnesota
Decadent desserts and champagne will be served at what has become the kick-off to the Shakespeare Festival and the summer social and arts season. This event is a wonderful way to get to know the actors and crew of the Festival, get a sneak peek at scenes from the plays this season, catch-up with old friends, and spend time in stunning surroundings.
June 13, 2009 Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Festival
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 13, 2009 Rods & Rails Classic - Perris Potato Festival
Perris, California
The Potato Festival at Perris Valley Historical Assoc & Museum.
June 13, 2009 Bread and Butter Day
Preston, Minnesota
Historic Forestville in Preston. Costumed staff will use traditional techniques, hands-on demonstration and audience participation to engage visitors in the once important weekly task of bread and butter making. Tasty freshly baked samples will be available.
June 13, 2009 118th Dr Pepper Birthday Celebration
Dublin, Texas
Dublin Dr Pepper is the oldest Dr Pepper bottling plant in the world.
June 13, 2009 20th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival
Nacogdoches, Texas
Tons of fresh blueberries, blueberry pancakes, blueberry pie, blueberry cobbler and blueberry ice cream contests. Kids will love the Blueberry Bounce Park, petting zoo, make and take arts and crafts, pet parade, The Big Blue Murals and more. Classic car show, Honda Goldwing motorcycle show, pie eating contests, horse shoe and washers tournaments, food and arts vendors.
June 13-14, 2009 Strawberry Festival
Forestville, New York
A celebration of the area’s strawberry harvest. Fresh strawberry shortcake, chocolate dipped strawberries & Festival wine. Food, wine, draft beer and Merritt’s Sangria Wine Slush. Free wine tours & tastings. Class car cruise, live music, craft vendors, dancing; live and silent auction proceeds to benefit the Ruben Brown Foundation.
June 13-14, 2009 The Great Grapes Wine, Arts & Food Festival
Cockeysville, Maryland
Over 12 wineries and 150 wines...plus organic farm products, local cheeses, specialty food items and so much more.
June 13-14, 2009 55th North Beach Festival
San Francisco, California
Juried Arts & Crafts Exhibitions, Celebrity Pizza Toss, Live Entertainment, Cooking Stage, Celebrity Chefs, Assisi Animal Blessings, Arte di Gesso (Italian street chalk art).
June 13-14 & 20-21, 2009 5th Annual Lavender Festival
Cherry Valley, California
Features 20 acres lush organic fields, and a deliciously healthy menu including entrees, drinks and desserts prepared with lavender. Activities Include aromatherapy classes & massage, fresh bouquets & plants, children’s activities, horse-drawn hay rides, organic marketplace, and more!
June 13-14, 2009 Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival
Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania
June 13-14, 2009 New Orleans Vieux To Do
New Orleans, Louisiana
Three festivals, one weekend: Louisiana Seafood Festival, Cajun-Zydeco festival, and The French Market Creole Tomato Festival
June 13-14, 2009 Rhubarb Festival
Sherman, Connecticut
Rhubarb cobbler, Rhubarb compote, Rhubarb ice cream, and more made with our farm grown rhubarb.
June 13-19, 2009 3rd Annual NYC Food Film Festival
New York, New York
A cinematic scratch n' sniff n' sample! Every night from 6/13 to 6/19 the festival will feature food-focused films, and attendees will be able to taste foods inspired from the films. All beach events are FREE, with suggested donation of 2 cans of food to benefit Food Bank NYC. Small tasting portions of food from the films will also be FREE
June 13-21, 2009 Niagara New Vintage Festival
Niagara, Ontaria, Canada
Internationally acclaimed wines, fresh produce, and a culinary experience unique to Ontario are at the centre of this two weekend gastronomic extravaganza.
June 14, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Culver City, Los Angeles, California
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.
June 14, 2009 Ojai Wine Festival
Ojai, California
June 14-15, 2009 5th Annual Tennessee Heritage BBQ Festival
Smyrna, Tennessee
This event is a Kansas City BBQ Society network sanctioned activity, which will bring competitive BBQ cooking teams from all across the United States to Smyrna, Tennessee.
June 14-15, 2009 The Bar Show
New York, New York
Located in the Heart of New York City, The Bar Show is the Only Trade Show specifically for Professionals representing the Bar, Nightclub, Restaurant, and Liquor Store Industry.
