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2009 SEPTEMBER Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Expos 2009
For new 2010 dates (where available) see September 2010 - see also 2008)
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September ?, 2009 Celebrity Chef Tour benefiting the James Beard Foundation
Atlantic City, New Jersey
The Celebrity Chef Tour benefiting the James Beard Foundation. The reception and dinner promise to delight the palates of the most discriminating epicureans.
September 1-30, 2009 Flavor Palm Beach
Palm Beach, Florida
Experience cuisine that defines the art of dining in South Florida. Choose from the city's best restaurants and enjoy a three-course lunch for $19.09 or dinner for $30.00 per person. Now is your chance to discover new restaurants and enjoy all your favorites at a discounted price!
September 1, 2009 7th Annual Minnesota Cooks Event
St. Paul, Minnesota
Celebrates the relationships between premier Minnesota chefs and local Food Alliance Certified farmers with a full day of demonstrations, discussions, and sampling of sustainable cuisine. Presented by Food Alliance Midwest and Minnesota Farmers Union. Program begins at 9:00 AM with a breakfast show and will continue throughout the day with a show at the top of each hour until 5:00 PM. All shows take place on the Minnesota Cooks Stage in Carousel Park, just west of the Grandstand Ramp.
September 2-4, 2009 Asia Fruit Logistica 2009
Hong Kong, China
International Trade Fair for Fruit and Vegetable Marketing. USA Pavilion (USDA-endorsed).
September 2-4, 2009 Beer and Soft Drinks 2009
Kiev, Ukraine
16th Specialized Exhibition for Beer and Soft Drinks. The leading event for the Ukrainian beverage industry and the only international specialized trade fair for beer in Ukraine. Accompanying Events: National Beer Day of Ukraine; "Fast Food Industry 2009" - Specialized Exhibition for Fast Food; "InAlcoWin 2009" - Specialized Exhibition of Wine and Alcoholic Drinks.
September 2-4, 2009 2009 Sweet Corn Festival
Millersport, Ohio
Come enjoy hot butter flavored sweet corn served fresh on the cob and piping hot. Bring the whole family to experience a wide variety of delicious foods, large midway, tractor pulls, square dancing, contests galore, farm animals, historical exhibits and top-name country music entertainers while strolling the shady Historic Lions Park.
September 2-4, 2009 Latin American Food Show
Cancun, Mexico
LAFS is one of the most important food and beverage exhibits in Latin America.
September 2-7, 2009 Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off
Sparks, Nevada
Don't miss the 21st Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off! This year's event will be bigger and better than ever.
September 3-4, 2009 5th Int’l Meat Secretariat (IMS) World Pork Conference
Quingdao, China
Modernization of World Pork Industry---Science, Health, Stability, Sustainability. A biennial event of the global pork industry. The attendees will be meat professionals, meat policy makers, Pork players, Pork industry equipment suppliers, meat institutions, academics and scientists, government officials and etc.
September 3-4, 2009 5th Int’l Meat Secretariat (IMS) World Pork Conference
Quingdao, China
Modernization of World Pork Industry---Science, Health, Stability, Sustainability. A biennial event of the global pork industry. The attendees will be meat professionals, meat policy makers, Pork players, Pork industry equipment suppliers, meat institutions, academics and scientists, government officials and etc.
September 3-5, 2009 Annual National Championship Chuckwagon Race
Clinton, Arkansas
Chuckwagon Races, Snowy River Race, bronc fanning, music, concerts, camping, trail riding, western trade show, horse and mule clinics, seminars, barn dances.
September 3-5, 2009 SFT 2009
Shenzhen, China
A professional exhibition promoting fresh fruit and vegetable in China. It's a trade fair attended by importers, exporters, media, association, organization and individual body all over the world. SFT is affiliated with professional local media and international publishing company!
September 3-7, 2009 74th Annual Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival
Morgan City, Louisiana
This is an event that will prove that oil and water really do mix. Deep in the heart of Cajun Country, every Labor Day Weekend, tens of thousands of people celebrate at Louisiana's oldest chartered harvest festival.
September 3-7, 2009 Pinehurst 21st Food and Wine Festival
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Culinary demonstrations, wine seminars, daily wine tastings and gala food and wine dinners each night. Featuring the Robert Mondavi Winery Chef Jeff Mosher and 10 other chefs, 100 wineries and 11 wine experts.
September 4, 2009 Burleigh Brewing Co Local Flavor Festival
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
As a part of this years Tastes of Gold Coast Festival, Burleigh Brewing Company is hosting our very own LOCAL FLAVOUR FESTIVAL right here at the Brewery.
September 4-5, 2009 6th Annual Pit Rassler BBQ Classic
Mt. Pleasant, Texas
A Texas State Championship IBCA Sanctioned Cook Off!
September 4-5, 2009 45th Annual Wild Rice Days
McGregor, Minnesota
A few highlights include arts and crafts, a parade, prizes, a wild rice education tent, family fun run & walk, an antique car show, kiddie parade, Grand Day parade, a corn feed, wild rice pancake breakfast, and a silent auction and book sale at the library. Live music & dancing.
September 4-6, 2009 Kerrville Wine & Music Festival
Kerrville, Texas
Over 100 songwriters and their bands. Concerts, wine tasting, wine seminars, arts & crafts, kid’s areas, food vendors and camping. RV’s are welcome. Activities throughout the day, concerts in the evenings.
September 4-6, 2009 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
Sonoma, California
An epicurean event unlike any other, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend combines the elegance, sophistication, and style of Showcase: Taste of Sonoma, with the festivity, frivolity and fundraising of the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction for three unforgettable days of celebration.
September 4-6, 2009 7th Annual Great World Beer Festival
New York, New York
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.
September 4-7, 2009 Annual Indianapolis Rib America Festival!
Indianapolis, Indiana
Fun-filled family event.
September 4-7, 2009 Marshall County Blueberry Festival
Plymouth, Indiana
Blueberry products like Blueberry Pie, Blueberry Brats, Blueberry Ice Cream, Blueberry Donuts or just plain fresh Blueberries! Family-friendly atmosphere and Midwestern hospitality that attract over 500,000 people every year to blueberry country.
September 4-7, 2009 Texas Potjie Festival
Rusk, Texas
A potjie is a 3 legged cast-iron pot brought to Texas by South African immigrants.
September 4-7, 2009 A Taste of Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Delight your taste buds with creations from Colorado's favorite food establishments. Appetizers, entrées, and desserts in full-sized portions or in sample sizes. Discover ethnic specialties or indulge in your traditional favorites. An elegant Fine Dining Area is showcased, highlighting gourmet cuisine from renowned chefs and offering daily cooking demonstrations.
September 4-7, 2009 Clyde Watermelon Festival
Clyde, Kansas
The Clyde Watermelon Festival, an annual event for over 100 years, began when watermelons were a choice crop on sandy, river bottom land and could be easily shipped out by rail. Labor Day Weekend.
September 4-7, 2009 14th Annual Taste of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
September 4-7, 2009 32nd annual Greek Festival
Union, New Jersey
St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Enjoy Greek food, desserts, live Greek Music and authentic folk dancing under the tents rain or shine. Free parking.
September 5, 2009 Alabama Butterbean Festival
Pinson, Alabama
Miss Butterbean Pageant (including Mr. & Mrs. Dry Butterbean- for senior adults), butterbean and other food vendors, a Memphis in May sanctioned BBQ Cook-off—grand champion qualifies for the 2008 World BBQ Championship Cook-off, arts & crafts booths, live entertainment, dog pageant, etc.
September 5, 2009 63rd Annual Seafood Festival & Craft Show
Westport, Washington
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 5, 2009 Taste of Playa
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
A community oriented culinary event that celebrates the creativity and diverse cultural influences of chefs throughout the Riviera Maya. Over 35 of the best local restaurants, specialty food merchants and beverage vendors have been selected to participate in this exciting event to showcase their unique gastronomic visions and creativity. The event is open to the public with tastes of the signature dishes available from just 10 pesos.
September 5, 2009 The Irvington Stomp
Irvington, Virginia
Celebrate the annual grape harvest at White Fences Vineyard. Your whole family will love stomping grapes…the kids especially get into it and line up to stomp again and again. And the “stomp-off” between local town officials and residents for the coveted title of “King and Queen of the Stomp” is small town America at its best.
September 5, 2009 Water House Wine Festival at the Great Rubber Duck Race
Breckenridge, Colorado
Enjoy over 30 Colorado Wines and Live Music at the base of the Mountains in Breckenridge. This lakeside festival features wines from 10 Colorado Wineries, Live Jazz and Blues from Lionel Young Band, Peneplain Jazz Project and Heidi Schmidt and Trading Fours.
September 5, 2009 Julian Grape Stomp Festa
Julian, California
Celebrate the harvest of the grapes with a real, olde-world style grape stomp and festa at the Menghini Winery.
September 5-6, 2009 Millbrae Art & Wine Festival
Millbrae, California
September 5-6, 2009 17th Annual BBQ on the Bow Festival
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
A Fun, Family Oriented Annual Culinary Festival Featuring Canada's Oldest BBQ Competition.
September 5-6, 2009 Harvest Festival
Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
The farm machinery is humming and the ovens are hot as we celebrate sights, sounds and smells of bringing in the harvest - from a ladies perspective!
September 5-6, 2009 The Really Wild Food & Countryside Festival
St Davids, Pembrokeshire, UK
A Celebration of Food and Countryside Crafts originating from the Wild.
