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2009 - OCTOBER Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Expos, Events - 2009
(See 2010 - 2011 - 2008 - 2007) (Click on the Name for the Events Website)
May 16-Oct 10, 2009 Lyons Outdoor Market
Lyons, Colorado
Sept 26-Oct 3, 2009 46th International Marlin Tournament
Port Antonio, Jamaica
Sept 28-Oct 2, 2009 Codex Alimentarius
Agadir, Morocco
Sept 29-Oct 5, 2009 Fall Flavours
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Sept 30-Oct 3, 2009 XIIth Int'l Exhibition PIR Hospitality Industry
Moscow, Russia
October ?, 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 1-3, 2009 Food & Hotel Vietnam 2009
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 5th International Food and Drink , Hotel, Restaurant, Bakery and Foodservice equipment, Supplies and Services Exhibition.
October 1-11, 2009 Fall Wine Festival
Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada
During this festival, experience vineyard tours, lunches, dinners, events and the fall wine harvest. Over 165 events throughout the valley which are focused on wine, food, education and the arts.
October 2, 2009 Gusto! Celebrating the Best of Northwest Food, Wine, & Microbrews
Everett, Washington
More than 100 Northwest wines, 20 fine restaurants and specialty foods, and select microbrews. Admission includes access to all tasting, plus a commemorative wine glass and plate. Purchase your favorite wines, bid on silent auction items and listen to live music. All proceeds benefit the Everett Community College Foundation.
October 2-4, 2009 Master Brewers Assoc. of the Americas Annual Convention
La Quinta, California
October 2-4, 2009 Oktoberfest
Fredericksburg, Texas
Voted eighth favorite Texas Festival by Texans in 2005. German food and drink, polka and waltz contests, music, artisans, Kinderpark.
October 2-4, 2009 Herb Harvest Fall Festival
Mountain View, Arkansas
National Herb Day celebrated with a seminar form held in the Heritage Herb Gardens. Speakers, local herbal merchants & plantsmen share their knowledge. Much more.
October 2-4, 2009 Annual Apple Festival
Long Grove, Illinois
80 shops and restaurants help celebrate with unique seasonal gifts and merchandise and flavorful comfort foods. Treats include cider donuts, caramel apples, brown bag apple pies, and even apple popcorn and apple martinis! American entertainment and music –country, rock and roll, Dixieland, and jazz–and special events.
October 3, 2009 Lambtown, USA Festival
Dixon, California
National Lamb Ribs Eating Contest, Lamb Barbecue Cook-off, Fiber Fair, Sheepdog Trials, Shearing Competition, Mutton Bustin', Fiber and Open Sheep Shows.
October 3, 2009 Stone Lake Cranberry Festival
Stone Lake, Wisconsin
A one-day festival saluting cranberry growing in the northwest. Events include cranberry bake-off contest, cranberry marsh tours, pancake breakfast, crafts, parade, street entertainment, helicopter rides and crate derby.
October 3, 2009 The Great Grapes Wine, Arts & Food Festival
Charlotte, North Carolina
Enjoy Hundreds of Wines, Over 50 Exhibits with Thousands of your fellow wine lovers!
October 3, 2009 California Beer and Wine Festival
Yuba City, California
Charity even organized by Hoagland Homes and the Downtown Business Association. Please visit our site for tickets and more information. See you there!
October 3, 2009 Annual Fun in the Sun Chili Cook-Off
Castaic, California
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Annual Fun in the Sun Chili Cook-Off. The event, which is expected to draw thousands of area residents, will benefit Special Olympics, Santa Clarita, as well as Heads-Up Therapy on Horseback for disabled children.
October 3-4, 2009 Irresistible Gluten Free Food Show
Melbourne, Australia
Featuring the great range of foods available in gluten free, wheat free diets, general good health, for those with coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and other food intolerances. For the general public, food industry and health professionals, all foodies!
October 3-4, 2009 Eagle River Cranberry Festival
Eagle River, Wisconsin
Includes a walk, run or bike tour to benefit the American Heart Association of Wisconsin. Also, enjoy cranberry marsh and winery tours, specialty cranberry food items, arts and crafts show, cranberry baking contest and bake sale, specialty foods and beverages, family fun entertainment and music, farmers market and antique market, the world’s largest cranberry cheesecake, harvest hoe down and bog bridge tournament.
October 3-4, 2009 Annual Taste of Rhode Island
Newport, Rhode Island
Come and taste what it means to be a Rhody at this two-day culinary celebration of Rhode Island cuisine, featuring local favorites and shoreline classics served up by some of the Ocean State’s best restaurants, as well as multiple stages of live entertainment, culinary demonstrations, contests, kids' activities, and more!
October 3-9, 2009 IBA World of Baking
Düsseldorf, Germany
Independent Bakers Association
October 4, 2009 IV International Kremlin Culinary Cup
Moscow, Russia
The IV International Kremlin Culinary Cup will take place in October, 2009 and it will traditionally welcome teams and individual competitors from all over the world.
October 5-10, 2009 IAFI World Seafood Congress 2009
Agadir, Morocco
International Association of Fish Inspectors.
October 7-9, 2009 DanFish International
Aalborg, Denmark
October 8-13, 2009 The London Restaurant Festival
London, England, UK
The inaugural London Restaurant Festival will be a citywide celebration of eating out which will raise the profile of establishments involved and acknowledge the pleasure and sustenance given to all by London’s extraordinarily diverse range of restaurants.
October 9-10, 2009 4th Annual Tennessee State Bar-B-Q & Fall Festival
Lenoir City, Tennessee
We are a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP & Sanctioned thru the Kansas City Barbecue Society.
October 9-10, 2009 Crossville Oktoberfest 2009
Crossville, Tennessee
This 19th annual event is well known for its great German food & beverages and continuous dancing/listening music from great German/polka bands. This festival is rated one of the most authentic Oktoberfest in the area.
October 9-10, 2009 4th Annual Oyster Spat Festival
St. George Island, Florida
Oyster Spat is a baby oyster. The family festival, which is open to the public, will highlight the county's proud seafood industry and beautiful beaches.
October 9-10, 2009 Ethnic Expo
Columbus, Indiana
Festivities are held outdoors. Two stages for entertainment and several tents for dining. The festival has authentic ethnic food booths, cultural exhibits, live performances of international music and dancing, a ethnic bazaar, parade, special entertainment for children. There is NO admission charge.
October 9-11, 2009 Oktoberfest Northwest
Puyallup, Washington
Traditional entertainment for the whole family and authentic German cuisine and beer.
October 9-11, 2009 TROFOtech - FOODtech 2009
Hellinikon, Athens, Greece
All about machinery-equipment for food industry & food technology.
October 9-11, 2009 Healthy Food Show
Melbourne, Australia
A National exhibition focusing on the obesity epidemic facing Australians; and will showcase hundreds of nutritional food and lifestyle choices to achieve and maintain weight loss.
October 10, 2009 Chincoteague Oyster Festival
Chincoteague, Virginia
Marks the arrival of the oyster season. An all you can eat festival - oysters prepared just about every way imaginable, steamed crabs, clam fritters, clam chowder, hush puppies, potato salad, cole slaw, hot dogs, and various beverages. Live entertainment, Raffle. This is an advance ticketed event. Tickets will sell out. There are usually no tickets sold at the gate. The oyster festival is held rain or shine.
October 10-11, 2009 Cranberry Harvest Festival
Grayland, Washington
Bog tours, Cranberry cook off, and firelight parade.
October 10-11, 2009 7th Annual Taste of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
A food experience that only begins with more than 70 local favorites serving up delicious small plates of their most desired dishes. From celebrity chef cooking demonstrations and interactive kid’s workshops to live local music and expert wine seminars, Taste of Atlanta is non-stop fun for the whole family.
October 10-14, 2009 Anuga
Cologne, Germany
Anuga - the most important trade fair for the world of food & beverages. 10 specialised trade fairs under one roof. Over 6,000 suppliers and 163,000 visitors from 95 countries. (Every 2 years)
October 11, 2009 Taste of Culpeper
Culpeper, Virginia
Featuring the very best in local cuisine from the region's unique restaurants and caterers. 15 Virginia wineries will be represented offering tastings and displays. Other activities of the day include children's activities, live entertainment, and artist displays.
October 11, 2009 Whitetop Mountain Sorghum Molasses Festival
Whitetop, Virginia
Always the 2nd Sunday in October at the Mount Rogers Fire Dept. Hall on US 58.