June 14-20, 2009 San Pedro Lobster Fest
Ambergris Caye, Belize
San Pedro celebrates the lobster season with a week full of activities. A wide array of dishes is showcased as well as dances held in honor of the lobster.
June 15, 2009 Food for Thought's Green Cuisine
Honor, Michigan
Visitors will be able to sample some of the best products of local food and beverage artisans, tour Food For Thought’s organic farm and green buildings as well as socialize, learn and have fun in a beautiful setting. Children welcome.
June 15-16, 2009 Health Ingredients South America
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Health ingredients South America (HiSA) builds upon Food ingredients South America, the established meeting place for the Latin American ingredients industry
June 15-19, 2009 Fithep Mercosur
Brazil
Exhibition of Technology and Products for Ice-Cream and Confectionery.
June 15-30, 2009 Dine in Sedona Restaurant Fest
Sedona, Arizona
This event gives local foodies and visitors the chance to experience a selection of specially priced meals from a wide variety of Sedona’s restaurants. Guests will enjoy three-course, prix-fixe dinner menus with the opportunity to select items for each course including an appetizer, entrée and dessert.
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 16-18, 2009 All Asia Food
Chicago, Illinois
June 16-18, 2009 POLFISH 10th Int’l Fair of Fish Processing and Fish Products
Gdansk, Poland
POLFISH 10th International Fair of Fish Processing and Fish Products
June 16-18, 2009 International Forum of Beverages
St. Petersburg, Russia
International exhibitions: Beer Auction. Brew and beverage industry, Fair of wine and vodka. Tasting competition.
June 16-20, 2009 FoodExpo Exhibition 2009
Damascus, Syria
The 7th Arab International Exhibition for Food Industries, Packing & Packaging.
June 16-20, 2009 FEICORTE 2009
Sao Paulo, Brazil
14th International Fair of the Meat Production Chain and 14th National Exhibition of Beef Cattle Breeds
June 16-21, 2009 Annual Johnson County Peach Festival
Clarksville, Arkansas
The oldest outdoor festival in Arkansas.
June 17, 2009 Starchefs Rising Stars Revue
Napa Sonoma, Charles Krug Winery, California
The online magazine for culinary insiders recognizes chefs from around the country as they come into their own as young leaders in the culinary field. All winners are hand-selected by StarChefs.com editorial panel based on in-person tastings and one-on one interviews. The Revue features a walk-around tasting gala featuring signature dishes from each chef, as well as premium wine pairings, spirits and entertainment.
June 17, 2009 The Grand Cru Tour Of France!
New York, New York
Ease into summer with a tasting of spectacular wines, including a '99 Lafite Rothschild, '96 Batard Montrachet, '93/'02 Echezeaux, and '95 Chassagne Montrachet. These and other stellar wines will be paired with great conversation, world cheeses, and live music.
June 17-18, 2009 Restaurant Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
The restaurant 09 trade shows are the only dedicated events for the restaurant and café industry and are must attend for anyone looking to source the very best in regional produce, innovative new products, and services for their business.
June 17-19, 2009 ExpHotel 2009
Cancun, Mexico
The Most Recognized Event in Mexico & the Caribbean for the Hospitality Industry.
June 17-20, 2009 Emmett Cherry Festival
Emmett, Idaho
Cherry pit spitting contest, pie eating contest, entertainment, food, carnaval, parade, etc.
June 17-20, 2009 FPP MINDANAO 2009
Davao City, Philippines
Food Processing & Packaging Technology Expo. Mindanao's most important trade show on the food & beverage industry.
June 17-July 14, 2009 The Big Picnic
Thousands of locations, UK
The Macmillan Cancer Support Big Picnic is back and bigger than ever. Last year more than 3,000 picnics all around the UK raised over £200,000 for people affected by cancer. Get together with your friends, families and colleagues to host a picnic and raise money for the two million people living with cancer in the UK.
June 18, 2009 National Homebrew Competition
Oakland, California
The world's largest international homebrew competition that recognizes the most outstanding homebrewed beer, mead and cider being produced by amateur brewers worldwide. Final judging and the awards ceremony take place at the National Homebrewers Conference
June 18, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Portland, Maine
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.
