Industry Calendar – Past Events

Below is a list of events important to the restaurant trade in Georgia for the previous year. View the current and upcoming and events here.

MAY 2013

• ACF May Meeting
  May 6, 2013. For more information, visit American Culinary Federation Atlanta Chapter
• Taste of Alpharetta
  May 9, 2013, Downtown Alpharetta. For more information, visit Taste of Alpharetta
• National Restaurant Association Show 2013
  May 18-21, 2013, Chicago, IL. For more information, visit NRA Show 2013
• International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event
  May 19-20, 2013, Chicago, IL. For more information, visit International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event
• Atlanta Jazz Festival
  May 25-27, 2013, Piedmont Park. For more information, visit Atlanta Jazz Festival
• Cypress Street Pint and Plate's Beer Geek Carnival
  May 28, 2013, Atlanta. For more information, visit Cypress Street Pint and Plate
• Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
  May 30 - June 2, 2013. For more information, visit Atlanta Food & Wine Festival

APRIL 2013

• 2013 International Association of Culinary Professionals Conference
  April 6-9, 2013, San Francisco. For more information, visit IACP Annual Conference
• Classic City Brew Fest
  April 7, 2013, Athens, GA. For more information, visit Classic City Brew Fest
• ACF April Meeting
  April 8, 2013. For more information, visit American Culinary Federation Atlanta Chapter
• Taste of the Nation Atlanta
  April 11, 2013, Georgia Aquarium. For more information, visit Share Our Strength
• Golden Onion Professional Cooking Competition
  April 14, 2013, Vidalia. For more information, visit Golden Onion Chef Competition
• New South Family Supper at Ponce City Market, a benefit for the Southern Foodways Alliance
  April 14, 2013, Atlanta. For more information, visit New South Family Supper
• 36th Annual Vidalia Onion Festival
  April 18-21, 2013, Vidalia, GA. For more information, visit Vidalia Onion Festival
• Atlanta Dogwood Festival
  April 19-21, 2013. For more information, visit 2013 Dogwood Festival
• SweetWater 420 Fest
  April 19-23, 2013, Atlanta. For more information, visit SweetWater 420 Fest
• 2013 Taste of Marietta
  April 28, 2013. For more information, visit Taste of Marietta

MARCH 2013

• American Culinary Federation - Southeast Regional Conference
  March 2-4, 2013, Louisville, KY. For more information, visit ACF Southeast Regional Conference
• ACF March Meeting
  March 4, 2013. For more information, visit American Culinary Federation Atlanta Chapter
• GRA Coastal Chapter Meeting
  March 5-6, 2013, Savannah.
• Great American Baking Contest
  March 5, 2013, Atlanta. For more information, visit Share Our Strength
• Hunger Walk Run
  March 10, 2013 at Turner Field's Green Lot, Atlanta. For more information, visit the Georgia Restaurant Association's Team page.
• Toast of the Town
  March 15, 2013, RiverMill Event Centre, Columbus, GA. For more information, visit Toast of the Town
• High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction Trade Tasting
  March 21, 2013, Atlanta. For more information, visit High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction.

FEBRUARY 2013

• HEFG Hospitality Career Expo
  February 1, 2013, Georgia International Convention Center, Atlanta. For more information, visit Hospitality Education Foundation of Georgia
• Indepth Introduction to Organic Farming and Gardening Course
  February 2, 2013, Cane Creek Farm, Cumming, GA. For more information, visit Georgia Organics
• The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Show
  February 7-9, 2013, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. For more information, visit The NAFEM Show
• 5th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration
  February 9, 2013, PARISH, Atlanta. For more information, visit Mardis Gras at PARISH
• ACF President's Gala
  February 11, 2013, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. For more information, visit American Culinary Federation Atlanta Chapter
• 10th Annual Taste of Dunwoody, Supporting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
  February 15, 2013, Westin Atlanta Perimeter North. For more information, visit Taste of Dunwoody
• 2013 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception
  February 19, 2013, The Freight Depot, Atlanta. For more information, visit Taste of Georgia
• Georgia Organics 16th Annual Conference & Expo
  February 22-23, 2013, Atlanta. For more information, visit Georgia Organics Conference & Expo
• Atlanta Chefs Expo 2013
  February 24, 2013, Georgia World Congress Center. For more information, visit Atlanta Chefs Expo 2013
• A Literary Feast With Four Local Best-Selling Authors
  February 26, 2013, Iberian Pig, Decatur. Reservations by phone only: 404.371.8800.

JANUARY 2013

• ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter January Meeting January 7, 2013, Sysco, Atlanta. For more information, visit Atlanta Culinary Federation Greater Atlanta Chapter  
• Halperns' Butchery Class January 15, 2013, Atlanta. For more information, visit Atlanta Culinary Federation Greater Atlanta Chapter
• Historic Roswell Restaurant Week January 19-27, 2013, Roswell. For more information, visit Roswell Restaurant Week
• Wine Dinner, Featuring Vincenzo Abbruzzese of Valdicava Winery January 25, 2013, Double Zero, Atlanta. For more information, visit Wine Dinner Featuring Vincenzo Abbruzzese
• 6th Annual Winter Luau January 26, 2013, TAP, Atlanta. For more information, visit Winter Luau at TAP
• Hospitality and Tourism Advocacy Day January 29, 2013, Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta. For more information, visit Hospitality and Tourism Advocacy Day
• Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Supply Show of the Southeast January 29-31, 2013, Myrtle Beach, SC. For more information, visit Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Supply Show of the Southeast

