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MAY 2008 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows and Culinary Events 2008
(See: 2007 - 2009) (Click on the name for the events website)
April 29-May 1, 2008 IFEX Int’l Food, Drink & Catering Exhibition
Belfast, Ireland
Northern Ireland’s food, drink, hospitality and retail exhibition will celebrate its 22nd anniversary this year.
May 1, 2008 AAMH Presents: 4th Annual Food & Wine Tasting
Rider University, Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Association for the Advancement of Mental Health (AAMH)
Featuring food, wine, beer and liquor tasting, silent auction, raffles, live music. Event helps support Association for Advancement of Mental Health (AAMH).
May 1, 2008 Las Olas Wine & Food Festival
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
May 1-3, 2008 IN VINO - IV International Wine Festival
Belgrade, Serbia
May 1-4, 2008 Fritto Misto all'italiana- Le grandi tradizioni del fritto in rassegna
Ascoli Piceno, Marche, Italy
The Art of Frying: A review of the Great Italian & International Fried Food Tradition.
May 1-4, 2008 Bio Brazil Fair
Sao Paulo, Brazil
International Organics and Agroecology Products Fair
May 1-5, 2008 Choco-Laté, The Bruges Chocolate Festival
Bruges, Belgium
May 2-3, 2008 Heritage Herb Extravaganza
Mountain View, Arkansas
Hands on activities, vendors & tours of the Garden! Call (870) 269-3851 to register for workshops or to be placed on the herb mailing list.
May 2-3, 2008 Poke Salat Festival
Arab, Alabama
Arts, crafts, entertainment, Poke Salat cook-off, street dance, womanless beauty contest, etc.
May 2-3, 2008 Dandelion May Fest
Dover, Ohio
Dandelion Picking Contest, Dandelion Cookoff, wine sampling, arts & crafts, children’s activities.
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May 2-3, 2008 Whistle Stop Festival & Rocket City BBQ Cook-off
Huntsville, Alabama
Two days of music, food and fun on the grounds of the historic Depot. Live entertainment, a children's activity area, and barbecue judging are highlights of this annual festival.
May 2-3, 2008 28th Mushroom Festival
Richmond, Missouri
May 2-4, 2008 Pensacola Crawfish Creole Festival
Pensacola, Florida
The event is one of the largest crawfish boils in state. This event features thousands of pounds of boiled crawfish in addition to other traditional Cajun and Creole fare such as red beans & rice, crawfish pie, boudin balls, and even fried gator tails.
May 2-4, 2008 Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Celebrity Crawfish Eating Contest, Cajun Cooking Demonstration, Cajun Dancing Contest, Crawfish Races, Parade, Crawfish Etouffee Cookoff, music, entertainment, arts & crafts.
May 2-4, 2008 The 9th Annual Long Grove Chocolate Festival
Long Grove, Illinois
May 2-4, 2008 Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Always the first weekend in May.
May 2-4, 2008 Portland Indie Wine Festival
Portland, Oregon
Small, independent producers are the heart and soul of Oregon's world class wine industry. The Portland Indie Wine Festival is your opportunity to meet the next generation of winemakers emerging from cellars all across the state.
May 2-4, 2008 Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival
Orange Beach, Alabama
Come celebrate "Good Life on the Gulf Coast" at the fifth annual Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival.
May 2-4, 2008 Annual World Famous Armadillo Festival
Hamburg, Arkansas
May 2-4 2008 USBG Nat'l Cocktail Competition & 60th Anniversary Celebration
Long Beach, California
United States Bartenders' Guild. With almost 60 years of presence in the United States and International coverage in affiliation with the International Bartender’s Association (IBA) in over 50 countries, the United States Bartenders' Guild is the largest network of professional bartenders and is setting the standard for the profession throughout the country.
May 2-5, 2008 SCAA 20th Annual Conference & Exhibition
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Specialty Coffee Association of America.
May 2-11, 2008 International Restaurant Week
New York, New York
Continental Airlines invites New Yorkers to participate in International Restaurant Week. Diners can enjoy exclusive offers at 12 of New York City’s top Zagat-rated restaurants. Restaurants were specifically chosen for their unique ability to capture the culinary excellence of each of Continental’s 12 featured international destinations. Each restaurant will provide diners with a range of special offerings, such as behind-the-scenes kitchen tours, unique menus, complimentary tastings and take home treats.
May 3, 2008 2nd Annual New England Regional Chili Cookoff
Somers, Connecticut
Sanctioned by the International Chili Society. To Benefit The Enfield Food Shelf. Admission is $5 and 2 canned goods or $6 without canned goods.
May 3, 2008 4th Annual Shine to Wine Festival
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Along with showcasing North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County and the burgeoning wine industry in our area, this year’s event will feature a unique Culinary Chef Challenge, where regional chefs representing surrounding restaurants will compete for the title of Best Chef, as well as other prizes to be determined. These chefs will display their cooking and presentation talents for a jury of judges and critics, as well as offer samples and plates to the crowd to pair with the wineries.
May 3, 2008 National Homebrew Day
Each year on the first Saturday in May, thousands of homebrewers around the world unite to celebrate National Homebrew Day. Brewers brew the same recipes and toast simultaneously at noon Central Time.