June 18, 2009 Chefs at the Shore VI
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Chef demonstrations, fine wines and premium beers, culinary delights from regional chefs, silent auction, benefits the marine and environmental education programs of the Atlantic City Aquarium and the scholarship fund of the Professional Chefs Association of South Jersey.
June 18-20, 2009 National Homebrewers Conference
Oakland, California
A fun, educational gathering designed to enhance homebrewers’ brewing skills and knowledge and increase homebrewing camaraderie. Special seminars and events cater to beer enthusiasts and amateur brewers of every level.
June 18-20, 2009 Ice Cream Days
Le Mars, Iowa
It's all about the Ice Cream!
June 18-20, 2009 Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee
Stockdale, Texas
First celebrated in 1937, the Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee is one of the oldest watermelon festivals in Texas. Always the third weekend in June (Thurs-Fri-Sat)
June 18-20, 2009 Tater Daze
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Tater Daze is a unique festival where residents pay homage to the humble potato. Early settlers discovered that potatoes flourished in the flat, sandy soil of the area. Through the Great Depression, drought and urbanization, Brooklyn Park has shown its strength as a community willing to work together and make our city a welcoming place for everyone.
June 18-21, 2009 Dolphin Days
Maui, Hawaii
Includes Chef & Winemaker Dinner, Dolphin Days Brew Fest, and The Great Waikoloa Food, Wine & Music Festival, and much more.
June 18-21, 2009 17th Annual Pineapple Festival
Dole Park, Lanai, Hawaii
Celebrates the islands rich pineapple plantation and ranch history. Residents and visitors will enjoy. Local foods, craft and game booths, and entertainment. Everyone is invited.
June 18-21, 2009 VinAgora International Wine Competition
Budapest, Hungary
June 18-21, 2009 12th Annual BBQ RibFest
Fort Wayne, Indiana
It's 4 days of unbelievably delicious, mouth watering barbecue. Slow smoked just the way you like them by national award winning cooking teams as well as some of Ft. Wayne's favorites.
June 18-21, 2009 Fulda Wood Duck Festival
Fulda, Minnesota
The Fulda Wood Duck Festival is an annual event held in Fulda, Minnesota.
June 18-28, 2009 Gettysburg Festival
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The 2nd annual Gettysburg Festival has unveiled a one of a kind culinary arts lineup designed by former White House Chef Walter Scheib. This year, Culinary Arts takes center stage. The Festival honors the Culinary Arts by recognizing that as visual, musical and theatrical artists train to become masters in their fields, trained chefs similarly hone their craft to become artists.
June 19, 2009 Food for Thought at the Tower Club
Dallas, Texas
Presented by Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL). The event benefits Big Thought, an organization that helps enrich the lives of children through arts, culture, and education. Local celebrity chefs will demonstrate their culinary expertise with samples for the crowd to enjoy. The night will include a silent auction featuring items donated by area businesses.
June 19, 2009 Virginia Chicken Festival
Crewe, Virginia
Southside Virginia's Oldest & Finest Festival.
June 19-20, 2009 Owego Strawberry Festival
Owego, New York
The festival celebrates this popular red fruit, notable to the area's growers. Food, entertainment, contests, wine tent, and 20,000 people enjoy the day. Friday night includes entertainment, food and fireworks. Held on the closed streets of downtown Owego, NY. (Also: http://visittioga.com/ )
June 19-20, 2009 Enrichment Festival & BBQ Cook-Off
Rotan, Texas
Silent Auction/Dinner/Dance; BBQ Cook-OFF Competition; Bake-Off Competition; Vendors (Food, Exhibitors, Amusement).
June 19-20, 2009 Delmarva Chicken Festival
Salisbury, Maryland
60th anniversary. It’s doubtful that any of the early organizers would have envisioned that the event they began would become one of Delmarva’s oldest festivals and family entertainment traditions. Chef’s Contest, Delmarva’s Giant Fry Pan - Lots of Food, Musical Entertainment - Baby Chicks, Chicken Capers (Fun and Games)
June 19-21, 2009 11th Annual Stowe Wine and Food Classic
Stowe, Vermont
Fine wines, superb cuisine, and rare wines at auction, all are at the world famous Trapp Family Lodge. Northern New England's premier wine event. Top Chefs present demonstrations of their culinary skills. Sample more than 100 premium wines, enjoy food selections from renowned local chefs. Wine seminars.