October 15-17, 2009 Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The largest and most exciting wine and food event in Alberta. The Festival offers a chance to sample a massive variety of wine, scotch, import beer and premium spirits, along with gourmet food samples from local restaurants and hotels.
October 16-18, 2009 Mondial de la Biere
Strasbourg, France
Beer Festival, an innovative tasting journey into the World of Beer.
October 16-18, 2009 Philadelphia Food & Wine Festival
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
If you're a gourmet enthusiast and love your kitchen; love to cook; love to eat gourmet foods; love to sample fine wines and spirits; or just love to shop for unique specialty gifts…this annual event is a must!
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 16-18, 2009 5th Annual Llano River Chuck Wagon Cook-Off and Heritage Days
Llano, Texas
Friday Wagons arrive and set up , VIP Chili Supper,Campfires and Live Music. Saturday Public Meal served at noon $15, Live Music. Sunday Cowboy Breakfast & Cowboy Church. Great food,family fun and entertainment all set along the beautiful banks of the Llano River. Satuday Heritage Day around the historic Llano County Courthouse Square and Red Top Jail
October 17, 2009 24th Annual Maury County Chili Cook-Off
Columbia, Tennessee
Enjoy tasting many versions of chili then visit the booth selling lots of baked goods, many decorated with a fall theme.
October 17, 2009 Taste of Georgetown
Georgetown, Texas
Wine and food tasting showcasing the best of Georgetown local restaurants and Texas wineries, held inside the historic, newly restored Williamson County Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown. A fun date night, dress is “Denim & Diamonds” – tickets are $25/each.
October 17-18, 2009 Autumn Wine Festival
Salisbury, Maryland
Sanctioned by the Maryland Wineries Association, and is the only one of its kind in the Salisbury area. Now in its seventh year, the festival continues to grow. This year will offer tastings from 19 Maryland wineries, arts and crafts, live music, and tasty regional cuisine.
October 17-18, 2009 40th Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival
Cedar Key, Florida
This major event features well over 200 arts and crafts exhibits, and great local seafood food in City Park. There will be live musical entertainment at several places around town during the days and nights, and a parade on Saturday morning.
October 20, 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.
October 20-22, 2009 CFIA Metz
Metz, France
Food Industry Suppliers Trade Show: This event is dedicated to the food industry in the great east.
October 21-22, 2009 Oil & Fats International - Asia
Jakarta, Indonesia
OFI Asia is the leading event in South East Asia and the Pacific Rim showcasing the latest equipment, technologies and services in the edible oils and fats market.
October 21-23, 2009 3rd Specialized Exposition: Hotel & Restaurant Business
Liviv, Ukraine
Lviv International Forum Of Tourism And Hospitality Industry
October 21-23, 2009 5th International Congress Flour-Bread
Opatija, Croatia
October 21-23, 2009 7th Croatian Congress of Cereal Technologists
Opatija, Croatia
October 22-24, 2009 Harvest on the Harbor
Portland, Maine
A food & wine festival with great local chefs and vineyards from around the country. Incredible local foods, exceptional wines from around the world, amazing chefs and presentations—and fun on Portland’s waterfront. Make plans now to spend the weekend with us. Your taste buds will thank you! Greater Portland Convention & Visitors Bureau.
October 22-25, 2009 Vietnam Food Processing & Pharmaceuticals
Saigong, Vietnam
October 23-24, 2009 FI India (Food Ingredients India)
Mumbai, India
As a leader in both food production and consumption, India’s billion plus population is increasingly interested in international food trends. This emerging food industry holds outstanding potential for those wishing to tap into one of the fastest growing markets in the world.
October 23-27, 2009 SIC International Coffee Exhibition
Milan, Italy
Exhibition devoted to Coffee Industry
October 24, 2009 Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest
Fredericksburg, Texas
A celebration of Texas wine & food. 25 Texas wineries and 50 Texas-made specialty participants are anticipated. Texas gourmet chefs demonstrating culinary talents at the Grape Expectations Cooking School, Gargantuan Great Grape Toss, wonderful auction, art, lively entertainment.
October 24, 2009 Crane Creek Vineyard’s Annual Harvest Festival
Young Harris, Georgia
Celebrate the harvest at the vineyards, delicious food, and a hayride!
October 24, 2009 26th Annual 'The Barbecue Festival'
Lexington, North Carolina
The largest one day food festival in NC. Crowds average over 100,000 every year. Crafts, entertainment, childrens area, and the best BBQ in the world!
October 25, 2009 5th Annual Taste of Loudon County
Lenoir City, Tennessee
Great food from many of Loudon County's best restaurants and caterers, outdoor shopping, live music, fun for the entire family.
October 26-28, 2009 Food Expo 2009
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Food Expo showcases everything that has something to do with food and beverage, thus making it the most comprehensive event for all food industry professionals.
October 27-28, 2009 KosherFest
Meadowlands, New Jersey
Kosherfest is the #1 kosher food and beverage trade event serving the retail, foodservice, manufacturing and distribution industries.
October 27-29, 2009 International Hospitality Forum
Amman, Jordan
The annual event for the Hospitality and Foodservice sector
October 27-30, 2009 World Food Ukraine 2009
Kiev, Ukraine
12th International Exhibition for the Food & Drink Products
October 27-30, 2009 Ingredients Ukraine
Kiev, Ukraine
October 28-31, 2009 WorldWide Food Expo
Chicago, Illinois
AMI Int'l Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention & Exposition; Food, Dairy & Beverage Exposition.
October 30-Nov 8, 2009 National Peanut Festival
Dothan, Alabama
Approximately half of the peanuts grown in the United States are grown within a 100-mile radius of Dothan, Alabama. The National Peanut Festival (NPF) -- the nation's largest peanut festival -- is held each fall to honor peanut growers and to celebrate the harvest season
October 30-Nov 8, 2009 World of Food & Wine Festival
Hong Kong, China
(Note: Website has Loud Music with no controls) Hong Kong will host a series of wine and dine activities including Wine Appreciation Classes, Wine Tours, Wine & Spirits Fair, etc.
October 31, 2009 Elberta German Sausage Festival
Elberta, Alabama
We're the original, and still the best! Twice a year, the last Saturday in both March and October.
2010 - OCTOBER - 2010
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Expos, Events
Sept 30-Oct 10, 2010 Fall Wine Festival
Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada
During this festival, experience vineyard tours, lunches, dinners, events and the fall wine harvest. Over 165 events throughout the valley which are focused on wine, food, education and the arts.
October 14-16, 2010 Mondial de la Biere
Strasbourg, France
Beer Festival, an innovative tasting journey into the World of Beer.
October 20-22, 2010 Oil & Fats International - Asia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
OFI Asia is the leading event in South East Asia and the Pacific Rim showcasing the latest equipment, technologies and services in the edible oils and fats market.
October 28-30, 2010 5th TriestExpresso Expo
Trieste, Italy
The international leading exhibition on the espresso coffee industry chain
October 29-30, 2010 Bieres et Caprices Flaveurs
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Beer and Food tastings.
October 29-31, 2010 Master Brewers Assoc. of the Americas Annual Convention
Providence, Rhode Island
2011 - OCTOBER - 2011
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Expos, Events
October 14-16, 2011 Master Brewers Assoc. of the Americas Annual Convention
Minneapolis, Minnesota
2008 - OCTOBER Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Expos, Events 2008
Sept 20-Oct 5, 2008 British Food Fortnight
Lincolnshire, England, UK
September 20-Oct 8, 2008 175th Munich Oktoberfest
Munich, Germany
Sept 28-Oct 1, 2008 Hogatec
Dusseldorf, Germany
Sept 28-Oct 1, 2008 Intercool - InterMeat - Intermopro
Dusseldorf, Germany
September 29-Oct 1, 2008 Shop: Retail Food & Drink Event
Dublin, Ireland
September 29-Oct 1, 2008 19th Annual TIA Convention & Trade Exposition
Las Vegas, Nevada
October , 2008 Agua Linda Farm 2007 Fall Festival
Amado, Arizona
Celebrate our fall harvest, pumpkin picking, farm raised beef burgers, pumpkin pie and more.
October 1 , 2008 PVCC Seafood Feast & Expo
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Member Displays ~ Seafood Feast with Free Beer & Wine Plus Music ~ Raffles all evening including a cruise ~ Open to Members & Guests
October 1, 2008 Greater Charleston Restaurant Association General Meeting
Charleston, South Carolina
Please note, this is a mandatory meeting for all Taste of Charleston participants!
