Events

June 26 - July 2

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.

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 »

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 »

Thursday June 30, 2011

Sustainable New England at The Beard House
7:00pm - 10:00pm
New York, NY
http:/­/­bit.ly/­haXBd6
Each of the chefs taking part in this dinner—including 2011 JBF Award semifinalist Will Gilson and nominee Matt Jennings—has cooked at the Beard House before, but for this special dinner, these good friends are teaming up to stage a spectacular showcase of sustainable New England ingredients.

Friday July 1, 2011 through Sunday July 3, 2011

Seattle Int'l Beerfest
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Seattle, WA
http:/­/­www.seattlebeerfest.com/­
If you love beer, this is the festival for you! more »

Friday July 1, 2011 through Sunday July 3, 2011

Rocky Mountain Freedom Festival
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Parker, CO
http:/­/­www.rockymountainfreedomfestival.com/­
Join us as Master Cookers from throughout the US converge on Douglas County to prepare their mouth-watering specialties, in hopes of impressing the judges and walking away with $8500 in cash prizes and bragging rights!