June 19-21, 2009 112th Annual Strawberry Days Festival
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
The oldest civic celebration west of the Mississippi. Join us for our hometown parade, free strawberries and ice cream in the park, live entertainment all weekend, a large arts fair, food court, parade, pro rodeo, carnival, KIDSFEST and much more. It’s fun for the whole family!
June 19-21, 2009 Taste of Champaign-Urbana
Champaign, Illinois
June 19-21, 2009 The Great New York State Food & Wine Festival
Clayton, New York
An event celebrating quality "Made in New York" food & wine products including candy and cheeses, nuts, sauces, herbs & spices, maple syrup and other maple products, apple cider, cookies and ice cream and of course, NYS wines.
June 19-Aug 17, 2009 2009 Pine River Duck Races
Pine River, Minnesota
The Pine River Duck Races are held each Friday, June 19 through August 17, 2009 at the Pine River Dam in downtown Pine River.
June 20, 2009 Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival
Flagstaff, Arizona
June 20, 2009 Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival
Timonium, Maryland
60 Beers, 40 Bourbons, Lots of BBQ and One Unforgettable Good Time!
June 20, 2009 Pechanga Microbrew Festival
Temecula, California
60+ microbrew beers, food samples, Chili Cookoff, Comedy, Live concert. Habitat for Humanity Temecula is our sponsor and they will be doing a silent auction at the event.
June 20, 2009 Founders Fest ’09: A Celebration of Beer & Music
Grand Rapids, Michigan
2nd annual Founders Fest outdoor beer and music festival in downtown Grand Rapids. From 3-11pm, the street (Grandville Avenue between Williams and Bartlett) will be blocked and the grounds of the brewery secured for the festivities.
June 20, 2009 Absinthe Festival
Boveresse, Switzerland
June 20, 2009 Alpine Mountain Days Chili Cook-Off
Alpine, Wyoming
Alpine Mountain Days June 19-21. 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off.
June 20, 2009 Schools for Kabul 2nd Annual Midsummer Party
Petaluma, California
Great food, wine, dancing and an auction. A benefit for Schools for Kabul, a student-run fundraising group supporting educational development projects in Afghanistan; dinner will include a spit-roasted pig and local wines from Stubbs Vineyard, Turley Wine Cellars, Messina Vineyards, also music by The Sofa Kings, a local rock band.
June 20, 2009 2nd Annual Wiregrass Blueberry Growers Association Festival
Headland, Alabama
Local growers will have fresh berries and berry products and blueberry plants available for purchase. Events include a Pageant, baby crawl, pedal tractor pull, blueberry pie eating contest, recipe contest and carriage rides.
June 20, 2009 29th Annual Alabama Blueberry Festival
Brewton, Alabama
June 20, 2009 Slocomb Tomato Festival
Slocomb, Alabama
Come and enjoy this family-friendly festival!! There will be entertainment, parade, music, gospel singing, receipe contest, a Ms. Tomato Pageant, and more.
June 20, 2009 17th Annual Baymen’s Seafood & Music Festival
Tuckerton, New Jersey
Seafood lovers are invited to tantalize their taste buds during Tuckerton Seaport’s Annual Baymen’s Seafood and Music Festival.
June 20, 2009 Cape May Harborfest
Cape May, New Jersey
June 20, 2009 6th Annual NC Blueberry Festival
Burgaw, North Carolina
Blueberries, Recipe Contest, BBQ Cook-off, Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, etc.
June 20, 2009 15th Annual RC and Moon Pie Festival
Bell Buckle, Tennessee
A jam packed day of fun for the whole family awaits you. There is plenty of country and bluegrass music, clogging dancers, Moon Pie games, crafts, and the ever popular "Synchronized Wading Extravaganza". Cutting of the worlds largest Moon Pie rounds out the day.
June 20, 2009 DairyFest
Stephenville, Texas
DairyFest is held each year to recognize and promote the influence of the dairy industry in Erath, Comanche, and Hamilton counties. Bring the whole family and remind your employees, neighbors, and friends to come enjoy all the dairy-related food, games, and entertainment.
June 20, 2009 Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival
Weko Beach, Bridgman, Michigan
Sample great local wines of the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail, and enjoy great music & food, right on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan!