September 5-6, 2009 8th Annual National Buffalo Wing Festival
Buffalo, New York
Includes the U.S. Chicken Wing Eating Championships and National Wing Sauce-Off Competition. Celebrity Chef Challenge, sponsored by Frank’s RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce, the sauce used to create the original Buffalo Wings in 1964. Celebrity chef Kevin Roberts, returns to Buffalo to challenge the official “Wing King,” Drew Cerza, once again.
September 5-6, 2009 15th Pocono Garlic Festival
Shawnee, Pennsylvania
This fun-filled event is a mix of the legendary Pocono-grown garlic, entertainment so good you’ll think you’re at a high-priced concert, a gaggle of gifted craftspeople and artisans, and lots and lots of great food--all of it liberally laced with garlic.
September 5-7, 2009 7th China International Meat Industry Exhibition
and 4th China International Meat & Foodstuff Cultural Festival
Quingdao, China
The largest meat industry professional exhibition in China even in Asia with enormous quantity of exhibitors and trade visitors. Exhibiting content covered the entire meat industry chain from farm to table.
September 5-7, 2009 Amish Country Cheese Festival
Arthur, Illinois
Large established 3 day street festival commemorating Arthur's cheese making history. Food and Craft Vendors, Live entertainment, Free Cheese, Cheese Curling, Cheese Eating Championships, family friendly.
September 5-7, 2009 Annual Hearts O'Gold Cantaloupe Festival
Fallon, Nevada
Concerts, farmer’s market, cantaloupe foods and games, continuous entertainment, carnival, petting zoo fair exhibits and county fair.
September 5-7, 2009 New Mexico Wine Festival at Bernalillo
Bernalillo, New Mexico
Lots of great music, arts and crafts, and those summer foods we all love make a perfect backdrop for wine, wine, wine!
September 5-7, 2009 Harvest Wine Festival
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Join us in celebrating New Mexico's grape harvest with daily grape stompings, free wine tastings, live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, children's activities, hourly wine seminars and a great relaxed atmosphere!
September 5-7, 2009 Milan Melon Festival
Milan, Ohio
51st Annual Labor Day weekend celebration with rides, games, contests, an antique car show, baby contest, entertainment, grand parade, Queen's contest and more. Our famous muskmelon ice cream and watermelon sherbet are the must-have treats.
September 5-13, 2009 Tennessee Soybean Festival
Martin, Tennessee
Soybean Festival, Big Bean and Service Awards. Live entertainment.
September 6, 2009 Annual Gladstone Seafood Festival
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
Live entertainment, along with a sizzling summer fashion parade, cooking demonstrations and displays are just some of the highlights of the day. Perhaps the most anticipated event at the Seafood Festival is the ‘One Armed Raw Prawn Peeling Championship’. This event provides plenty of laughs as competitors try every way possible to get their prawns peeled whilst having one hand behind their back.
September 6-8, 2009 The London Specialty & Fine Food Fair
London, England, UK
Niche event for delis, retailers, restaurateurs, chefs, hoteliers and distributors to source the very finest artisan food and drink.
September 7, 2009 National Eat-In for Labor Day
Everywhere
Take a stand about the food our children eat at school.
September 7-10, 2009 Fine Food Australia
Sydney, Australia
Fine Food Australia is the premier industry event in Australia, with more than 950 exhibitors expected to participate this year.
September 7-10, 2009 Hotel Australia
Sydney, Australia
Hotel Australia is the definitive event for the restaurant, hotel and motel industry, featuring the latest in foodservice and hospitality ideas and equipment. The show runs alongside Fine Food Australia and with over 1000 exhibitors, has the largest range of products on show under the one roof.
September 8-10, 2009 Alimentaria Mercosur
La Rural, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Enjoys the support of all of the associations and institutions which play a key role in the Argentinean food and beverage sector.
September 8-10, 2009 PotatoEurope 2009
Emmeloord, Netherlands
International Congress & Exhibition - the world's largest and leading international potato event.
September 8-10, 2009 Alco + Soft
Kiev, Ukraine
The 14th International specialized exhibition of drinks. Spirits, low alcohol drinks, soft drinks, juices, coffee, tea, mineral waters, packaging, equipment.
September 8-10, 2009 Sweets Ukraine 2009
Kiev, Ukraine
15th International specialized exhibition of confectionery industry.
September 8-10, 2009 Restaurants and Hotels of Siberia
Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia
6th International Exhibition of Equipment and Accessories for Hotels & Restaurants.
September 8-11, 2009 IMPRODMASH
Kiev, Ukraine
18th International specialized Trade Fair of food processing industry
September 9, 2009 Grill for the Thrill
Evansville, Indiana
Grill For The Thrill Barbecue and Music Festival is planning on coming back to Roberts Stadium this year.
September 9, 2009 WLIW21 Autumn Gourmet Classic
New York, New York
The ultimate "foodie" event in an intimate setting! Lidia Bastianich, Jacques Pépin and John Barricelli team up for food, wine & culinary theater. Live demos, food tastings from around the New York metro area and wines from around the world.
September 9, 2009 RCA: Board & Barrel: A Taste of Maryland
Mt. Airy, Maryland
Research Chefs Association (RCA) Mid-Atlantic Region. The Mid-Atlantic Region of the Research Chefs Association Invites you to a tasting of Maryland Produced Wine & Cheese accompanied by other fabulous foods.
September 9, 2009 RCA: Eating & Living Well with Food Allergy & Intolerance
Mounds View, Minnesota
Research Chefs Association (RCA) North Central Region / Twin Cities District Dietetic Association. This a great opportunity to learn about the pioneering work of Research Chefs in the emerging discipline of Culinology and network with fellow professionals who focus on food.
September 9-11, 2009 Expoalimentaria 2009
Lima, Peru
International Trade Fair for Food & Beverage, Machinery, Equipment, Supplies, Packaging and Service
September 9-12, 2009 Riga Food
Riga, Lativia
14th International Food Industry Trade Fair “Riga Food 2009” The Biggest Food Industry Event in the Baltics.
September 9-12, 2009 Peach Days Celebration
Brigham City, Utah
Peach Days brings some 75,000 spectators and prides itself on being a family event that has something for everyone.
September 9-13, 2009 18th Budapest International Wine Festival 2009
Budapest, Hungary
The Wine Festival had grown into the most highly regarded and popular professional event and combined arts festival of Central Europe, where each year many tens of thousands learn the art of sophisticated wine consumption and get to know the wine makers and the traditions associated with viniculture.
September 9-20, 2009 Expo-Prado
Montevideo, Uraguay
International Exhibition for Cattle Breeding, Agriculture and Commerce.
September 10, 2009 The Joy of Sake
San Francisco, California
100 gold and silver award-winning sakes from the 2009 U.S. National Sake Appraisal. Sample junmai, ginjo and daiginjo labels, and a delicious array of sake appetizers.
September 10-12, 2009 Saratoga Wine and Food Festival
Saratoga Springs, New York
One of the Northeast's fastest growing Wine & Food Festivals.
September 10-12, 2009 Marion Popcorn Festival
Marion, Ohio
Popcorn Eating contest, Miss Teen Popcorn, Wee Little Pop, Snack Foods Parade, entertainment. (First weekend after Labor Day).
September 10-12, 2009 EUVend
Cologne, Germany
The International Trade Fair for the Vending Industry
September 10-13, 2009 Kellogg Watermelon Festival
Kellogg, Minnesota
September 10-13, 2009 Agromalim
Arad, Romania
International Agricultural and Food Industry Fair.
September 11, 2009 Passport to Pagosa Wine and Food Festival
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Sample wines from all over the southwestern region with great food from our local restaurants. This is during our Colorfest weekend including our Hot Air Balloon Rally; Band, Brews, Etc. (20 microbreweries and music); Balloon Glow; and the most spectacular mountain scenery!
September 11, 2009 19th Annual Bay Seafood Festival
Kilmarnock, Virginia
The KIWS Rotary Club annual fundraiser. All-you-can-eat buffet, including numerous varieties of seafood side dishes and beverages, as well as live dance music.
September 11-12, 2009 Spirits of Mexico
San Diego, California
7th Annual Festival Celebrating the spirits and the spirit of Mexico. oldest and most comprehensive Agave Spirit event in the U.S.
September 11-12, 2009 Charlotte Shout Blues, Brews & BBQ
Charlotte, North Carolina
Blues, Brews & BBQ is a competition and festival featuring blues music, beer samples, and some of the best barbecue. Interactive cooking demonstrations and contests. Celebrating the best of southern cuisine and music. Food, music, entertainment and more!
September 11-12, 2009 St George Church Annual Greek Food Festival
(no website)
Bakersfield, California
3:00pm Friday & 1:00pm on Saturday until 11 PM - $3.00 admission. Children under 12 free. 401 Truxtun Ave., Downtown Bakersfield. Join us for fun, frolic, and great Greek food! For Vendor booths (661) 323-0906 See you there-Opa!
September 11-12, 2009 Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive, Chuckwagon Cook-off and Ranch Rodeo
Georgetown, Texas
The Williamson Museum's Up the Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive, Chuckwagon Cook-off & Ranch Rodeo. Watch a chuckwagon cook-off and an authentic longhorn cattle drive. Entertainment for all ages including live cowboy music, food, western art show, western demonstrators, a ranch rodeo, and a kids’ chuckwagon cook-off.
September 11-12, 2009 Great Canadian Beer Festival
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The Great Canadian Beer Festival has become one of the worlds' must attend beer events. People from all over the globe seek out Victoria and the GCBF every year; we get brewers from Australia, volunteers from England and beer lovers from all over. (1st weekend after Labour Day).
