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2026 ILLINOIS: FEBRUARY 2026
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
(see also: 2025  -  2024  -  2020  -  2019  -  2018)

February 14, 2026 - VALENTINE'S DAY
Most of the more than 1/2 million restaurants in the U.S. have special events scheduled for today. They are too numerous to list.

February 14-15, 2026
Oak Brook Home Show
Oak Brook, Illinois
Free Admission & Free Parking!  10am - 5pm at the beautiful Drury Lane Theater & Event Center at 100 Dury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, just North of the Oak Brook Shopping Center.

February 16-19, 2026  BakingTech Annual Conference - Chicago, Illinois
BakingTech is the baking industry's leading technology conference and exposition.  ASB's annual conference offers technical solutions, insight and experience.  Over 1,300 baking professionals participate in a number of venues where knowledge and information is shared. Attend 30 innovative technical presentations.  Meet with over 200 equipment and ingredient suppliers.  Participate in professional workshops and luncheons.  Attend the Leadership Discussion where you can hear it first from the experts.

February 21-22, 2026  Chicago Travel & Adventure Show
Chicago, Illinois
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.  It is THE place where travelers congregate annually to dream, plan, and book their next vacations.  You’ll be inspired and get ideas on where to go, what to do and the latest travel information to keep you in the know— along with a bona fide list of reputable companies that have been serving our attendees for years.
 

February 21-22, 2026  Tinley Park Home Show - Tinley Park, Illinois
Free Admission & Free Parking!  We are excited to return to deliver you the largest & finest Home Show in the area, allowing great homeowners to connect with great home improvement businesses and experts in every industry.

February 21-28, 2026 - National FFA Week - Nationwide
The week of George Washington's birthday as National FFA Week in recognition of his legacy as an agriculturist and farmer.

February 26-28, 2026  50th Anniversary IAMP Convention
Springfield, Illinois
The Illinois Association of Meat Processors.
 

2025 ILLINOIS: FEBRUARY 2025
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events waiting for new dates

February 25, 2025  IFMA Fundamentals Seminar - Chicago, Illinois
International Foodservice Manufacturers Association.  The foodservice industry is evolving. Get an updated understanding of how by attending the new Foodservice Fundamentals.

February 27-March 9, 2025  North Side Restaurant Week
Chicago, Illinois
Participating restaurants will offer menu specials and prix fixe offers.
 

2024 ILLINOIS: FEBRUARY 2024
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events waiting for new dates

February 3, 2024 - Northwest Brewfest - Chicago, Illinois
Local breweries, cideries, and meaderies representing the Northwest Side of Chicago and providing you with unlimited samples for unlimited fun!
 

2020 ILLINOIS: FEBRUARY 2020
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events waiting for new dates

February 12-21, 2020  Edgewater Restaurant Week
Edgewater, Chicago, Illinois
It’s important to support local businesses during the winter months and we have made it easy to see your local dining options! Let this guide assist you in discovering amazing delicacies right around the corner.

February 13, 2020  Southport Wine & Chocolate Stroll
Lakeview, Chicago, Illinois
Wine & Chocolate, could there be a more perfect combination?  Couple that with a stroll along the Southport Corridor’s best shops and your heart will sing. Taste 20 different wines paired with chocolate treats inside Southport businesses. This ticketed event features two routes and includes wine tastings, chocolate treats, and a souvenir glass.  Enjoy special deals at participating businesses and a chance to enter our event raffle to win some awesome prizes from local businesses.
 

2019 ILLINOIS: FEBRUARY 2019
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events waiting for new dates

February 2, 2019 - 31st Annual Paxton-Buckley-Loda FFA Farm Toy Show - Paxton, Illinois
Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School Gym from 9 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. For more info call (217) 394-2018.

February 16-17, 2019  Galesburg Historical Society Chocolate Festival
Galesburg, Illinois
Annual festival featuring homemade and commercially made chocolate treats. It is an endless buffet of tortes, cakes, pies, cookies, candies, beverages and much more; a chocolate lover's dream come true.

February 16-17, 2019 - Home & Garden Shows
Arlington Hts., Illinois
Free Admission & Free Parking!
 

2018 ILLINOIS: FEBRUARY 2018
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events waiting for new dates

February 24, 2018  Wine, Cheese & Trees - Geneva, Illinois
Wine Tasting.