June 20-21, 2009 5th Annual OPA! Big "Fat" Greek Festival
Flemington, New Jersey
Delicious Greek Food and Delectable Desserts; Greek wines and beer: Greek music, folk dancing performances; Children's Rides & Amusements, Arts and Crafts; Silent auction of original oil painting by local artist. Door prizes, raffles, dance contests and more.
June 20-21, 2009 King of the County BBQ Challenge & Music Festival
Martinez, California
BBQ, music, car show, amateur BBQ competition, etc.
June 20-21, 2009 16th Annual Around the World in 80 Miles
Hudson Valley, New York
For this popular annual event, each of the wineries along the Trail transform into a different wine producing country. Armed with your "Passport", travel the Wine World and discover the best of each "Country's" food paired with delicious wines from the Shawangunk Wineries.
June 20-21, 2009 2nd Annual Connecticut Wine & Food Festival
Stamford, Connecticut
Showcasing internationally known wine and spirits producers and cuisine and culinary delights from an exciting array of diversified ethnic restaurateurs. Delight in continuous tasting's while observing cooking demos in this fun-filled friendly setting.
June 20-27, 2009 Chilton County Peach Festival
Clanton, Alabama
Pageants and tournaments throughout the week, along with arts, crafts, music, parade, auction, barbecue and other food.
June 20-28, 2009 67th Annual Hampton County Watermelon Festival
Hampton, South Carolina
South Carolina's oldest continuing festival.
June 21, 2009 Savor Idaho
Boise, Idaho
Idaho's premier wine and food event! Delicious foods from local restaurants and savory wine tastings from grapes grown in Idaho. Idaho is growing into a premium wine producing state.
June 21, 2009 Real Men Cook
Benton Harbor, Bahamas
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 21, 2009 Scandinavian Festival at Swedish Hill Winery
Romulus, New York
Be Swedish for a Day! Enjoy our Scandinavian fare of food(fee for food), music and unique arts & craft exhibitors while dancing around our Maypole! Many wine specials as well. Make it a wine weekend and visit Goose Watch on Saturday for our Strawberry Festival!
June 21-25, 2009 Vinexpo 2009
Bordeaux, France
For the trade only.
June 23-24, 2009 HFTP Club and Hotel Controllers Conferences
Tampa, Florida
Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals.
June 23-25, 2009 Clubs & Hotels Expo
Melbourne, Australia
If you are involved in the hotel or club industry you simply cannot afford to miss Clubs & Hotels 2009.
June 23-25, 2009 Avicola 2009
Centro Costa Salguero, Buenos Aires, Argentina
International Poultry Exhibition and Conference
June 23-26, 2009 Food Taipei 2009
Taipei, Taiwan
19th Taipei International Food Show.
June 24, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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.
June 24-26, 2009 National Personal Chef Conference
New Orleans, Louisiana
United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA)
June 24-27, 2009 London Strawberry Festival
London, Ohio
June 24-28, 2009 Cranberry Blossom Festival
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Join us for a series of more than twenty events including live music, parades, arts and crafts, cranberry blossom tours, and of course, culinary treats featuring Wisconsin's tart and tangy fruit, the cranberry!
June 24-28, 2009 Pinot Days San Francisco
San Francisco, California
This is California's largest single gathering of pinot producers, as well as its most varied. Consumers will be able to sample up to 400 pinots from every important region in California, Oregon, New Zealand, and Burgundy, and to meet the winemakers who create them. We will also offer a number of pinots for auction, donating various charities.
June 25, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Ft Lauderdale, 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.
June 25, 2009 7th Annual Beer & Sake Festival
San Diego, California
This year features over 50+ sake varieties, imported speciality beers, and appetizers from San Diego's top restaurants. PLUS, watch the SushiMasters Regional Competition
June 25, 2009 2nd Annual Big Taste Milwaukee 2009
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Attendee's of the 2009 Big Taste will enjoy all-inclusive food from some of Milwaukee's finest restaurants ... all while taking in spectacular views of the evening's Big Bang fireworks from the Art Museum's private lake front terrace.
June 25-26, 2009 Horeca Medellin
Medellin, Colombia
A professional fair for Foodservice and Hospitality
June 25-27, 2009 VIV Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Connecting markets worldwide for innovative animal production and processing from feed to meat.
