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February 2010
From celebrating National Surf and Turf Day on February 29, to thinking about the dreamy romance of garlic celebrated at the Del Ray Beach Garlic Festival in Florida, February 12 – 14, we hope that these events and culinary moments in 2010, presented by month and season, will inspire you.
For every issue, we'll have something fun, humorous via trivia or a cooking question in the calendar or events listing. Some of the event names we provide for brainstorming are indeed real and so creative, we promise it will get even more challenging and fun to figure out just where the funny and fun are!
And the first person to respond back to me each month with a correct response to the fun will receive a prize. That goes for this February email, too!
- Berry Fresh in the Sunshine State Month
- Canned Food Month
- Celebration of Chocolate
- Chocolate Month
- Great American Pies Month
- National Cherry Month
- National Grapefruit Month
- National Hot Breakfast Month
- National Potato Month
- National Snack Food Month
- North Carolina Sweet Potato Month
- Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month
1- National Baked Alaska Day
2- National Heavenly Hash Day
California Kiwifruit Day
3- National Carrot Cake Day
4- National Stuffed Mushroom Day
National Homemade Soup Day
5- National Chocolate Fondue Day
7- National Fettuccini Alfredo Day
9- National Bagels and Lox Day
10- Chinese New Year
11- Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
14- Valentine's Day.
National Cream Filled Chocolates Day
16- Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras
National Almond Day
Feast of Sticky Buns
17- National Cafe Au Lait Day
18- National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
20- National Cherry Pie Day
21- National Sticky Bun Day
22- National Margarita Day
23- National Banana Bread Day
24- Ash Wednesday
National Tortilla Chip Day
26- National Pistachio Day
27- National Kahlua Day
28- National Chocolate Soufflé Day
February 2010 Events
Texas & Regional
February 5, 2010 Epicurean Evening
Houston, Texas
Join us for "A Taste of Space" at Space Center Houston on Thursday, February 5th and enjoy samples from more than 40 area restaurants and food establishments.
February 12, 2010 Taste of Laredo
Laredo, Texas
This event is part of the Washington's Birthday Celebration January 22 to February 22, 2009
February 17-21, 2010 National Barbecue Association Conference & Expo
Austin, Texas
The National Barbecue Association’s annual conference is where you are invited to attend and welcomed to participate in learning more about the passion of barbecue from every imaginable level.
February 20 , 2010 Jalapeño Festival
Laredo, Texas
This event is part of the Washington's Birthday Celebration January 22 to February 22, 2009
February 20 , 2010 Taste Washington, Austin!
Austin, Texas
The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas and the Washington Wine Commission invite you to the 2nd annual Taste Washington, Austin! Featuring over 50 Washington vintners and superb cuisine
February 20-22, 2010 The Way Out Wineries Mardi Gras Road Trip!
Texas
Come join one of our most popular Road Trip events and warm up your party groove.
February 21, 2010 The Rodeo Uncorked! Roundup and Best Bites Competition
Houston, Texas
Sample award-winning wines and enjoy signature bites from Houston-area top chefs.
February 22, 2010 San Antonio Wine Festival
San Antonio, Texas
This event benefits KLRN- TV, Public Television for South Central Texas.
February 24, 2010 San Antonio Food Show
San Antonio, Texas
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center
Center – Hall C
9:30am – 4:30pm
February 25-27, 2010 World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest
Houston, Texas
Launch event for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. The World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest is three days of cooking, competition, eating and dancing. The sweet aroma drifts over the Houston metropolis, drawing crowds over 200,000.
February 27-Mar 1, 2009 21st National Fiery-Foods & Barbecue Show
Albuquerque, New Mexico
The National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show, now in its 21st year, is the largest and most visited show in the world relating to spicy foods and barbecue.
February 2010
National & International Events
February 1-3, 2010 VIV India
Bangalore, India
Connecting markets worldwide for innovative animal production and processing from feed to meat.
February 2-4, 2010 Kiev Agrihort
Kiev, Ukraine
International Exhibition Centre (ICE)
February 2-3, 2011 FASTFOOD & CAFE
Stockholm, Sweden
Scandinavia’s leading – and biggest – fast food and café fair!
February 3-4, 2010 FASTFOOD & CAFE
Malmö, Sweden
February 3-5, 2010 Fruit Logistica 2010
Berlin, Germany
The World of Fresh Produce International Trade Fair for Fruit and Vegetable Marketing. USA Pavilion (USDA-endorsed) (Also: www.b-for.com)
February 3-5, 2010 InterAgro 2010
Kiev, Ukraine
6th International specialized exhibition of the remunerative highly effective agriculture.
February 4-5, 2010 Drink India Congress 2010
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
A B2B Congress with prescheduled meetings between 150 Indian decision makers/ buyers and 50 Solution Providers from all over the world in the Wine and Spirit Industry
February 4-6, 2010 Wine & Winemaking 2010
Odessa, Ukraine
10th International Specialized Exhibition for Wine and Winemaking. Accompanying Events: Specialized Exhibition of Strong Alcoholic Drinks "High Degree 2010", Professional Tasting Contest "Odessa Gulf", International Conference "Marketing strategies in alcoholic beverage production", Forum of Winemakers and Oenologists.
February 6-7, 2010 Virginia Wine Showcase
Chantilly, Virginia
Virginia's artisan wineries feature over 300 locally-grown award-winning wines at the premier gourmet expo in the Mid-Atlantic.
February 6-14, 2010 The Kingdom of Navarra Gastronomic Week
Washington, DC
Prepare your palate for Piquillo red peppers and rosado wine! For nine days, February 6 through February 14, Navarra The Kingdom of Flavors, Spain will visit New York and Washington D.C. for a gastronomic celebration. Restaurants in New York and in Washington will offer menus highlighting Navarra's unique traditional dishes and local wines.
February 7-11, 2010 Hotelympia 2010
London, England, UK
The UK's largest hospitality and foodservice event renowned for its leading product showcase, live features and culinary competitions.
February 10-13, 2010 Anfas Food Product
Antalya, Turkey
17th International Food & Beverage Exhibition.
February 11-15, 2010 Paris Cookbook Fair
Paris, France
The world's first trade show exclusively for cookbooks and wine books. Authors signing, rights center, publisher’s stands, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings…the whole sector will be there. Publishers from over 20 countries have already reserved their stand.
February 12-13, 2010 SFC Boots 'n BBQ Cook-off
Starke, Florida
A Florida Barbecue Association sanctioned contest. Just like on television, professional BBQ teams from Georgia, Alabama and Florida compete. Enjoy BBQ and more great Southern food. Live entertainment, fun things for kids. Cake auction, fine friendly folks. Scholarship fundraiser to help Bradford County students attend Santa Fe College.
February 12-13, 2010 Zagreb Wine Gourmet Festival 2010
Zagreb, Croatia
Lectures, workshops, wine tastings, cooking shows and culinary presentations will be part of the two day programme. A unique meeting point for the professionals (wine producers, distributors, oenologists, hotel and restaurant owners and f&b managers, sommeliers, journalists), as well as an exceptional opportunity for wine connoisseurs, gourmets and foodies to taste high quality wines, the best gastronomic products, and culinary specialties of renowned chefs. (Also: http://zagrebwinegourmet.com)
February 12-14, 2010 Salon Du Chocolat
Marseille, France
Salon du Chocolat moves for the 1st time in Marseilles from 12 to 14 February 2010 at the Parc Chanot. (also: www.salonduchocolat.fr)
February 12-14, 2010 Delray Beach Garlic Fest
Delray Beach, Florida
Warning: Loud music with no website controls.