October 1-4, 2008 National Chicken Council 54th Annual Conference
Washington, DC
NCC’s Annual Conference brings together senior executives from U.S. chicken processing companies and allied industries to address current agricultural, public affairs, legislative, regulatory, political, economic, and world trade issues affecting the chicken industry. The conference is open to the public. Registration is required.
October 1-22, 2008 Teach a Man to Fish
Online, Blog Event. Share your recipes, strategies and stories about incorporating more sustainable seafood choices in your life. Celebrated chefs, award-winning food writers, bloggers around the globe and home cooks join the event.
October 2-4, 2008 Kansas City Hog Wild BBQ Festival
Corinth, Mississippi
This competition “pits” some of the best cooking teams around in a tasty barbecue contest. The festival was once known as the Tri-State Fair features live entertainment and thrilling rides.
October 2-4, 2008 AgroBalt
Kaunas, Lithuania
International Trade Exhibition for Agriculture, Food Processing, Packaging and Food Wholesale in the Baltic States
October 2-5, 2008 Culinary R&D Conference
Charlotte, North Carolina
Johnson & Wales University. Fired by innovative program additions, the 7th Annual Culinary R&D Conference is an unmatched feast of new ideas and inspiration for culinary professionals and menu development leaders.
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October 2-5, 2008 DAFOOD 2008 International Food Industry Exhibition
Daegu, Korea
Daegu International FOOD Industry Exhibition attracted 65,000 visitors and domestic & foreign exhibitors around the world
October 2-5, 2008 Loose Goose Wine Festival
Santa Clarita Valley, California
Southern California’s largest wine encounter, the Loose Goose Wine Festival presents two extraordinary days of wine tasting from up to 100 domestic and international wineries, an array of luxury-related vendors, fantastic food, brilliant music and entertainment, celebrity guests and amazing wine-focused demonstrations.
October 2-12, 2008 Fall Wine Festival
Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada
During this festival, experience vineyard tours, lunches, dinners, events and the fall wine harvest. Over 165 events throughout the valley which are focused on wine, food, education and the arts.
October 3, 2008 Plate by Plate Annual Tasting Benefit
New York, New York
Project by Project, a 100% volunteer-run Asian Pacific American (APA) non-profit organization. The event showcases New York City's premier restaurants and silent auction programs, and is attended by over 750 food and wine loving guests who look forward to sampling what the city's best has to offer.
October 3-4, 2009 2nd Annual New York Culinary Experience
New York, New York
The only culinary event of its kind that gives attendees the chance to cook hands-on and side-by-side with the most prominent chefs in the country.
October 3-5, 2008 Cripple Creek Wine and Fall Festival
Cripple Creek, Colorado (no website)
The casinos of this quaint, historical mountain town open their doors to Colorado’s wineries in a celebration of the fall harvest.
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October 3-5, 2008 Niagara Food Festival
Welland, Ontario, Canada
The annual showcase of all things food and drink in Niagara brings together growers, producers, restaurateurs, chefs, wineries, brewers and entertainers to celebrate the best the Niagara region has to offer. Apple Pie Baking Contest, Preserve contest, Waiter Race.
October 3-5, 2008 Annual Arkansas Apple Festival
Lincoln, Arkansas
Every year during the first weekend of October. Join us as we celebrate our bounty of apples and three days of wholesome family entertainment at the Arkansas Apple Festival.
October 3-5, 2008 4th Annual Oktoberfest
Red River, New Mexico
Lots of great German Music and Arts & Crafts!
October 3-5, 2008 22nd Annual California Avocado Festival
Carpinteria, California
The Avocado Festival has evolved into one of the largest festivals in California with three days of fabulous food, terrific music, and great safe family fun.
October 3-5, 2008 30th Annual Destin Seafood Festival
Destin, Florida
Live entertainment, local seafood, arts and crafts, kids’ play zone, contests, etc.
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October 3-5, 2008 47th Annual Bayfield Apple Festival
Bayfield, Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s ‘Best’ festival at the ‘Best Little Town in the Midwest.’
October 3-5, 2008 Farma (formerly Polagra-Farm)
Poznan, Poland
FARMA International Trade Fair of Animal Breeding and Rural Development
October 3-5, 2008 Lecompte Pie Festival
Lecompte, Louisiana
A slice of Louisiana is waiting for you! (also: http://www.asliceoflouisiana.com/ )
October 3-13, 2008 Manchester Food & Drink Festival
Manchester, England, UK
The 11th annual Manchester food and drink festival. "Britain's most engaged and creative urban food event".
October 4, 2008 2008 Wing Ding Festival
Jacksonville, Arkansas
October 4, 2008 Keo Fall Days
Keo, Arkansas
This annual event on the first Saturday in October features a Pecan Baking Contest for adults and youth, antique cars carriage rides, food vendors, arts and crafts, and activities for children.
October 4, 2008 26th Annual Apple Affair
Galesville, Wisconsin
Giant omelets cooked in a 4 1/2 foot skillet, 10 foot apple pie, bicycle apple orchard tours, caramel apple, apple cider, apple juice, if its apple, you'll find it here.
October 4, 2008 Wine Country Cajun Food & Music Festival
Napa, California
The spirited celebration of Bayou life will feature music by nationally known Zydeco bands, informal New Orleans’-style street parades, Zydeco dancing and New Orleans-inspired food and wines from Napa chefs and wineries.
October 4, 2008 Taste of Springfield
Springfield, Missouri
More than 20 locally owned and operated restaurants serving sample size portions, live music, children’s activities, art galleries, beer garden, cooking demonstrations/competitions. Free Admission.
October 4, 2008 32nd Annual Grand Prairie Rice Festival
Hazen, Arkansas
Antique farm machinery parade and show; mini-tractor pull, southern gospel music show, youth and children's attractions, food booths and other vendors.
October 4, 2008 Autumn Leaves Cheese Festival
Long Valley, New Jersey
A Celebration of Traditional Cheesemaking, Small Farms and Handcrafted Specialty Foods from the Northeast Region. American Cheese Society award winning cheeses and specialty foods from over 20 small farms and artisan food producers throughout the Northeast region.
October 4, 2008 VTRCC First Annual Oktoberfest Celebration
Vienna, Virginia (no website)
Beer Garden, Food, Live Music, FREE Children’s Activities, Children’s Entertainment Stage, Festival Marketplace. Contact: Diane Poldy: 703-281-1333 Email: dpoldy@vtrcc.org
October 4, 2008 Wine'N on the Chisholm Trail
Duncan, Oklahoma
Fall Wine Festival with live music, entertainment, food, area vendors and a kids zone. Adults 21 and over: $10.00 each which includes a souvenir tasting glass, 5 wine tasting tickets and discounted admission to the world renowned Chisholm Trail Heritage Center.
October 4, 2008 Annual Metcalfe County Pumpkin Festival
Edmonton, Kentucky
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October 4, 2008 King Valley Shed Wine Show
King Valley, Victoria, Australia
The King Valley Shed Wine Show is a unique event. You, the public are invited to be the judge. Come and taste the full range of premium and ultra premium wines produced in King Valley.
October 4, 2008 Wine Stomp
Seymour, Missouri
Whispering Oaks Stomp and Dinner is an annual event planned for the first week-end in October each year.
October 4, 2008 Harvest Midtown Wine Festival
Atlanta, Georgia
5th annual Harvest Midtown welcomes oenophiles to select samples from more than 250 superior wines and tastes offered by top Atlanta restaurants. Entertainment, fall fashion shows, an artist market and chef demos.
October 4, 2008 8th Annual Arizona Irish Festival
Phoenix, Arizona
Enjoy a celebration of Irish culture through music, dance, food & live entertainment! (also: http://festival.azirish.org/)
October 4, 2008 Wine Over Water
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Tennessee's premier wine tasting festival, with all proceeds benefiting Cornerstones for Historic Preservation in Chattanooga.
October 4, 2008 Rock Shrimp Festival
St. Mary's, Georgia
October 4, 2008 Louisiana Cajun Food Festival
Kaplan, Louisiana
October 4-5, 2008 Annual Chowder Cook-Off Classic
Beach Haven, New Jersey
Enjoy two days of great music, food, and lots of excitement!
October 4-5, 2008 Amador Vintners Big Crush Harvest Festival
Amador County, California
It’s a vibrant time of year, the “Big Crush” takes place during the heart of the grape harvest season. Enjoy great wine, delicious food, live entertainment and other harvest festivities.