June 25-28, 2009 22nd Annual Cedar Rapids BBQ Roundup
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
June 25-28, 2009 28th Annual Telluride Wine Festival
Telluride, Colorado
Join us for 4 delicious days of cooking demonstrations, winemaker dinners, winemaker luncheons, and seminars featuring some of the most exciting names in today’s culinary world.
June 25-28, 2009 56th Annual Luling Watermelon Thump
Luling, Texas
Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest, Melon Eating Contests, Music, Midway, Food, Arts & Crafts, Car Show, etc.
June 25-29, 2009 10th Annual Epicurean Escape
Grand Lido Resort, Negril, Jamaica
A celebration of great cuisine and fine wines, offering interactive culinary seminars, grand galas, wine tasting, champagne tasting, pastry making classes, making for an extraordinary and delectable fare.
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 26-27, 2009 4th Annual Cleveland Wine Festival
Cleveland, Ohio
Featuring a wide variety of wine exhibitors and samples of more than 200 domestic, international and Ohio wines. Wine experts will speak on the latest trends, and Cleveland area chefs will perform cooking demonstrations. The Festival presents tastings, food & wine education and live music.
June 26-27, 2009 Annual PurpleHull Pea Festival & World Championship Rotary Tiller Race
Emerson, Arkansas
You won't see anything else quite like it. We're a small town festival with the best purple hull peas on earth, and the world's fastest garden tillers.
June 26-27, 2009 53rd Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival
Chipley, Florida
Great food & entertainment. Free Admission. Seed Spitting Contest, Watermelon Auction, Car show, Art show, Horseshoe tournament, Street fair. Family Fun.
June 26-28, 2009 Taste of Tacoma
Tacoma, Washington
Features regional restaurants and food companies eith entertainment for the whole family.
June 26-28, 2009 Placencia Lobster Fest
Placencia, Belize
11th annual Lobsterfest celebration featuring the crustacean that was once the main source of Placencia’s livelihood at the Spiny Lobster.
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 26-28, 2009 Beauregard Parish Watermelon Festival
DeRidder, Louisiana
June 26-28, 2009 24th Annual Green Mountain Chew Chew Festival
Burlington, Vermont
The object of the festival is to expose you to as many different taste treats as possible during your ride on the Chew Chew Train. Each Restaurant & Vermont Food Producer serves 3 food item with no duplications. These taste treats represent their specialties and are sure to be found on menus at their home locations. Music, Children's Games, Family Fun.
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.
June 27, 2009 Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Wine Festival
Santa Barbara, California
Website has delayed start music with no controls. Many of the best of the Central Coast wineries and some of the best local bakers, caterers, and chefs in one spot to tantalize the taste buds of food and wine aficionados.
June 27, 2009 Whitesbog Blueberry Festival
Browns Mills, New Jersey
Held annually the last Saturday of June at Whitesbog Historical Village in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, 120-34 Whitesbog Road (off Route 530), Browns Mills NJ
June 27-28, 2009 East Coast Food & Wine Festival
Pennington, New Jersey
The Slow Food and Wine Festival has been expanded into an East Coast Food and Wine Festival with participation and attendance from Slow Food Chapters along the East Coast. Features the best restaurants and some of the most celebrated wineries in the State. Sample dishes prepared with the season's locally grown vegetables, fruits, seafood, chicken, meats and more.
June 27-28, 2009 Duncan Ribfest
Duncan, Nebraska (no website)
Duncan Ribfest is a fundraiser for the Duncan Vol. Fire Dept. & The Duncan Wrestling Club. Have 5 rib venders & specialty foods. 7 bands in the 2 days beer garden. Family affair. Contact: garysch@megavision.com
June 27-28, 2009 Cedarburg Strawberry Festival
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Tons of Strawberry Treats to try - 3 separate Arts & Crafts Shows - Live Music - Great Family Fun Event - See Website for tons more activities.
June 27-28, 2009 The Children's Food Festival
Northmoor Trust Farm , Oxfordshire, UK
The only food festival entirely dedicated to young people. Bake bread, make a smoothie, visit the Chocolate Tent, taste the world! The Baby & Early Years Area. All activities at the Festival are free!
