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2025 WASHINGTON D.C. - April, May & June 2025
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Event
(See also: 2024  -  2023  -  2020  -  2019  -  2018  -  2016  -  2015)

May 2, 2025
School Lunch Hero Day
Nationwide
A chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria.

May 3, 2025
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
DC Metro, Washington D.C.
Beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'.

May 7-10, 2025  Heart's Delight Wine Tasting & Auction
Washington D.C.
A premier destination event where master winemakers, culinary greats and our distinguished guests gather to play and bid in the Nation's Capital.

May 12, 2025 - MOTHERS' DAY - Nationwide
Most restaurants in the U.S. have special events scheduled for today. They are too numerous to list.

May 29-June 5, 2025  Young Cattlemen's Conference - Washington D.C.
The 2025 YCC program will include time in Colorado, Iowa/South Dakota, Ohio and Washington, D.C.  For more information about the selection process, please contact your NCBA-affiliated state or breed association. The Young Cattlemen’s Conference tour is an effective vehicle in identifying and developing potential beef industry leaders. This program serves as the cornerstone of leadership training for the beef industry. YCC allows young leaders to understand all aspects of the industry from production to the consumer.

June 9-11, 2025  United Fresh Washington Conference
Washington D.C.
The Largest Event Of Its Kind In The Produce Industry. Be a part of the Only event where the entire fresh produce industry comes together to advocate for a more profitable future. Attendees will meet personally in small groups with more than 140 congressional offices, hear from key senators and participate in open dialogue with President Obama's executive team.

June 21-22, 2025  33rd Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle
Washington D.C.
This internationally acclaimed event is one of the world’s largest BBQ contests, and draws more than 100,000 people from all over the world to welcome summer on Pennsylvania Avenue, and enjoy world-class BBQ, music, food, celebrity chefs, interactive exhibits, and kids’ activities.  Attendance: 100,000+
 

2023 WASHINGTON D.C. - April, May & June 2023
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Event
events waiting for new dates

June , 2023  SAVOR – An American Craft Beer & Food Experience
Washington D.C. - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.

June 13-14, 2023  IBA Summer Meeting - Washington D.C.
The Independent Bakers Association is a Washington, D.C. based national trade association of over 200 mostly family owned wholesale bakeries and allied industry trades.
 

2020 WASHINGTON D.C. - April, May & June 2020
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Event
events waiting for new dates

April 6, 2020 - Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Washington D.C.
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.

June 11, 2020  Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Dinner
Washington D.C.
Join Us to Help End Childhood Hunger in America - No Kid Hungry Dinner.
 

2019 WASHINGTON D.C. - April, May & June 2019
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Event
events waiting for new dates

April 10, 2019  WhiskyFest Washington D.C. - Washington D.C.
WhiskyFest is the longest running whisky festival in the country and is held in Chicago, San Francisco, New York and Washington D.C.   WhiskyFest offers you the opportunity to taste from a selection of more than 350 whiskies from around the world; many of them rare and exclusive. Meet the whisky makers at their booths to learn first-hand how the whiskies are made. Take some time to enjoy the never-ending gourmet buffet.

April 19 - September 20, 2019 - Truckeroo Food Truck Festival
Washington D.C.
Truckeroo is a monthly festival held at The Bullpen that showcases the hottest food trucks in the DC area. Held April through September, Truckeroo is a family friendly event and features live music, cold drinks, games, and more.  2019 DATES - 4/19, 5/10, 6/7, 6/28, 7/19, 8/2, 8/23, 9/20.
 

2018 WASHINGTON D.C. - April, May & June 2018
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Event
events waiting for new dates

May 12-14, 2018 - Green Festival Expo - Washington D.C. D.C.
EVENT CANCELLED.  We deeply regret to inform you and our supporters, followers, and communities that Green Festivals, Inc., d/b/a Green Festivals Expo, will currently discontinue its business and cancel all scheduled trade shows.
 

2016 WASHINGTON D.C. - April, May & June 2016
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Event
these events are waiting for new dates

April 17, 2016  Cochon555 - Washington D.C.
Cochon555, the signature culinary competition featuring five chefs cooking five heritage breed pigs in a friendly competition for a cause.
 

2015 WASHINGTON DC - April, May & June 2015
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
these events are waiting for new dates

April 13, 2015  State of the World 2015: Confronting Hidden Threats to Sustainability - Washington D.C.
Symposium and Book Launch.  Join the Worldwatch Institute for the release of the latest edition of its annual publication, 'State of the World 2015: Confronting Hidden Threats to Sustainability' in Washington, D.C. Space is limited, so make sure to RSVP. If you can't make it in person, please join us through our online video live stream.  Experts explore hidden threats to sustainability and how to address them. Eight key issues are addressed in depth, along with the central question of how we can develop resilience to these and other shocks.

May 15, 2015  Truckeroo Food Truck Festival - Washington D.C.
Truckeroo is a monthly festival held April thru September at the corner of Half St. and M St., SE showcasing food trucks from the Washington, D.C. area.

May 17, 2015  XVII Annual Food Festival of the Americas
Washington D.C.
The Organization of Women of the Americas (OWA) annual Food Festival of the Americas. This annual event is an opportunity to experience a diversity of foods, music and dance offered by the countries of the hemisphere. International cuisine, music, dancing, cultural performances, silent auction and raffles. Great networking event with diplomats in the DC area as the food is donated by the Permanent Missions and Permanent Observer Missions accredited to the Organization of American States (OAS). Proceeds from the sale of food will go to charities in the DC area and the Americas. A family friendly event, bring your kids to get their faces painted and to play on the moon bounce.