September 11-12, 2009 Windy City Wine Festival
Chicago, Illinois
Sample from more than 250 wines from around the world. Learn about new and exciting varieties from the experts in a relaxed festival setting. Wine seminars & cooking demonstrations are conducted by event sponsors, exhibiting wineries, area chefs and restaurateurs. Enjoy food from some of Chicago’s finest restaurants and caterers.
September 11-12, 2009 7th Annual Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Continuous live music, children’s activity area, meat pie eating contest for children and adults, best meat pie tasting contest, meat pie making demonstration, poker run, memory walk (fundraiser for Alzheimer’s), womanless beauty pageant, parade, car show etc.
September 11-12, 2009 Deep Creek Lake Art & Wine Festival
McHenry, Maryland
Benefits the American Red Cross. Tasting from over 200 wineries, juried artisans, live entertainment, kid's area, silent auction, food and fun! Special lodging packages at area rental agencies, hotels and B&Bs.
September 11-12, 2009 Wine and Harvest Festival
Paw Paw, Michigan
Wine tours and wine tasting tents abound throughout the festival area. Carnival rides, free children's activities in Stompyland, Fireworks on Maple Lake, Parade, and the Grape Stomp.
September 11-12, 2009 Annual Chile Pepper Food Festival
Bowers, Pennsylvania
Chile Pepper Salsa Contest, Jalapeno Eating Contes, etc.
September 11-12, 2009 6th Annual Barbeque Cook-Off
Groves, Texas
State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off.
September 11-13, 2009 Oxford Symposium on Food & Cookery
Oxford, England , UK
This event brings together writers, historians, sociologists, anthropologists, scientists, chefs and others who specialise in the study of food in history, its place in contemporary societies, and related scientific developments. This years topic is 'Food and Language'.
September 11-13, 2009 Maryland Seafood Festival
Annapolis, Maryland
September 11-13, 2009 Festival of the Vine
Geneva, Illinois
Savor the flavor as Geneva restaurants create a “smorgasbord” of specialties under an outdoor tent. Wine tastings, seminars & events, grape stomping, flower market, craft & gorgeous gourds show, musical entertainment, kids’ activities plus great shopping in Geneva’s historic downtown.
September 11-13, 2009 EAT! Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC, Canada
The largest consumer food festival in Western Canada, featuring food, beverage and kitchen goods exhibitors along with wineries, breweries, restaurants, cooking demonstrations, wine & cheese seminars, and cookbook authors.
September 11-13, 2009 The Original Long Beach Lobster Festival
Long Beach, California
Combines local popular artists, Swing, Salsa, R&B/Motown, 70s/80s Dance Bands, Fresh Live Maine Lobsters steamed in the World’s Largest Cooker for that mouth watering taste, food court, children’s area, dance floor, two stages and bars to create the largest Lobster Festival outside of Maine.
September 11-13, 2009 Ludlow Food Festival
Ludlow, Shropshire, England, UK
Held every year in Ludlow, the small town with the large reputation for good food and drink - this year's Festival will feature more than 130 top quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches, the England-Wales border country.
September 11-13, 2009 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show
Orlando, Florida
At the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show, you’ll find the cutting edge solutions you need to guide your business through this uncertain economy and grow into better times to come – and you’ll go home with ideas and solutions you can apply right away
September 11-13, 2009 PMQ's Orlando Pizza Show
Orlando, Florida
PMQ's Orlando Pizza Show is located within the 2009 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show. Reserve your space now for the Southeast's largest pizza show.
September 11-13, 2009 Texas ZestFest 2009
Fort Worth, Texas
A Fun and Profitable Weekend As the ultimate gathering for zesty food lovers, ZestFest invites the tastemakers of the bold and flavorful to exhibit and showcase their products to thousands of potential new customers.
September 11-13, 2009 Rice Tech 2009
Sanskar Kendra,Paldi, Ahmedabad, India
10th international exhibition & conference on Rice processing technology
September 11-13, 2009 Grain Tech 2009
Sanskar Kendra,Paldi, Ahmedabad, India
Dall, Pulses and oil seed processing technology. Concurrent with Rice Tech.
September 11-17, 2009 A Taste of Mexico
Dublin, Rebublic of Ireland
Chef Margarita Carrillo, who has travelled the world as Executive Chef of Mexico’s Ministry of Agriculture & Mexican representative of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). She is currently the owner of Don Emiliano’s in Los Cabos, restaurant in Baja California & member of the “Slow Food” movement. Chef Carrillo will present exquisite dishes that will give a taste of the new trends in authentic, quality Mexican haute cuisine, matched with Mexican wines, beer and tequila. Chef Carrillo will also conduct Mexican Haute Cuisine cookery lessons.
September 12, 2009 4th Annual Great American Blues & Barbeque
San Rafael, California
September 12, 2009 Brady's World Famous Oyster Feed
Westport, Washington
Oysters served every way you love them! Proceeds benefit clean water and scholarships.
September 12, 2009 Dripping with Taste Wine & Food Festival
Driftwood, Texas
Designed to showcase area wineries, restaurants and caterers, visitors will be wowed by gourmet food, fine wine and the ambiance of the Hill Country.
September 12, 2009 3rd Annual Corks and Chords
Scottsdale, Arizona
An Evening of Wine and Music to End MS. Join the movement. Taste wine, enjoy delicious food from more than nine Valley chefs, and listen to wonderful music. A silent and live auction will also be featured. Individual tickets are $75. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn’t.
September 12, 2009 14th Annual Arkansas State Championship Hillbilly Chili Cookoff
Bull Shoals, Arkansas
International Chili Society sanctioned cook-off. ICS cooks compete for the Arkansas State Championship, cash prizes, and trophies. Tasting samples for the public, People's Choice award, arts & crafts vendors, live music all day.
September 12, 2009 Kolache Festival
Caldwell, Texas
Kolaches are a Czech fruit or meat filled pastry. Over 10000 are sold at the annual one day festival that features polka music, 100's of arts and crafts booths, lots of food and 'pevo' beer!
September 12, 2009 Lithopolis Honeyfest
Lithopolis, Ohio
Honey tasting and sales, Mead Wine Garden (honey wine), Honey Cook-Off, A Taste of Honey Cookbook, honeymade food/concessions. American Honey Queen, Bee beards, beekeepers, juried arts/crafts, live Folk, R&B/Soul, & Big Band music, Busy Beehive Kids Crafts Booth, Free admission & parking.
September 12, 2009 Palmdale Jazz and Wine Festival
Palmdale, California
Come enjoy a warm late summer afternoon, listen to world-class jazz entertainment inlcuding Grammy award winning Norman Brown, taste excellent wines and savor gourmet foods at the Palmdale Jazz & Wine Festival!
September 12, 2009 UP Oktoberfest
Marquette, Michigan
Michigan Brewers Guild
September 12, 2009 2nd Annual Viva La Vista Festival
Columbia, South Carolina
Viva la Vista, the second annual epicurean event in Columbia’s Congaree Vista, promises a full afternoon of tasting from the best restaurants in the Vista.
September 12, 2009 Potato Festival of Heichelheim
Heichelheim, Thuringia, Germany
The Heichelheimer Potato Foundation will host the state's annual potato festival, where celebrities will harvest tubers, and visitors can enjoy a range of attractions, including a photography exhibition, a competition for the longest potato peel - and lots of potato dumplings.
September 12, 2009 18th Arkansas Antique Tractor and Engine Show
Scott, Arkansas
Witness the early machines that plowed, pumped, and drove us into the 20th century. Exhibits feature vintage tractors, single-piston engines, early implements and farm machines.
September 12, 2009 Fishstock Brixham
Brixham Fish Quay, South Devon, England, UK
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The demolition and construction work for the new Fish market means that the site will simply not be suitable for 4,000 plus visitors. The contractors and the harbour authorities cannot give permission under such circumstances.
September 12, 2009 Kendall-Jackson Winery 13th Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival
Santa Rosa, California
More than 170 varieties of heirloom tomatoes in every size, shape and color imaginable will be picked fresh from our own Culinary Gardens and sampled on a beautiful Wine Country afternoon.
September 12, 2009 31st Annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
Valparaiso, Indiana
Celebrating Valparaiso native son Orville Redenbacher and popcorn. The country's only Popcorn Parade, Popcorn Ball, Hog Roast, Popcorn Queen, entertainment.
September 12 , 2009 Oxford Lions Club Watermelon Feed
Oxford, Kansas
First Saturday after Labor Day.
September 12, 2009 Annual Lenexa Spinach Festival
Lenexa, Kansas
Lenexa was hailed as the 'Spinach Capital of the World' during the 1930’s! Did you know that Belgian farmers grew Spinach in the Lenexa area and shipped it by rail? The Spinach Festival rolls all of the history surrounding Lenexa into a fun celebration!
September 12, 2009 Montana State Chokecherry Festival
Lewistown, Montana
Chokecherry Culinary Contest, Chokecherry Pit-Spitting Contest, farmer's market, arts & crafts, entertainment.
September 12, 2009 3rd Annual North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest
Oxford, North Carolina
Producers from all across the state come together for a fun-filled day, showcasing NC Hot Sauces, NC Microbreweries, NC Wines, NC Barbeque Sauces, NC Fiery Foods, Antiques, Granville Gardeners Plant Sale, Granville County Museum Treasure Sale and much, much more!
September 12, 2009 3rd Annual Aurora WineFest
Aurora, Ohio
Presented by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Featuring samples from ten premiere Ohio wineries, live entertainment, wine tasting educational seminars & cooking demonstrations. Visit local artisans and indulge yourself in fine restaurant cuisine.