May 3, 2008 Green Mountain Homebrew Competition
South Burlington, Vermont
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May 3, 2008 26th Annual Oyster Feed
Ocosta, Washington
May 3, 2008 6th Annual Waikiki Spam Jam
Waikiki, Hawaii
The Waikiki Spam Jam is a street festival that celebrates the people of Hawaii's love for Spam, a canned meat from Hormel Foods. In Hawaii, you will find Spam at all grocery and convenience stores, many restaurants and in most homes in Hawaii. This street festival is great for all ages, as the event includes Hawaii's top restaurants, two stages with free entertainment, and a variety of Hawaiian crafters. Benefits the Hawaii Food Bank, the largest non-profit in Hawaii that feeds the needy.
May 3-4, 2008 Tewkesbury Food and Drink Festival 2008
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
This festival is in its 4th year and offers the best of local produce to try and buy, as well as demonstrations from our local Cotswolds Chef Rob Rees.
May 3-4, 2008 4th Annual OPA! Big "Fat" Greek Festival
Flemington, New Jersey
A Taste of Greece in Hunterdon County. Delicious Greek Food and Delectable Desserts; Greek wines and beer: Cultural Entertainment and Exhibits featuring Greek music and folk dancing performances; Children's Rides & Amusements, Arts & Crafts.
May 3-4, 2008 Strawberry Festival
Lahaska, Pennsylvania
Enjoy a variety of strawberry treats including chocolate dipped strawberries, assorted pastries, strawberry shortcake, strawberry jam, and strawberry fritters. Take home a pint of fresh strawberries. Live entertainment and strawberry pie-eating contests add to the enjoyment of this traditional Spring celebration
May 3-4, 2008 Ruskin Tomato and Heritage Festival
Ruskin, Florida
Food, Fun and Farmer's Market Ruskin Tomato Queen, Antique Tractor Show, Roamin' Oldies Classic Car Show, Bluegrass and Country Music, Heritage Center, Historical Exhibits, Plant Show and Sale, Gardening Seminars and Workshops, Fried Green Tomatoes, Kid's Korner- Rides and Games, Crafts, Products and Prizes, Watershed Tour, Butterfly tent, with release at end of Festival, Free Sliced Tomatoes!
May 3-4, 2008 Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show
Atlanta, Georgia
Enjoy the pleasures of visiting 100+ exhibitors showing their fabulous products and innovative ideas. Purchase and sample products directly from the show floor and see great presentations from national and local chefs!
May 3-5, 2008 London Food Festival
London, England, UK
May 3-5, 2008 A Taste of the Dales
Leyburn, England
80 local food stands under one roof - cookery demonstrations by leading local chefs - farming display with young animals and farming craft demonstrations - children's attractions - festive music - beer festival - food and drink galore - and lots more.
May 3-5, 2008 Food and Technology Expo 2008
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
The 3 day exhibition will showcase the status of the 'Agrifood Businees' in terms of technology, market knowledge and advancements in the processing, milling and pacakging of foods.
May 3-8, 2008 Pittsburgh Wine Festival
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
"One of the Top-10 Wine Festivals in the Country." Some of the world's finest wine-makers, chefs, entertainers and wine educators. seminars on wine and food as well as dinners in restaurants around town featuring wine makers and local chefs.
May 3-17, 2008 Annual Tennessee Strawberry Festival
Dayton, Tennessee
May 4, 2008 20th Vintage Bouquet Charity Wine Auction
Beverly Hills, California
Enjoy incredible wine from leading wineries; also pouring will be FIJI Water and Peet's Coffee & Tea. There is also a VIP Martini Bar. And enjoy fabulous food from area restaurants. Tickets are $125 each prior to the event and $150 each at the door. Tickets for the VIP Martini Bar are $175 each.
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May 4, 2008 55th Annual Cosby Ramp Festival
Cosby, Tennessee
Music, Food and Fun for the Whole Family: Green Eggs & Ramps, BBQ Chicken Served With Ramps, Country, Gospel, Bluegrass and Rock & Roll Music, Maid of Ramps Contest, Appalachian Crafts.
May 4, 2008 20th Vintage Bouquet
Beverly Hills, California
Proceeds to Benefit Public Counsel and the Beverly Hills Bar Foundation. 20th Vintage Bouquet Charity Wine Auction Hosted By The Bhba Barristers
May 4-7, 2008 United Fresh Tech
Las Vegas, Nevada
The FreshTech Expo - the successor to the International Fresh-cut Produce Association's Fresh-Cut Expo, the FreshTech Expo builds on its history as the leading fresh-cut operations event in the world.
May 4-7, 2008 Food Marketing Institute Show
Las Vegas, Nevada
May 4-10, 2008 71st West Tennessee Strawberry Festival
Humboldt, Tennessee
May 5, 2008 Seventh Annual Sweet Charity
Washington, D.C.