February 12-14, 2010 3rd Annual Wine, Beer, Seafood & Music Festival- Confluence 2009
Gardiner, Oregon
Oregon wineries and microbreweries will offer tastings and sales of their premium wines and micro-brewed beer. Cooking demonstrations, ice sculpture, seafood vendors, music, etc.
February 13-14, 2010 11th Washington D.C International Wine & Food Festival
Washington , DC
February 14, 2010 Carnival at Vilanova i La Geltrú
Vilanova i La Geltrú, Spain
Includes elaborate parades, frenetic parties and massive outdoor battles with meringue, candy (over 200,000 lbs) and cereal; culminates with the ceremonial burial of a sardine. Lots of fun.
February 17-20, 2010 BioFach 2010, World Organic Trade Fair
Nuremberg, Germany
The world’s largest organic trade fair. USA Pavilion (USDA-endorsed). (Also: www.b-for.com)
February 19-21, 2010 Natural & Organic Products Exhibition
Cape Town,, South Africa
Welcome to the Natural & Organic Products Exhibition, South Africa’s original green trade and consumer event.
February 20-21, 2010 International Alsace Varietals Festival
Booneville, California
Join us in beautiful Anderson Valley for a weekend in celebration of local foods, live music and, most importantly, your favorite Alsace-style white wines.
February 21-24, 2010 Ingredients Middle East
Dubai, UAE
Ingredients Middle East 2010 - the regions only premier international ingredients exhibition for food, beverage and health foods.
February 23-24, 2010 4th Annual European Nutrition & Lifestyle Conference
Brussels, Belgium
A one and a half day high level conference focusing on EU nutrition regulation, examining how successful it has been to date and where the regulatory balance may lie in the future.
(also: www.forum-europe.com ) (dates changed from Dec 1-2, 2009)
February 24 – Ben E. Keith Foods Show,
San Antonio, Texas
Henry B. Gonzales convention center; time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
February 24-26, 2010 Food Expo Ukraine 2010
Kiev, Ukraine
16th international exhibition of manufacturers and providers of food and drinks
February 24-26, 2010 FOODTECHMASH
Kiev, Ukraine
4th international exhibition of equipment and technologies for food industry.
February 25-28, 2010 South Beach Wine & Food Festival
South Beach, Florida
The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world's most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities.
February 26-27, 2010 3rd Annual New York Wine Expo
New York, New York
Swirl and sip wines from around the globe, all in one venue. From New World Wines to French or Italian favorites as well as local New York, Oregon and California wines, the New York Wine Expo offers the opportunity to sample the products of approximately 170 wineries and to chat personally with the winemakers and other winery principals.
February 26-27, 2010 International Potato Technology Expo
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
For nearly 20 years, the International Potato Technology Expo has been bringing potato growers, from across the Maritimes and beyond, together with the leading equipment manufacturers and product solutions that potato farmers depend on and trust.
February 26-28, 2010 Palm Beach Marine Flea Market and Seafood Festival
West Palm Beach, Florida
Nautical Flea Market and healthy delicious Seafood. Savor all the traditional side dishes, beverages, desserts and comfort foods as well. To work off that stuffed feeling, you can browse and shop the expanded nautical and maritime vendor booths.
March
- National Caffeine Awareness Month
- National Flour Month
- National Frozen Food Month
- National Noodle Month
- National Nutrition Month
- National Peanut Month
- National Sauce Month
1-National Pig Day
National Peanut Butter Lover's Day
National Fruit Compote Day
2- National Banana Cream Pie Day
4- National Pound Cake Day
8- Farmers Day
National Peanut Cluster Day
9- National Crabmeat Day
10- National Blueberry Popover Day
12- National Baked Scallops Day
14- Daylight Saving Time begins, set clocks one hour ahead
National Potato Chip Day
16- Bock Beer Day
National Artichoke Hearts Day
17- St. Patrick's Day
National Green Beer Day
18- National Oatmeal Cookie Day
19- Poultry Day
National Chocolate Carmel Day
National Agriculture Day
20- First Day of Spring
National Agricultural Day
National Ravioli Day
21- National French Bread Day
California Strawberry Day
22- National Bavarian Crepes Day
23- National Chip and Dip Day
25- National Lobster Newburg Day
Pecan Day
27- National Spanish Paella Day
28- National Black Forest Day
Something on a Stick Day
29- National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
30- Passover
National Hot Dog Day
31- National Clams on the Half Shell Day
Tater Day
Oranges and Lemons Day
March 2010
Texas & Regional events
March 2-5, 2009 Food Marketing Institute Annual Business Conference
Dallas, Texas
The Food Marketing Institute's Annual Business Conference provides a tremendous opportunity for suppliers to interact with their distributor trading partners.
March 2-21, 2010 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Houston, Texas
Agriculture, horse show, livestock show, wine show, etc.
(also: http://www.hlsr.com/ )
March 5, 2009 Celebrity Chef Tour
New Orleans, Louisiana
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation featuring Award-Winning Chef Jacques Leonardi at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans. Reception, multi-course dinner, wine pairings with each course, exclusive interactions with and access to the award-winning chefs, behind the scenes and experience the preparation of the courses.
March 5-8, 2009 30th Annual Fulton Oysterfest
Fulton, Texas
Each year the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department sponsors Oysterfest, a salute to the tasty bi-valve found in our local waters. Oysterfest features carnival rides, games, food, an oyster eating contest, live music, unique vendor booths and most of all - FUN!
March 6-7, 2009 5th Annual Savor Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Taste delicious food from over 60 top chefs. Sample 500 premium wines, spirits and imported beers. Enjoy events in beautiful locations in the Arts District, Victory Park, Plaza of the Americas, and the Westin City Center Dallas.
March 7, 2009 Wine Auction and Dinner
Houston, Texas
Enjoy champion wines with a seated dinner to begin the evening of bidding for the award-winning wines from the International Wine Competition.
March 15-18, 2009 WFF Annual Leadership Development Conference
Grapevine, Texas
Women's Foodservice Forum Annual Leadership Development Conference.
March 19-22, 2009 Washington Catfish Festival
Washington, Louisiana
(also www.laffnet.org/Washington%20Catfish%20Festival.htm)
March 20-22, 2009 Iowa Rabbit Festival
Iowa, Louisiana
One of the top 20 festivals in the Southeastern United States, attracting over 20,000 people each year. Rabbit Cookoff, Miss Bunny Pageant, Parade, music, carnival, etc. The State Rabbit Show is during the Iowa Rabbit Festival, with over 400 Rabbits competing! Every kind of Rabbit known to man is there, so it’s a great opportunity for the kids to see all the different breeds that are available to show.
March 26-29, 2009 Louisiana Crawfish Festival
Chalmette, Louisiana
March 27-28, 2009 Smokin' Blues and BBQ Challenge
Hammond, Louisiana
More than 50 KCBS teams from around the U.S. will compete against each other and local teams for more than $12,000 in Cash & Prizes. Also featuring 60+ local teams competing in the Backyard Boogey and the Lamar Outdoor Advertising Chicken Little Contest, making this event the largest BBQ event in Louisiana for the fifth year in a row
March 29, 2009 World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off
Eunice, Louisiana
About 100 teams compete to see who can cook the best crawfish etouffee (smothered crawfish usually served with rice). Thousands of visitors come to this annual event to view three categories of cook-off participants. Last Sunday in March each year.