October 4-5, 2008 West Point Crab Carnival
West Point, Virginia
October 4-5, 2008 East Midlands Food & Drink Festival
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, UK
The UK’s Largest Regional Food Festival. The theme for this year's food and drink event is 'Diversity: Food and Cultures of the East Midlands'. Besides traditional delicacies such as Melton Mowbray Pork Pies, Bakewell Pudding and Stilton Cheese, the East Midlands has a wealth of foods from communities who have settled in our region since the second world war.
October 4-5, 2008 Central NY Great Pumpkin Festival
Oswego, New York
Fall festival with giant pumpkin weigh-in, entertainment, great food, games, rides, crafts, pumpkins.
October 4-5, 2008 OysterFest
Shelton, Washington
The 27th Annual West Coast Oyster Shucking Championship and Washington State Seafood Festival
October 4-5, 2008 Harvest Festival
Ringwood, New Jersey
Hayrides, pumpkin painting, food and drink, music and lots more!
October 4-5, 2008 Great Pumpkin Festival and Weigh-Off
Allardt, Tennessee
Official Weights and Records for World Record Consideration. Costume contest, recipe contest, car show, quilt show, etc.
October 4-5, 2008 Johnny Appleseed Days Festival
Lake City, Minnesota
Fresh apples and Apple products Apple Pie sales, Harvest Contests, Crafts Market, Childrens activities,etc.
October 4-31, 2008 Croydon Food Festival
Croydon Town Centre, Surrey, UK
Free activities, events and demonstrations for all ages. Celebrating food and culture from around the world. Specialist markets and tasting opportunities. Themed weeks incorporating Black History Month, National Chocolate Week and half term activities for the kids.
October 5-7, 2008 Western Food Industry Exposition
Las Vegas, Nevada
The Western Food Industry Exposition has one goal – to provide the best networking opportunity of the year for grocery retailers, suppliers, wholesalers and brokers.
October 5-10, 2008 3rd Spanish-American Congress on Potato Research and Development
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
The congress, which aims at forging closer ties between the potato sectors in Latin America and Europe, will address recent developments in genetic improvement, genetic engineering, micropropagation of seed potatoes, industrial processing and quality marketing. The congress is being held as part of "Potato week".
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October 5-14, 2008 Taste of Barbados Food Festival
Barbados, Barbados
Ten days of fun, sun and food in the beautiful Caribbean island of Barbados. Featuring some of the best Caribbean and international chefs and bar rofessionals. Experience cooking sessions, seminars, food tours, fabulous main events and celebrity chef gourmet evenings. An experience for the gourmet and the food novice.
October 6, 2008 Rochester Food Fight
Rochester, New York
In celebration of our 30th Anniversary Foodlink is pleased to present the first ever event of its kind. Join us to enjoy local cuisine while watching top local chefs battle.
October 6, 2008 Buckeye Bar Expo
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Licensed Beverage Association (OLBA) annual trade show. The premier trade show in the Midwest.
October 6-7, 2008 4th Annual Connecticut Restaurant & Lodging Show
Hartford, Connecticut ( www.ctrlshow.com )
October 6-8, 2008 The Restaurant Show
London, England , UK
To mark its 20th year, the show will feature a dramatic new look to cement its position at the heart of the industry. The show will feature a central food market, two on-site restaurants, The KNORR National Chef of the Year Competition, The Stage featuring 20 top chefs demonstrating their skills, The Food and Drink Match, The Discovery tasting and much, much more.
October 6-8, 2008 Urban Wheat Field Experience
New York, New York
A live wheat field, approximately one quarter of an acre in size, will sprout at New York City’s South Street Seaport. The Wheat Foods Council’s “Urban Wheat Field Experience,” will educate the public about how, where and when wheat grows; how it becomes the food on their plates; and how it affects their health after they eat it. Free admission.
October 7, 2008 RumFest NYC 2008
New York, New York
Sample dozens of Rums, Rhums & Cachacas from the world over bringing tastes of their signature styles!
October 7, 2008 International Symposium on Living with Potatoes
Fresno, California
The objective of the ISLP'08 is to provide an international forum for sharing and exchanging information amongst the growers, associations, academicians, researchers, students, practitioners, and government who are interested in promoting the sustainability of potatoes–one of the top three staple foods.
October 7-9, 2008 European phytosanitary conference on potato and other arable crops
Chernovtsy, Ukraine
October 7-12, 2008 Best Of Jamaica 2008
Rio Bueno, Jamaica
This annual signature event is a five day festival highlighting Jamaica's finest cuisine offerings at one of our award winning resorts.
October 8-9, 2008 3rd Int'l Conference for Food Safety & Quality
San Francisco, California
Major Topic: Food Industries' actions for Food Safety/Quality
October 8-10, 2008 FoodTech 2008
Odessa, Ukraine
International Food Technologies Exhibition
October 8-12, 2008 Sudan Zirai
Khartoum, Sudan
3rd International Agriculture and Live Stock Fair
October 8-14, 2008 Bidwells Norwich and Norfolk Food Festival
Norwich, England, UK
Celebrating local produce, local talent and healthy eating, there will be seven days of glorious food tasting, meals out, demonstrations, recipe swapping, learning, exploring and indulging. The Food Festival is now established as a regular and high-profile Norwich and Norfolk event.
October 9, 2008 The Celebrity Chef Tour
Denver, Colorado
The Celebrity Chef Tour benefiting the James Beard Foundation is making its first Denver stop at acclaimed Coastal Mexican cuisine dining destination Lola for an exclusive reception and dinner showcasing the talents of seasoned Celebrity Chef Ryan Hardy of Aspen’s The Little Nell and Host Chef Jamey Fader of Lola.
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October 9-11, 2008 West Virginia Black Walnut Festival
Spencer, West Virginia
October 9-11, 2008 InterFood
Tbilisi, Georgia
Georgian International Exhibition Food, Drinks, Packaging and Food Technology
October 9-11, 2008 Saint George Middle Eastern Food Festival
Jefferson, Alabama
Three day Middle Eastern Food Festival. Homemade foods such as humos, Kibbee, Filafil and Baklawa.
October 9-11, 2008 Zwolle Tamale Fiesta
Zwolle, Louisiana
The Fiesta stems from a combination of the Indians and Spaniards culinary efforts to produce the most delectible hot tamale in the country.
October 9-12, 2008 37th Annual National Shrimp Festival
Gulf Shores, Alabama
The Annual National Shrimp Festival is one of the nation's premier outdoor festivals, attracting over 300,000 people. Continuous musical entertainment, Children’s Art Village, arts, crafts, fabulous seafood & international marketplace.
October 9-12, 2008 Louisiana Cattle Festival
Abbeville, Louisiana
Originally known as the Dairy Festival, the name was changed in 1979 to honor all the Cattle Industry of the state. Held every first full weekend in October.
October 10, 2009 West Cape May Lima Bean Festival
West Cape May, New Jersey
Great food, quality vendors, antiques, entertainment and fun. Come out and celebrate West Cape May's farming heritage. You will never think of legumes in the same way again.
October 10-11, 2008 Oktoberfest 2008
Lancaster, Texas
October 10-12, 2008 Epicure Malaysia 2008
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Malaysia’s Leading Food, Wine & Lifestyle Fair. Epicure Malaysia 2008 will feature everything to do with the finer things in life - gourmet food, wines, beverages, cigars, tableware, kitchenware and a host of wellness and lifestyle products.The event provides an excellent sales and networking opportunity for retailers, restaurants, wholesalers, suppliers, distributors and manufacturers as well as embassies and trade bodies.
October 10-12, 2008 32nd Trigg County Country Ham Festival
Cadiz, Kentucky
A celebration of the county's world-famous country hams, and the world's largest edible county ham biscuit!
October 10-12, 2008 Conch Festival
Mars Bay, South Andros, Bahamas
The highlight of this event is the conch-cracking contest
October 10-12, 2008 Tojasfesztival - International Egg Festival
Siofok, Hungary
All things egg - from the birds that lay them to the food that is made with them - are celebrated at the annual egg festival at Balaton. Guinness records are attempted, there are performances, and there is lots to eat. (Hungarian language website)
October 10-12, 2008 28th Annual Taste of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
A three-day celebration of Lowcountry Cuisine now in its 28th year. For 20 consecutive years the Taste of Charleston has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by the Southeastern Tourism Society.
October 10-12, 2008 Bridge City Gumbo Festival
Bridge City, Louisiana
Bridge City's "world famous" Gumbo is cooked daily at the festival grounds and over 2000 gallons of both seafood and chicken/sausage gumbo will be prepared for our visitors during the festival. A variety of other native Louisiana cooking such as jambalaya, New Orleans style red beans and rice with sausage as well as hamburgers, hot dogs, onion mums, homemade cakes and candies, funnel cakes and many delicious surprises will also be available.