Heart of America Foundation® hosts Sweet Charity with the support of civic leaders from throughout the Greater Washington region. This benefit brings together pastry chefs and chefs from the D.C. Metro Area's leading restaurants for a unique event that emphasizes chocolate as a metaphor for the sweetness and potential in every child. Chocolate Fashion Show with celebrity models, more than forty award-winning chefs, open beer and wine stations, sweet & savory demonstrations, mind-bending chocolate sculptures, tasting stations, silent auction and more!
May 5, 2008 Taste of the Nation
Whippany, New Jersey
An evening of exceptional cuisine prepared by Over 40 celebrated chefs and accompanied by fine wines from around the world. Plus, top wine producers, brew masters, pastry chefs, and caterers. 100% of all ticket proceeds go directly to fight childhood hunger and poverty in New Jersey.
May 5, 2008 Stilton Cheese Rolling
Stilton, England
Participants compete in rolling large rounded blocks of wood along the high street for a prize of stilton cheese and bottles of port.
May 6-7, 2008 Food Forum India
Renaissance, Mumbai, India
Food Forum India, 2008 conference, exhibition & awards congregation of key global and Indian food organizations. It will span the vast array of food business segments like food retail, real estate, food design, food processing, food logistics & support, food services and information & technology.
May 6-8, 2008 Gourmet Housewares Show
Las Vegas, Nevada
May 7, 2008 40th Eastern Shore Seafood Festival
Chincoteague, Virginia
May 7-10, 2008 5th Pakistan Int’l Food Equipment & Technology Exhibition
Karachi, Pakistan
May 7-10, 2008 National Herb Week
Mountain View, Arkansas
May 7-11, 2008 Vinovita
Zagreb, Croatia
International Fair of Wine and the Equipment for Viticulture and Viniculture
May 7-11, 2008 5th Malaysia International Halal Showcase
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
An International Trade Fair for global and Malaysian halal products. The world’s largest international halal trade fair. MIHAS is also Malaysia’s largest food and beverage exhibition.
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May 8, 2008 2008 D'Artagnan Duckathlon
New York, New York
Watch hundreds of New York's top professional chefs compete in a 20-stop "obstacle" coarse through New York's meatpacking district. Events include cheese identification, "what's that pot?," rubber duck feet race, and blind-folded brandy tasting.
May 8, 2008 UK Soft Drinks Industry Conference
London, England UK
May 8-10, 2008 Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend
Charlotte, North Carolina
The Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend, which is held in the spring of each even-numbered year, attracts guest winemakers and winery owners from all over the world and has grown into one of the largest events of its kind in the Southeast.
May 8-10, 2008 Annual Conference for Private Service Professionals -
Newport, Rhode Island
May 8-10, 2008 Seoul Intl Wine & Spirits Expo
Seoul, Korea
May 8-10, 2008 Saint Louis Brewers Heritage Festival
St. Louis, Missouri
May 9-10, 2008 Governor's Fishing Opener
Pequot Lakes, Minnesota
60th Annual Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener Event. This years' event is being held in the Brainerd Lakes area at Pequot Lakes and Breezy Point.
May 9-10, 2008 International Bar-B-Q Festival
Owensboro, Kentucky
Every second weekend in May, Owensboro springs to life with the wonderful smells and sounds of the International Bar-B-Q Festival. Smoke from hickory-stoked fires blends with the aromas of sizzling chicken, bubbling burgoo and roasting mutton to complete the festival atmosphere.
May 9-11, 2008 Annual Taste Addison
Addison, Texas
May 10, 2008 Annual Area Rummage Sale & Spamburger Day
Austin, Minnesota
Join us for the Austin Area Rummage Sale with over 100 participants and enjoy a SPAMBURGER at all of our participating restaurants!
May 10, 2008 2nd Annual Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival
Norfolk, Virginia
May 10, 2008 Spirit of Toronto 2008, Toronto's Annual Whisky Gala
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
More than 100 single malt whiskies will be poured at this annual tasting -- admission includes all samples, masterclass seminars with distillers and blenders, gourmet catering, live jazz and an outdoor cigar pavillion.
May 10, 2008 U.S. Open Annual Homebrew Competition
Charlotte, North Carolina
part of the Carolina Brewer of the Year competition
May 10, 2008 AquaFair 2008
St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada
May 10-11, 2008 Northeastern Ohio Chocolate Festival
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
This is the first year for the Northeastern Ohio Chocolate Festival. The festival will have dozens of food and non-food vendors that will showcase chocolate in every way imaginable. There will be chocolate competitions, a kid's activity area, entertainment, contests, a Gala Dinner on Saturday evening, and a special promotion for moms on Mother's Day.
May 11-13, 2008 Horeca Kuwait 2008
Salmiya, Kuwait
Hospitality & Food Exhibition in Kuwait
May 12-14, 2008 Interbake China 2008
Guangzhou (Canton), China
The 12th China International Bakery Equipment, Supplies and Ingredients Exposition. Interbake China 2007 attracted 68,000 visitors from over 62 countries and areas. Ranked as the most influential and largest bakery exhibition in China.