March 2010
National & International Events
March 1-5, 2010 Aquaculture 2010
San Diego, California
March 2-5, 2010 SALIMA International Food Fairs
Brno Exhibition Centre, Czech Republic
International Food Fair; International Milling Industry, Bakery and Confectionery Fair; International Fair of Equipment for Retail Trade, Hotels and Catering Facilities; International Wine Fair.
March 3-4, 2010 5th Annual North Atlantic Seafood Forum
Oslo, Norway
March 4-5, 2010 Food Forum India
Renaissance, Mumbai, India
Billed as the largest congregation of key, global and Indian, food retailers, manufacturers, organisations and minds in the food business.
March 4-14, 2010 Florida Strawberry Festival
Plant City, Florida
Exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts await you. Ethnic traditions, social events, competitive contests, youth developmental programs, top-name entertainment, parades, marching bands moving.
March 5-7, 2010 Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival
Stanthorpe, QLD, Australia
The Biannual Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival is Australia's Premier Harvest Festival. 3 big days and nights of entertainment, food & wine.
March 5-7, 2010 Coffee Fest New York
New York, New York
Coffee Fest at the Meadowlands. Where coffee & tea business happens.
March 5-8, 2010 4th Olio Capitale (Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Expo)
Trieste, Italy
Top producers of extra-virgin olive oil as well as of the entire product chain from both Italy and abroad. An ideal tool providing excellent visibility for businesses in the sector, and a means for broadening their own commercial sphere of influence. ( also: www.oliocapitale.it/ )
March 6-7, 2010 The Festival of Chocolate
Orlando, Florida
Be a kid in a candy store and enjoy 2 days of chocolate treats at the Orlando Science Center. The event will have competitions, demos by award winning pastry chefs, a Kids-4-Chocolate area and guests will be able to buy tastes from local chocolate vendors.
March 6-10, 2010 Europain 2010
Paris, France
March 7-9, 2010 CRFA Show
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Canadian Food & Beverage Show and HostEx.
March 8-10, 2010 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Las Vegas, Nevada
Part of International Hospitality Week, a mega-hospitality event drawing 30,000 professionals in the food, beverage and lodging industries from the United States and 22 other countries.
March 9-10, 2010 Fastfood & Cafe Norge
Oslo, Norway
Food & Catering
March 11-14, 2010 Taste of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
If you love food, then Taste of Sydney is the perfect occasion to sample signature dishes freshly prepared by renowned chefs whilst exploring specialist culinary delights, sampling fine beverages and enjoying a fabulous program of music and entertainment.
March 11-14, 2010 2010 OBX Taste of The Beach
The Outer Banks, North Carolina
Four days of food, drink & fun…Featuring wine tastings, cooking classes, special menu presentations, guest chef appearances, brewery tours and an exciting array of creative combinations of culinary delights and fun activities on the Outer Banks.
March 12-14, 2010 Lions 29th Seafood & Music Festival
St. Augustine, Florida
Great seafood nearly any way you want it; live bluegrass, folk & country music, and more then 100 arts and crafts exhibitors. A favorite throughout northeast Florida and features tons of delicious seafood, outstanding music and affordable arts & crafts. The event has fun for all ages, so bring the kids. The business showcase, contests and prizes add to the fun.
March 14-16, 2010 International Boston Seafood Show
Boston, Massachusetts
Co-located with Seafood Processing America, is North America’s largest seafood exhibition, attracting close to 18,000 seafood buyers and sellers from across the globe.
March 14-18, 2010 NIOP 2010 Annual Convention
Palm Springs, California
National Institute of Oilseed Products
March 16-18, 2010 World Championship Cheese Contest
Madison, Wisconsin
March 17-19, 2010 Gourmet World Shanghai
Shanghai, China
You will find in this Exhibition, the Best from Europe, suppliers of high-quality catering related products. This Trade Show will host the Bocuse d’Or Asia, the famous world contest of cooking.
March 17-20, 2010 RCA Annual Conference & Culinology Expo
Phoenix, Arizona
Research Chefs Association.
March 18-20, 2010 Anfas Fresh Antalya
Antalya, Turkey
4th Fruits, Vegetables, Logistic and Technologies Exhibition
March 18-21, 2010 Foodservice Consultants Society International Conference
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Come gather yea foodservice professionals for the times they are a changin’.
March 20-21, 2010 Taste of Tillamook County
Tillamook, Oregon
Tentatively Scheduled. A culinary event celebrating the county’s finest.
March 21-23, 2010 Hospitality Queensland
Brisbane, Australia
See the stars of Queensland food & hospitality.
March 21-23, 2010 Fine Food Queensland
Brisbane, Australia
See the stars of Queensland food & hospitality.
March 21-23, 2010 American Bakery Expo
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Includes National Bread & Pastry Team Championship
March 21-23, 2010 Sigep
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Sigep, one of Europe’s biggest expositions, focused on artisan production of Gelato (Italian Ice Cream), Pastry, Confection and Bakery is proud to announce the partnership with the former Frozen Desserts Expo to create Sigep-USA. In the coming years, together we hope to replicate the success of the European Sigep in the United States.
March 21-23, 2010 PROWEIN
Dusseldorf, Germany
Specialist retailers, food retailers, representatives from the hotel and catering industry, importers and exporters can sample and make selections from a tremendous range of wines and spirits - from classics to the latest trends, from up-market to economically-priced, and from traditional to exotic.
March 22-26, 2010 Alimentaria Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
International Food and Beverages Exhibition, is one of the world’s main shows in this sector.
March 24-26, 2010 WorldFood
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
WorldFood Uzbekistan is the country's premier food industry event and providing efficient environment for suppliers to meet and do business with many professionals of Uzbekistan's food and drink sector.
March 24-27, 2010 Aqua Sur
Puerto Montt, Chile
International Aquaculture Exhibition. Aqua Sur is held in March every other year in the city of Puerto Montt, Region of Los Lagos, where most of the aquaculture companies that have led Chile to become the second salmon producer in the world after Norway, are located.
March 25-27, 2010 Gulf Coast Antiques, Food & Wine Festival
Mobile, Alabama
Experience a world-class Antiques Show while sampling gourmet food and wine from Mobile’s finest restaurants.
March 27, 2010 International Rum Festival
St. Petersburg, Florida
Sample dozens of Rums, Rhums & Cachacas from the world over featuring tastes of their signature styles.
March 27-28, 2010 Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
Conyers, Georgia
Contemporary arts and crafts festival featuring 200 crafter booths, two stages of entertainment, children’s activities and an international food court. Free admission with $5 parking fee.
March 28, 2010 6th Annual Deering Seafood Festival
Miami, Florida
A magical celebration for all ages with Florida's freshest seafood, on-going live entertainment, cooking demos with local celebrity chefs, historic tours, Artist Village etc.
