2nd Annual CIRA Conference,
January 6-9 at the Silverado Country Club and Resort, Napa CA. Contact: The Council of Independent Restaurants of America (502) 583-3783
Sysco Food Services Trade Show,
January 17-18 at the Fairplex in Pomona, CA. 10am-5pm. Contact: Clair Whitney at (909) 595-9595
10th Annual Boston Wine Expo,
January 20-21 at the World Trade Center and Seaport Hotel, Boston.
Contact: (877) WINEXPO
ACF 2001 Western Regional,
January 21-24 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kona-Kohala, HI. Contact: The American Culinary Federation (808) 322-7804
The 26th NASFT Fancy Food Show,
January 21-23 at the Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco CA, for more information call (212) 482-6440 ext. 250
Winter Wineland, Russian River Wine Road,
January 20-21 in Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley Contact: (800) 723-6336 or at www.wineroad.com
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium,
January 23-25 at the Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento California. For more information call the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium (916) 340-1902
Zap’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Zinfandel Tasting,
January 27 at the Herbst and Festival Pavilions, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
West Ex 2001, The Rocky Mountain Region Hospitality Exposition
January 30-31 at the Denver Merchandizing Mart, Denver, CO. Contact: Colorado Restaurant Association (800) 522-6368
Coffee Fest Las Vegas,
February 2-4 at the Tropicana Pavilion, Las Vegas NV
Mid-Atlantic Foodservice & Equipment Expo,
February 5 at the Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJ Contact: New Jersey Restaurant Association, (800) 848-6368 or www.njra.org
Ozark Restaurant and Hospitality Expo,
February 10-11 at the University Plaza Trade Center, Springfield, MO. Contact: Missouri Restaurant Association (573)-659-8111 or www.morerestaurants.org
Discover Burgundy By The Bay, A Tasting of Burgundy Wines
February 12 in San Francisco, Western St. Francis Hotel 335 Powell St. Contact: Esme Berg at Food and Wines From France (212) 477-9800 ext. 2
Canadian/International Food and Beverage Show,
February 18-20. Contact: Canadian Restaurant & Foodservices Association, (416)-923-8416 or (800) 387-5649 or www.fbshow.com
Alaska Hospitality and Foodservice Expo,
February 20-21 at the Egan Convention Center, Anchorage, AK. Contact: Sourdough Productions, Rada Khadinakov-Jones, (907) 277-7469 or www.sourdough.net
Upper Mid-west Hospitality, Restaurant & Lodging Show (UP Show),
February 21-23 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, St. Paul, MN. Contact: Hospitality Minnesota, (651) 778-2400 or www.hospitalitymn.com
Mid-America Restaurant, Soft Serve & Pizza Show,
February 25-27 at the Greater Columbus Convention, Columbus, OH. Contact: Ohio Restaurant Association, (800) 909-SHOW or www.ohioshows.com
New York Restaurant & Foodservice Show,
February 25-27 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY. Contact: New York State Restaurant Association, (203) 840-5556 or www.newyorkrestaurantshow.com
Natural Products Expo West
March 8-11 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Contact: (303) 939-8440 or expo@newhope.com
Greater Pittsburgh Restaurant and Foodservice Show,
March 11-12 at the Monroeville Expo Mart, Monroeville, PA. Contact: Pennsylvania Restaurant Association (800) 346-7767
The Research Chefs Association (RCA) Annual Conference,
March 15-18 at The Hotel Inter-Continental, Miami Contact: Steven Bowling (502) 583-3783
Maine Restaurant & Lodging EXPO 2001,
March 21 at the Cumberland County Civil Center, Portland, ME Contact: Alice Wilkins, (207) 623-2178
Pizza Expo 2001
March 20-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Contact: Bill Oakely (821) 949-0909.
2nd Annual Whiskies of the World Expo
March 24 at The Hotel Nikko, San Francisco, CA 5pm-10pm. Contact: Riannon Walsh (888) 748-2400 or www.celticmalts.com
Supply Chain Management & Logistics for Asia's F&B and Perishables Industry
March 22-23 at the Traders Hotel, Singapore. Contact: Julia Ho phone: (65) 8355139 or fax: (65) 7335087 or email: julia.ho@ibcasia.com.sg or mail to: IBC Asia Ltd.No1 grange Road #08-02 Orchard building Singapore 239693
Northwest Foodservice Show,
March 24-26 at the Oregon Convention Center. Contact: Sheila Lorenzo Show Coordinator (800) 645-7350 or (503) 625-6256, Fax: (503) 625-6938, Mail: PO Box 2375 Wilson, Or. 97070
The 3RD Spring Fancy Food Show,
March 25-27 at the McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. For more information call (212) 482-6440 ext. 250.