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May 12-14, 2008 Coffee Festival China 2008
Guangzhou (Canton), China
The 4th Coffee Festival focuses on the same date and location of Interbake China 2008
May 12-17, 2008 HORECA
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
May 12-17, 2008 FOODTECH
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
International Exhibition of Food Products and Technologies
May 12-17, 2008 SAPORI D’ITALIA
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Exhibition of Italian Food Products
May 12-18, 2008 American Craft Beer Week
Various communities aroung the U.S.
May 13-15, 2008 Drink Expo-2008: Int’l Beverage Forum
St.Petersburg, Russia
Our exhibition is the most effective communicative marketing tool. Participants will receive a unique opportunity to find new clients or to invite existing ones to the booth for negotiations and to present new products and technologies. Particularly, for those participants and visitors who are new on Russian market, “DRINKEXPO-2008” will give an excellent opportunity to meet with Russian suppliers and experts.
May 13-16, 2008 SITEVI MERCOSUR 2008
Mendoza, Argentina
International Trade Show of Grape and Fruit-Tree Growing and Wine Making Equipment bi-annual - next show May 2008
May 14, 2008 Virginia Food and Beverage Expo
Richmond, Virginia
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services present “Great Taste 2008”, bringing together over 100 exhibiting companies featuring Virginia culinary delicacies, all in one location. This show is only open to trade buyers (no consumers) and there is no cost to attend.
May 14, 2008 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
New York, New York
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.
May 14-16, 2008 SIAL China 2008 - Asia’s Food Marketplace
Shanghai, China
May 14-16, 2008 Wine Pleasures Workshops
Gruissan, France
Buyer meets French Cellar
May 14-16, 2008 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention & Tradeshow
Calgary, Canada
The largest show of its kind in Canada.
May 14-17, 2008 Seoul Food & Hotel 2008
Seoul, Korea
May 14-17, 2008 Seoul Foodtech 2008
Seoul, Korea
May 14-18, 2008 Annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival
Buckhannon, West Virginia
May 14-18, 2008 Nantucket Wine Festival
Nantucket, Massachusetts
May 15, 2008 20th Annual Brandon Business Expo & Taste of Brandon
Florida State Fair Grounds, Florida
One of the largest expositions in the Brandon area, with 219 booths including 30 restaurants, the "Taste of Brandon" has something for everyone.
May 15, 2008 18th Annual Taste of Alpharetta Festival
Alpharetta, Georgia
May 15-16, 2008 IFMA Foodservice Sales & Marketing Conference
Chicago, Illinois
IFMA - International Foodservice Manufacturers Association
May 15-17, 2008 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
Memphis, Tennessee
It's the Super Bowl of Swine. The College of Pig Knowledge. The Granddaddy of Grills. The Largest Pork Barbecue Cooking Contest on the Planet.
May 15-17, 2008 WorldFood Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan
14th Azerbaijan International Food Industry Exhibition
May 15-17, 2008 Agrihort Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan
2nd Azerbaijan International Agriculture Exhibition
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May 15-17, 2008 Caspian Seafood
Baku, Azerbaijan
1st Caspian International Seafood and Fishery Exhibition
May 16-17, 2008 SAVOR – An American Craft Beer & Food Experience
Washington D.C.
SAVOR is the quintessential craft beer and food event to happen in Washington D.C. in celebration of American Craft Beer Week. SAVOR will offer a memorable craft beer and food experience to a limited number of attendees. Attendees will visit directly with owners and brewers from 48 breweries in 8 regions. Educational salons will also be offered.
May 16-17, 2008 Cooking for Solutions
Monterey Bay Aquarium, California
Join honored chef Darina Allen and chefs from around. This year's events include the signature gala celebration, as well as food and wine adventures, cooking demonstrations and an "iron chef" event.
May 16-17, 2008 17th Annual Picklefest
Atkins, Arkansas
Pickle eating and pickle juice drinking contests, arts, crafts, food vendors, tractor pull, rodeo and parade. Activities for kids include petting zoo, pony rides, fun kingdom and more. Little Miss Sweet Pickle and Little Mr. Dill Pickle contest.
May 16-17, 2008 Annual Western NY Homebrew Competition
Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York
“Amber Waves of Grain” Largest homebrew competition in New York
May 16-17, 2008 Magnolia Blossom Festival & World Championship Steak Cook-Off
Magnolia, Arkansas
20th Annual Magnolia Blossom Festival and 18th Annual World Championship Steak Cook-Off.
May 16-17, 2008 25th Annual Crawfish Festival
Dermott, Arkansas
May 16-17, 2008 Mike The Headless Chicken Festival
Fruita, Colorado
Read about Mike the headless chicken who lived 18 months without a head! Chicken Dance Contest, Chicken Recipe Contest, Food and Craft Vendors, More Chicken, the 5k "Run Like a Headless Chicken", Chicken Games, Historic Tours, Eating Contests, Mike's Market and more.
May 16-18, 2008 Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor
National Harbor, Maryland
Upscale, waterfront festival, part of National Harbor’s grand opening and will emphasize food and wine pairing, artisanal and organic products, and boutique wines. Lectures on culinary & wine trends, sustainability issues, and supporting local farmers & resources; Chefs demonstrations.
May 16-18, 2008 26th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival
Paso Robles, California
More than 90 area wineries host an array of special events including winemaker dinners, food pairings, seminars, winery tours, special tastings and more.