March 31- Ben E. Keith Foods Show
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque convention center; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
April
- Fresh Florida Tomato Month
- National Food Month
- National Pecan Month
- National Soft Pretzel Month
- National Soyfoods Month
1- April Fools Day
National Sourdough Bread Day
Trout Season begins in Iceland (Ends September 20)
2- Good Friday
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Feast of Acan, the Mayan God of Wine
3- National Chocolate Mousse Day
4- Easter
National Cordon Bleu Day
7- World Health Day
National Coffee Cake Day
8- National Empanada Day
9- National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
11- National Cheese Fondue Day
12- Corn Festival - Cochumatan Indians, Guatemala
13- National Peach Cobbler Day
14- National Pecan Day
15- Taxes Due
National Glazed Ham Day
16- National Eggs Benedict Day
17- National Cheeseball Day
19- Garlic Day
20- National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day
21- Administrative Professionals Day
St. Bueno's Day, patron against cattle diseases
April 3-4, 2010 14th Annual Crawfish Festival
Clear Lake, Texas
Crawfish eating contests, a gumbo cook-off, live entertainment, a silent auction, arts & crafts booths, games for the kids and lots of great crawfish!
April 3-5, 2010 Poteet Strawberry Festival
Poteet, Texas
One of the oldest, most popular events in the state and is recognized as the largest agricultural festival in Texas
April 3-5, 2010 38th Annual Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival
Ponchatoula, Louisiana
April 3-5, 2010 Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival visits cities throughout the Gulf Coast states to share the love of fine wine, gourmet cuisine and Gulf Coast culture.
April 4, 2010 Franklin Parish Catfish Festival
Winnsboro, Louisiana
April 4, 2010 Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival
Austin, Texas
Food & Music. This popular Louisiana themed event features the best in Louisiana cuisine. Enjoy an extensive menu of Cajun seafood. The highlight of the show is 6000 pounds of jumbo crawfish and other bayou favorites. Entertainment, music.
April 4, 2010 Prairie Dog Chili Cookoff & World Championship Pickled Quail Egg Eating
Grand Prairie, Texas
Cooking teams compete for $5,000 in cash prizes by displaying their talents with a salute to the official state dish. Free, continuous activities all day long. And don’t miss the granddaddy of them all “The World Championship of Pickled Quail Egg Eating”. Where contestants see how many jalapeno soaked quail eggs they can eat in 60-seconds.
April 4-5, 2010 Louisiana Roadfood Festival
New Orleans, Louisiana
A weekend to celebrate and savor the delicious diversity of Louisiana food
April 7, 2010 Ben E. Keith Foods Show
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort worth convention center; time: 9:30 - 4:30 p.m.
April 14 Ben E. Keith Foods Show
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Cox convention center; time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
April 15, 2010 Paso Robles Grand Tasting Tour
San Antonio, Texas
Meet producers from Paso Robles in Los Angles, Orange County, Chicago, and San Antonio. Take advantage of the opportunity to taste more than 150 wines from California's fastest growing wine region.
April 16-19, 2010 Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival
Austin, Texas
Over 100 restaurants, 60 wineries and 30 events.
April 17, 2010 Côtes du Coeur International Fine Wine Auction and Celebrity Chef Dinner
Dallas, Texas
14 chefs, a tasting menu and wine pairing from 28 elite wineries. Multicourse fine dining created around a specific wine varietal for each dish. Live auction of one-of-a-kind experiences & a silent auction of more than 2,000 wines. One of the top 7 galas for the American Heart Association.
April 17-18, 2010 Lockport Food Festival
Lockport, Louisiana
A 2009 Southeast Tourism Society "Top 20 Event," Great Cajun food, music & dancing. Carnival midway
April 17-19, 2010 Cajun Hot Sauce Festival
New Iberia, Louisiana
Hot Sauce and Jambalaya Cook-Off, entertainment, etc.
April 18, 2010 6th Annual Crawfish Cook-Off
Slidell, Louisiana
St. Tammany's Biggest Cook-Off Event, at Fritchie Park 11am - 6pm. All the crawfish you can eat $20 pre sale, $25 at the gate. Kids under 12 free. 55 teams boil crawfish for the title of "Best Crawfish in St. Tammany Parish" - 35,000 pounds of crawfish boiled, 3 bands play, other foods available for purchase.
April 18, 2010 World Championship Cow Chip Throw
Beaver, Oklahoma
An event of the Cimarron Territory Celebration, April 11-18, 2009.
April 18, 2010 23rd Annual Alma Spinach Festival
Alma, Arkansas
April 18, 2010 Annual Gumbo Fest Cook-off
West Memphis, Arkansas
April 21, 2010 Ben E. Keith Foods Show
Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo civic center; times tba
April 2010 Events
National & International
April ?, 2010 Kansas City Hot & Spicy Festival
Kansas City, Kansas or Missouri
Location narrowed down to 2 locations. TBA. Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO. Hot Wing Cook-off, Chili Cook-off, Eating contests, Live Music, Cooking events, Motorcycle show, model, Bikini Contest, Salsas, Spice, Rubs, Dips, Peppers, spicy, Anything Hot And Spicy!
April 1-4, 2010 Salon Du Chocolat
Cairo, Egypt
The International Chocolate Show (also: www.salonduchocolat.fr)
April 6-8, 2010 InterFood St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Russia
International Exhibition for Food, Beverages & Ingredients. Every year, InterFood gathers leading and professional companies from the industry to promote the dynamic development of their business and present their vision for the future.
April 7-10, 2010 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America
Chicago, Illinois
The Craft Brewers Conference is the number one environment in North America for concentrated, affordable brewing education and idea sharing to improve brewery quality and performance. The conference is also a great social event with over 1600 beerfolk enjoying craft brews together. BrewExpo America® allows exhibitors and buyers to develop profitable business relationships and helps brewing and brewery restaurant professionals encounter the latest and the best that industry vendors have to offer.
April 7-10, 2010 Wine & Gourmet Japan
Tokyo, Japan
International Wine & Gourmet Foods, Sweets and Confectionery, Hotel, Foodservice Equipment, Supplies & Services Exhibition & Conference.
April 7-10, 2010 Hotel & Gastroteh
Zagreb, Croatia
2nd biennial Gastronomy, Catering, Hotel and Restaurant Equipment Fair is dedicated to exhibitors displaying hotel and catering equipment and the gastronomy programme of foodstuffs, as well as to the corporate public: hotel and restaurant managers, investors in the field of tourist trade, all entrepreneurs and people employed in gastronomy and tourism.
April 10-, 2010 World Beer Cup
Chicago, Illinois
The most prestigious beer competition in the world. Every two years a highly qualified professional panel of beer judges honors the top three beers in 91 beer style categories with gold, silver and bronze awards. The World Beer Cup is often referred to as "the Olympics of Beer Competitions" because it is one of the very few international beer competitions awarding only one gold, silver and bronze in each category.
April 10-11, 2010 6th Annual Alabama Chicken & Egg Festival
Moulton, Alabama
An outdoor festival with food vendors, live entertainment, BBQ chicken cooking contest, educational exhibits, children’s activities, arts and crafts fair, Chicken Clucking Contest, Chicken Wing & Hard Boiled Egg Eating Contests.
April 11-13, 2010 Pillsbury Bake Off Final
Orlando, Florida
100 finalists. 100 mini kitchens. The 100 finalists will compete for the million-dollar grand prize.
April 16-18, 2010 Pork In The Park Bbq Festival
Salisbury, Maryland
A weekend full of live entertainment, unique vendors, cold beverages, and mouthwatering barbeque! Pork in the Park is a weekend for the entire family to enjoy!