September 12, 2009 The Taste of Clermont
Historic Batavia, Ohio
Great food provided by Clermont County restaurants, the Art Village hosting local artists, Ohio wines, music and rides, games and activites for the kids.
September 12, 2009 4th Annual Taste of the Deerfield Valley
Mount Snow Resort, West Dover, Vermont
The Deerfield Valley of Southern VT is home to many delicious restaurants. This unique event brings over a dozen restaurants together who will be offering a "taste" of their menu.
September 12, 2009 Annual Rockbridge Wine Festival
Rockbridge County, Virginia
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce is held on the grounds of Theater at Lime Kiln, a unique outdoor venue built into the ruins of a 19th century lime kiln and quarry. Come and sip wines from various Virginia wineries while enjoying live music and relaxing amid the beautiful surroundings.
September 12, 2009 Fall Wine Festival
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Join your friends by the oceanfront for an afternoon hosted by Virginia's leading vineyards. Sip and savor chardonnays, merlots, rieslings and more while you meet and greet the fascinating people who are forging Virginia's new reputation for quality wines.
September 12, 2009 Rotary Gardens Garden Festival
Janesville, Wisconsin
September 12, 2009 3rd Annual Smoke-A-Palooza
St. Peters, Missouri
Annual Amateur Benefit BBQ Competition, with Live Music, Food and Beverages. All proceeds to benefit the poor & homeless locally and internationally through Living Hope International.
September 12, 2009 A Taste of the Gunflint Trail
Gunflint Trail, Minnesota
A chance to taste culinary creations from the Gunflint Trail Cookbook, and enjoy tours of historic lodges, book signings, and beautiful fall scenery.
September 12-13, 2009 Beavercreek Popcorn Festival
Beavercreek, Ohio
The festival has over 200 booths with festival foods, tantalizing treats, special services, creative crafts, and sensational specialties made with Popcorn. (Annually the weekend after Labor Day)
September 12-13, 2009 Pittsburg Seafood Festival
Pittsburg, California
This year will be the 25th Annual Pittsburg Seafood Festival! The Festival has a wine paviliion, beer pavilion, live music, kids area, arts and crafts vendors, great food and lots and lots of extras! You won't want to miss it!
September 12-13, 2009 23rd Annual Tracy Bean Festival
Tracy, California
Chili and rib cook-offs with bean tastings, spam carving, and jalapeno eating contests, car show, bike ride, carnival, cultural events, live entertainment, and tons of beans. 50,000 people will be “Going Bean Crazy in Tracy” and shopping for 100 of the world’s edible beans.
September 12-13, 2009 14th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival
San Francisco, California
September 12-13, 2009 Mansfield Village Cornbread Festival
Mansfield Village, Indiana
Share your favorite cornbread recipe with others and enjoy homemade cornbread & beans the second weekend of September. Cornbread Bake-off.
September 12-13, 2009 Septemberfest
Forestville, New York
Weekend after Labor Day. Septemberfest annual grape harvest festival. Grape stomping, Chiavetta’s famous BBQ chicken. Food, wine and beverages; free wine tours and tastings. Class car cruise, live music, craft vendors, dancing, live and silent auction proceeds to benefit a non-profit charity.
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.
September 12-13, 2009 Pasco's Fiery Foods Festival
Pasco, Washington
A regional favorite, featuring: Children's Area, Beer Garden, Farmers Market, Food Vendors, Specialty Food Items, Arts & Crafts.
September 12-13, 2009 4th Annual Gluten-Free Culinary Summit East Edition
Hyde Park, New York
Conducted by nationally renowned culinary masters and industry experts, this weekend features artisan gluten-free baking and cooking class demonstrations, seminars, tastings, baking competitions, special dining events, and more.
September 12-13, 2009 Tavistock Food and Drink Festival
Tavistock, , Devon, UK
Promotes quality food and drink originating in the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. The Festival is intended to provide an opportunity where producers can display, promote and sell their products in a well organised and professional Festival venue. The Festival will be located at the historic Morwellham Quay, the ancient stannary Port of Tavistock on and around the Great Quay.
September 12-13, 2009 Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival
Biloxi, Mississippi
This two day event attracts approximately 25,000 festival goers, vendors and volunteers.
September 12-13, 2009 Annual Seafood Festival
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
September 12-13, 2009 Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest
Rhinebeck, New York
Located in America's oldest wine growing region, the Hudson Valley Wine Fest will bring more than 40 wineries from the Finger Lakes to Long Island as well as fine gourmet food vendors.
September 12-13, 2009 The 24th 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 12-13, 2009 2nd Annual Great Lakes Cider & Perry Festival
St. Johns, Michigan
samples of the finest cider and perry (cider made from pears) from the states and provinces that border the Great Lakes will be available for tasting, while food vendors sell sweet and savory selections. Cider pressing, nature walks and the kids’ playground, etc.
September 12-14, 2009 Rayne Frog Festival
Rayne, Louisiana
Rayne Frog Festival is a celebration of Rayne, Louisiana's heritage as the single largest worldwide shipper of frog legs throughout most of the 20th century.
September 12-14, 2009 Grape Stomp 2009
Alexandria, Minnesota
Carlos Creek Winery. Food, wine, live entertainment and Grape Stomp Competitions.
September 12-16, 2009 63rd Annual National Barrow Show
Austin, Minnesota
The 63rd annual National Barrow Show is the "World Series of Swine Shows. Americas premier purebred hog show brings exhibitors and buyers from around the world.
September 13, 2009 Taste of Chico
Chico, California
Food, Beverage, Music & Fine Art Festival
September 13, 2009 12th Annual Beach Plum Festival
Island Beach State Park, New Jersey
Beach Plum picking and jelly making, environmental exhibits, food, live entertainment.
September 13, 2009 The Epicurean Palette
Mercer County, New Jersey
The Annual Epicurean Palette will host the region’s best chefs, world class wine and beer, and for the first time ever Rat’s is opening their exclusive wine celler for a silent auction.
September 13-15, 2009 Philadelphia Nat’l Candy Gift & Gourmet Show
Atlantic City, New Jersey
America’s largest show dedicated to the retail confectioner, is sponsored by the Retail Confectioners Association of Philadelphia.
September 13-16, 2009 AACC International Annual Meeting
Baltimore, Maryland
(Association of Cereal Chemists) An all-new meeting format for 2009, based on the Seven Key Scientific Initiatives, makes the program easy to navigate, highly scientific, and relevant to today’s most critical issues.
September 13-18, 2009 San Diego Restaurant Week
San Diego, California
One of the premiere restaurant weeks in the country featuring over 140 restaurants and 250,000 diners each year. Participating restaurants offer 3 course meals at bargain prices- either $20, $30 or $40 per person, depending on the restaurant. Restaurant Week has a new partner this year - the Girl Scouts! Several well-known chefs at top restaurants are creating Restaurant Week dishes using Girl Scout cookies to help bring awareness to the Girl Scout cookie drive.
September 13-Oct 31, 2009 20th Annual Nelson Farm Pumpkin Patch Festival
Litchfield, Minnesota
Weekends+: Sept 13, 19-20, 26-27; Oct 3-4, 10-11, 15-16, 18-19, 25-26 & 31. Pumpkin Painting Contest, Scarecrow Contest, Corn Field Maze, Pumpkin Chucker, view the fall colors, see farm animals, and don't forget to pick out and decorate your own pumpkin!
September 14-16, 2009 International Food Ingredients Show
Poznan, Poland
The exhibitors of International Food Ingredients Show are producers, exporters and importers.
September 14-17, 2009 Gastro Trendy 2009
Poznan, Poland
International Trade Fair for Gastronomy. Also 9th Polish Culinary Cup & Polish Confectioners' Championship.
September 14-17, 2009 Polagra - Food 2009
Poznan, Poland
Food and Drinks Exhibition.
September 14-18, 2009 Taste Napa Valley
Chicago, Illinois
Twice a year, the Napa Valley Vintners hits the road with the principals and winemakers from 80 or more member wineries, focusing each trip on one market. The vintners spend several days in that market, hosting a mix of trade and consumer tasting events and educational programs.
September 15-18, 2009 BarExpo Russia 2009
Moscow, Russia
BarExpo Russia will be both educational and entertaining, offering business advice, tasting sessions, bar master classes, flairing and cocktail shows and competitions.
September 15-18, 2009 S.P.A.C.E.
Rennes, France
The International Trade Fair for Livestock
September 15-19, 2009 INGA- 1st International Fair of Food, Drinks & Innovative Gastronomy
Zagreb, Croatia
Designed for the man of the new electronic era. The fair's concept is based on the new gastronomic awareness, varying greatly from that of the recent past.
September 15-20, 2009 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Bardstown, Kentucky
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival gives you a weekend full of smooth Bourbon, delicious food, and great entertainment, with a healthy dose of Kentucky hospitality thrown in for good measure. From black tie galas to historical tours, there is something for all ages and interests. It's a wonderful five-day event full of activities for the whole family.
September 16, 2009 6th Annual Global Food & Wine Experience
New York, New York
Over 50 chefs and wine and spirit merchants will create a platform for more than 75 culinary students to be mentored at New York City restaurants for the ultimate culinary experience. The event titled "Diversity in Food and Wine" is scheduled to take place on at Tavern on the Green.
