More than a trade show, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show is a complete learning experience that improves your business throughout.  From new products, to new tricks of the trade, to gold-standard foodservice education – you'll gain real-world solutions you can apply to your business immediately. Please check back for more information on the 2012 show.

Attend to:

• Comparison shop foodservice products and services at more than 450 booths
• Find tens of thousands of foodservice and hospitality products, ideas and strategies to help drive your business
• Uncover new trends in our specialty pavilions - New Exhibitors, Gourmet Foods and Coffee & Tea
• Experience special events including the ACF Culinary Competitions and Ultimate Barista Challenge
• Benefit by taking part in peer and expert networking opportunities in the Solutions Center
• Learn about profiting with pizza at the co-located PMQ Orlando Pizza Show
• Win big as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary serving the foodservice & hospitality industry

http://www.flrestaurantandlodgingshow.com/

www.swfoodexpo.com

www.fancyfoodshows.com

www.iddba.org

June Dairy Month farm breakfasts and dairy events are held throughout Wisconsin. Find the full list of events at:

www.DairyDaysofSummer.com.

Events are added by the individual host groups as the details are finalized so check back often!

www.show.restaurant.org

The American Culinary Federation has paired up with great ACF  chapters across the nation to bring you another year of unforgettable  conferences. This events series is a great way to earn continuing  education hours and meet other professionals in the culinary industry.  Be sure to mark your calendars and plan to Experience the Power of  Connection at the conference coming to your region!

Each conference will be unique in their own ways, bringing local  flair to educational programming and culinary experiences. Catch up on  the latest culinary trends and watch cooking demonstrations from expert  chefs. Be part of the action and watch individuals compete for regional  titles such as Chef of the Year, Pastry Chef of the Year, Student Chef  of the Year and more! Team competitions will also take place at each  regional conference including the annual Baron H. Galand Culinary  Knowledge Bowl.

Many people are not aware that April is National Grilled Cheese Month. To celebrate, Wisconsin will be holding its first annual Grilled Cheese Championship in Mineral Point, Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) has agreed to be the event’s Premier Sponsor. Event highlights include:

• Four Sandwich Categories: Classic, Classic Plus One, Classic Plus Extras and Classic Dessert
• "Heats" for both Professionals and Amateurs
• Sample Great Food and Beverages
• Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, beer and wine available for purchase all day long
• Live country music by Ben Biser and Whiskey River
• Win Fabulous Prizes!

There is FREE admission to general public (pre-registration strongly encouraged). Competitors must pre-register in advance of the competition to ensure eligibility.

• 9:30am: Doors Open to General Public
• 10:00am - 1:55pm: Competition
• 1:55pm: Presentation of Best of Show Winners