April 17, 2010 Rhythm & Vine
San Diego, California
Indulge all your senses this spring at Rhythm & Vine, a music and wine festival to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego. A one-of-a-kind tasting extravaganza. Over 60 world-class wineries, spirits and breweries; 35 restaurants and gourmet foods; and some seriously hot live music performances.
April 19-21, 2010 2nd Canadian Albacore Tuna Convention
Victoria, BC, Canada
2nd International Canadian Albacore Tuna Convention & Trade Show.
April 20-21, 2010 Oil & Fats International - Turkey 2010
Istanbul, Turkey
Be part of the brand new event for Oils & Fats International, featuring and exhibition with a conference running alongside.
April 20-22, 2010 VIV Europe
Utrecht, Netherlands
Connecting markets worldwide for innovative animal production and processing from feed to meat.
April 20-22, 2010 International Cheese Technology Exposition
Madison, Wisconsin
April 20-22, 2010 Siberian Beer, Beverages
Novosibirsk, Russia
International Exhibition of Beer, Brewing Equipment and Technologies, Mineral Waters, Drinks and Spirits.
April 20-23, 2010 FHA 2010 (Food & Hotel Asia)
Singapore
In 2008, FHA attracted 52,901 trade attendees from the food and hospitality industry. 2,626 exhibiting companies.
April 21, 2010 Shad Planking
Wakefield, Virginia
April 21-23, 2010 Horex - Hotel & Restaurant Expo
Almaty, Kazakhstan
6th Anniversary Central-Asian International Exhibition "Everything for hotels, restaurants, supermarkets"
April 21-24, 2010 Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend
Charlotte, North Carolina
The Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend, which is held in the spring of each even-numbered year, attracts guest winemakers and winery owners from all over the world and has grown into one of the largest events of its kind in the Southeast.
April 24, 2010 29th Annual Petaluma Butter & Egg Day
Petaluma, California
Celebrating the region’s rich agricultural history as one of the premier dairy regions in the country. Together with The Petaluma River, eggs and dairy products turned Petaluma into one of the most prosperous communities in the state in the early 1900’s. The event typically draws over 25,000 attendees.
April 24-25, 2010 The Great American Pie Festival
Celebration, Florida
The American Pie Council is holding the annual Great American Pie Festival and National Pie Championships in Celebration April 24-25. Hundreds of pie bakers from all over the country converge in Celebration to participate and claim the title of best pie maker in junior, amateur and professional categories. The pie festival is a free event with pie making demos, music, entertainment, PieCasso art, pie eating contests and a never ending pie buffet. We also sell off slices of a 200 pound fruit pie with all proceeds to benefit the Second Harvest Food bank.
April 24-26, 2010 Hotel & Restaurant Expo
Kiev, Ukraine
International Exhibition for the Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Equipment Industries.
April 25-27, 2010 Tea & Coffee World Cup Exhibition
Vienna, Austria
A 3-day comprehensive marketplace for tea and coffee products and ideas. Hundreds of exhibitors of every type of services, supplies, machinery and equipment, roasters, packers, tea & coffee traders; restaurant, hotel and coffee bar chains; retail outlets and department stores from more than 100 countries will visit.
April 27-29, 2010 IFEX Int’l Food, Drink & Catering Exhibition
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s food, drink, hospitality and retail exhibition will celebrate its 22nd anniversary this year.
April 27-29, 2010 European Seafood Exposition
Brussels, Belgium
Exhibitors from all over the world will be there to show you every category of seafood products. Source and compare seafood products, suppliers, and prices and learn about emerging industry trends and technologies. Sample the newest, most innovative products before they reach the consumer market.
April 29-May 1, 2010 18th Annual Hospice du Rhône
Paso Robles, California
Hailed as the world’s largest international celebration of Rhône variety wines.
April 29-May 3, 2010 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
Speyside, Scotland, UK
Themed on Whisky, Food and the Heritage and Culture of Speyside, the Festival will aim to deliver the full range of quality events.
April 29 - May 6, 2010 Tasting Australia
Adelaide, South Australia
Tasting Australia is the most significant event of its kind, showcasing the very best the nation has to offer in food, wine, beer, gastronomic discussion, hospitality, travel and lifestyle.
April 29-May 8, 2010 Spring Wine Festival
Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada
100 plus events throughout Okanagan Wine Country at a time of year when it is absolutely delightful to savour Spring in the warm sunshine. First ten days in May each year.
April 30, 2010 8th Annual Celebrity Chef Challenge
Sacramento, California
Six Professional chefs have 45 minutes to turn five secret ingredients into three power packed dishes, and you get to see it all live! Tickets include sampling from over 60 regional restaurants, wineries and breweries.
May
1- Mother Goose Day - We don't stock the goose , but we can get it!
5- Cinco de Mayo - How about breakfast?
National Hoagie Day
Totally Chipotle Day
6- National Crepe Suzette Day - Julia's recipe step by step with photos
7- National Roast Leg of Lamb Day - Cat Cora Style
8- National Coconut Cream Pie Day
9- MOTHER'S DAY - Complete Brunch Menu (see my menu on the above)
National Shrimp Day - We can't do the surf without the turf!
13- National Apple Pie Day - It says "World Famous" Recipe?
14- National Buttermilk Biscuit Day - & Gravy from Paula Deen
15- Armed Forces Day - Buy someone in uniform's meal!
16- National Coquilles St. Jacques Day - Emeril-style
18- National Cherry Cobbler Day
19- National Devil's Food Cake Day
20- National Quiche Lorraine Day
21- National Waitstaff Day - Really, they get a day? Kidding...
National Strawberries & Cream Day
24- National Escargot Day - Batali recipe
25- National Wine Day
28- National Hamburger Day - Sterling Silver Steak Burger recipe
29- National Coq Au Vin Day - a la Julia Child. She would use Fran's Fryers
30- Memorial Day - They died so we can be free!
National Mint Julep Day
31- Memorial Day Holiday
May 2010
Texas & Regional Events
See entire 2010 calendar
May 1, 2010 Wein & Saengerfest
New Braunfels, Texas
The 7th annual festival has something for everyone! Along with wine and beer tasting, our event offers continuous live music, a grape stomp, art market, food seminars, Chef's Showdown, activities for the kids, and a farmers market - culminating with a street dance at Main Plaza!
May 2, 2010 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Houston, Texas
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.
May 5-8, 2010 National Herb Week
Mountain View, Arkansas
The Ozark Folk Center.
May 14-15, 2010 19th Annual Picklefest
Atkins, Arkansas
Come out and participate in the pickle eating and juice drinking contests, arts &crafts booths, food vendors--one with the famous fried pickles, tractor pull, rodeo, parade, and more.
May 14-15, 2010 27th Annual Crawfish Festival
Dermott, Arkansas
One of Arkansas' most successful festivals, the award winning Dermott Crawfish Festival, a food and music festival, is sponsored by the Dermott Chamber of Commerce. Don't miss the live music, crawfish dinners, official crawfish t-shirts, arts, crafts and food vendors and free train & fire truck rides or the children on Saturday.
May 14-15, 2010 Magnolia Blossom Festival & World Championship Steak Cook-Off
Magnolia, Arkansas
22nd Annual Magnolia Blossom Festival and 21st Annual World Championship Steak Cook-Off. This will also be the 60th Anniversary of the Sidewalk Art Show. This year's festival is sure to be grand as there are several new events being planned along with some fantastic music acts.