September 16, 2009 Taste of the Village
New York, New York
Make the 7th Anniversary of this event by inviting friends who love extraordinary food from award-winning chefs such as Dan Barbar, named the nation’s top chef in 2009 by the James Beard Foundation, Mario Batali of International Acclaim and Chef Akhtar Nawab of Elettaria.
September 16-17, 2009 Dairy Event and Livestock Show
Warwickshire, England, UK
The Dairy Event and Livestock Show is the livestock sector’s premier business to business event, organised by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers.
September 16-19, 2009 World Fishing Exhibition
Vigo, Spain
September 16-19, 2009 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow
Las Vegas, Nevada
Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals
September 16-20, 2009 A Taste Of West Cork Food Festival
Skibbereen, West Cork, , Republic of Ireland
The Taste of West Cork food festival brings together an unique mix of food markets and demonstrations, cookery competitions, special dinners, brunches & banquets, food-tastings, childrens' events, a photo competition and exhibition, guided walks, boat tours and some great live music!
September 16-20, 2009 Murphysboro Apple Festival
Murphysboro, Illinois
The longest, continuous running festival in southern Illinois, featuring the largest parade in our region! Tens of thousands of people come out every year to enjoy the events and shows. (2nd wkend after Labor Day).
September 17, 2009 Wine Tasting at Giralda Farms
Madison, New Jersey
Wine & Cheese of the Mediterranean
September 17-19, 2009 Dairy Universe India
New Delhi, India
This branch-event covers all aspects of dairy technology: from dairy processing technology and packaging up to facilities and cooling.
September 17-19, 2009 Sweet & Snack Factory
New Delhi, India
Sweet & Snack Factory India is the event where the technology is in focus: latest technologies for processing and packaging in the sweets and confectionery, bakery and snack industry.
September 17-19, 2009 International FoodTec India 2009
New Delhi, India
International FoodTec India 2009 is an exhibition for food process and food packaging technology.
September 17-20, 2009 Applefest 09
La Crescent, Minnesota
The three day Applefest weekend includes activities such as a Kiddie Parade, Carnival, Apple Pie Stand, President's Reception and Queen Coronation, Pancake Breakfast, King Apple Parade, Craft Show, entertainment in the King Apple (Beer) Tent and the Johnny Appleseed (Family) Tent. Always held on the 3rd full weekend in September.
September 17-20, 2009 Lodi Grape Festival
Lodi, California
The Festival’s purpose is to promote the agriculture and agricultural products of San Joaquin County, & offer diverse forms of agricultural education. It strives to present unique, family – oriented exhibits that not only entertain, but educate and enlighten.
September 17-20, 2009 Food & Drinks Asia 2009
Metro Manila, Philippines
The 13th International Exposition on Specialty Foods, Delicatessen, Confectionery, Beverages, Beers, Wines & Spirits
September 17-20, 2009 Food Franchising 2009
Metro Manila, Philippines
The 13th International Food Franchising and Business Systems Exposition.
September 17-20, 2009 23rd Annual GrapeFest
Grapevine, Texas
Largest wine festival in the Southwest. Voted one of the Top 100 Events in the USA & Canada for 2009 by the American Bus Association. Grapevine Winery Tasting Room Tours, Culinary Pavilion, GrapeFest Tennis Classic, KidZone, GrapeStomp, The People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic – the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation, entertainment and much more!
September 17-20, 2009 18th Annual Colorado Mountain Winefest
Palisade, Colorado
Toast the grape harvest and raise your glass to Colorado's finest vintages at the state's oldest, largest and best wine festival, and the only festival held in the heart of Colorado's wine country.
September 17-20, 2009 Nappanee Apple Festival
Nappanee, Indiana
Apples! Apple peeling contest, apple bake-off, apple festival queen, pie eating contest, frog jumping contest, scarcrow contest, farm tractor show, entertainment, carnival.
September 18, 2009 Wine, Eats and Easels
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Wine, Eats and Easels is a wine tasting benefit held for Broken Arrow Neighbors a United Way Agency. Over 30 artists from the Broken Arrow Arts and Humanities Council will display their art. There will be 20+ wine vendors and 20+ restaurants providing samples as well.
September 18-19, 2009 Smoke on the Water Arkansas Barbecue Challenge
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
$20,000 prize money.
September 18-19, 2009 MBWA Fall Conference
Brainerd, Minnesota
Minnesota Beer Wholesalers Association.
September 18-19, 2009 Naperville Wine Festival
Naperville, Illinois
Sample from more than 250 wines from around the world. Learn about new and exciting varieties from the experts in a relaxed festival setting. Wine seminars and cooking demonstrations are conducted by event sponsors, exhibiting wineries, area chefs and restaurateurs. Enjoy food from some of the area’s finest restaurants and caterers. Local musical talent will perform live each day.
September 18-20, 2009 13th Annual Berea Spoonbread Festival
Berea, Kentucky
Hot air balloons, music, 5-K run, arts & crafts, car/motorcycle shows, carnival, spoonbread & more!
September 18-20, 2009 South Carolina Campground Cookoff
Calhoun Falls, South Carolina
Camping cookoff open to interested amateurs. Two categories: Main Dish and Dessert. $40 entry fee. Recipe must be cooked over a campfire of charcoal or wood. Cash prizes- $500, $300 & $200. A two-night stay at Calhoun Falls state park is required for entry. Two person teams, must be 16 years of age or older to apply.
September 18-20, 2009 Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Festival
Stuart, Florida
September 18-20, 2009 Shrimp & Grits: Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
Jekyll Island, Georgia
The Shrimp & Grits Festival is about two Southern favorites – Georgia shrimp and grits. Combine that with the beautiful scenery of Jekyll Island and you have a festival that will tickle your taste buds and engage all of your senses. The weekend is full of interactive, outdoor experiences, entertainment, and great food.
September 18-20, 2009 16th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
Telluride, Colorado
The festival is a three-day celebration of music and microbrews, held in Telluride Town Park, an outdoor music venue with breathtaking mountains for a backdrop.
September 18-20, 2009 Euphoria
Greenville, South Carolina
Food, wine, and music event. A Southern Exposure Experience, raises money for non-profit organizations while offering attendees a higher state of food, wine, and music.
September 18-20, 2009 International Shellfish Festival
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
The Prince Edward Island International Shellfish is the 'Biggest Kitchen Party in Atlantic Canada' boasting Good Friends, Good Times, Good Music and Lots of World Famous Prince Edward Island Shellfish.
September 18-20, 2009 Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival
San Pedro, California
The World's largest lobster festival, features discount Maine lobster meals. After feasting on our world famous lobster meals, enjoy dancing, street performers and music. Shop for arts and crafts.
September 18-20, 2009 PA Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Festival
Kempton, Pennsylvania
Featuring dynamic speakers, national exhibitors, workshops, hands-on demonstrations, vendors, live music and entertainment, children's activities, food and more.
September 18-20, 2009 Spirit of the West Festival - Dutch Oven Cook Off
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The cook off is a new addition to an already fun and exciting festival of everything western.
September 18-20, 2009 6th Annual Grand Haven Salmon Festival
Grand Haven, Michigan
A multi-faceted festival that pays tribute to the area’s bountiful waterways as a natural resource, while coinciding with the region’s annual Salmon migration.
September 18-20, 2009 41st Annual AppleJack Festival
Nebraska City, Nebraska
Take part in the festivities all weekend long with a parade, a car show, the AppleJack Fun Run/Walk, AppleJam Fest, and an array of craft shows. Then head out to Arbor Day Farm, Kimmel Orchard, and Union Orchard to pick your own apples and stock up on all of the tasty apple treats!
September 18-21, 2009 Slow Food: Cheese
Bra, Italy
During Cheese, walking through the streets of Bra’s old town or taking a trip to Pollenzo can become a journey of discovery of products and impressions from the diverse world of cheeses and beyond. This educational opportunity is above all an opportunity for enjoyment, experienced together with family or friends, for encountering new flavors or rediscovering old ones long forgotten. It is an opportunity for gathering together; a celebration that extends out from the rich program of events that Cheese offers to its visitors, which you can discover here.
September 18-27, 2009 York Food and Drink Festival
York, UK
York's Food and Drink Festival in September is set in and around the city's many unique historic venues. The main focus is local and regional food and drink.
September 19, 2009 6th Annual Wild Rice Festival
Roseville, Minnesota
A celebration of wild rice, Native American culture, and Minnesota’s fall season.
September 19, 2009 49er Festival & Chili Cookoff
Groveland, California
This all day event begins with a pancake breafast followed by a real small-town parade through downtown Groveland. The highlight of the day is the Chili Cook-off with local chefs vying for top awards in three categories: Beans, No Beans and Vegetarian Chili. Free music, kids zone, auction and raffle. (Annually, 3rd Saturday in September)
September 19, 2009 4th Annual Austin Chocolate Festival
Austin, Texas
Local chocolatiers and chocolate artisans including restaurants, bakeries, chocolatiers, patisseries, authors, and catering companies. The vendors will compete against each other in several categories, offer samples to festival guests, and sell their products.
September 19, 2009 6th Annual Flowery Branch Car Show & Chili Cookoff
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Car Show & Chili Cookoff, plus vendors. A Family Event, something for everyone!
September 19, 2009 Heritage Chili Fiesta
Ringgold, Georgia
This is an international Chili Society sanctioned chili cook-off with peoples choice chili and a chili tasting.