October 10-13, 2008 New Smyrna Beach Uncorked
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
A food and wine event.
October 10-24, 2008 Wild Mushroom Festival
Long Beach, Washington
As part of the festival, participating restaurants, inns and bed and breakfast establishments will offer daily wild mushroom specials. Wild mushroom workshops, field excursions and prix-fixe dinners will also be offered.
October 11, 2008 San Francisco Magazine’s FallFest 2008
San Francisco, California
Brings together local restaurateurs, winemakers, and epicurean artisans for an inspiring day of premier food and wine tasting, chef demonstrations, and live music. Supporting Meals On Wheels of San Francisco.
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October 11, 2008 8th Annual Candy Festival and Fall Craft Fair
Fairfield, California
With up to 30 candy companies, Texas street will be covered with arts and crafts, candy samples, magic shows, face painting, music and more.
October 11, 2008 Maryland Brewer’s Oktoberfest
Timonium, Maryland
October 11, 2008 The Evergreen Sausage Festival
Evergreen, Alabama
Arts and crafts, childrens' activities, live entertainment and CCHS DooDaa pet parade; and food, including famous Conecuh Sausage dogs and other local food services.
October 11, 2008 What's Cooking? Dutch Oven Workshop
Scott, Arkansas
Enjoy an introduction to the history of Dutch oven cooking, instruction in seasoning the cast-iron ovens, and the explanation of a variety of recipes. Then get your hands in the mix by cooking dinner and dessert, followed by the best part: eating your creations!
October 11, 2008 Knox County Fall Festival & 5th Annual Bicknell Chili Cook-Off
Vincennes, Indiana
Featuring The Bicknell Kiwanis Chili Cook-Off
October 11, 2008 The Peanut Festival
Grapeland, Texas
Held the 2nd Saturday in October annually.
October 11-12, 2008 Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival
Port Angeles, Washington
Always the second full weekend in October
October 11-12, 2008 39th Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
Waynesville, Ohio
Over 460 craft exhibitors, entertainment, and Sauerkraut...served in many traditional and some VERY unusual ways!
October 11-12, 2008 Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend
Butte County, California
A grand weekend of wine tasting and farm-fresh food sampling! Your passport gets you entrance and tastings at 19 specialty farms and six wineries along the Sierra Oro Farm Trail! Passport Weekend is hosted by the Sierra Oro Farm Trail Association, sponsored in part by the Chico Chamber of Commerce, Tri Counties Bank and Butte County Farm Bureau.
October 11-12, 2008 Cape May Wine Festival
Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, New Jersey
October 11-12, 2008 Annual Turkey Trot & National Wild Turkey Calling Contest
Yellville, Arkansas
Arkansas’ oldest annual festival.
October 11-12, 2008 Ertel Cellars Wine Festival
Batesville, Indiana (no website)
3794 E. County Road 1100 North, Batesville, IN. Wine Tasting, Outstanding Food Selections, Live Musical Entertainment both days, variety of vendor booths and lots to do for the kids. For mor info: (812) 933-1500
October 11-12, 2008 Oakhurst Fall Chocolate and Wine Festival
Oakhurst, California
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October 11-12, 2008 Apple Affair
West Sussex, England , UK
Over 100 varieties of apple on display; Advice, identification and tastings; Over 25 stallholders; Recipe demonstrations; Apple bobbing and other events for the family.
October 11-12, 2008 25th Annual Int’l BBQ Cookers Association Cookoff
Grand Prairie, Texas
This is one of the largest BBQ events in Texas and this year’s event is expected to be even larger. Over 100 cookers will prepare over 600 judging samples, in the two days of competition. Thousands of dollars in prize money will attract BBQ cooks from across the state and beyond.
October 11-12, 2008 Annual Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival!
Amherst, Virginia
October 11-12, 2008 CIAO 6th Annual Italian Festival
Williamsburg, Virginia
Colonial Italian American Organization (CIAO): Walsingham Academy, Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, Virginia
October 11-14, 2008 National Frozen & Refrigerated Food Convention
San Diego, California
A “working” Convention where the priority is giving delegates the space, time and opportunity to do business. The Convention brings together the leading companies from every segment of the industry to meet one-on-one with the attendees of their choice.
October 12, 2008 PastryScoop.com’s Fall 2007 Conference
New York, New York
We've gathered together some of the city's finest talents to host a dozen different workshops on a variety of delicious topics from homey pies and fried desserts to desserts using the finest of farm fresh ingredients and the latest in the high-tech pastry revolution.
October 12-14, 2008 Foodservice Distribution Conference & Expo
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This unique education is combined with an exposition where you can see the latest products and service providers supporting distributor operations.
October 12-14, 2008 8th Int’l Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture
Cairo, Egypt
October 12-15, 2008 MUFSO 2008
Washington, DC
(MUFSO) Multi Unit Foodservice Operators Conference.
October 13, 2008 35th Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Half Moon Bay, California
$20,000 in prize money. In a pay-by-the-pound system, the winner will receive $6 per pound for the champion pumpkin. Beauty will share center stage with brawn – a special $500 prize will be awarded to the “most beautiful pumpkin” as judged by the audience
October 13-14, 2008 Cultural Food Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Don't miss the only Hispanic and Asian event in the U.S. serving the retail and foodservice industries. More than 4,000 national retailers, distributors, manufacturers, foodservice professionals and suppliers attend Expo Comida Latina and All Asia Food.
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October 13-15, 2008 Nightclub & Bar East Show
Atlantic City, New Jersey
More than 200 exhibitors, featuring the hottest new products and innovations. Educational sessions overflowing with ideas you can put to work in your own operation.
October 13-17, 2008 National School Lunch Week
Celebrate National School Lunch Week (NSLW). Along the way, you can increase participation, show your community the true importance of school meals and communicate all the advantages of a morning meal.
October 14, 2008 Women Chefs & Restaurateurs: At The Table Event
New York, New York
(WCR) At the Table New York will showcase the culinary talents of nationally and locally renowned women chefs and restaurateurs through a one-of-a-kind culinary experience for New York-area food lovers.
October 14-15, 2008 Michigan Restaurant Show
Novi, Michigan
This year's theme is 'Flavor 2008 - Strategies for Success'
October 14-17, 2008 Agro-Siberia
Kemerovo, Russia
Agriculture Exhibition
October 14-26, 2008 4th Annual Taste of Yaletown
Yaletown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver food and wine enthusiasts are invited to discover and enjoy the fantastic offerings of Yaletown’s premier restaurants during the 4th Annual Taste of Yaletown event.
October 15-16, 2008 Food On The Move
London, England, UK
The show for Britain’s food-to-go, leisure & travel services catering industry
October 15-17, 2008 HI Japan (Health Ingredients Japan)
Tokyo, Japan
October 15-17, 2008 NAMA National Expo
St. Louis, Missouri
National Automatic Merchandising Association. NAMA Expos are the world’s largest events dedicated to the Vending, Coffee Service and Foodservice Industries.
October 15-18, 2008 BioFach America - Organic Products Expo 2008
Boston, Massachusetts
October 15-18, 2008 Natural Products Expo East
Boston, Massachusetts
A trip to Natural Products Expo East 2008 is all you need to experience the new products, networking opportunities and education that'll be big news for you and your business.
October 15-18, 2008 INTERPAT
Tunisia
9th International Exhibition On Bakery, Pastry – Working, Glass Works and Restaurateur
October 15-18, 2008 Personal Chefs Network Symposium
Charleston, South Carolina
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October 15-18, 2008 Circleville Pumpkin Show
Circleville, Ohio
Ohio's oldest and largest festival. Pumpkin growing competition, Miss Pumpkin Queen, World's Largest Pumpkin Pie, fruit & vegetable displays, hog calling, egg toss, pumpkin toss, pie eating, baked goods, parades, entertainment.
October 16, 2008 Central Virginia Pork Festival
Richmond, Virginia
October 16-17, 2008 Pumpkin Festival
Litchfield, Minnesota
Pumpkin Painting Contest, Scarecrow Contest, Corn Field Maze, Pumpkin Chucker, view the fall colors, see farm animals, and of course, don't forget to pick out and decorate your own pumpkin!
October 16-18, 2008 32nd Annual Monterey Wine Festival
Monterey, California
October 16-18, 2008 Foodservice Consultants Society Int'l North American Conference
Beijing, China
The FCSI Worldwide Conference has been designed to present the global impact of sustainability. Sustainability in food service touches design, ingredient supply, human resources, equipment, and operations.