May 14-16, 2010 37th Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival
Pasadena, Texas
Strawberries, famous for their size and sweetness, were the first big business in Pasadena, Texas. These strawberries not only brought premium prices, but also earned Pasadena the coveted title "Strawberry Capitol of the South." Fundraising event for local groups, scholarships, libraries, preservation, etc. Attendance: 45,000.
May 16, 2010 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Dallas, Texas
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.
May 16, 2010 Annual Texas Steak Cookoff
Hico, Texas
May 19, 2010
Ben E. Keith Food Show
Little Rock Foodshow
Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR, Times: TBA
May 21-23, 2010 International Greek Food Festival
Little Rock, Arkansas
Medley of Greek and Middle Eastern cuisines. Indoor Old World Market offers exceptional imports, artwork, pastries and coffee bar. Live entertainment
May 21-23, 2010 Great Texas Sausage Festival
Somerville, Texas
Featuring the best Texas-made sausage producers. Events include Outdoor Volleyball Tournament (cash and recreational brackets), The Great Texas Sausage Dog (dachshunds) Championship Races, Classic Car Show, Arts and Craft Booths, Sausage Eating Championship, and live Texas Country Music. Texas' Unofficial Start Summer Party!!!
May 21-23, 2010 Annual Taste Addison
Addison, Texas
North Texas' most eagerly anticipated annual festival, with some of the world's best bands and fantastic foods.
May 25-29, 2010 19th Annual New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
New Orleans, Louisiana
One of the most prestigious festivals of its kind, celebrates 19 years of wine and food with a five-day. The event brings together world-renowned winemakers, celebrated chefs and industry insiders for a showcase of signature events designed to entertain, educate and inspire.
May 27-30, 2010 Jambalaya Festival
Gonzales, Louisiana
World Champion Jambalaya cooking contest, swamp pop music etc. at the Jambalaya Capital of the World.
May 27-30, 2010 Mudbug Madness
Shreveport, Louisiana
One of Louisiana's largest and most popular Cajun festivals, with Crawfish Boil, Cajun, Zydeco, Blues and Jazz artists, mouth-watering Cajun cuisine, raucous contests, and fun for all ages. Mudbug Madness draws as many as 56,000 people in one day.
May 28-29, 2010 Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival
Fredericksburg, Texas
Louisiana-style music & food. Crawfish, jambalaya, boudin plus red beans and, of course, some Texas favorites too. Live Music. 3rd annual Gumbo Cook-off - come vote for your favorite team! Washer pitching on Saturday, arts and crafts, fun children's area with jumping castles, face painting, and rockwall.
May 29-30, 2010 14th Annual Festival of Wine & Food
Rockport, Texas
Presented by the Texas Maritime Museum.
May 29-31, 2010 Albuquerque Wine Festival
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Located at the famous Balloon Fiesta grounds, the Albuquerque Wine Festival combines wines from around the state, arts and crafts, food, live music, and educational opportunities.
May 29-31, 2010 Southern New Mexico Wine Festival
Las Cruces, New Mexico
This oldest of our festival offerings kicks off the summer season. A crowd of over 12,000 makes the event an annual start to summer, tasting wines from around the state and learning, during hourly seminars, about wine and how to pair it with food. Live music, arts and crafts and a wide variety of agricultural products.
Attendance: 12,000
June 9, 2010
Ben E. Keith Foodshow
Shreveport Convention Center
Shreveport, LA Times: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
May 2010
Texas & Regional Events
See entire 2010 calendar
May 1, 2010 21st Annual Maui Onion Festival
Maui, Hawaii
There are onions. And then there are Maui Kula Onions. Believed by many to be the sweetest onions in the whole wide world, these glorious bulbs are the star of our annual festival. The Maui Onion Festival has been a signature event at Whalers Village since 1990. It's dedicated to the cultivation and promotion of the world-famous Maui Kula Onion and is attended by thousands of visitors and residents every year.
May 1-2, 2010 Oyster, Wine & Food Festival
Johannesburg, South Africa
Enjoy fresh juicy oysters, fine wines and a variety of mouthwatering oyster dishes. One can also sample a variety scrumptious treats ranging from gourmet cheeses and olives all the way to nougat and confectionery.
May 2-3, 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards
New York, New York
The Legacy Continues.
May 3, 2010 Stilton Cheese Rolling
Stilton, England, UK
Cheese Rolling has become an annual event in Stilton and every May Day hundreds of villagers and visitors make their way to the main street to watch the teams battling for the honour of being called the 'Stilton Cheese Rolling Champions.'
May 7-9, 2010 Cooking Demo Open Air Championship
Bucharest, Romania
Amateurs and professionals competing in two different classes: culinary art and cooking in open air -grill, pot, sear. Several professional demos. Wine tastings, music and many culinary demos of Romanian and foreigner specialists!
May 8, 2010 Annual Area Rummage Sale & Spam Burger Day
Austin, Minnesota
Join us for the Austin Area Rummage Sale with over 100 participants and enjoy a SPAMBURGER at all of our participating restaurants!
May 14-15, 2010 26th Annual Poke Salad Festival
Arab, Alabama
Arts, crafts, entertainment, Poke Salad cook-off, street dance, womanless beauty contest, etc.
May 15, 2010 65th Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival
Newberry, Florida
Since 1946. Some of the favorite festival activities started many years ago and still continue today. These activities include contests for watermelon eating, seed spitting, hog calling, pie/cake baking, and of course the "Big Melon."
May 15, 2010 Sagra Dei Limoni (The Lemon Feast)
Monterosso al Mare, Italy
Annual event held on the Saturday preceding Ascension Sunday, celebrated with a contest of the biggest local lemon, a contest of shop windows decorated with the most beautiful lemons, as well as live music throughout the day.
May 15-16, 2010 51st Artichoke Festival
Castroville, California
Thistle Be Fun! Agro Art Competition, Parade, Live Music, Children's Activities. Artichokes fried, sautéed, grilled, marinated, pickled, fresh and creamed in soup. Cooking Demos, Wine Tasting, Farmer's Market, Arts & Crafts, Field Tours to the artichoke patch.
May 15-16, 2010 California Strawberry Festival
Oxnard, California
Ranked among the top Festivals in the nation, the weekend celebration annually the third weekend in May offers a spectacle of strawberry fun for each and every one. Since 1984, Festival guests have enjoyed award-winning attractions, interactive exhibits, gooey contests, the hottest names in entertainment, the largest collection of Fine Arts & Crafts with 200+ booths, and an unbelievable assortment of delicious strawberry foods and beverages. The Strawberry Promenade offers cooking demonstrations and presentations, Strawberryland for Kids boasts free rides, puppet shows, and more.
May 22-25, 2010 National Restaurant Association NRA Show
Chicago, Illinois
The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is the largest single gathering of restaurant, foodservice and lodging professionals in the Western Hemisphere. NRA Show 2010 will showcase more new products and services than any other industry event. Attendance: 50,000.
May 27-31, 2010 Kodiak Crab Festival
Kodiak, Alaska
Ask any Kodiakan what the best five days in May are and they'll smile and say "Crab Fest, of course!"
May 28-31, 2010 Worlds Largest Brat Fest
Madison, Wisconsin
This will be the 28th year of Brat Fest and they hope to surpass the amount of brats they sold last year: 208,765! Brat Fest is a fun weekend that everyone in Wisconsin looks forward to every year. Since 1983, Brat Fest has sold 2,634,255 brats, and the number keeps climbing every year! Money that is raised over the weekend benefits over 90 local charities. A total of $855,723 has been donated to local charities since the festival began.
