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2009 MASSACHUSETTS 2009 (see 2010 - 2008 - 2007) FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS Click on the Name to go the Events Website
January 17-25, 2009 The Kingdom of Navarra Gastronomic Week Boston, Massachusetts Prepare your palate for Piquillo red peppers and rosado wine! For nine days, Navarra The Kingdom of Flavors, Spain will visit Boston and New York for a gastronomic celebration. Restaurants in New York and in Boston will offer menus highlighting Navarra's unique traditional dishes and local wines. Sponsored by the Government of Navarra and the Navarra Chamber of Commerce
March 22-24, 2009 New England Foodservice & Lodging Exposition & Conference Boston, Massachusetts The largest trade-only exhibition serving the New England market.
March 26, 2009 10th Annual Flavors of Neponset Valley Gala Foxboro, Massachusetts (no website) Christina's, Two Washington Street (Route One North). 5:00PM Wine Seminar; Gala Hours 5:30-9:30PM. Experience a sumptuous and elegant soiree featuring fabulous food and beverage tastings offered by the area's finest chefs, confectioners, vineyards, specialty beers, and exotic beverages. Great jazz ensemble, as well as silent auction. Tickets are $45 in advance, $55 at the door, or a block of 10 for $350 (advance purchase only). To purchase tickets, contact Kathleen at Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce at 781-769-1126 or Kathleen@nvcc.com
March 28-31, 2009 2009 CNM DPG Symposium Boston, Massachusetts Clinical Nutrition Mangers (CNM), a Dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association.
April 2, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation Boston, Massachusetts Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid in America grows up hungry. Each spring, the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at more than 45 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million.
April 21-24, 2009 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America Boston, Massachusetts The Craft Brewers Conference is the number one environment in North America for concentrated, affordable brewing education and idea sharing to improve brewery quality and performance. The conference is also a great social event with over 1600 beerfolk enjoying craft brews together. BrewExpo America® allows exhibitors and buyers to develop profitable business relationships and helps brewing and brewery restaurant professionals encounter the latest and the best that industry vendors have to offer.
April 26, 2009 Taste Of Cape Cod Cape Cod, Massachusetts Cape Cod Restaurant & Food Showcase
April 27, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation Worcester, Massachusetts Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid in America grows up hungry. Each spring, the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at more than 45 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million.
May 13-17, 2009 13th Annual Nantucket Wine Festival Nantucket, Massachusetts
May 31-June 6, 2009 Cape Cod Life's 2nd Annual Food & Wine Festival Cape Cod, Massachusetts A showcase of the area’s finest chefs and restaurants in a sampling of unique cultural venues.
June 8, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts Savor the finest dishes and drinks prepared by the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists, enjoy the best wines and bid in exciting live and silent auctions. All this to catch the more than 12 million children at risk of hunger and surround them with the nutritious foods where they live, learn and play! 100% of ticket sales help ensure no kid in America grows up hungry.
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.
August 6-8, 2009 7th Annual Tanglewood Wine & Food Classic Tanglewood Grounds, Massachusetts An aesthetic fusion of great music and wonderful wine and food.
August 9, 2009 2nd Annual Winnekenni Chowderfest Haverhill, Massachusetts Winnekenni Castle. The event will feature Chowders from greater Haverhill's finest restaurants. The public votes for their Favorite Chowder! Live entertainment, magic shows, etc.
August 13-16, 2009 98th Annual Fisherman’s Feast Boston, Massachusetts This is Boston's oldest continuous Italian festival. This is an annual event that began in Boston in 1911 and is based on a tradition that goes back to the 16th century in Sciacca Sicily.
August 15-16, 2009 Sorrento's Chef Marco at Fisherman’s Feast Boston, Massachusetts 'Sorrento Cheese La Cucina Italiana' Sorrento’s Chef Marco will share his expert cooking knowledge with the public as he demonstrates how to prepare Mediterranean meals. He has spent many years with Sorrento Cheese and has attended numerous festivals with Sorrento, who is the leading sponsor of Italian street festivals in America. Free and open to the public.
September 23-26, 2009 Natural Products Expo East Boston, Massachusetts A trip to Natural Products Expo East is all you need to experience the new products, networking opportunities and education that'll be big news for you and your business.
September 24-26, 2009 BioFach America - Organic Products Expo Boston, Massachusetts North America's largest all-organic and natural show.
October 3-4, 2009 North Quabbin 11th Annual Garlic and Arts Festival Orange, Massachusetts The food vendors at the festival celebrate the bounty of the harvest through their delicious garlic infused creations. Food cooking demonstrations, garlic, organic produce, agricultural demonstrations & workshops, arts festival.
October 13, 2009 Share Our Strength's 'A Tasteful Pursuit' Touring Dinner Series Boston, Massachusetts 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.
October 16-18, 2009 3rd Annual Martha's Vineyard Food & Wine Festival Edgartown, Massachusetts Leading Chefs will present to guests the best locally sourced fresh seafood, produce, and meats, while Vintners offer samplings of wines from around the world. Seminars are held Saturday. Opening Reception and Saturday afternoon Grand Tasting are held outdoors on the grounds of the Martha's Vineyard Museum in a beautiful, elegant white tent lit by brass lamps in the late afternoon.
October 17, 2009 Fitchburg Forge-In Blacksmith Festival Fitchburg, Massachusetts Includes Great Pumpkin Carve.
October 17-18, 2009 9th Annual Wellfleet Oysterfest Wellfleet, Massachusetts Wellfleet comes alive for a two-day celebration of the town’s famous oysters, clams and shellfishing traditions in this street party that brings together locals and visitors alike for a weekend full of food, frolic, and fun.
October 31, 2009 Pudding Hollow Pudding Festival Charlemont, Massachusetts This small-town homage to pudding features lunch, entertainment, sales of sponsors' wares, and tastings. Savor rural New England at its best! See also information about entering this unique Pudding Contest.
October 31-Nov 1, 2009 The 14th Annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival Boston, Massachusetts Our Festival brings together an amazing array of vegetarian natural food providers, top national speakers and chefs, and educational exhibitors in a fun and welcoming environment. It is a chance to talk directly to food producers, learn the newest items in the marketplace, taste free food samples, shop at show special discounts, or simply learn what vegetarian foods are available and where you can find them!
November 3, 2009 Starchefs Rising Stars Revue Boston, Massachusetts 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.
2010 MASSACHUSETTS 2010 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
January 23-24, 2010 19th Annual Boston Wine Expo Boston, Massachusetts
March 14-16, 2010 International Boston Seafood Show Boston, Massachusetts Co-located with Seafood Processing America, is North America’s largest seafood exhibition, attracting close to 18,000 seafood buyers and sellers from across the globe.
March 14-16, 2010 Seafood Processing America Boston, Massachusetts Co-located with the International Boston Seafood Show.
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.
2008 MASSACHUSETTS 2008 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS waiting for new 2009 dates
September 14, 2008 Shellfish Shindig Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts Come enjoy oysters, quahogs and steamers by the bucket and meet the shellfishermen and women that farm them. This celebration of mollusks will showcase the varied salty delicacies of Massachusetts' waters as well as sustainable aquaculture traditions. Each grower will sell food and Samuel Adams Brewery will provide beer.
November 23, 2008 2nd Annual Taste Of Cape Cod Cape Cod, Massachusetts Food and Wine Festival
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