October 16-18, 2008 Wine for Asia 2008
Singapore, Singapore
International exhibition reaching out to the Asian Wine & Spirits Market. Asia's most comprehensive International Wine Exhibition.
October 16-18, 2008 72nd International Rice Festival
Crowley, Louisiana
The International Rice Festival held annually in Crowley is one of Louisiana's largest and also it's oldest Agricultural Festival held. Since it's first festival on October 5th, 1937, over 7 million people have attended the annual event.
October 16-19, 2008 8th Vietnam Int'l Food Processing Industry Exhibition
Phu My Hung Int’l Exhibition Center
October 17-18, 2008 Blazin-n-Butts and Brisket BBQ Competition
Brooksville, Florida (no website)
Over 35 professional teams and more than a dozen regional “backyard” amateurs are expected to compete. Enjoy award winning BBQ, family entertainment, and exhibits! All proceeds will support the not for profit Friends of the Children. For more information contact: friendsofthechildren@gmail.com or 352-544-5495
October 17-19, 2008 Natural & Organic Products Exhibition
Cape Town,, South Africa
Caters for environmentally aware, intelligent consumers and trade representatives looking for sustainable solutions to suit their changing life style and work style requirements. Key concerns are health, safety and the environment which are driving consumers to be more informed and to make better choices.
October 17-19, 2008 Boggy Bayou Mullet Fest
Niceville, Florida
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October 17-19, 2008 6th Annual Gourmet Institute
New York, New York
Be a part of the sixth annual Gourmet Institute and get an intimate, inside look at Gourmet. Join the epicurean world's top talent for a special weekend of exclusive seminars, cooking demonstrations, tastings, and more.
October 17-19, 2008 Hood River Valley Harvest Fest
Hood River, Oregon
With over 100 craft & artisan exhibitors, great food, music, locally grown produce, and the Harvest Fest Quilt Raffle, the Hood River Valley Harvest Fest is a must see! One of the largest annual events in the Gorge. Come see, shop, taste and smell the bounty of the Harvest season!
October 17-19, 2008 28th Annual Poquoson Seafood Festival
Poquoson, Virginia
October 17-19, 2008 Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival
Shenandoah, Virginia
October 17-19, 2008 Food Expo 2008
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
The largest and most prominent Food, Hotel & Kitchen International Trade Exhibition attracting exhibitors from over 25 countries and visitors from all over East & Central African countries.
October 17-19, 2008 10th Annual Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival
Richmond Hill, Georgia
The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival is an annual event in Coastal Georgia. It takes place each year on the 3rd weekend in October.
October 17-19, 2008 Louisiana Gumbo Festival of Chackbay
Thibodaux, Louisiana
A family festival. Every third full weekend of October.
October 17-19, 2008 St. John Andouille Festival
LaPlace, Louisiana
Come and celebrate a good time in LaPlace, LA where we honor the best tasting Andouille sausage in the world.
October 18, 2008 Oktoberfest at Lutheran High
Little Rock, Arkansas
An annual food festival featuring German food and pastries. The event is family friendly, with lots of activities for kids of all ages, including crafts and inflatable rides. There are over 30 craft and vendor booths. Also featured is live music and dance by local folk artists.
October 18, 2008 Fitchburg Forge-In Blacksmith Festival
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Includes Great Pumpkin Carve.
October 18, 2008 Finals for Pudding Hollow Pudding Contest
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 18, 2008 9th Annual Chili & Chowder Cookoff
Chincoteague, Virginia
October 18, 2008 Dairyland Orchard Festival
Los Molinos, California
A Celebration of Local Agriculture. Free Admission & Parking, Live Entertainment & Music, Unique Arts & Crafts & Children's Activities, Bulk & Packaged Nuts & Fruits, Tri-Tip BBQ and Authentic Carnitas
October 18, 2008 International Chef Day & Chef Awards 2008
New Delhi, India
This will be consequent 5th year where Chefs will be honored and recognized for their outstanding contribution. The event will be attended by top leaders of the hospitality industry
October 18, 2008 Annual Good Earth Harvest Time
Pocahontas, Arkansas
Sorghum making, country games, bird watching, hiking, soap making, Dutch oven cook-off, horseshoes and fishing.
October 18, 2008 Suds on the Green East Bay
Fremont, California
A unique beer Festival Unlimited Beer Tasting of over 30 different breweries, but with a twist. The complete brewfest is located directly on the final hole of the National Golf League's Regional Tournament.
October 18, 2008 Tour de Champagne Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Tour de Champagne Chicago brings together fine Champagnes with the city's top restaurants. Bringing chefs and sommeliers together from Chicago’s finest restaurants promises to be the culinary treat of 2008.
October 18-19, 2008 21st Annual Town Point Virginia Wine Festival
Norfolk, Virginia
One of the state’s largest outdoor wine festivals featuring more than 30 Virginia wineries providing a sampling of wines available for purchase by the glass, bottle or case. Also enjoy gourmet, made-in-Virginia food items, specialty crafts, and live musical entertainment.
October 18-19, 2008 8th 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.
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October 18-19, 2008 South Jersey Pumpkin Show 2008
Millville, New Jersey
Two day fall festival that celebrates the fall harvest of pumpkins. Festval will feature over 15 Bands, over 150 artist & craftsmen, 25 Food Vendors & 125 Home and Garden Companies. Pumpkin Weigh Off, Pumpkin Dessert Contest, Little Miss Pumpkin Show, Hay rides and Seminars.
October 18-19, 2008 Alabama Gourd Show
Cullman, Alabama
Arts & crafts made from gourds, ribbon competition exhibit hall, gourd art crafting class, free demonstrations of their crafts. There is also a dinner on Saturday night where gourds and other items are auctioned off
October 18-19, 2008 St. Mary's County Oyster Festival
St. Mary's County, Maryland
Oyster Shucking Contest, Oyster Cook-Off, entertainment, great food, etc.
October 18-19, 2008 18th Annual Gautier Mullet & Music Festival
Gautier, Mississippi
Enjoy delicious regional food specialties, Music & Entertainment, Arts & Craft show, Regional Food, Heritage & Educational Area, Car & Motorcycle Show, Mullet Toss Contest and Kid's Area. Fun for all ages. Over 30,000 folks attended last year’s festival. Free Admission
October 18-19, 2008 The 25th Cranberry Festival of Chatsworth
Chatsworth, New Jersey
The Cranberry Festival is a celebration of New Jersey's cranberry harvest, the 3rd largest in the United States, and offers a tribute to the Pine Barrens & Culture. Free admission.
October 18-19, 2008 Bowen's Wharf Annual Seafood Festival
Newport, Rhode Island
Food! Food! Food! Waterfront seafood restaurants celebrate the "Harvest of the Sea." Great seafood, live music, and activities for the kids!
October 18-19, 2008 First Annual Shockoe on the Halfshell
Richmond, Virginia
A two-day festival that will feature delicious oyster delights from some of the best restaurants in Richmond!
October 19, 2008 6th Annual North Berkeley Spice of Life Festival
Berkeley, California
October 19, 2008 Nicky USA's 8th Annual Wild About Game Event
The Resort at the Mountain, Welches, Oregon
This annual event pairs some of the regions best chefs with a variety of game birds and meats for an Iron-chef inspired cooking competition and educational cooking demonstrations. The event will also include a culinary marketplace with food and wine tastings, and cookbook signing.
October 19, 2008 New York City Apple Day
New York, New York
New York City Apple Day is a free, fun street festival held on Orchard Street between Broome and Grand Streets on the site of the old DeLancey Apple Orchard on the Lower East Side, NYC - 11 am and 4:30 pm, Apple Day will feature music, family activities, an apple pie-eating contest, neighborhood walking tours, and of course, all you can eat Apple samples! Everything from Apples to Apple Pie to Apple Wine! To add to the festivities, Go Green Lower East Side will be hosting their kick off event at Apple Day with free eco-friendly give-a-ways and fun tips on how to "green" your life.
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October 19-21, 2008 DiRoNA’s Annual Conference and Gala
New Orleans, Louisiana
Distinguished Restaurants of North America
October 19-22, 2008 IKA - International Culinary Olympics
Erfurt, Germany
The world's best chefs and pastry chefs will gather in Erfurt to show their expertise and know-how in culinary arts. The international four-day competition which takes place only every four years is considered the most important event in this field.
