APRIL 2009 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events 2009 Check previous year if not listed in current year: the event’s website may have recent update |
| these events are waiting for new dates April ?, 2009 Annual Spamarama - Austin, Texas Still waiting for new information on the next Spamarama - I believe there were licensing problems to be worked out with Hormel (nothing yet - 5/2/10)
April 3-4, 2009 TCRD Barbecue & Music Festival Tifton, Georgia Live entertainment throughout the day, great food in Barbecue Cook-Off, an Easter Egg Hunt, Special Character Appearances, children’s activities, and much, much more. April 3-5, 2009 Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival Baton Rouge, Louisiana The Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival visits cities throughout the Gulf Coast states to share the love of fine wine, gourmet cuisine and Gulf Coast culture. April 18-19, 2009 Thrive Allergy & Gluten-free Expo Chicago, Illinois Products and services for the allergic or gluten intolerant consumers. Home, lifestyle, food, and an array other related items to improve everyday living. 2 speaking venues. One focuses on overall lifestyle improvement, new information on allergic conditions, labeling updates, and similar issues. The second theater offers daily living topics such as cooking demos with top chef using free-from foods and gardening with allergies April 19, 2009 Virginia Culinary Expo - Norfolk, Virginia The Inaugural Virginia Culinary Expo will feature two live cooking demonstrations with Emeril Lagasse. Other chefs will also have demonstrations. There will be plenty of sampling and tasting of food. There will be a special Tavern with demonstrations, pairing information plus wine, beer and spirit sampling. April 25, 2009 Bella Lexington 2009 Wine, Jazz & Blues Festival Lexington, North Carolina (website no longer active: www.taste-of-lexington.com ) This Taste of Lexington Event will bring the Best in Carolina Wines - Jazz and Blues to stage on a great Spring Day. April 25, 2009 5th Annual Bloomin Blues and Big Daddy's Cajun Crawfish Boil Altus, Arkansas Live music, a cajun crawfish and shrimp boil. AN afternoon of food fun, and good wine. April 25, 2009 5th Annual Circle on the Square - 'Dish and Disco' Delray Beach, Florida (Website no longer active: www.circleonthesquare.com ) Sip international wines and liquors. Sample culinary delights and desserts from 20 Delray hot spots. Circle on the Square is Old School Square's Signature Fundraising Event, Is hosted by Square One - Delray's Entertainment Society supporting Old School Square.
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