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2024 Oregon - April 2024
Food & Wine Festivals, Food Shows & Events

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April 6-7, 2024  Central Oregon Agricultural Show
Redmond, Oregon
Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center.

April 9-11, 2024
Food Northwest Process & Packaging Expo
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Convention Center.  The largest regional food processing show.  Expanded educational offerings with a focus on best practices and continuous improvement will encompass technical, energy, sustainability, environmental, and policy issues.  Attendees include every sector of the food industry including fresh, dry, packaged, canned, frozen, beverage, dairy, bakery, fish, seafood, meat, produce and specialty, as well as suppliers that support the industry.  The 120,000 square foot exhibit hall showcases cutting-edge technology, production line equipment, packaging, hygiene, and construction services. 

April 12-13, 2024  The 71st Annual Pear Blossom Festival
Medford, Oregon
2024 Theme: "The Perfect 'Pear'ing of Communities".  Featuring locally produced wines and brews, along with local artisan foods. Other activities include the Pear Blossom Run, with over 4,000 participants and the Pear Blossom Parade.   Attendance: 30,000.

April 21-22, 2024  Northwest Food Show - Portland, Oregon
With attendees from just about every restaurant and foodservice segment of the industry, the majority of whom identify as having purchasing or decision-making authority, the Northwest Foodservice Show will be the place to be for foodservice allied businesses looking to develop and grow their Pacific Northwest market share. 5000+ foodservice professionals are expected to be on hand to network with suppliers and peruse hot new products and services. Don’t miss your opportunity to participate and get noticed at the region’s largest and best known business-to-business foodservice industry event!
 


 

April 26-28, 2024  Annual Astoria-Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival - Astoria, Oregon
Oregon”s finest, the Oregon Coast's largest seafood and wine festival. Northwest cuisine, arts & crafts, Oregon and Washington's finest wineries, beer garden and more.

April 27, 2024  9th Annual Hard-Pressed Cider Fest
Hood River, Oregon
This family-friendly festival celebrates Hood River Valley's booming hard cider scene, giving seasoned and novice cider drinkers alike the chance to sample cider from the area's very own cider makers, as well as a variety of additional Northwest cideries. More than 25 cideries will be participating, with more than 50 ciders on tap.

April 27-28, 2024 - Oregon Cheese Festival - Central Point, Oregon
Come and celebrate cheese and everything that goes with it – in person once again. Sample and purchase local, artisan cheese, specialty foods, beer, wine, and cider.

April 28, 2024  The Good Food Awards - Potland, Oregon
The 2024 Good Food Awards will celebrate food and drink crafters from all over the country. Each of the Winners rose to the top in a blind tasting of nearly 2,000 entries, while also demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainable environmental and social practices in their farming, sourcing and crafting. Following the Awards Ceremony, guests will be able to taste the winning food and drink in five regional buffets and composed bites at a jubilant and delicious after party.
 

2023 Oregon - April 2023
Food & Wine Festivals, Food Shows & Events
events waiting for new dates

April 19-20, 2023  Re:co (Regarding Coffee) - Portland, Oregon
Re:co (Regarding: coffee) is a unique event designed for high-level discussion, leading innovation and strategy development for those passionate and influential in the world of specialty coffee.

April 21-23, 2023  42nd Annual Northwest Cherry Festival
The Dalles, Oregon
A longtime favorite among locals and visitors alike, the festival is set in the spectacular Columbia River Gorge and showcases The Dalles’ deep agricultural heritage and Western roots. The Best Ever Cherry Festival in 2015 expanded to three days of family-friendly activities and events, and this year is going to be even better!  The fun begins with a Dance Party on Friday at 7pm, and continues with the Gorge’s biggest parade, classic car and tractor shows, a 10k race, and lots of great local music and bands. There’s also cherry sampling with the Oregon Cherry Growers, pony rides, and Davis Show’s Carnival. Be sure to see the Festival culminate with the crowning of Festival King Bing and Queen Anne!
 

2021 Oregon - April 2021
Food & Wine Festivals, Food Shows & Events
events waiting for new dates

April 9-10, 2021 - The 68th Annual Pear Blossom Festival
Medford, Oregon
Pear A Fare, the opening event, features locally produced wines and brews, along with local artisan foods. Other activities include the Pear Blossom Run, with over 4,000 participants and the Pear Blossom Parade.   Attendance: 30,000.
 

2019 Oregon - April 2019
Food & Wine Festivals, Food Shows & Events
events waiting for new dates

April 20, 2019 - Celebrity Chef Tour - Dayton, Oregon
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs
 

 

2017 Oregon - April 2017
Food & Wine Festivals, Food Shows & Events

events waiting for new dates

April 2-4, 2017 - Foodtrekking World - Portland, Oregon
World Food Travel Association.  Our flagship biennial international food travel trade convention, with education, networking and business appointments.  Hundreds of the world's movers and shakers in the food, beverage, travel and hospitality industries.  Quality networking and social functions featuring the region's best food and drink.  Three days of food, fun and inspiration in Portland, right now one of the world's hottest cities for food and drink!

April 14-15, 2017  23rd Annual Spring Beer & Wine Fest
Portland, Oregon
Featuring the Best Breweries, Wineries, Distillers & Chocolatiers  Mingle with artisan brewers, vintners, distillers & cheese makers. Nibble on tasty gourmet delights. Get schooled at the Chefs Stage - and eat your homework. Groove to tunes from hot NW bands.
 

 

2016 Oregon - April 2016
Food & Wine Festivals, Food Shows & Events

events waiting for new dates

April 23, 2016  Celebrity Chef Tour - Dayton, Oregon
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs

April 29-May 1, 2016  Gorge Wine Experience
Columbia Gorge Wineries, Oregon
This three-day Gorge wine immersion experience brings together wine lovers, winemakers, vignerons and local cuisine and celebrates everything that makes Gorge wine exceptional. More than 25 themed wine activities throughout the Gorge over one weekend will let wine enthusiasts to see all sides of Gorge wine and meet the faces behind the labels.  The events, ranging from an elegant soirée to behind-the-scenes tours and intimate dining opportunities have been separated into 4 different themes to help you customize your experience and attend those that are of the most interest to you.

April 30, 2016 - Lincoln City Fish Taco Cook-off - Lincoln City, Oregon
Chefs from throughout Oregon will compete to take home the people's choice title: Best Jambalaya. You get to be the judge. There is also a live cooking competition for best Cajun/Creole signature dish. Chef's will compete head to head on our demonstration stage.  The live competition will be judged by three professional culinary judges on taste, authenticity, creativity, technique, appearance, consistency and overall presentation.
 

 

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