Always held the third weekend in May.
May 16-18, 2008 24th Annual Greek Food Festival
Little Rock, Arkansas
Medley of Greek and Middle Eastern cuisines. Indoor Old World Market offers exceptional imports, artwork, pastries and coffee bar. Live entertainment.
May 16-18, 2008 35th Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival
Pasadena, Texas
May 16-18, 2008 International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines
Manila, Philippines
May 16-18, 2008 Seattle Cheese Festival
Seattle, Washington
4th year. As artisanal cheese production grows, so does the festival! Come taste more than 200 cheeses from local and international producers along the cobblestone street of Pike Place Market. The Seattle Cheese Festival is the first of its kind on the West Coast with artisanal cheese at center stage.
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May 16-18, 2008 Kentucky Gourd Art Show
Taylorsville, Kentucky
Exhibits, workshops, etc.
May 16-18, 2008 Annual Lodi Zinfest
Lodi Lake Park, California
Wine, Food & Fun at Lodi Lake.
May 17, 2008 Lefse Dagen
Starbuck, Minnesota
To commemorate the record setting, yet unbroken, world's largest lefse baked during the Starbuck Centennial Celebration in 1983, and to hold an open house at the Starbuck Depot Square.
May 17, 2008 Uncorked! The San Francisco Wine Festival
San Francisco, California
May 17, 2008 The BrewMasters Open
Alpharetta, Georgia
Homebrew Competition
May 17, 2008 Terroir Wine Celebration
Picton, Ontario, Canada
Come celebrate the wonderful wines of Prince Edward County. Wineries will be serving their own unique county-produced wines, featuring new spring releases. Each will be paired with a sampling of local cuisine. Wine appreciation seminars will also be available during the day.
May 17, 2008 The 7th Annual Virginia Beer Festival
Norfolk, Virginia
May 17, 2008 26th Annual Oregon Homebrew and Microbrew Festival
Corvallis, Oregon
May 17, 2008 The Montrose Chocolate and Wine Festival
Montrose, Pennsylvania
A tasteful event featuring gourmet chocolate, fine wines and local artists and artisans.
May 17, 2008 A Toast To Tennessee Wine Festival
Nashville Shores, Tennessee
May 17, 2008 5th Annual Texas Steak Cookoff, Beef Symposium & Tourist Trap
Hico, Texas
May 17, 2008 22nd Annual Virginia Wine & Craft Festival
Front Royal, Virginia
May 17, 2008 19th Annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook Off
Toms River, New Jersey
May 17, 2008 B.E.E.R.'s 12th Annual Brew-Off
Nesconset, New York
Homebrew Competition
May 17, 2008 West Coast Brew Fest
Sacramento, California
The West Coast Developed the Microbrew, so it is only appropriate that we have a Brewer's Festival to honor our West Coast Heritage.
May 17-18, 2008 Wholly Herbs
West Sussex, England UK
West Dean Gardens. Whether it be basil with tomato, sage with pork, lavender to scent your linen, peppermint for your tea or arnica for bruises, Wholly Herbs celebrates the not-so-humble herbs in all their diversity.
May 17-18, 2008 Morel Mushroom Fesitval
Muscoda, Wisconsin
Awesome show with Morel Mushroom Theme - tons of different food vendors with Morel Mushroom theme stuff to try - huge craft show - Firewords Saturday night - Parade on Sunday - Wonderful Family Fun Event - See Website for tons more activities.
May 17-18, 2008 Annual Cajun Festival
Grand Prairie, Texas
May 17-18, 2008 49th Artichoke Festival
Castroville, California
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May 17-18, 2008 California Strawberry Festival
Oxnard, California
Each year strawberry lovers unite for the premier outdoor event tempting any appetite for fun. This multi-faceted celebration serves up a menu of delectable strawberry delights, along with non-stop entertainment, Strawberryland For Kids, gooey contests for berry lovers of all ages, and more.
May 17-20, 2008 NRA Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show
Chicago, Illinois
May 17-25, 2008 Bromont Chocolate Festival
Bromont, Quebec, Canada
Week-ends only. Celebrate the Fête du chocolat (chocolate festival), in Bromont, home of the Chocolate Museum. In addition to offering samples of the great blends and popular chocolate treats, the festival features a variety of cultural and sporting activities.
May 18, 2008 Seaport Bluegrass and Barbeque Jamboree
Tuckerton, New Jersey
Entertain your senses with live bluegrass music with the sweet, smoky flavors of barbeque in celebration of International Bluegrass Month and National Barbeque Month.
May 18, 2008 13th Annual Big Batch Brew Bash
Houston, Texas
The largest single style beer competition in the world.
May 18, 2008, Whitetop Mountain Ramp Festival
Whitetop, Virginia
Always held on the third Sunday in May, the Ramp Festival features traditional mountain music played by local musicians, crafts, games, dancing, a RAMP EATING CONTEST and a BBQ chicken meal served with a side of (what else?) ramps!
