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Massachusetts Food Festivals, Food Shows & Fairs
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2009 MASSACHUSETTS 2009 (see 2010 - 2008 - 2007)
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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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