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2009 PENNSYLVANIA 2009 (See 2010 - 2008)
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February 7, 2009  Loco For Cocoa" Chocolate Fest 2009
Alburtis, Pennsylvania (no website)
We are looking for chocolate lovers to join us at out 1st Annual "Loco For Cocoa" Chocolate Fest at the Alburtis Area Community Center. We're looking for participants for our Chocolate Bake-Off and we're also looking for vendors/crafters to sell their homemade goodies that are made from chocolate. There will be free samples, a kids area, raffles and more!. Please contact us for more information and to fill out a form to participate.   contact info.Tracey Hartley info@alburtissoapworks.com

February 15-17, 2009  Food & Beverage Conference
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Restaurant Association

February 21, 2009  Glass Slipper Ball featuring the Best of the Chefs!
Cranberry, Pennsylvania
This gala event offers over twenty top city chefs showcasing their signature hors d'oeuvres and desserts, along with a sampling of fine wines and beers.  One of Pittsburgh's Top Variety Bands will keep you dancing the night away.  Proceeds support women's educational initiatives locally and globally though Zonta, an international professional women's service organization.

March 6-15, 2009  2nd Annual Philly Beer Week
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Beer lovers from all over can sip their way through more than 100 events at the second annual Philly Beer Week, which attracted more than 15,000 participants during its first year.

March 21-29, 2009  62nd Annual Pennsylvania Maple Festival
Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
March 21-22 & March 25-29 - Celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Living history tours, learn about the maple industry; live entertainment, Maple Queen Crowning.

April 3-4, 2009  Pittsburgh Farm to Table: Keep it Real, Keep it Local
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The annual Farm to Table conference highlights the connections that can be made between buying locally produced food, creating a healthy economy and getting the most nutrition from your food.  Highlights include a food tasting, presentations, demonstrations and an outdoor farmers market.

April 5-6, 2009  Pennsylvania Restaurant & Foodservice Expo
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Over 400 vendors of food products, food service equipment and allied products and services. Educational seminars, culinary salon, demonstrations, bartending and culinary competitions.

April 17-18, 2009  11th Annual Pennsylvania Herb Festival
York, Pennsylvania
Features nationally known speakers, workshops and numerous vendors of plants, herbal crafts, products for the gardener, cook and crafter.

April 25-30, 2009  Pittsburgh Wine Festival
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This nationally known Wine Festival attracts visitors from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, New York and Maryland.  The featured wines will come from France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Portugal, Australia, Germany, Chile, New Zealand, as well as California, Pennsylvania and the Pacific Northwest.  More than 150 wineries will be represented.

May 2-3, 2009  Strawberry Festival
Lahaska, Pennsylvania
trawberries served up in various forms - dipped in chocolate, in assorted pastries and shortcake, jams, fritters and fresh and unadorned. Live entertainment & pie-eating contests, artisan area.

May 3, 2009  Bear Creek Wine Festival
Macungie, Pennsylvania
Guests will enjoy wine samples at the base of the mountain, live music and seminars. Each guest will receive a commemorative wine tasting glass.

May 15-16, 2009  26th Annual Rhubarb Festival
Intercourse, Pennsylvania
See the fastest rhubarb cars in our world-famous rhubarb derby. “Best Rhubarb Dessert in Lancaster County” Baking Contest. Dance down Pepper Lane to our Rhubarb Stroll. Rhubarb dips, sauces, pies and delectable rhubarb drinks. Always 3rd Fri & Sat in May.

May 16, 2009  The Montrose Chocolate and Wine Festival
Montrose, Pennsylvania
A tasteful event featuring gourmet chocolate, fine wines and local artists and artisans.

May 23-24, 2009  Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest
Manheim, Pennsylvania
An all-encompassing showcase of Pennsylvania's unique cuisines and the region's cultural diversity. Cooking demos all day, chef celebrities, brew masters, food, entertainment and so much more!

May 30-31, 2009  Taste of Pennsylvania Wine & Music Festival
York, Pennsylvania
Come out to the Taste of Pennsylvania Wine & Music Festival and enjoy samples from at least 10 PA wineries, while you enjoy live music.  Over 40 local craft and business vendors will be in attendance as well as local food vendors.

June 13-14, 2009  Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival
Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania

June 18-28, 2009  Gettysburg Festival
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The 2nd annual Gettysburg Festival has unveiled a one of a kind culinary arts lineup designed by former White House Chef Walter Scheib. This year, Culinary Arts takes center stage.  The Festival honors the Culinary Arts by recognizing that as visual, musical and theatrical artists train to become masters in their fields, trained chefs similarly hone their craft to become artists.