May 18, 2008 A Passage to India - Wine luncheon
Edison, New Jersey
Northern & Central NJ Chapter, Women for Winesense. A Northern Indian buffet lunch along with a variety of specially chosen wines from India. There will be a talk about the wines as well as information about the growing Indian wine industry.
May 18-22, 2008 Food & Hotel Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's 13th International Event for Food, Beverages & Catering,Hotel Equipment, Supplies and Services Incorporating ‘Top Chef’ & ‘ART DE TABLE’
May 19, 2008 Starchefs Rising Stars Revue
Chicago, Illinois
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.
May 19, 2008 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Manchester, New Hampshire
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.
May 19-21, 2008 PPI China 2008
Guangzhou, China
PPI China 2008 highlights high-tech solutions for food and drink manufacturing. More than 500 exhibitors, 12,000 professional visitors and international partners like the Italian Cibus Tec exhibition will make the PPI China 2008 a vivid meeting point of new technology, market trends and business opportunities.
May 19-21, 2008 IFE Poland - 2008
Warsaw, Poland
International Food, Drink and Hospitality Exhibition.
May 19-23 2008 World Aquaculture 2008
Busan, Korea
May 19-25, 2008 National Vegetarian Week
UK and France
The 15th National Vegetarian Week aims to celebrate vegetarianism in its broadest sense and prompt media discussion on the topics of vegetarian food, health benefits, lifestyle and commitment.
May 20, 2008 6th annual The Cuisine of Queens & Beyond
Astoria, New York
The Cuisine of Queens & Beyond Food and Wine Gala and Burger Battle of the Boroughs hosted by Dish du Jour Magazine. Attendees will sample savory bites and libations from over 50 local restaurants, gourmet shops, bakeries, wine and beer companies. Celebrity Chefs will be offering their books for sale and signing copies. Guests will also have the privilege of witnessing New York’s best compete in the first ever Burger Battle of the Boroughs.
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May 20-21, 2008 PubBusiness
Telford, Birmingham, England UK
Pub Business is the UK's new and only national event dedicated to the business of running pubs and increasing profits.
May 20-22, 2008 Bakery China
Shanghai, China
Bakery China - International Trade Fair for the Bakery and Confectionery Trades in China, is the largest trade fair of its kind in the Asian region.
May 20-22, 2008 London International Wine Fair & Distil, the Business of Spirits
London, England
It's often been said that the London Wine Fair is the single most important business event in the world wine and spirits calendar.
Distil is the world’s first trade event dedicated to bringing together global spirits brands, buyers and influencers for three days of business.
May 20-24, 2008 Agraria
Cluj-Napoca, Transilvania, Romania
International Trade Fair for Agriculture, Food Industry and Packing
May 20-24, 2008 Annual New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
New Orleans, Louisiana
May 21-23, 2008 IFIA Japan and HFE Japan
Tokyo, Japan
IFIA Japan (International Food Ingredients and Additives)
HFE Japan (Health Food Exposition & Conference)
May 21-25, 2008 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION ON FOOD
Tunisia
May 21-25, 2008 ThaiFex - World of Food Asia
Thailand
May 21-23 Trade - May 24-25 Public
Food & Beverage, Food Catering, Food Technology, Hospitality Services, Retail & Franchise.
May 22, 2008 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Hartford, Connecticut
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.
May 22-25, 2008 Mudbug Madness
Shreveport, Louisiana
This 4 day event is one of Louisiana’s largest and most popular Cajun festivals, with Crawfish Boil, Cajun, Zydeco, Blues and Jazz artists, mouth-watering Cajun cuisine, raucous contests, and fun for all ages. Mudbug Madness draws as many as 56,000 people in one day.
May 22-25, 2008 Jambalaya Festival Asssociation
Gonzales, Louisiana
World Champion Jambalaya cooking contest, swamp pop music etc.
May 22-26, 2008 Kodiak Crab Festival
Kodiak, Alaska
May 23-25, 2008 EAT! Vancouver, The Everything Food + Cooking Festival
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Canada's largest consumer food, beverage and cooking show, featuring hundreds of food, beverage and kitchen goods exhibitors, wineries, breweries, restaurants, cooking demonstrations, wine and cheese seminars, chef competitions and barbecue and chili cook-offs.
May 23-25, 2008 5th Annual Food & Wine Festival
Newport Beach, California
Acclaimed winemakers, celebrated chefs, master sommeliers and noted experts will serve as gastronomic guides, captivating festival goers with educational seminars, enticing tastings and extraordinary dining experiences.
May 23-26, 2008 17th Annual Marc's Great American Rib Cook-off & Music Festival
Cleveland, Ohio
A finger-licking formula of smoking grills and hot musicians keeps the rock and ribs tradition alive!. A finger-licking formula of smoking grills and hot musicians keeps the rock and ribs tradition alive! Live Nation packs dozens of national and local bands into the Memorial Day weekend celebration.
May 23-26, 2008 Annual St. Louis Rib America Festival
St. Louis, Missouri
Family event featuring award winning BBQ, live entertainment from national, regional and local talent, and more! Each rib cooker features their very own special cooking strategy and recipes that make for a truly unique food festival experience. Also featured are various other food and beverage options. Many of the events also feature family fun games.