June 27-28, 2009 CATCH - Nova Scotia Seafood Festival
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
A Uniquely Nova Scotian Seafood Celebration. All-encompassing seafood eating experience, a showcase of Nova Scotia seafood products and the hottest culinary trends. Learn the latest culinary techniques, collect new recipes, shop, sample outstanding food and wine, don’t miss Nova Scotia’s premier Seafood event of the year!
June 27-28, 2009 The 13th Annual International Gourd Art Festival
Fallbrook, California
June 27-28, 2009 17th annual Safeway National Capital Barbecue Battle
Washington , DC
This internationally acclaimed event is one of the world’s largest BBQ contests, and draws more than 100,000 people from all over the world to welcome summer on Pennsylvania Avenue, and enjoy world-class BBQ, music, food, celebrity chefs, interactive exhibits, and kids’ activities.
June 27-28, 2009 Mulberry Creek Herbfair
Huron, Ohio
Enjoy herbal foods, plants and vendors at the herb farm's annual fair. This year's theme is Germany.
June 27-28, 2009 20th Annual Colorado Brewers’ Festival
Fort Collins, Colorado
Great beer, food, music and fun. Over 50 Colorado beers and 400 kegs will be enjoyed along with great live music Saturday and Sunday in Historic Downtown!
June 27-July 5, 2009 Pembrokeshire Fish Week
Pembrokeshire, West Wales, UK
A celebration of Pembrokeshire's wonderful fish and seafood - not to mention its spectacular coastline.
June 28, 2009 Taste of Adams Avenue
San Diego, California
June 28, 2009 23rd Annual Red, White & Blueberry Festival
Hammonton, New Jersey
The combination of live music, kiddy rides, arts & crafts, a blueberry bake-off, a fantastic Classic Car Show run by Cruisin’ Classics, incredible food and blueberries in every shape and form has made this day a family favorite for people from all over the Delaware Valley. Free admission.
June 28-30, 2009 Southwest Foodservice Expo
Dallas, Texas
As the largest foodservice tradeshow in the region, Expo brings together all aspects of the industry for three days of business, networking, education and fun.
June 29-July 5, 2009 Isle of Man Queenie Festival
Port Erin & Port St Mary, Isle of Man
The Isle of Man Queenie Festival is a week long festival of events to celebrate one of the Island’s favourite local seafood, the Queen Scallop, or as it’s more commonly known on the Isle of Man, the Manx Queenie. Events include sailing, swimming, barbecues, beach days, heritag walks and much more.
June 30, 2009 Pibil Fest
Progresso Village, Corozal District, Belize
A traditional way to cook the pork wrapped in banana leaf, it is buried in a pit with fire at the bottom to roast it. The Maya word "pibil" means "buried". A host of activities is held in the village of Progresso, where the highlight is the Pibil.
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JUNE 2008 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Events 2008
May 30-June 1, 2008 Rockin' RibFest & Pro Rodeo
Troutman, North Carolina
DUE TO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS 2009 EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WILL RESUME IN 2010. A major annual fundraising event for Dove House Children's Advocacy Center.
June 3, 2008 Grand Central Oyster Bar's Herring Festival
New York, New York
The herring Festival should start today! Herring lovers will enjoy the season for less than a month. The Herring is flown in air expressed Grand Central Oyster Bar from Scheveningen, The Netherlands, on the North Sea where the herring fleet makes its home. Not only will the Oyster Bar receive the very first herring shipped to the USA, but the cream of the catch, as well.
June 4, 2008 Culinaire
Atlanta, Georgia
For all you eager epicureans, Culinaire will surely satisfy that appetite for delectable cuisine, as some of the most revered chefs in the world represent their respective Atlanta restaurants and serve up specialties spanning the globe.
June 5, 2008 Chefs With Heart
New Brunswick, New Jersey
20 of the Garden State’s best chefs and restaurants in one room, on one evening. Your taste buds will smile and thank you all night long. American Heart Association Chefs With Heart is a statewide food and wine tasting event that has become one of the region’s premier events featuring some of the “best of the best” restaurants. In addition to signature dishes presented by the chefs and restaurants, guests will enjoy samplings of fine wines, liqueurs, champagnes and microbrews, a café bar, delicious pastries, desserts, and more. If you would like information about purchasing tickets, sponsorship, silent auction, or other questions, call the American Heart Association at (609) 223-3711
June 5-8, 2008 Tea World Festival
Seoul, Korea
June 6-, 2008 Grasshopper Festival
Augusta, Kansas
The name and theme come from a time in Augusta's past when the town almost died after a plague of grasshoppers chewed every tree, shrub, crop and even the clothes on the line.