September 19, 2009 King Turkey Day
Worthington, Minnesota
69th year. 'Great Gobbler Gallop,' live wild turkey race, parade, free pancake breakfast, 10K Race, children's rides, beer garden and live music. Always the second Saturday after Labor Day. In its 69th year, this will also be the 35th year that Worthington, Minnesota and Cuero, Texas have been competing for the title of "Turkey Capital of the World". (see also: Texas, October Cuervo Turkeyfest)
September 19, 2009 Blazin' Hog Competition BBQ & Zydeco Music Festival
Mariposa, California
Bring your dancin' shoes and come hungry!!!
September 19, 2009 36th Fall Festival & Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge
Nisswa, Minnesota
Fall Festival activities include: trailside art & craft show, moonwalk, haystack search, pumpkin carving contest, horse drawn wagon rides, music & food. The BBQ challenge takes place in the Nisswa Square - the public is invited at 3:30pm to judge the ribs!
September 19, 2009 Caribbean Cook-off 2009
Lithonia, Georgia
The cook-off will consist of three dishes from a variety Caribbean countries. Each dish will be judged on the following criteria, taste presentation and creativity. A cash prize will be awarded to the winner of each category. Also fun activities for kids and adults. A variety of local artists will be performing throughout the day. This is a family fun day that all can enjoy.
September 19, 2009 Salted Anchovy & Olive Oil Feast
Monterosso al Mare, Italy
Festival of anchovies: tasting of salted anchovies with bruschette and wine of the Cinque Terre at Monterosso. Celebrated each year over the second weekend of September.
September 19, 2009 Salute to Agriculture Taste of the Valley Wine & Food Show
Salinas, California
Become educated about our Agriculture Industry and meet those responsible for growing Salinas Valley produce. Indulge yourself in local wines and delicious food samplers.
September 19, 2009 21st Annual 49er Festival & 13th Chili Cookoff
Groveland, California
The highlight of the day is the Chili Cook-off with local chefs vying for top awards in three categories: Beans, No Beans and Vegetarian Chili. Free music, kids zone, auction and raffle. (Annually, 3rd Saturday in September).
September 19, 2009 Chili & Salsa Cook-Off
Sioux City, Iowa
The aroma of hot chili peppers emerges in the air early as cooks prepare for the tasters to arrive in the afternoon. Public tasting begins at noon!
September 19, 2009 5th Annual Lowville Cream Cheese Festival
Lowville, New York
Live music all day, competitions; cream cheese mural, milk tray relay, cream cheese bingo, tractor pull, cream cheese toss, world's largest cheesecake, cream cheese recipe contest, etc.
September 19, 2009 32nd Annual Boones Mill Apple Festival
Boones Mill, Virginia
There will be plenty of food, fun, crafts, entertainment and fun and games for children of all ages.
September 19, 2009 Annual Int’l Beer Tasting & Chili Cook-Off
Urbana, Illinois
September 19, 2009 Shockoe on the Halfshell
Richmond, Virginia
September 19-20, 2009 Romanian Food Festival
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Enjoy delicious Romanian dishes like "sarmale", "frigarui", "mititei", "ciorba", and "bulz", all made with traditional Romanian recipes. Authentic Romanian folk music, and try a few Romanian dance steps - it's very easy to start, quite difficult to stop.
September 19-20, 2009 26th Annual Maryland Wine Festival
Westminster, Maryland
Take pleasure in Maryland wine with tastings from the wineries, live music, foods from local restaurants, arts and crafts and wine education seminars. Don't miss the presentation of the Governor's Cup Awards announcements on stage each day of the festival.
September 19-20, 2009 Wine & Harvest Festival
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Award-winning wines from Cedar Creek Winery. Tempting foods with a harvest flavor, featuring steamed corn, caramel apples, caramel apple and cherry crepes, kettle corn, apple cider, turkey legs, brats, burgers and savory seasonal delights in Food Courts all over town.
September 19-20, 2009 Abergavenny Food Festival
Abergavenny, Wales, UK
September 19-20, 2009 The Great Grapes Wine, Arts & Food Festival
Reston, Virginia
Join us this year for Northern Virginia's fastest growing wine festival – Great Grapes! Over 200 Wines and 20 Virginia Wineries.
September 19-20, 2009 Art Bark Fest - Animal Art & Wine Festival.
The Village at Squaw Valley, California
The Art Bark Fest was created to combine the love of art & wine with the love of animals and is one of the only animal themed fine arts and wine festival in the country. Benefit for Humane Society Truckee-Tahoe & Squaw Rescue Dogs.
September 19-20, 2009 Virginia Wine Festival
Centreville, Virginia
The Virginia Wine Festival has a new home! Celebrate Virginia’s fabulous wines with tastings and educational seminal seminars at the number one wine event of the season at Bull Run Regional Park Special Events Center in Centreville. A collectors paradise, the festival features over 50 wineries pouring from over 350 vintages.
September 19-20, 2009 Stonington Vineyards Wine & Food FestivalFestival
Stonington, Connecticut
Food, Wine and Live Music!
September 19-20, 2009 2nd Annual Raspberry Festival
Sherman, Connecticut
September 19-20, 2009 Firehouse Clam Bake & Food Extravaganza
Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio
'Firehouse Clam Bake & Food Extravaganza' Live music! It’s so popular we need two days. Old Firehouse Winery, Geneva-on-the-Lake.
September 19-20, 2009 19th Annual Wenatchee River Salmon Festival
Leavenworth, Washington
Held each fall to celebrate the return of the salmon to the Wenatchee River. Fishing Talk & Casting Demos, Reptile Isle to Kids in the Creek, Gyotaku fish printing to Animal Track making, Salmon Sing-A-Long to Native American dancing.
September 19-20, 2009 Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival
Hastings, England, UK
Whatever your tastes, there should be something for everyone at the town's seafood and wine festival, to be centered around Hastings' historic fishing beach The Stade.
September 19-20, 2009 Valenzano Winefest 2009
Shamong, New Jersey
The Garden State’s largest blues, jazz and wine festival featuring continuous live entertainment, award winning wines, cheese tasting by Cabot Creamery, top crafters from around the state.
September 19-20, 2009 Annual Houston Hot Sauce Festival
Houston, Texas
This sizzling festival draws over 20,000 Chiliheads to the area. Hot sauce, salsa, spices, marinades, chips, dips, jam, jellies, pickles, peppers, bloody mary mix, condiments, gourmet food, recipes, etc.
September 19-20, 2009 Glendi Ethnic Food Fair
Santa Rosa, California
Enjoy gyros, Piroshki, baklava, foods from Eritrea, Serbia, Greece, Russia, Macedonia, and the Middle East. Beer, wine, ethnic coffee.
Sept 19-Oct 4, 2009 British Food Fortnight
Lincolnshire, England, UK
The event will celebrate the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces with promotions and tastings in shops, all-British menus in pubs and restaurants, food and cookery lessons in schools and glorious food festivals.
September 19-Oct 4, 2009 Norfolk Food Festival
Norfolk, England, UK
A showcase promotion that will highlight our breadth of quality produce, our heritage of food production and their importance to our general well-being.
September 19-Oct 4, 2009 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.
Sept 19-Oct 4, 2009 176th Munich Oktoberfest
Munich, Germany
The first Oktoberfest was held in the year 1810 in honor of the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The festivities began on October 12, 1810 and ended on October 17th with a horse race. In the following years, the celebrations were repeated and, later, the festival was prolonged and moved forward into September.
September 19-Oct 31, 2009 Amaizen Corn Maze
Klamath Falls, Oregon
In addition to our 5 acre maze, we also have our Kid’s Maze, Hay Maze, and corn box that’s the little kids favorite.
September 20, 2009 SushiMasters Finals: East Coast/West Coast Challenge
Los Angeles, California
SushiMasters celebrates sushi as part of our modern dining experience.
September 20, 2009 Taste of the Central Coast
Arroyo Grande, California
Join the Family Care Network for the 6th Annual Taste of the Central Coast; a fine food and wine tasting event paired with a live and silent auction to raise funds that directly benefit the children and families we serve. Showcasing forty local restaurants, dessert establishments, world-class wineries and live jazz.
September 20, 2009 Ninth Annual Taste! Organic Connecticut
Manchester, Connecticut
Celebrate the harvest at Taste! Organic Connecticut, sponsored by NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association). The Only Local & Organic festival in Connecticut offering a farmer's market, fresh prepared food, live music, sustainable vendors, artisans, free workshops and free kids activities!
September 20, 2009 Cognac and Chocolate Tasting
Cranford, New Jersey
Chocolate & Spirits tasting event featuring artisanal chocolates to compliment Pour Moi.
September 20, 2009 Champion of the Grill Community Festival
Augusta, New Jersey
resented by the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce, "Champion of the Grill" community festival features an exciting grilling competition, Sussex County idol singing competition, musical entertainment, classic car show and more. Free admission, free parking, free food samples, food vendors, cash prizes, and more. Fun for entire family.
September 20-21, 2009 20th Annual TIA Convention & Trade Exposition
Las Vegas, Nevada
Tortilla Industry Association Annual Convention & Trade Expo.
September 20-21, 2009 NTDTV International Chinese Culinary Competition
New York, New York
Watch master chefs from around the world compete for the gold. Sample traditional dishes from the 5 major cuisine styles. Try some of China’s most popular wines. Experience the sophistication of Chinese teas.
September 20-26, 2009 Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out
Nationwide
Thousands of restaurants across America — from coffee shops to fine dining establishments — will join together to raise critical funds to end childhood hunger in America. You can play a vital role in this initiative as well; your choice to “dine out” at participating restaurants will ultimately help feed children across America.
