Foodie Fests

Foodie Fests: As much wining and dining fun you can have in the DC Metro Area, there are plenty of fab food festivals happening around the country. Once the new info is in our hands we’ll be sure to post it in our Foodie Fests Page:

National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event*NEW*
Saturday, May 16, 2009 - Tuesday, May 19, 2009
NRA Show 2009 will be held May 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, and is the largest foodservice and hospitality industry event in the Western Hemisphere, showcasing more trends and products than any other tradeshow. The 2009 IWSB will be held in conjunction with the NRA Show on Sunday, May 17-18, and is the only beverage alcohol event exclusively focused on the restaurant and hospitality industry. The NRA Show attracts more restaurant industry professionals, suppliers and manufacturers than any other restaurant and hospitality industry trade show.. It is the premier venue to find new products and services, build relationships and network, learn from experts and peers, as well as explore the latest trends in food and beverage, equipment, training and cooking techniques. Chicago, Illinois. For more information, visit www.restaurant.org.

Boca Raton Historical Society Presents Boca Bacchanal
Friday, February 27, 2009 - Sunday, March 1, 2009
The Boca Raton Historical Society has a tasty message for food and wine lovers. A weekend of great wine matched with delectable culinary delights featuring acclaimed chefs and prized vintners will tempt the savvy palates of patrons at the Seventh Annual Boca Bacchanal. Sip, savor and bid through the event's world-class weekend of Vintner Dinners, The Bacchanal & Auction and The Grand Tasting. Since its inception in 2003 Boca Bacchanal has attracted scores of top chefs and hundreds of prized vintners from the U.S. and Europe and Wine Spectator has named Boca Bacchanal one of America's top 20 winefests. Ticket prices vary by event. Boca Raton, Florida. For tickets and information, call 1.561.395.6766 ex 101.
Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education Presents "Shades of Green: Exploring Diversity in Our Environment"
Friday, February 27, 2009 - Sunday, March 1, 2009
The annual MAEOE Conference is the largest environmental education conference in the nation and the only conference of its kind in the State of Maryland.  Exhibitors of environmental/outdoor education and/or environmentally themed products and resources are invited and encouraged to participate. The MAEOE Conference exhibits have become a very popular and rewarding tradition for both attendees and exhibitors.  A special "Exhibit Scavenger Hunt" is planned for Friday, February 28th to encourage all participants to visit each booth. Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland. For more information, visit www.maeoe.org.