June 21, 2009  Real Men Cook
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Houston, Washington D.C., Phoenix, St. Louis, Bahamas (dates may vary in some cities)

July 12, 2009  Coatsville Rotary Ice Cream Festival
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Family-friendly event. Ice cream , entertainment, antique cars and historic house tours, craft vendors and more.

July 18-20, 2009  24th Annual Blueberry Festival
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Burnside Plantation - The Blueberry Festival includes a petting zoo, live horse drawn carousel, pony rides, authentic colonial juried crafts, kids colonial games, pie eating and baking contests, live music, etc.

August 17, 2009  Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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.

September 5, 2009  6th Annual Taste of Hamburg-er Festival
Hamburg, Pennsylvania
A Free Admission food festival honoring the hamburger with restaurant competitions and burger eating contests: family entertainment on numerous stage areas, crafters / artists, strolling entertainment, children's activities, and contests.

September 12-13, 2009  Gettysburg Wine and Music Festival
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
A beautiful fall weekend in historic Adams County. Savor the flavors of hundreds of Pennsylvania fine wines. Fine wines from over 15 Pennsylvania wineries, great live music, vendors/artisans, cooking and wine pairing demonstrations and much more.

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!

November 7, 2009  5th GoodTaste! Pittsburgh Food & Cooking Expo
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The largest food and cooking show in the region.  A day full of celebrity and local chefs, cooking demonstrations and workshops, vendor sampling and sales, cookbook sales and much more.
 

 


2010 PENNSYLVANIA 2010
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS


May 21-22, 2010  27th Annual Rhubarb Festival
Intercourse, Pennsylvania
See the fastest rhubarb cars in our world-famous rhubarb derby. “Best Rhubarb Dessert in Lancaster County” Baking Contest. Dance down Pepper Lane to our Rhubarb Stroll. Rhubarb dips, sauces, pies and delectable rhubarb drinks. Always 3rd Fri & Sat in May.

 

2008 PENNSYLVANIA 2008
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new 2009 dates

April 11-12, 2008  Mid Atlantic BBQ Association 2008 BBQ Expo
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Trade show for restaurateurs, caterers, food professionals, competitors or any amateur backyard cook who is interested in finding out the latest in true barbecue.  Highlights include various vendors, seminars and demonstrations.

July 27-30, 2008  Dietary Managers Association’s 48th Annual Meeting & Expo
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

August 23-24, 2008  Wine & Food Festival
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
Don't know the difference between cabernet and merlot?  No need to worry.  The 16th Annual Wine & Food Festival at Seven Springs offers a tantaliziing experience for anyone who loves exceptional wines accompanied by fine cuisine.

August 30-31, 2008  Pocono Garlic Festival
Shawnee-on-Delaware, Pennsylvania
A mix of the legendary Pocono-grown garlic, entertainment, and great food--all of it liberally laced with Pocono garlic. Come on out and indulge all your garlic fantasies!

August 30-Sept 1, 2008  Renzie BBQ Cook Off
Mckeesport, Pennsylvania

September 5-6, 2008  13th Annual Chile Pepper Food Festival
Bowers, Pennsylvania
Largest Chile Pepper Festival in the U.S.A.

September 6-7, 2008  The 23rd Annual Mushroom Festival
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Celebrate the mushroom as well as the beauty, history and excitement of Southern Chester County with music, children’s rides and a variety of entertainment.

September, 19-21, 2008  PA Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Festival
Kempton, Pennsylvania
Includes food and agricultural related meetings, workshops, educational materials, Farmer's Market and Food Vendors.

September 20, 2008  Foodie Fare Along the Delaware
Shawnee-on-Delaware, Pennsylvania
Stroll-along tasting menu featuring the regions finest chefs, caterers and specialty food shops.  Each dish will be paired with world-known wines and local craft beers.  Cooking demos, and mini seminars.

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 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 25-28, 2008  ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Exhibition
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
American Dietetic Association (ADA)

November 1-2, 2008  Apple Festival
Lahaska, Pennsylvania
Traditional Fall celebration, featuring craftspeople, live entertainment and pie-eating contests. Enjoy a variety of apple treats including apple butter, cider, dumplings, fritters, dipped in caramel and fresh and unadorned

November 6, 2008  Celebrity Chef Tour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The reception and dinner promise to delight the palates of the most discriminating epicureans.

November 14, 2008  2nd Annual Pittsburgh Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This year, the festival will once again showcase an impressive array of premium whiskeys, but will also offer fine tequilas, vodkas, rums, gins, and cognacs.  More than 100 brands representing several countries from around the globe will be poured.

November 22-23, 2008  Pennsylvania Food & Beverage Show
York, Pennsylvania
samples of great food & drink from restaurants, caterers, manufacturers, wineries, unique holiday gifts, live music, celebrity chefs, prizes and more.


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