June 2010
Texas & Regional Events
Dallas Convention Center June Events
Ft. Worth Convention Center June Events
- National Candy Month
- National Dairy Month
- National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
- National Hunger Awareness Month
- National Iced Tea Month
- National Papaya Month
- National Seafood Month
- National Soul Food Month
- Turkey Lovers' Month
1 - Atlantic hurricane season begins. It lasts until November.
2- Cheese Day
5- World Environment Day
6- National Cow Day
7- National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
8- Doughnut Day
9- National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
10- National Black Cow Day
11- World Cup begins
12- National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
13- National Lobster Day
14-National Strawberry Shortcake Day
Flag Day
15- Key West Conch Fritter Day
17- Eat Your Vegetables Day
National Apple Streudel Day
18- National Cherry Tart Day
International Picnic Day
19- Juneteenth
National Martini Day
20- Father’s Day
National Vanilla Milkshake Day
21- First Day of summer
National Peaches & Cream Day
30- National Ice Cream Soda Day
June 2010
Texas & Regional Events
June 5, 2010 Ponca City Herb Festival
Ponca City, Oklahoma
Hosted by the Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, the festival is set in a 10 acre showcase garden. Visit booths of over 100 vendors and a number of seminars throughout the day.
June 5-9, 2010 AHF Inaugural Conference
Austin, Texas
Association for Healthcare Foodservice. 'The Power of One: Uniting People, Igniting
June 5-12, 2010 54th Annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival
Warren, Arkansas
One of the oldest continuous running festivals in the state of Arkansas. World record 160 foot BLT sandwich to be built.
June 6-8, 2010 International Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo
Houston, Texas
This is the largest show for the dairy, deli, bakery, and foodservice professional. The retail buyers, merchandisers, brokers, distributors, and manufacturers come from all over the world for this important buying and educational event.
June 9-12, 2010 38th Annual Chisholm Trail Roundup BBQ
Lockhart, Texas
With Music Festival. BBQ & Chili cook-offs, arts & crafts, etc. Always 2nd week in June.
June 10-12, 2010 10th Annual Art of Wine Festival
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Good food, good friends and good wine--all the ingredients necessary for an entertaining evening out.
June 11, 2010 Fort Worth Zoo Beastro
Fort Worth, Texas
The Fort Worth Zoo presents its fourth annual tasting event! Cuisine from the area's finest restaurants, live music, live animals, open bars and more!
June 11-13, 2010 River & Brews Blues Fest
Red River, New Mexico
Enjoy fantastic blues music, tasty BBQ and thirst quenching brews. The gorgeous venue for the event is nestled at the base of the Red River Ski Area.
June 11-13, 2010 Louisiana Seafood Festival
New Orleans, Louisiana
Celebrates the abundance of seafood that plays a tremendous part in the heritage and culture of the city. Feast on a variety of Louisiana seafood from alligator to oysters and everything in between. From the traditional Louisiana shrimp po’boy on fresh baked French bread to classic New Orleans favorites like crawfish étouffée. The event will feature local restaurants and local music within the atmosphere of the historic French Quarter.
June 14-20, 2010 Wine & Food Week
Houston, Texas
The largest, most comprehensive destination culinary and wine event from New Orleans to Aspen, with 40 sensational events, a myriad of wine and culinary icons toasting the novice to the enthusiast. Renowned chefs from throughout Texas and beyond showcase their culinary expertise partnered with 500 wines from around the world.
June 2010
National & International Events
June 1, 2010 PMA Fresh Connections Central America
Antigua, Guatemala
Produce marketing association. Focus: Global Trends & The Economy
June 1-3, 2010 Alimentaria Mexico
Centro Banamex, Mexico City, Mexico
The only Mexican food and drink show covering the entire market.
June 2-6, 2010 Mondial de la Biere
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Beer Festival, an innovative tasting journey into the World of Beef.
June 4-5, 2010 19th Annual Rhubarb Fest
Aledo, Illinois
This unique festival, which is 19 years old and growing strong, will feature more than 2,000 homemade Rhubarb Pies for sale, Rhubarb Sampling, 12,000 free Rhubarb seeds given away, crafts, music, entertainment and more all set in our historic downtown. We're so serious about our Rhubarb that Governor Pat Quinn officially named Aledo the Rhubarb Capital of Illinois.
June 4-5, 2010 Fort Harrod Beef Festival
Fort Harrod, Kentucky
Who grills the best steak? Who grills the best Burger? These and other titles will be on the line at the 5th Annual Kentucky's Fort Harrod Beef Festival.
June 4-6, 2010 Good Food & Wine Show
Melbourne, Australia
Unleash your inner foodie.
June 4-6, 2010 Annual Strolling of the Heifers Parade & Festival
Brattleboro, Vermont
Featuring the world-famous heifer calves led by future farmers and followed by tractors, clowns, floats, bands and much more! When it's over, follow the parade to the Green Expo and Dairy Fest for a day of fun, food, music, entertainment and education!
June 4-12, 2010 Gourmet Latino Festival
New York, New York
The first-ever multi-day celebration of Latin gastronomy and culture! The festival will be taking place at the Astor Center. Celebrity chefs (including Food Network’s Aaron Sanchez, Daisy Martinez and Iron Chef’s Jose Garces) and renowned mixologists such as Steve Olson aka wine geek and Phil Ward from Mayahuel. Also features an Authentic Latin Dining week (June 7-12), with restaurants from New York and New Jersey offering special dishes.
June 4-13, 2010 Palm Springs Restaurant Week
Palm Springs, California
Restaurant Week is a culinary celebration featuring restaurants from the entire Valley from Palm Springs to Indio! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to experience some of the best restaurants the desert has to offer. Restaurant Week is the perfect time to visit your favorite restaurant or try something new, as chefs prepare delicious three-course meals for your dining pleasure at a fixed price.
June 4-19, 2010 60th Annual Jefferson County Watermelon Festival
Monticello, Florida
The Watermelon Festival is the highlight of community activities in Jefferson County. Started over 50 years ago to recognize the watermelon growers of the county, the festival includes beauty pageants, dinners, street dance, arts and crafts, melon run.
June 5, 2010 Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival
Richmond, Virginia
A great day of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'.
June 5-6, 2010 International Horseradish Festival
Collinsville, Illinois
For over two decades, the Horseradish Festival has celebrated the multi-faceted and vastly under utilized spicy member of the mustard family and brought people from around the Midwest and the country to Collinsville for fun, entertainment, and mostly great food and drink.
June 5-12, 2010 Lovran Days of Cherries
Lovran, Croatia
The renowned Lovran cherry is very similar to the well-known Lambert sort. The locals called them Brtosinka and their quality and taste is well known and highly regarded.
June 6-7, 2010 Weekend Fit For A King
King Valley, Victoria, Australia
King Valley's annual wine & food event held over the Queens Birthday weekend 6th - 7th June in North East Victoria. Winemakers and their families invite you to join them for a fine selection of winery activities and cellar door tastings. Enjoy delicious great food, premium wines, toe tapping music, and warm King Valley hospitality.
June 6-8, 2010 Bocuse d’Or Europe 2010
Geneva, Switzerland
European edition of Bocuse d'Or World Cuisine Contest. Final contest in Lyon, France on January 25-26, 2011.