September 21, 2009 Flavors of Northeast Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Northeast Ohio's finest culinary experts as they create a visionary menu just for you, above and beyond restaurant fare! Featuring Jonathon Sawyer of The Greenhouse Tavern, Steve Schimoler of Crop Bistro and Bar, and Matthew Mytro of StoveMonkeys.com, among others. Benefitting the American Liver Foundation.
September 21, 2009 Vancouver Island Feast of Fields
Vancouver Island, Ontario, Canada
Community Celebration From farmer to fisher, from winery to forager, from restaurant to microbrewer, Feast of Fields is celebrates the gastronomic excellence of Vancouver Island.
September 21, 2009 Savor Rochester Festival of Food
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.
September 22, 2009 Starchefs Rising Stars Revue
New York, New York
The online magazine for culinary insiders recognizes chefs from around the country as they come into their own as young leaders in the culinary field. All winners are hand-selected by StarChefs.com editorial panel based on in-person tastings and one-on one interviews. The Revue features a walk-around tasting gala featuring signature dishes from each chef, as well as premium wine pairings, spirits and entertainment.
September 22-25, 2009 NBWA 72nd Annual Convention & Trade Show
Las Vegas, Nevada
National Beer Wholesalers Association
September 22-25, 2009 MAFSI Annual Conference
Toronto, Canada
Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry. MAFSI Annual Conference and FCSI Special Super Regional.
September 22-26, 2009 33rd Annual Apple Butter Making
Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio
Watch as we boil the cider down, add the thinly sliced apples and then cook the homemade apple butter in copper kettles over an open fire. There will be cider pressing and other apple-themed activities as well as homemade apple dumplings, pies and other treats to enjoy!
September 22-26, 2009 Jackson County Apple Festival
Jackson, Ohio
Tropical Days and Apple Craze
September 23-24, 2009 China Int'l Food Safety & Quality Conference + Expo
Beijing, China
Asia's largest event for advancing food safety. All quality assurance professionals are welcome to attend.
September 23-24, 2009 65th Annual AHA Convention and Tradeshow
Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas Hospitality Association.
September 23-24, 2009 Horeca Costa
Barranquilla, Colombia
easyFairs HORECA Costa is a trade show specialised for the hospitality industry.
September 23-25, 2009 NAMA National Expo
Chicago, Illinois
National Automatic Merchandising Association. NAMA Expos are the world’s largest events dedicated to the Vending, Coffee Service and Foodservice Industries.
September 23-26, 2009 AsiaFood Expo 2009 (AFEX)
Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
18th International Exposition on Food Processing, Packaging & Handling Machinery, Equipment & Technology. In conjunction with: Food Serv Asia The 9th International Exposition on Foodservice, Catering Systems, Supplies Equipment & Technology.
September 23-26, 2009 Natural Products Expo East
Boston, Massachusetts
A trip to Natural Products Expo East is all you need to experience the new products, networking opportunities and education that'll be big news for you and your business.
September 23-27, 2009 19th Annual Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta
Santa Fe, New Mexico
September 24, 2009 The Joy of Sake
New York, New York
Over 270 sakes will be available for tasting, along with appetizers presented by 14 of New York's finest restaurants.
September 24, 2009 Taste of Downtown
San Diego, California
San Diego's most prominent Taste returns to downtown for the tenth consecutive year. Participants will stroll through each corner of downtown San Diego and taste a wide variety of the best cuisine the city has to offer.
September 24, 2009 8th Annual World’s Largest Ice Cream Social
Nationwide
Hosted by Cold Stone Creamery. A fundraising event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America and its chapters across the country. This year’s celebration includes a 3–ounce Creation developed by 5-year-old wish child and 2009 Junior Tastemaster™ Jack. He combined sweet cream ice cream with brownie, sprinkles and fudge to create his special treat. From 5-8 p.m., customers will receive a 3-ounce serving of Jack’s Creation in exchange for a donation to this worthy cause.
September 24-26, 2009 28th Great American Beer Festival
Denver, Colorado
Great American Beer Festival - 46,000 + attendees, 3 days, 2,000 beers. Great American Beer Festival Pro-Am Competition - Pro-Am beers are judged and will be awarded bronze, silver, and gold medals at the 2008 Great American Beer Festival (GABF).
September 24-26, 2009 BioFach America - Organic Products Expo
Boston, Massachusetts
North America's largest all-organic and natural show.
September 24-27, 2009 68th Annual Preston County Buckwheat Festival
Kingwood, West Virginia
Livestock Judging, Buckwheat Cake & Sausage Dinner, horse pulling contest, wood chopping contest, entertainment, parade, races, etc.
September 24-27, 2009 47th Annual Virginia Peanut Festival
Emporia, Virginia
Celebrate Virginia Peanuts, farmers and the fall harvesting season in southeastern Virginia
September 24-27, 2009 Galway International Oyster Festival
Galway, Republic of Ireland
Galway City will come alive as thousands of people travel from the four corners of the world to enjoy a remarkable festival celebrating the oyster, a food known for it’s mysterious luxury and passion. Also, International Oyster Opening Championship.
September 24-27, 2009 20th Annual World Chicken Festival
London, Kentucky
Colonel Harland Sanders' (founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken) original restaurant was established Laurel County in the 1940's. More than 250,000 people attend each year. World's Largest Skillet (10 1/2 ft) cooks 600 chicken quarters at once; Colonel Sanders look-alike contest; cooking contest; hot wing eating contest, Crowing, Strutting & Clucking Contest; much more.
September 25, 2009 Culinary Encounters- An Evening of Fine Food and Flight
Houston, Texas
Special culinary creations prepared by Executive Chef Reedy and stimulating wine pairings featuring Etude Wine from Foster's Wine Estates will transform your pallet, while you dine in the ever-captivating Starship Gallery.
September 25, 2009 Columbus Food & Wine Affair Grand Tasting
Columbus, Ohio
Billed as an event of "culinary magic and award-winning wines," the Columbus Food & Wine Affair Grand Tasting sets the bar for events of its kind.
September 25-26, 2009 Irmo Okra Strut Festival
Irmo, South Carolina
Okra Strut Parade, Okra Eating Contest. Arts, crafts, rides, entertainment, plenty of food.
September 25-26, 2009 45th Annual Beef-A-Rama
Minocqua, Wisconsin
Storefront beef roast cook-offs, costumes & unique displays, complimentary snacks, shopping specials, 'Parade of Beef,' celebrity judges, awards & famous beef sandwich sale. Arts & crafts, live music.
September 25-26, 2009 5th Annual BBQ & Brats Festival
Hermann, Missouri
The KCBS-sanctioned events includes professional and backyard chef competitions.
September 25-26, 2009 24th Annual Pecan Festival
Mansfield, Texas
This is the 24th annual festival, with all types of food, fun and activities for adults and children alike. Arts and Crafts vendors, Bake-Off, 5K Run, Hometown Idol, Live Bands, and more. (also: www.mansfieldchamber.org/PecanFestival.asp )
September 25-26, 2009 Red Deer International Beerfest
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
September 25-26, 2009 Coca Cola Days
Atlantic, Iowa
Come and enjoy the festivities of our Buy – Sell – and Swap Show. Lots Of Coca Cola Items, Bbq, Kids Coke Parade and Golf.
September 25-26, 2009 Oktoberfest at Rochester Mills Beer Co
Rochester, Michigan
This family-friendly celebration features German-style food & beer under a huge American-made tent. Sauerkraut-eating contest, traditional German music & dancing; children’s activities. Fresh batches of Rochester Mills’ Oktoberfest (German-style lager), Water Street Wheat (German-style Hefe-Weizen), and Harvest Lite (American-style light beer). All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the YMCA North Oakland County Waves swim club.
September 25-26, 2009 Charlotte Shout Culinary Arts Experience
Charlotte, North Carolina
Canceled for 2009.
September 25-27, 2009 Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival
Wilmington, Vermont
A weekend showcase for Vermont wines, Vermont specialty foods and artisans of all types celebrating the rich uniqueness, quality and ingenuity of Vermont producers.
September 25-27, 2009 2nd Annual Fall Tomato Festival
Cape Charles, Virginia
A variety of heirloom tomatoes are grown on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and will be featured. While visiting our tomato festival please try our great tasting stewed tomatoes, tomato pie, fried green tomatoes, tomato pizza and of course our tomato wine just to name a few favorites.
September 25-27, 2009 32nd Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival
Pensacola, Florida
Enjoy delicious fruits of the sea at this outstanding event which has been consistently recognized as one of the Top 20 Event in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society.
September 25-27, 2009 The Warrens Cranberry Festival
Warrens, Wisconsin
The largest cranberry festival in the world, with about 100,000 people attending. The small community of approximately 300 people is home to the largest concentration of cranberry marshes in the state which harvest an average of 285 million pounds of the ruby-red berries.
September 25-27, 2009 The 4th annual Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival
Newport, Rhode Island
This remarkable weekend experience features hundreds of wines from around the world, fabulous food, seminars and cooking demonstrations by celebrated chefs and wine experts, live and silent auctions, restaurant wine pairing dinners and a gala celebration.
September 25-27, 2009 UpperCrust Show, Food & Wine Exhibition
Hyderabad, India
The UpperCrust Show now comes to Hyderabad after 6 grand exhibitions in Mumbai. Organised by UpperCrust, India's leading food & wine magazine, its all set to repeat its success with over 100 exhibitors and visitors from both, the trade as well as the end consumer.
September 25-27, 2009 Kuta Karnival Bali Food Festival
Bali, Indonesia
You are invited to take part in this year's event, where you will be able to show-off your culinary delights or products whilst being part of a truly fun weekend. We expect over 30,000 visitors for the three days. Along with the food stalls we will feature many other attractions such as 'live' stage performances, DJ chill out sessions, children's playground, local and international bands and so much more!