May 24, 2008 California Festival of Beers
Avila Beach, California
over 50 brewers and over 100 of their finest microbrewed creations
May 24-25, 2008 Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest
Manheim, Pennsylvania
Showcasing the many tastes of Pennsylvania’s culinary offerings against the backdrop of an old time country festival complete with cultural shows and artisan displays, FlavorFest is 30 acres of delirious fun and delicious entertainment for the whole family signaling the beginning of summer in Lancaster County.
May 24-25, 2008 12th Annual Festival of Wines & Culinary Arts
Rockport, Texas
May 24-25, 2008 Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival
Zellwood, Florida
May 24-25, 2008 25th Annual Pungo Strawberry Festival
Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 24-26, 2008 Austin Wine Festival
Austin, Texas
Wineries from Lampasas to New Braunfels and Fredericksburg to Dripping Springs have bloomed from a pioneering few, into an internationally awarded and recognized wine region. The number 2 wine destination in the nation, second only to Napa!
May 24-26, 2008 Taste of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
the nation's longest running culinary arts festival.
May 24-26, 2008 Mystic Seaport Lobsterfest
Mystic, Connecticut
May 24-26, 2008 Southern New Mexico Wine Festival
Las Cruces, New Mexico
This oldest of our festival offerings kicks off the summer season. A crowd of over 12,000 makes the event an annual start to summer, tasting wines from around the state and learning, during hourly seminars, about wine and how to pair it with food. Live music, arts and crafts and a wide variety of agricultural products.
May 24-26, 2008 Albuquerque Wine Festival
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Located at the famous Balloon Fiesta grounds, the Albuquerque Wine Festival combines wines from around the state, arts and crafts, food, live music, and educational opportunities.
May 25, 2008 10th Annual Chili Challenge
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
May 25-28, 2008 Wine Pleasures Workshop Buyer Meets French Cellar
Selva, Spain
Wine Pleasures Workshops bring together small to medium sized wine producers who do not usually take part in the large wine & food trade fairs with buyers (importers, wholesalers, agents/brokers and retailers), with the aim of establishing business relationships between them.
May 26, 2008 Sagra Dei Limoni (The Lemon Feast)
Monterosso al Mare, Italy
Annual event held on the Saturday preceding Ascension Sunday, celebrated with a contest of the biggest local lemon, a contest of shop windows decorated with the most beautiful lemons, as well as live music throughout the day.
May 26, 2008 Family Day at Lakeside Vineyard & Winery
Felicity, Ohio
A laid back day filled with family friendly activities for all ages. Plenty of tables and chairs will be out, the charcoal grills will be fired up and ready to go. Guests can bring a picnic basket and cook up their steaks, hamburgers and hot dogs. Everyone's favorite Lakeside Vineyard wine will be available.
May 27-29, 2008 VineExpo Asia Pacific
Hong Kong, China
Reserved for professionals operating in the wine and spirits sector and related activities such as catering, the cruise industry, etc., as well as for journalists.
May 27-29, 2008 VIV Europe
Moscow, Russia
Connecting markets worldwide for innovative animal production and processing from feed to meat.
May 27-31, 2008 The Garden Show
Beirut, Lebanon
18,500 visitors, 200 exhibitors in 2007
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May 28-30, 2008 Interfood Astana
Astana, Kazakhstan
May 28-June 1, 2008 Mondial de la Biere
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Montreal Beer Fest.
May 28-June 2, 2008 Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival
Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada
May 29-30, 2008 "Collective Spirits" Wine Festival
Highlands, North Carolina (no website)
Presented by Bascom Louise Gallery/Fine Arts Center. Thursday, an international wine and food tasting, silent auction and more. Friday at 11:00 a.m join Delia Viader and Michael DeLoach for a lively lecture, sparkling wine tasting, Brunch and Live Auction.
Contact Donna Woods , dwoods_bascomlouise@verizon.net 828-526-4949 x 2
May 29-31, 2008 BioFach China
Shanghai, China
Organic Trade Fair
May 30, 2008 Tour de Champagne
Houston, Texas
Bringing chefs and sommeliers together from Houston’s finest restaurants promises to be the culinary treat of 2008. During Tour de Champagne, a silent auction benefiting a local non-profit organization will take place.
May 30-31, 2008 Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival
Banff, Canada
May 30-June 1, 2008 Rockin' RibFest & Pro Rodeo
Troutman, North Carolina
A major annual fundraising event for Dove House Children's Advocacy Center. National award winning ribbers serving up the most unbelievably delicious barbecue ribs, pulled pork, beef, and chicken along with a 3 day rodeo.
May 30-June 1, 2008 Good Food & Wine Show
Melbourne, Australia
May 30-June 1, 2008 World Tea Expo
Las Vegas, Nevada
The World Tea Expo is the largest trade-only conference in the world showcasing tea and tea-related products.
May 30-June 1, 2008 Taste of Asia
Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, London, UK
Britain's premier Asia Food and Travel Show. Live kitchen demonstrations from celebrity chefs plus all the ingredients you need for great food or travel.