October 19-23, 2008 SIAL: The Global Food Marketplace
Paris, France
SIAL showcases the entire global food offering, promoting the energy and vitality of the food industry in France and internationally. (every 2 years)
October 20, 2008 4th Annual An Eclectic Evening: A Food, Wine and Martini Tasting
West Long Branch, New Jersey (no website)
All funds raised will support the nonprofit New Jersey Repertory Company's general operating budget. Tickets are $95 per person, and a reserved table of 10 is $900. You can save $10 off your ticket if you make your reservation before October 1st. For ticket information, please call Teresa Staub, NJ Rep’s Development Director, at 732-229-3166
October 20-22, 2008 VIV China
Beijing, China
The worldwide platform that covers the full supply chain from feed to meat.
October 20-23, 2008 IBWA Convention and Trade Show
Las Vegas,, Nevada
International Bottled Water Association
October 20-26, 2008 The Book and The Cook
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Celebrating its 24th year this October, The Book and The Cook brings the world's celebrated cookbook authors to Philadelphia where they team to create our "collaborative culinary adventure." Over 7 days dine at the region's best restaurants and meet the authors themselves. Expo for the Passionate Culinarian, geared to restaurateurs and aficionados scheduled for 10/25 & 10/26
October 21-22, 2008 Canadian Coffee & Tea Show
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Canadian Coffee & Tea Show is designed to meet the needs of restaurateurs, retailers, foodservice operators, distributors and buyers from all sectors of the trade.
October 21-23, 2008 Foodtech/Packtech
Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
October 21-23, 2008 Oil & Fats International - Asia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The latest equipment, technologies and services in the Asian edible Oils & Fats market.
October 21-24, 2008 IceCream China 2008
Tianjin, China
The 11th China International Ice Cream Industry Exhibition. Well known by both manufacturers and suppliers of equipment and raw materials in frozen food industry and it is the most important event for them. In 2007, with the total area of 20,000 sq.m, IceCream China 2007 attracted 312 well-known companies and more than 27,762 visitors worldwide.
October 22-23, 2008 TexasAgExpo
Stephenville, Texas
This annual event, sponsored by TriCounty Agribusiness Association, gives agribusiness suppliers the opportunity to reach area dairymen, farmers, ranchers and wildlife enthusiasts.
October 22-24, 2008 Agrocomplex: Interagro.Animed. Farmer Of The Volga Region
Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia
International Exhibition of Agricultural Equipment, Mechanization and Veterinary Medicine
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October 22-25, 2008 SIHRE
Sofia, Bulgaria
Hotel, restaurant, fitness and spa equipment and furnishing
October 22-26, 2008 Farmer 2008
Chisinau, Moldova
11th International Specialized Exhibition-Fair of agricultural products, equipment, technologies and crafts
October 23, 2008 The Joy of Sake
San Francisco, California
Join visiting brewers from Japan and sake enthusiasts from San Francisco and Japan to sample this year's newly released fall sakes. Over 300 sakes, including gold and silver award winners from this year's U.S. National Sake Appraisal, will be featured.
October 23, 2008 Taste for Empowerment
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
A food and wine tasting to benefit the Spina Bifida Association of the Tri-State Region. Join us for an evening of international and domestic wines paired with some of the finest signature dishes presented by various central New Jersey Restaurant chefs and caterers. Silent Auction, 50/50 and Live Jazz Musician. Tickets ar $50 per person.
October 23, 2008 The 18th Annual Chili Cook Off!
Pulaski, Tennessee
Come and taste the best chili east of Texas. Prizes given for booth decoration, and naturally the best tasting Chili in the South! Additional prizes for the best Cornbread and Cookie recipe.
October 23, 2008 Celebrity Chef Tour
Atlanta, Georgia
The reception and dinner promise to delight the palates of the most discriminating epicureans.
October 23-24, 2008 20th Annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue
Lynchburg, Tennessee
The good people of Lynchburg have joined the folks at Jack Daniel Distillery to host the annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue – what many have called the most prestigious barbecue competition in the world.
October 23-25, 2008 BioFach America Latina 2008
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Organic Trade Fair.
October 23-25, 2008 26th Annual Arkansas Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races
Mountain View, Arkansas
Through the years, the festival has proved itself one of the most exciting and outrageous around, drawing thousands to the small Ozarks town for music, pinto beans and cornbread, and the spectacle created by the outhouse racing teams.
October 23-25, 2008 Future Fish Eurasia 2008
Istanbul, Turkey
3 fairs under one roof: International Fair for Seafood Imports/Exports & Processing; International Fair for Aquaculture Technologies & Equipment; International Fair for Fishing Technologies & Equipment. (also: http://www.eurasiafairs.com/)
October 23-25, 2008 Alimenta 08
Santiago, Chile
The greatest displays of professional products, services and technologies for the food industry and catering.
Also: ( http://www.alimenta2008.cl/ )
October 23-26, 2008 8th Annual Kohler Food & Wine Experience
Kohler, Wisconsin
Exciting fare from award-winning local and international chefs, soak up culinary knowledge from the food and wine specialists, get cookbooks signed by celebrity authors, and so much more. Many of the weekend’s events are complimentary.
October 23-26, 2008 SFA 2008 Symposium
Oxford, Mississippi
Southern Foodways Alliance: 11th Southern Foodways Symposium. Drinkways: The Liquid South, from Well Water to Sparkling Muscadine
October 23-26, 2008 62nd Annual Louisiana Yambilee Festival
Opelousas, Louisiana
Celebrating the Sweet Golden Yam (sweet potato).
October 23-27, 2008 Jeonju International Fermented Food Expo
Jeonju city, South Korea
Fermented soy products, Various sorts of Kimchi, Liquors, Pickled fish, Foreign fermented food, Dairy products, Functional health food and Food processing equipment.
October 24-25, 2008 French Food Festival
Larose, Louisiana
October 24-26, 2008 Fairmont Banff Springs 15th Annual Int’l Festival of Wine & Food
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Enjoy three rewarding days in a spectacular mountain setting filled with wine tastings, seminars and fine cuisine. Mingle with the wine world's most prestigious names as you taste a treasury of varietals and vintages.
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October 24-27, 2008 Fresh Summit, PMA's International Convention & Exposition
Orlando, Florida
Produce Marketing Association event.
October 25, 2008 Fall Festival 2008
White Stone, Virginia
Arts/Crafts vendors, take out homemade Brunswick stew, bake sale to benefit The Family Maternity Center of the Northern Neck, Inc. to open Fall 2008.
October 25, 2008 Pumpkin Festival
Keene, New Hampshire
October 25, 2008 Beatrice Sausage Festival
Beatrice, Alabama
A fun filled day of activities, entertainment, and food for the whole family to enjoy! A pumpkin carving contest will be held to include all age groups. Prepare and enter your favorite recipe using Monroe Sausage in the 2nd Annual Monroe Sausage Recipe Contest. Games, Entertainment.
October 25, 2008 Bahamas National Trust Annual Wine & Art Festival
Nassau, Bahamas
October 25, 2008 VegFest
Orlando, Florida
Educational exhibits and events. Admission is free! Veg Fest is a family-friendly, alcohol-free, and smoke-free event. Enjoy a diverse cross-section of vegetarian cuisine and lifestyle.
October 25, 2008 Chestnut Festival at Goose Watch Winery
Romulus, New York
Enjoy freshly harvested chestnuts grown right at Goose Watch. Sample roasted chestnuts, chestnut soup and more. Great Wine specials.
October 25, 2008 Pig Stein '08
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
BBQ Cookoff and Beer Fest. Pig Stein is a celebration of beer, barbecue and the Outer Banks.
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October 25, 2008 6th Annual Powhatan's Festival of the Grape
Powhatan, Virginia
October 25, 2008 Sausage & Mash Festival
Lincolnshire, England, UK
Made to a traditional recipe with the finest Lincolnshire pork, the Lincolnshire sausage is nationally renowned and has grown in popularity thanks to the popular Sausage Festival. Lincolnshire’s love affair with the potato can be traced back over 400 years and the county is now the largest potato producer in the UK with the greatest proportion of Grade I land in England.
October 25, 2008 Wine and Music at OOVVDA Winery
Springfield, Missouri
Bring a picnic, taste the new wines and enjoy the day and The Hillbenders live. Special pricing on selected wines.
October 25-26, 2008 Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest
Fredericksburg, Texas
The Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest will be in its 18th year in 2008. Held in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas, on Marktplatz (the 100 block of West Main Street). It is a full-course celebration of Texas food, wine, music, specialty booths, food court, and fun for all.