September 25-27, 2009 Virginia Beach Neptune Festival, Boardwalk Weekend
Virginia Beach, Virginia
The famous East Coast celebration stages events from March through September and concludes with its grand finale, Boardwalk Weekend.
September 25-27, 2009 Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
Sonoma, California
The 112th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is all about wine, food, and fun. There is wine tasting, lots of foods, and Live Music on two stages all weekend.
September 25-27, 2009 Iberian Hunting & Fishing Week
Valladolid, Spain
Iberian Hunting and Fishing Week brings forward to professionals, sportsmen and users the reality of two hobbies which can be practiced year-round and in virtually any part of the world. Exhibitors from Europe, America and Asia introduce their latest catalogs in this Trade Fair, before an audience consisting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts as well as important specialists of the international elite.
September 25-27, 2009 Antique & Apple Festival
Moulton, Alabama
See and learn about the many different varieties of home grown apples, sample more than 50 varieties, and shop for arts and crafts such as handmade pottery, jewelry, furniture, and antiques. Food vendors with sweets and treats.
September 25-27, 2009 Annual Feast of San Gennaro LA
Hollywood, California
Italian Food, Culture, Music.
September 25-27, 2009 14th Annual Redondo Beach Lobster Festival
Redondo Beach, California
Main lobsters prepared fresh daily. Giant Food Court, Beach Bars, Games, Entertainment, Rides, Games, Puppets, Magicians, Storytellers.
September 25-27, 2009 Anderson County Burgoo Festival
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Burgoo Capital of the World!
September 25-28, 2009 Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival
Speyside, Scotland, UK
A full programme of events including a musical evening, Craft Fayre, and Whisky Auction. In addition, there are a range of exciting nosing and tasting events in the Memorial Hall in addition to bus tours to distilleries not normally open to the public.
September 25-29, 2009 World Aquaculture 2009
Veracruz, Mexico
NEW DATES. Originally scheduled in May, event was postponed due to Mexican flu outbreak.
September 25-Nov 8, 2009 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Explore marketplaces featuring regional foods, wines, and beers. Learn from renowned chefs and winemakers at special programs and demonstrations, and sample the finest cuisine from around the globe.
September 26, 2009 Cranberry Colorama
Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin
Cranberry harvest tours, craft show, Taste of Harvest featuring local restaurants, fall color pontoon rides, cranberry cooking contest, live music, cranberry samples, and self-guided fall color tours.
September 26, 2009 24th Autumn Harvest Festival & 19th Annual WV Roadkill Cook-off
Marlinton, West Virginia
The West Virginia Road Kill Cook-off is one of the region’s most exciting and fun annual events. In years past, the Food Network, the Travel Channel and the Discovery Channel have all done filming of this wild and wacky festival! If you’ve ever wanted to taste exotic dishes like squirrel gravy over biscuits, teriyaki marinated bear or deer sausage, this is the place!
September 26, 2009 13th annual Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival
Charlottesville, Virginia
One of the largest vegetarian festivals in the United States, this one day event typically draws about 6,000 visitors.
September 26, 2009 11th Annual Food for Thought Festival
Madison, Wisconsin
A fun, festive forum that explores and celebrates our many opportunities to eat more pleasurably, healthfully and sustainably.
September 26, 2009 Great Tucson Beer Festival
Tucson, Arizona
Outstanding beers from regional microbreweries, brewpubs and many world-renowned breweries!
September 26, 2009 1st Annual Tucson Corks and Chords
Tucson, Arizona
Join the movement. Taste wine, enjoy delicious food from local chefs, and listen to wonderful music. A silent and live auction will also be featured. Individual tickets are $50. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn’t.
September 26, 2009 Orbit Foods.com Food and Beverage Show
Knoxville, Tennessee
Brand new event to showcase all food and beverage items from distributors and manufacturers throughout the country. Show is for distributors in the food industry & Companies involved in product packaging /bottling.
September 26, 2009 21st Annual Taste of the Bayou
Bayou La Batre, Alabama
A seafood tasting event, featuring thirty-plus booths with succulent dishes prepared by local and professional chefs.
September 26, 2009 The Great Miller Lite Chili Cook-Off
Stone Mountain Park, Georgia
The event is expected to draw over 300 teams from across the U.S. It is the premier chili cook-off east of Texas. Total attendance last year exceeded 14,000 people. The cook-off has something for all ages, from great music to great food and games for the whole family.
September 26, 2009 Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili CookOff
Wichita, Kansas
Over 70 teams are expected to compete for the State Championship and winners will advance to the International Chili Cookoff. Enjoy live music, a pepper eating contest, Mr. Hot Stuff and Ms. Chili Pepper competitions and games and rides for the kids. Public tasting begins promptly at noon.
September 26, 2009 Wing Dang Doodle Festival
Forest, Mississippi
Chicken wing cooking contest, live blues music, arts and crafts, talent show, pet parade and more! For additional Information: 601-469-4332 or chamberguide@bellsouth.net
September 26, 2009 Pizza, Pasta & Pastry Festival
Toms River, New Jersey
Italian Food Festival.
September 26, 2009 11th Annual Tewksbury Harvest Festival
Califon, New Jersey
Annual Tewksbury festival will feature hot-air balloon rides, live music, hay rides, petting zoo, dance exhibitions, pie contest, craft show, and great harvest food and drink. $20 per carload includes all activities and raffle tickets.
September 26, 2009 NOONER @ the Winery
Springfield, Missouri
Local artist Bob Franklin (singer/songwriter/poet) will entertain. Bring a picnic and some friends—enjoy the music and the day!!
September 26, 2009 Wine Over Water
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Tennessee's premier wine tasting festival, with all proceeds benefiting Cornerstones for Historic Preservation in Chattanooga.
September 26-27, 2009 Annual Geneva Grape Jamboree
Geneva, Ohio
Celebrates the harvesting of the local grapes. Taste freshly squeezed grape juice, wine, and various other grape products. All grand-stand entertainment, including the grape stomping contest, is free. Miss Grapette is featured in the two giant parades each afternoon. Rides, crafts, food, and other concessions pack the downtown streets during this grape filled weekend.
September 26-27, 2009 Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
Saugerties, New York
In general, always held the last full weekend in September.
September 26-27, 2009 Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival
Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Perth County farmers and artisanal food producers join Stratford Chefs at the table in two days of grazing in the heritage district of Stratford, Ontario. Sip, Savour and Sample the best of Perth County pork, produce and preserves. Free public outdoor concerts, craft beer and Ontario wine samples, BBQ and chef demonstrations and more!
September 26-27, 2009 8th Miami International Wine Fair
Miami, Florida
One of the largest wine tradeshows in America, featuring over 85,000 sq ft of exhibit space with nearly 500 producers showcasing more than 1,500 wines from 20 countries.
September 26-27, 2009 Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
Known far and wide as one of the “must attend” vintner happenings in Virginia.
September 26-27, 2009 Great British Cheese Festival
Cardiff Castle, England, UK
Britain's Biggest Cheese Market where you can taste over 400 Sheep, Cow, Goat and even Buffalo cheeses along with artisan wine, cider, perry and beer.
September 26-27, 2009 Narberth Food Festival
Narberth, Pembrokeshire, West Wales, UK
Narberth is gearing up for its 11th Food Festival with its usual mix of quality food stalls, eclectic choice of live performers, chefs, speakers and special events – and all for £2.50 for a day pass – children free.
September 26-27, 2009 IberWine
Miami, Florida
International Wine Fair. Held in Madrid, Spain and in the U.S. in alternate years.
September 26-Oct 3, 2009 46th Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament
Port Antonio, Jamaica
September 27, 2009 Nicky USA's 9th 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.
September 28-30, 2009 Shop 2009
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
SHOP 2009 – Ireland’s International Annual Food, Drink and Retail Solutions Event.
Sept 28-Oct 2, 2009 Codex Alimentarius
Agadir, Morocco
The Codex Alimentarius Commission was created in 1963 by FAO and WHO to develop food standards, guidelines and related texts such as codes of practice under the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. The main purposes of this Programme are protecting health of the consumers and ensuring fair trade practices in the food trade, and promoting coordination of all food standards work undertaken by international governmental and non-governmental organizations.
September 29-Oct 1, 2009 Annual Alcohol Responsibility Conference 2009
Orlando, Florida
September 29-Oct 2, 2009 SFM 2009 National Conference
San Francisco, California
Society for Foodservice Management National Conference
Sept 29-Oct 5, 2009 Fall Flavours
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Chef Michael Smith invites you to enjoy over 130 culinary events across the Island in just six days.
September 30, 2009 Seafood Feast & Expo
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
September 30, 2009 Greater Charleston Restaurant Association General Meeting
Charleston, South Carolina
Please note, this is a mandatory meeting for all Taste of Charleston participants!
September 30-Oct 1, 2009 National Chicken Council 55th 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.
September 30-Oct 2, 2009 Abastur (Restaurant & Hotel Show)
Mexico City, Mexico
Largest restaurant & hotel show in Mexico.
Sept 30-Oct 3, 2009 XIIth Int'l Exhibition PIR Hospitality Industry
Moscow, Russia
Organized by the IH'n'RA member Restaurateurs and Hoteliers Federation of Russia and the PIR Group ltd at one of the largest fair grounds of Russia - Crocus Expo. In the framework of the exhibition the International Kremlin Culinary Cup will be held, a WACS extraordinary member.
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