May 31, 2008 4th Annual Mariposa Rotary Fine Art & Wine Festival
Mariposa, California
View of a variety of art, taste great wines and enjoying tasty foods with family and friends. 15 wineries will pour local wines and 30 Sierra Foothill Artists present unique work at the festival. Specialty BBQ foods will be freshly prepared by the Rotary Club.
May 31-June 1, 2008 Taste of Pennsylvania Wine & Music Festival
York, Pennsylvania
A showcase of the Taste of Pennsylvania. 10-12 wineries from across the state will pour samples of their many great wines. Live music each day, along with food and craft vendors. Bring your chair and stay for the day.
May 31-June 1, 2008 GardenFest
La Crosse, Wisconsin
May 30-June 1, 2008 Michael Arnone's Annual Crawfish Fest
Augusta, New Jersey
May 31-June 1, 2008 27th Annual Vintage Virginia
Centreville, Virginia
(also, www.virginiawines.org)
May 31-June 8, 2008 Wine & Food Week
The Woodlands, Houston, Texas
A Taste of what's to come... One of America's largest and most comprehensive wine & food events. 8 days, 50 events, 500 Wines, 50 Restaurants!
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May ??, 2009 Beef Australia 2009
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
May ?-?, 2009 VIV Russia
Moscow, Russia
Connecting markets worldwide for innovative animal production and processing from feed to meat.
May 6-9, 2009 HOFEX 2009: 13th Asian Intl Exhibition
Hong Kong, China
13th Asian International Exhibition of Food & Drink, Hospitality Equipment, Supplies & Technology. Strictly open to professional trade and business visitors only.
May 12-14, 2009 FENAVIN 2009 - Spanish Wine Fair
Ciudad Real, Spain
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May ??, 2007 Natural Preservatives 2007
Princeton, New Jersey
May 3-5, 2007 Hospitality International India
Greater Noida, New Delhi, India (www.hii-expo.com/)
May 4-5, 2007 Southern California Homebrewer's Festival
Temecula, California
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May 5-6, 2007 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
A Springtime Extravaganza in the Shenandoah Valley. A regional Virginia festival in its 79th year featuring wines from the oldest and newest Shenandoah Valley vineyards. Website: www.shenandoahvalleywinecountry.org.
May 6, 2007 Great Chefs of Minnesota
Bloomington, Minnesota (no website)
Join the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) for its 24th Annual Great Chefs of Minnesota charity dinner featuring the best chefs from Minnesota's best restaurants. Chefs graciously donate their time and 1,000 taste-size specialty items that best represent their restaurant.
Guests enjoy an evening of fabulous food, complimentary wine, the chance to bid on fabulous items in the live and silent auctions, and music in an effort to raise $120,000 for the National Kidney Foundation. To participate as a chef, sponsor, auction donor or guest please call or email the NKF today. For more information please email nkf@nkfmn.org or phone 952.544.7300
May 7-10, 2007 Saudi Hotel & Restaurant 2007
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The 6th International Hotel, Restaurant, Catering Equipment and Supplies Exhibition
May 10-13, 2007 Cochon de Lait Festival
Mansura, Louisiana
Roast suckling pig festival. Hog Calling contests, Men's & Ladies Beer Drinking contests, Boudin Eating Contest, Greasy Pig Contest, Egg Toss, Festival Parade, arts & crafts, carnival, street dances, music, concerts, etc.
May 11-13, 2007 'Candat Sotong' Fiesta 2007
Redang Island, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
Squid fishing festival.
May 19, 2007 Cullman County Strawberry Festival
Cullman, Alabama
Live stage entertainment, car and truck show, tractor show, Strawberry Festival Pageant, vendors, parade, and plenty of Cullman County strawberries.
May 19, 2007 4th annual Science of Wine
Ashland, Oregon (no website)
ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum fundraiser. This event features the Rogue Valley’s finest wineries and restaurants.
For more details contact Chris Hostetler at (541) 482-6767
May 19, 2007 4th Annual Neptune’s International Wine Tasting
Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 19, 2007 Enchanted Brewing Challenge
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Homebrewing competition.
May 22-24, 2007 Sustainable Food Packaging – 2007
Monroe, New Jersey
The full program will be posted on their website by March 5, 2007
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May 24, 2007 Cheung Chau Bun Festival
Cheung Chau, Hong Kong, China
Said to be a hundred years history, every year in May all people on the island must kept vegetarian diet for three days, at the last day the procession held. When midnight came hundreds young men hurried up to the three bun towers, torn off all the buns, put them in bag or spread them over the crowd.
May 26, 2007 Boer Goat Show
Cullman, Alabama
Open market and sanctioned show and sale featuring goats originating from South Africa.
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May 27-30, 2007 Alimentaria Lisboa
Lisbon, Portugal
Most important trade fair for the industry on the Iberian Peninsula.
May 27-31, 2007 5th Annual Food Marketing Conference
Dubai, UAE
This is the most innovative and groundbreaking event in the Middle East that is dedicated to food marketing, bringing top international and regional executives to discuss current issues, challenges and trends in food marketing.
May 30-June 1, 2007 Agrihort Astana
Astana, Kazakhstan
2nd Kazakhstan International Exhibition Agriculture
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