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2024 TENNESSEE: January, February & March 2024
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
(see also: 2023  -  2020  -  2019  -  2017)

January 28-30, 2024
54th WASGA Winter Seed Conference
Nashville, Tennessee
Western Alfalfa Seed Growers Association.

February 13-15, 2024
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo
Nashville, Tennessee
North America’s largest indoor-outdoor living showcase, HPBExpo is where more than 350 leading hearth, patio and barbecue manufacturers and suppliers exhibit and demonstrate their newest innovations, attracting thousands of specialty and mass market retailers and other professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to get inside the minds of your customers, explore new ways of expanding your business and see what your competition is buying. Strike now while it’s hot and reserve space today.

February 14, 2024 - VALENTINE’S DAY
Most of the more than 1/2 million restaurants in the U.S. have special events scheduled for today. They are too numerous to list.

February 17-24, 2024  National FFA Week - Nationwide
The week of George Washington's birthday as National FFA Week in recognition of his legacy as an agriculturist and farmer.

February 29, 2024  Southern Cotton Ginners Association Annual Meeting
Memphis, Tennessee
SCGA Annual Meeting at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee.  The Southern Cotton Ginners Association represents Cotton Gins in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.

March 1-2, 2024  72nd Annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show
Memphis, Tennessee
More than 400 exhibitors from over 40 states will be on hand showcasing the latest technology and innovation available in agriculture
 

March 1-3, 2024  Chuck Wagon Cook-off Competition
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
A three-day event including a cook-off competition, dinner concert, luncheon and cowboy church. The Friday evening dinner concert at Mama’s Farmhouse features performances by Andy Nelson and Brenn Hill. The most popular Chuck Wagon Cook-off Competition and luncheon at Clabough’s Campground on Saturday includes western activities with Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, a Buckaroo roundup and western poetry and music. Sunday presents a Chuck Wagon Breakfast and cowboy church at Stages West.

March 3-6, 2024  Hospice du Rhône at Blackberry Farm
Walland, Tennessee
Celebrate the exceptional 22 Rhône varieties at the next installment of Hospice du Rhône at Blackberry Farm.  Over the course of the weekend, guests will enjoy quality time with Rock Stars in both the wine and culinary world through cooking demonstrations, wine presentations, meals, tastings and late-night s’more gatherings. Together, Blackberry Farm and Hospice du Rhône will create an atmosphere like no other and we promise it will be one for the book.

March 4-8, 2024 - National School Breakfast Week - Nationwide
School Nutrition Association.  'Make the Grade with School Breakfast.'

March 7-9, 2024  National Coffee Association Annual Convention
Nashville, Tennessee
An exciting opportunity for coffee industry professionals to connect with their peers, gain insights into a dynamic market, collect business leads, identify potential partners, and learn the latest about the industry.  Over 600 senior executives and decision makers from coffee-related companies and organizations from around the world will experience the highest quality networking to coffee companies, suppliers, and allied organizations, including the chance to connect with a “Who’s Who” of established and up-and-coming industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and boutique and specialty players. Regional and local roasters, suppliers, and motivated entrepreneurs from all across the US and around the world participate, eager to grow their business and identify new opportunities.  Educational programming is intertwined throughout the two-and-a-half day program that showcases keynote speakers and breakout sessions offering in-depth insights, opportunities, and inspiration into the issues, markets, and trends that impact the industry.  The convention exhibit area features cutting-edge vendors and industry organizations displaying the latest offerings and innovations, in a setting that facilitates networking.

March 18-20, 2024  Annual American Meat Conference
Nashville, Tennessee
The Annual Meat Conference aims to satisfy your appetite for learning and professional growth and opens the door to fresh ideas and new perspectives.  Comprehensive education sessions include a variety of ways to explore the latest developments in meat retailing today. Gain tools, insights, inspiration and new ideas to differentiate your unique products and services, fortify your marketing ROI, increase sales and build customer loyalty.  Explore and sample some of the newest and best meat, poultry and ingredient products from more than 50 companies.

March 19, 2024 - 'AgDay' National Agriculture Day - Nationwide
A day to recognize & celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture.

March 23, 2024  Chattanooga Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Featuring some of the area's most popular food trucks dishing out fan favorites such as authentic Mexican street corn, delicious lobster rolls, scrumptious cupcakes and more!  Offering dozens of regional and national craft brews.
 

2023 TENNESSEE: January, February & March 2023
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new dates

January 5-8, 2023 - Blackberry Farm: Taste of the South
Walland, Tennessee
Taste of the South is our annual salute to the voices and hands shaping the South’s rich food traditions—and the South’s evolving future. It’s also an incredible party long beloved by friends of Blackberry. This year’s gathering, which benefits the Southern Foodways Alliance and features the Fellowship of Southern Farmers, Artisans and Chefs, will include cooking demonstrations, lectures and tastings.
 

2020 TENNESSEE: January, February & March 2020
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new dates

March 1, 2020  Cochon555 - Nashville, Tennessee
Cochon555, the signature culinary competition featuring five chefs cooking five heritage breed pigs in a friendly competition for a cause.
 

2019 TENNESSEE: January, February & March 2019
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new dates

March 7, 2019 - Celebrity Chef Tour - Memphis, Tennessee
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs.

March 18, 2019 - Memphis No Kid Hungry Dinner - Memphis, Tennessee
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
 

2017 TENNESSEE: January, February & March 2017
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new dates

March 24-26, 2017  Taste of the Underground - McMinnville, Tennessee
Taste of the Underground is a new event in McMinnville, Tennessee featuring local music and local food in a celebration of their crafts! In collaboration with Bluegrass Underground, we will be hosting a local battle of the bands with Frank Sullivan & the Dirty Kitchen headlining at the newly renovated and restored Park Theatre as well as a local battle of the chefs. The chefs will each present a tasting menu using only local farm fresh ingredients. Calfkiller beer will also be joining us to provide samples of their excellent quality beer with the purchase of a commemorative cup. Come join us with great food and good music!

March 31-April 1, 2017  Atoka BBQ Fest - Atoka, Tennessee
This BBQ Contest features two different divisions, MBN Pro and Challenger, as well as an Anything But contest for sauce, chicken, beef and dessert. Along with the BBQ competition, there will be vendors, activities, entertainment and live music. This will be a wonderful chance for a family to come enjoy a community event.