Northwest Foodservice Show,
March 24-26 at the Oregon Convention Center. Contact Sheila Lorenzo, Show Coordinator (800) 645-7350 or (503) 625-6256, Fax: (503) 625-6938, Mail: PO Box 2375 Wilson, Or. 97070 or www.foodshow.com
ApEx 2001: Atlantic Canada's Hospitality Trade Show,
March 25-27 in Exhibition Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Contact: Canadian Restaurant & Foodservices Association, (416) 923-8416 or (800) 387-5649 www.apextradeshow.com
The Rhone Rangers Fourth Annual Tasting of American Rhone Wines,
March 31 at the Festival Pavillion in Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. For tickets call the Fort Mason Box Office (415) 441-3687 or mail: P.O. Box 12239, Sonoma, CA 95476 or fax: (707) 939-8564
Host Midwest Expo,
April 2-4 at the Midwest Express Center, Milwaukee, WI. Contact: Dawn Faris, Wisconsin Restaurant Association (800) 891-3211 or www.wirestaurant.org
Kentucky Restaurant Association Foodservice Expo 200,
April 3-4 at the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center, Louisville, KY Contact: Kentucky Restaurant Association (502) 896-0464 or www.kyra.org
Mid-Southwest Foodservice Convention & Exposition,
April 17-19 at the Myriad Convention Center, Oklahoma Restaurant Association, (800) 375-8181, (405) 942-8181 or www.okrestaurants.com
Northeast Foodservice & Lodging Exposition & Conference,
April 21-24 at the Bayside Expo Center, Boston, MA. Contact: Massachusetts Restaurant Association, (207) 842-5536 or www.marestaurantassoc.org
Governors Hospitality & Tourism Expo,
April 23-25 at the Parkway Plaza, Casper, Wyoming. Contact: Wyoming Lodging & Restaurant Association (307) 634-8816 or www.wira.org
Focus 2001: E3's Annuan Global Users' Conference
April 24-27 at the Sheraton New Orloeans Hotel, New Orleans. Contact: Juli Bennet, jbennett@e3.com, (770) 424-0100
"Taste of Nebraska 2001"
April 30 at the Cornhusker Hotel, Lincoln, NE. Contact: The Nebraska Restaurant Association (402) 483-2630 or www.nebraska-dining.org
World Wine Market Exhibition
April 30-May 2 at the Concourse Exhibition Center in San Francisco. Contact: Karen Gough or Piage Poulos at Paige Poulos Communications (510) 528-0665 or (800) 497-3376 or www.world-wine-market.com
International Inflight Food Service Association,
April 28-May 1 at the Hyatt Regency, Phoenix, Contact: Steven Bowling (502) 583-3783
WSWA 58th Annual Convention (Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America)
April 28-May1 held at the San Francisco Marriot in San Francisco. Contact: WSWA Convetion Hotline (202) 371-5682 or www.wswa.org
Food EX 2001
May 1-2 at the Merchandise Mart, Charlotte, NC. Contact: North Carolina Rstaurant Association (919) 782-5022 or www.ncra.org or www.ifh-ncra.com
Idaho Lodging & Restaurant Association Annual Conference
May 2-6 at the Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center, Lewiston, ID. Contact Idaho Lodging & Restauarant Association, Inc. (208) 342-1221 or ilra@micron.net
Ozark Restaurant & Hospitality Expo
May 5-6 at the University Plaza trade Center, Springfield, MO. Contact: Missouri Restaurant Association (573) 659-8111 or www.morerestaurants.org
Merlot in May
Friday, May 18, 2001 from 3pm-6pm hosted at Stering Vineyards in the Napa Valley.
National Restaurant Association, Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
May 19-22 at the McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Contact: National Restaurant Association (312-2525 or www.restaurant.org/show
Las Vegas International Hotel & Restaurant Show
June 20-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Contact: Nevada Restaurant Association, Elizabeth Anderson (702) 878-9272 or www.nvrestaurants.com
Southwest Foodservice Expo
June 10-12 Dallas Convention Center, Dallas TX. Contact: Texas Restaurant Association (800) 395-2872 or www.swfoodexpo.com
Vinexpo 2001 Bordeaux
June 17-June 21, 2001 The 11th Annual international wine and spirits exposition held at the Parc des Expositions in Bordeaux, Fance. Contact: 800-2-VINEXPO or visit www.vinepo.fr
ASEV (American Society for Enology& Viticulture) 52nd Annual Meeting,
June 28-30 San Diego Convention Center. Contact: Ph: (530) 753-3142 Fax: (530) 753-3318, Email society@asev.org Website: www.asev.org
ASEV (American Society for Enology& Viticulture) Syrah Symposium
June 27 San Diego Concourse Contact: Ph: (530) 753-3142 Fax: (530) 753-3318, Email society@asev.org Website: www.asev.org
Florida Restaurant Show
July 20-22 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. Contact: Group Sales Director-Nadine Schartz @ (205) 840-5490 or www.fraexpo.com
Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality & Foodservice Expo
July 11-12, 10am to 6pm at the Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, HI. Contact: Hawaii Lodging & Foodservice Expo, Douglas Trade Shows, Box 458, Kailua, HI 96734. Tel: 800-261-3400, Fax: 808-261-6100 or E-Mail: kanter@lava.net.
Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo
August 25-27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles. For additonalinformation or to reserve booth space, please call Chris Tatulli at (203) 840-5314 or www.westernfoodexpo.com.