June 6-11, 2010 West Central Dairy Days
Willmar, Minnesota
A week-long celebration of the dairy industry in June each year. Activities include a milk run, outdoor band concert, visit to a dairy farm, etc.
June 7-8, 2010 Gastronomy by the Seine 2010
Paris, France
The Third Annual Paris Culinary Summit « Gastronomy by the Seine » 2010
June 7-9, 2010 Aqua Vision 2010
Stavanger, Norway
AquaVision has developed as a leading meeting place for decision makers in modern aquaculture worldwide. Gathering around 500 top leaders from this food producing value chain, AquaVision sets the direction for future development in fish farming and other kinds of aquaculture.
June 6-11, 2010 West Central Dairy Days
Willmar, Minnesota
A week-long celebration of the dairy industry in June each year. Activities include a milk run, outdoor band concert, visit to a dairy farm, etc.
June 7-10, 2010 Fispal Food Service
Sao Paulo, Brazil
26th International Food Service Trade Show.
June 8-12, 2010 VI Fair Alimentec - Corferias 2010
Bogota, Colombia
The most representative meeting of the nourishing Colombian and Latin-American industry as for tried food, drinks, machinery, equipment, supplies, packing, technology and services. Alimentec offers the propitious frame to negotiate and to establish commercial contacts qualified specially with the institutional and commercial channel.
June 9, 2010 Virginia Pork Festival
Emporia, Virginia
The world’s largest outdoor barbecue. Last year’s event attracted over 15,000 people representing 32 different states.
June 9-11, 2010 World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa
World Pork Expo is the trade show for the pork industry worldwide. It's the perfect showcase for companies who wish to build valuable relationships with the pork producers who use their products.
June 11-12, 2010 Battle Creek Cereal Festival
Battle Creek, Michigan
World's longest breakfast table, arts crafts, parade
June 11-12, 2010 Banana Split Festival
Wilmington, Ohio
Celebrating Wilmington's claim as the birthplace of the Banana Split in 1907. Music, car show, crafts, games, etc.
June 11-13, 2010 Bratislava Food Fest 2010
Bratislava, Slovakia
Festival of the best restaurants in Slovakia, bests chefs and winemakers which present their specialties and wine in a nice Garden Park and friendly atmosphere. Many events, from Chefs live cooking arena, where chefs from 17 countries make show and live cooking every 45 minutes. Vine tent with wine tastings - Hubert Open Championship. Also a popular Children's Cooking School. All visitors are welcome with welcome drink and wishing to have nice day all together.
June 13-14, 2011 SNACKEX 2011
Barcelona, Spain
SNACKEX, organised by the European Snacks Association, is the only savoury snacks and snack nut event in Europe, and serves as the pre-eminent business meeting place for the industry. (also: www.esa.org.uk)
June 14, 2010 Silver Spoons: 25 Years of Chefs and Celebrations
New York, New York
Citymeals-on-Wheels invites you to join us as we commemorate 25 years of bringing chefs out of the kitchen and into the spotlight…it’s the Silver Anniversary of our Annual Chefs’ Tribute at Rockefeller Center! Over 1,000 guests will stroll the esplanades and gardens of Rockefeller Center, sampling the creations of some of the country's greatest chefs at this annual event. Over the years over $15 million has been raised to bring meals to thousands of homebound elderly New Yorkers.
June 15-17, 2010 Probiotic Conference
Kosice, Slovakia
IPC 2010 will be the scientific forum where academic and industrial scientists involved in research of all aspects of probiotics meet. The key themes will be evidence-based benefits of the use of probiotics, health claim substantiation and new product development.
June 18-20, 2010 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen
Aspen, Colorado
June 19-20, 2010 Anchovies Festival
Monterosso, Italy
Festival of anchovies.
June 21, 2010 Pinot Days Winemakers 'Table Hop' Dinner
San Francisco, California
Pinot Days joins forces with the American Institute of Wine and Food to bring you this spectacular Pinot-Paired Dinner! Chef Roy Yamaguchi prepares an incredible, five course, pinot-paired dinner and guests sample 14 different pinots, with the winemakers who create them. The winemakers will move seats with every course so that they are able to share their stories with attendees. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The AIWF of Northern California.
June 23-26, 2010 Food Taipei 2010
Taipei, Taiwan
20th Taipei International Food Show. Cooking up great opportunities.
June 23-27, 2010 MIHAS - Malaysia International Halal Showcase
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
An event which congregates the largest annual gathering of halal industry players and entrepreneurs from all over the world in the effort to facilitate the sourcing and selling of global quality halal products.
June 24-27, 2010 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii
The longest-running and most prestigious festival of its kind in Hawaii, The Kapalua Wine & Food Festival celebrates its 29th year this coming June! Join the intimate 4-day weekend with Festival Host, Master Sommelier Fred Dame who brings together world-renowned winemakers, top Master Sommeliers, celebrated chefs and industry insiders.
June 26, 2010 Sonoma Lavender Food & Wine Festival 2010
Kenwood, California
10 Top Restaurants present lavender inspired recipes; 10 Sonoma Valley Wineries offer prized vintages; “Cooking with Lavender” demonstration talks by selected chefs.
June 27-29, 2010 NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show
New York, New York
More than 2,100 exhibitors from around the world, presenting more than 100,000 specialty foods to discover and sample.
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"Food is our common ground, a universal experience."
— James Beard
"Beef is the soul of cooking."
— Marie-Antoine Carême (1784-1833)
“Give them great meals of beef and iron and steel, they will eat like wolves and fight like devils.”
— William Shakespeare (1564-1616), King Henry V
“Large, naked, raw carrots are acceptable as food only to those who live in hutches eagerly awaiting Easter.”
— Fran Lebowitz
"Any of us would kill a cow, rather than not have beef."
— Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
“Sometimes I pray to Cod for the veal-power to stop playing with my food words, but I fear it's too bread into me. For all I know, the wurst may be yet to come.”
— Mark Morton,
'Arts & Scantlings' (Gastronomica, Fall 2006)
"Cuisine is both an art and a science: it is an art when it strives to bring about the realization of the true and the beautiful, called le bon (the good) in the order of culinary ideas. As a science, it respects chemistry, physics and natural history. Its axioms are called aphorisms, its theorems recipes, and its philosophy gastronomy."
— Lucien Tendret (1825-1896)
great-nephew of Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
"Hunger: One of the few cravings that cannot be appeased with another solution."
— Irwin Van Grove
“Vegetables are interesting but lack a sense of purpose when unaccompanied by a good cut of meat.”
— Fran Lebowitz ('Metropolitan Life')
“I have long believed that good food, good eating is all about risk. Whether we're talking about unpasteurized Stilton, raw oysters or working for organized crime 'associates,' food, for me, has always been an adventure.”
— Anthony Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential (2000)
“Pork - no animal is more used for nourishment and none more indispensable in the kitchen; employed either fresh or salt, all is useful, even to its bristles and its blood; it is the superfluous riches of the farmer, and helps to pay the rent of the cottager.”
— Alexis Soyer 19th century French chef.
The Modern Housewife (1851)
“Talk of joy: there may be things better than beef stew and baked potatoes and home-made bread --- there may be."
— David Grayson, 'Adventures in Contentment' (1907)
“Sacred cows make the best hamburger.”
— Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) (1835-1910) |
