Events

June 19 - June 25

Saturday June 11, 2011 through Thursday July 14, 2011

IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo
8:00am - 6:00pm
New Orleans, LA
http:/­/­www.am-fe.ift.org/­cms/­
The IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo is the ONLY annual event that brings together professionals involved in both the science and the business of food - experts from around the world from industry, academia, and government. You'll learn about the very latest trends, the newest products, and the most recent scientific innovations...and make important new professional connections.

Thursday June 16, 2011 through Sunday June 19, 2011

Tater Daze
7:00am - 6:00pm
Brooklyn Park, MN
http:/­/­www.brooklynpark.org/­sitepages/­pid91.php
Brooklyn Park Tater Daze is a unique festival where residents pay homage to the humble potato. Enjoy variety of exciting events, including a queen pageant, Tater Mash Dance, kite flying, a parade, games, a farmer's market, rides and a pancake breakfast. The prizes given away that weekend included gasoline, free groceries, cash and 420-pound bags of potatoes donated by local growers.

Friday June 17, 2011 through Sunday June 19, 2011

Strawberry Days
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Glenwood Springs, CO
http:/­/­www.strawberrydaysfestival.com/­
Welcome to the 114th Annual Strawberry Days Festival. Join us for a hometown parade, live entertainment, a large arts festival, Kids Fest, FREE strawberries and ice cream and much more! This year Strawberry Days is the crowning event of our city’s 125th birthday celebration.

Friday June 17, 2011 through Sunday June 19, 2011

Great New York State Food & Wine Festival
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Clayton, NY
http:/­/­www.nysfoodwinefestival.com/­
This is an event celebrating quality "Made in New York" food & wine products including candy and cheeses, nuts, sauces, herbs & spices, maple syrup and other maple products, apple cider, cookies and ice cream and of course, NYS wines. more »

Friday June 17, 2011 through Sunday June 19, 2011

Aspen Food & Wine Classic
10:00am - 2:00pm
Aspen, CO
http:/­/­www.foodandwine.com/­promo/­classic-in-aspen/­
For 28 years, the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen has been the premier culinary and wine event of its kind. The three-day weekend brings FOOD & WINE to life with cooking demonstrations and wine tastings. Seminars led by wine and food superstars such as Mario Batali, José Andrés, Jacques Pépin, Gail Simmons, and Joshua Wesson provide a world-class experience.

Sunday June 19, 2011

Real Men Cook
2:00pm - 6:00pm
New York, NY
http:/­/­www.realmencook.com/­
The Nation's Largest Father's Day Celebration includes fun, food, family and more!

Thursday June 23, 2011

Chefs at the Shore
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Atlantic City, NJ
http:/­/­www.acaquarium.com/­basin-events.asp
Some of the area’s finest food is showcased at the annual Chefs at the Shore event, a fundraiser for two local causes—the Atlantic City Aquarium and the Professional Chefs Association of South Jersey.

Thursday June 23, 2011 through Saturday June 25, 2011

National Festival of Breads
5:00pm - 5:00pm
Wichita, KS
http:/­/­www.nationalfestivalofbreads.com/­
From a humble beginning, the Kansas Festival of Breads has become the nation's premier home bread-baking contest.

Friday June 24, 2011 through Sunday July 3, 2011

Taste of Chicago
11:00am - 9:00pm
Chicago, IL
http:/­/­www.tasteofchicago.us/­
Chicago’s tremendous array of culinary delights are located in one place at the ten-day lakefront festival where food choices range from ethnic to exotic to Chicago specialties.

Friday June 24, 2011 through Sunday June 26, 2011

World Tea Expo
8:00am - 1:00pm
Las Vegas, NV
http:/­/­www.worldteaexpo.com/­
World Tea Expo is the premier business-to-business event dedicated to specialty tea; it's the three days each year when industry members determine trends, optimize product lines, increase knowledge and network with peers.

Friday June 24, 2011 through Sunday June 26, 2011

North American Organic Brewers Festival
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Portland, OR
http:/­/­www.naobf.org/­
Two of Portland's beloved industries - organic beer and sustainability - come together in an annual celebration designed to raise awareness about organic beer and sustainable living. more »

Friday June 24, 2011

14th Annual Chefs in Shorts
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Boston, MA
http:/­/­www.gbfb.org/­newsevents/­events.cfm
Don't miss the annual Chefs in Shorts event which brings together a group of the region's leading chefs who fire up the grills and create their favorite dishes during this outdoor, summer-in-the-city BBQ to benefit The Greater Boston Food Bank.

Friday June 24, 2011 through Friday May 27, 2011

International Conference on Food Styling & Photography,
9:00am - 5:00pm
Boston, MA
http:/­/­www.bu.edu/­foodandwine/­photography/­
Entitled "The Art of Communication," this intensive conference will bring together prominent names in food photography, styling, and design. The two-day weekend event will feature dynamic programming, with cutting-edge speakers to lead interactive panel discussions. more »

Saturday June 25, 2011 through Sunday June 26, 2011

National Capital Barbeque Battle
11:00am - 7:30pm
Washington, DC
http:/­/­www.bbqdc.com/­
No Matter how you spell it, Barbecue (Bar-B-Que, BBQ) is just delicious. And if you love Barbecue, then you'll love America's National Barbecue Championship. more »

Saturday June 25, 2011

Savor the Summit
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Park City, UT
http:/­/­www.savorthesummit.com/­
Park City's longest dinner party, offering diners at The Grande Table a unique celebration of fabulous food, drink and live music while seated in the middle of Main Street. Park City's best restaurants will showcase their culinary talents in an open air community celebration kicking off the summer season.