October 25-26, 2008 Countryside Live - Food & Farming Fair
Harrogate, England, UK
Competitive classes for cattle sheep and poultry, demonstrations, trade stands, cookery theater, children’s education area, agricultural machinery, family pet center
October 25-27, 2008 IberWine
Miami, Florida
International Wine Fair. Held in Madrid, Spain and in the U.S. in alternate years.
October 25-28, 2008 ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Exhibition
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
American Dietetic Association (ADA)
October 25-Nov 2, 2008 Weinmesse - Basel Wine Fair
Basel, Switzerland
October 26, 2008 VMS Annual Mushroom Show
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vancouver Mycological Society's Annual Mushroom Show. Displays of identified mushrooms and other fungi, with their edible, poisonous or dubious status. Displays, speakers, slide shows, books and roving experts on cultivation, preservation, gourmet cooking, medicinal use, hunting, ecology, and cultural use. Bring your own specimens for identification!
October 26-27, 2008 Grocery Inovations Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
October 26-29, 2008 North American Barley Researchers Workshop Event
Madison, Wisconsin
October 27, 2008 Feast with Famous Faces Benefiting the League for the Hard of Hearing
New York, New York
Since 1992, Feast with Famous Faces has raised more than three million dollars in support of the League’s Programs and Services.
October 27, 2008 Food for the Arts" - Dine Around
Mountainside, New Jersey (no website)
You won't go hungry, and your taste buds won't be disappointed as many of the areas highly rated and ethnically diverse restaurants join together to showcase their signature dishes and support the Mountainside Education Foundation. All proceeds will benefit the MEF, a not-for-profit organization that raises funds to enrich the curriculum and areas of need for children in the Mountainside School District. Tickets are $75 per person, which covers all costs for food and drinks. For more information or to purchase tickets please call 908-232-8828 x 415, or write the Mountainside Education Foundation, PO Box 1203, Mountainside, NJ 07092.
October 27-29, 2008 2nd International Seafood Expo 2008 (DISF)
Dubai, UAE
There is no better marketing vehicle for selling seafood to the Middle East marketplace. DISF will provide you with the best opportunity of the year for sourcing the global supply of seafood, for seeing the newest products, for discovering the latest information and for networking with the industry. (also: http://www.dubaiseafoodexpo.com/)
October 27-Nov 1, 2008 Norwich Beer Festival
Norwich, England, UK
Over 200 cask-conditioned Real Ales from Britain's independent brewers will be on sale, along with draught and bottled beers from Continental Europe. The festival also incorporates the 10th Cider & Perry Exhibition, with over 25 varieties from East Anglia and the West Country.
October 27 - Nov 2, 2008 Alabama Pecan Festival
Mobile, Alabama
Live entertainment, arts and crafts, food, carnival rides, children's talent show, Jet/Hank Williams Songwriters and Talent Contest, charity bakeoff.
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October 28-31, 2008 Fispal Nordeste
Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil
Distributed into four major sectors (Food and Beverages, Restaurahotel, Packaging and Processes), Fispal Nordeste becomes a platform where all segments in the regional food sector production chain can get together to discuss and act in developing this important Brazilian market, the third largest gastronomic center in the country.
October 28-Nov 1, 2008 FEILEITE 2008
Sao Paulo, Brazil
2nd International Fair of the Dairy Production Chain
October 29-31, 2008 Global Halal Summit
Jakarta, Indonesia
October 29-Nov 2, 2008 Salon Du Chocolat
Paris, France
The Chocolate Show
October 30-Nov 1, 2008 Talinn FoodFest 2008
Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn FoodFest, which takes place every other year in turns with Tallinn FoodFair, attracts professionals from Estonia as well as neighbouring countries. TFF 2008 presents over one hundred exhibitors as well as a wide-ranging and varied program of seminars and presentations. Various professional titles will be contested to select the best chefs, waiters, bartenders and so on for 2008. Alternates with FoodFair. Next FoodFest is in 2010
October 30-Nov 1, 2008 42nd Annual Original Terlingua Int'l Chili Championship Cook-off
Terlingua, Texas
Includes a barbecue cook-off. There is live music each night, plus many other activities.
October 30-Nov 13, 2008 Expovina - Wine Exhibition
Zurich, Switzerland
October 31-Nov 1, 2008 Brewtopia; Great World Beer Festival
New York, New York
Brewtopia: the Great World Beer Festival is one of the world's largest beer events and New York City's longest running beer festival . Features breweries and beer companies from around the world.
October 31-Nov 1, 2008 National BBQ Festival
Douglas, Georgia
The Greatest Bbq Show On Earth! Douglas, Georgia, home of the National Barbecue News. Over $60,000 in cash and prizes.
Oct 31-Nov 2, 2008 4th Annual Los Angeles International Tamale Festival
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles International Tamale Festival / Dia de los Muertos
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October 31-Nov 2, 2008 Natural Products Northwest
Seattle, Washington
Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2008 India International Agri Expo 2008 (IIAE 2008)
Kochi, India
India International Agri Expo 2008 will bring the world agri community together on a common platform as a first steps towards producing more food for more people. The event will be a perfect platform for all the stake-holders from the agricultural sector to get exposed to the latest agri technologies, input products, farming practices, marketing and post-harvest management.
October 31-Nov 2, 2008 BBC Good Food Show Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
The exquisite range and distinctive flavour of Scotland’s home-produced food guarantees unbeatable tasting experiences, whether it’s succulent salmon from the crystal clear rivers, gamey grouse or venison from the wild moors or a hot toddy of warming whisky to chase away the winter chills.
October 31-Nov 2, 2008 27th Annual Savannah Seafood Festival
Savannah, Georgia
Live Entertainment featuring Headliner Bands, Tons of Fresh Seafood, Games, Fun, Regional Arts & Crafts, and more!
October 31-Nov 2, 2008 Louisiana Swine Festival
Basile, Louisiana
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2007 - OCTOBER - 2007
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Expos, Events
waiting for new 2008 dates
October 5-7, 2007 St. George Island Oyster Spat Festival
St. George Island, Florida (no website)
Telephone: (850) 927-5039 - Email: oysterspatfestival@gmail.com
October 5-7, 2007 Wine by the River 2007
Bend, Oregon
NEXT EVENT WILL BE IN 2009
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October 9, 2007 Taste of Asturias
Miami, Florida (no website)
The region of Asturias, Spain, will showcase in Miami, FL more than 50 food and beverage products for sampling and tasting. Delicias de Espana Restaurant, 4-9 pm. 4016 S.W. 57Ave. Miami 33155.
This event is for the media and industry professionals only. RSVP is required by October 4. by e-mail: events@kreaglobal.com or by phone at (786) 472-8281.
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October 14, 2007 Old Harbour Fish & Bammy Festival 2007
Kingston, Jamaica
This annual festival highlights another element of Jamaica's culinary heritage. A variety of seafood and traditional Jamaican dishes are available and visitors can participate in cooking demonstrations of these dishes.
October 14, 2007 Manitoba Marketplace Food & Wine Show
Manitoba, Canada
The Premiere Food and Wine Show in Manitoba
October 17-20, 2007 NatureExpo 2007
Tunis, Tunisia
he International Exhibition on Energies, Environment, Bio and Health Products
October 20, 2007 October Wine Tasting
Maiden Rock, Wisconsin (no website)
McNay's - lower level of the old creamery in Maiden Rock, WI overlooking Lake Pepin.
Admission: Tickets $20.00 pre-sale or $25.00 at the door (reservations required for at the door tickets)
Admission includes wine tasting, live music by "Patchouli" - well known folk rock musicians, and hors d'oeuvres along with local art displays. Call 651-367-9537 for ticket outlets and purchasing info.
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October 22, 2007 Battle of the Chefs
Wayne, New Jersey (no website)
A fundraising event, featuring food, wines and the selection of the winning Chef, will benefit Katie's House. Katie's House provides assisted living for women with disabilities so they may lead meaningful and productive lives as independently as possible There will be a classical guitarist and a vodka sampling table as well as a silent auction. Ticket price is $100 per person. Call 973-383-3221 for reservations or information.
October 26-27, 2007 Halloween Festival at Lakeside Vineyard & Winery
Felicity, Ohio
Fall festival to include rides, games, haunted trails, good food and great wine. A great event for all ages!
October 26-28 2007 Tea & Coffee
Lublin, Poland
October 27, 2007 Saving the World with Words & Wine
Grants Pass, Oregon
A Celebration of Oregon's Bounty. Flowstone & Troon Vineyard join forces to celebrate our creative community and the efforts being made to make creative living a priority.
October 28-30, 2007 Int'l Exhibition for Fruit & Vegetables Industry
Algiers, Algeria
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