It’s Food Festival time in Florida with the fall offering everything from BBQ to Seafood. Here’s a roundup of popular festivals.
September 24-26, 2008 11th Americas Food & Beverage Show Miami Beach, Florida
The largest Americas-focused trade show in the hemisphere for the F&B industry.
September 26-28, 2008 Pensacola Seafood Festival Pensacola, Florida
The fantastic seafood for which the Gulf Coast is famous for will be the highlight of the weekend. Carefully selected food vendors offer a wide variety of seafood dishes and other festival fare. With more than 200 arts and crafts vendors, the festival is also one of the largest arts and crafts fairs in Northwest Florida.
October 17-18, 2008 Blazin-n-Butts and Brisket BBQ Competition Brooksville, Florida
Over 35 professional teams and more than a dozen regional “backyard” amateurs are expected to compete. Enjoy award winning BBQ, family entertainment, and exhibits! All proceeds will support the not for profit Friends of the Children. For more information contact: 352-544-5495
October 25-27, 2008 7th Miami International Wine Fair Miami, Florida
Florida’s largest wine trade show. Over 5,500 wine industry professionals and avid wine aficionados visited the show in 2007. More than 400 wine producers from 15 countries.
November 9, 2008 20th Annual Great Chef’s Tasting Party
Sunday, November 9th beginning at 4pm at The Palm Beach County Convention Center. The event will feature culinary delights by area restaurants and chefs. All proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Palm Beach. For more information, contact Jessi Smith at 561.357.7779, ex.15
November 12-15, 2008 National Ice Cream Retailers Assn Annual Convention St. Petersburg, Florida
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