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June 6-7, 2008 21st Annual Chicken and Egg Festival
Prescott, Arkansas
Come out and enjoy the fun of a small town family festival. Don't miss our famous Cacklin' Crowing contest and Golden Egg hunt. Lots of other activities like arts, crafts, food vendors, tennis, 5K run, basketball and much more!
June 6-7, 2008 ValleyFest 2008
Russellville, Arkansas
The River Valley's premier festival with all proceeds benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs. Lots of Entertainment and fun - BBQ Cook-off, Fishing Derby, Horseshoes, etc
June 7-15, 2008 60th International Trade Fair
Trieste, Italy
Trade Fair for Handicrafts, Tourism and Regional Food Specialties
June 13, 2008 24th Annual March of Dimes Dining Out
Atlanta, Georgia
You and 7-9 guests will enjoy a chef’s choice, 3-course meal with wine pairings at the participating restaurant of your choice. After dinner, guests will head to the Opera Nightclub for a private After-Party, complete with drinks, dessert, dancing, and a silent auction. Tables may be purchased for $1,500 or $1,000 depending on your restaurant choice. A complete list of restaurants and online registration can be found on our website.
June 13-14, 2008 Northpark Mall Art Walk & Wine Tasting Festival
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (no website)
Fine art & fine wine making comes together in Oklahoma. Uncork your passion and join Oklahoma's best artists and wine makers during this unique 2 day event. Activities for the entire family. E-mail: philkaren@peoplepc.com
June 14, 2008 Sushi and Sake Festival
Long Beach, California
June 14, 2008 Alpine Mountain Days Chili Cook-Off
Alpine, Wyoming
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June 14-21, 2008 Watermelon Days Festival
Cordele, Georgia
Cordele has made a name for itself with its Annual Watermelon Days Festival, the oldest in the state of Georgia.
June 15-16, 2008 The Specialty & Fine Food Fair Harrogate
Harrogate, England, UK
The Speciality & Fine Food Fair, Harrogate opens its doors in June to welcome the fine food community based in the North of England and the Midlands.
June 16-20, 2008 IFOAM Organic World Congress 2008
Modena, Italy
IFOAM: International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements
June 19, 2008 Summer Food & Wine Festival
Costa Mesa, California
June 19-23, 2008 International Food, Dairy & Beverage Exhibition
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
International Food, Dairy & Beverage Exhibition.
(bad link http://www.ifdbe.com/ )
June 21-22, 2008 23rd Annual A Taste of The Litchfield Hills
Litchfield, Connecticut
Festival on temporary hiatus and will not be held in 2009.
June 28, 2008 Boulder Food and Wine Festival
Boulder, Colorado
Boulder’s finest chefs gather with Colorado’s winemakers for a food and wine sampling in Boulder’s Central Park not to be missed.
June 28, 2008 Grapeland Watermelon Festival
Grapeland, Texas
Fun, food and fellowship and of course those delicious Pennington Watermelons.
June 29, 2008 Cooking Classes at Children's Museum of Manhattan
New York, New York (no website)
Bestselling author and children’s cooking expert Cricket Azima will be teaching two free cooking workshops at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) on Sunday June 29, 2008 at 3pm and 4pm, that will show children and parents how to prepare fun and nutritious recipes from around the world. The basis of Azima’s classes will be her interactive new book, Everybody Eats Lunch, which highlights fun foods from different countries and has been featured in The Washington Post, on Martha Stewart Living Radio, and the Montel Williams Show, among others. The workshops are free with paid museum admission and will be hands-on with participants being invited to help prepare and sample the food.
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JUNE 2007 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Events 2007
waiting for new 2008 dates
June 16-17, 2007 25th Annual Judge Isaac C. Parker Memorial Chili Cook Off
Fort Smith, Arkansas
June 16-17, 2007 Atlantic City Seafood Festival
Atlantic City, New Jersey
June 28-30, 2007 EGYFISH 2007
Cairo, Egypt
The International Arab African Fish Resources Conference & Exhibition.
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