DECEMBER 2012

• ACF December Meeting
  December 3, 2012. For more information, visit American Culinary Federation Atlanta Chapter
• Southern Comfort Relief Dinner to Benefit Victims of Superstorm Sandy
  December 5, 2012, Food 101, Atlanta. For more information, visit Southern Comfort Relief Dinner
• GRA Coastal Chapter Meeting
  December 5, 2012, The Pirate's House, Savannah, GA. For more information, visit Georgia Restaurant Association
• Annual United Culinary Chef Association Christmas Party
  December 15, 2012, Atlanta. For more information, phone: (770) 977-4277 or email: mojhill@bellsouth.net

NOVEMBER 2012

• 12th Annual Afternoon in the Country at Serenbe
  November 4, 2012. For more information, visit 12th Annual Afternoon in the Country at Serenbe
• ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter Meeting
  November 5, 2012, Oakwood, GA. For more information, visit ACF Atlanta Chapter
• Legends of Atlanta Roast
  November 5, 2012, Atlanta. For more information, visit Legends of Atlanta Roast
• GRA Catering Boot Camp - Session Four
  November 5, 2012 at Affairs to Remember, Atlanta. For more information, visit Georgia Restaurant Association.
• 6th Annual GRACE Awards
  November 11, 2012, Atlanta. For more information, visit 2012 GRACE Awards

OCTOBER 2012

• ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter Meeting
  October 1, 2012, Atlanta. For more information, visit ACF Atlanta Chapter
• 4th Annual Cheese Week at Star Provisions
  October 3-6, 2012, Atlanta. For more information, visit 4th Annual Cheese Week
• Taste of Atlanta
  October 5-7, 2012, Midtown Atlanta. For more information, visit Taste of Atlanta
• Organic Wine & Food Fair
  October 24, 2012, Atlanta. For more information, visit Organic Wine & Food Fair
• Halpern's Wild Game Competition
  October 10, 2012 at Le Cordon Bleu, Atlanta. For more information, contact Ray Farmer at rfarmer@halperns.com
• Atlanta Foodservice Expo
  October 20, 2013. For more information, visit Atlanta Foodservice Expo
• Sysco Atlanta Holiday Show
  October 24, 2012 at Sysco Atlanta.  For more information, visit Sysco Atlanta's Facebook page
• Sunday Supper South, a Family-style Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner
  October 28, 2012, Atlanta. For more information, visit Sunday Supper South

SEPTEMBER 2012

• Dine Out for No Kid Hungry
  September 2012 at restaurants across Georgia.  For more information, visit Dine Out for No Kid Hungry.
• GRA Coastal Chapter Meeting
  September 5, 2012 at The Pirate's House, Savannah.  For more information, visit Georgia Restaurant Association.
• 2012 Taste of Kennesaw
  September 8, 2012, Kennesaw. For more information, visit A Taste of Kennesaw
• ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter Meeting
  September 10, 2012, Atlanta. For more information, visit ACF Atlanta Chapter
• Inland Seafood & Quality Wine Experience
  September 10, 2012 at AmericasMart in Atlanta. For more information, contact Vicky Murphy at vicky.murphy@inlandseafood.com.
• Dine America - QSR magazine's Executive Idea Exchange
  September 12-14, 2012, at the Loews Atlanta Hotel. For more information, visit Dine America.
• Saint Simons Food and Spirits Festival
  September 20-23, 2012 on Saint Simons Island, GA. For more information, visit Saint Simons Food and Spirits Festival.
• Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show
  September 22-24, 2012, Orlando, FL. For more information, visit Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show
• National Restaurant Association-PAC Fundraiser
  September 24, 2012 at Canoe Restaurant, Atlanta. For more information, visit Georgia Restaurant Association.

AUGUST 2012

• ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter Meeting
  August 6, 2012, Atlanta. For more information, visit ACF Atlanta Chapter
• Share Our Strength - Give Me Five Event
  August 19, 2012 at Cherokee Town Club, Atlanta.  For more information, visit givemefivedinner.org
• Halperns Food, Wine & Spirits Show
  August 21, 2012 at the Georgia Aquarium. For more information, visit Halperns.
• Inaugural St. Simons Food & Spirits Festival at Gascoigne Bluff
  September 20-23, 2012, St. Simons Island. For more information, visit St. Simons Food & Spirits Festival
• Cobb Restaurant Week
  September 8-15, 2012. For more information, visit Cobb Restaurant Week
• 5th Annual Savannah Craft Brew Fest
  August 31 - September 2, 2012, Savannah, GA. For more information, visit Savannah Craft Brew Fest

JULY 2012

• American Culinary Federation National Convention
  July 14-17, Orlando, FL. For more information, visit ACF National Convention
• Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week
  July 21-29, 2012. For more information, visit Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week
• JCT's Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival
  July 22, 2012, JCT Kitchen & Bar, Atlanta. For more information, visit Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival
• GRA Catering Boot Camp - Session Three
  July 30, 2012 at Affairs to Remember, Atlanta.  For more information, visit Georgia Restaurant Association.

JUNE 2012

• ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter Meeting
  June 4, 2012, Fairburn, GA. For more information, visit ACF Atlanta Chapter
• GRA Coastal Chapter Meeting
  June 6, 2012 at The Pirate's House, Savannah.  For more information, visit Georgia Restaurant Association.
• 2012 Atlanta Rising Stars
  June 13, 2012, Atlanta. For more information, visit 2012 Atlanta Rising Stars
• Annual UCCA Chefs & Families Fishing Trip
  June 19-21, 2012, Panama City Beach, FL. For more information, "like" UCCA on Facebook
• GRA Annual Meeting
  June 25, 2012. For more information, visit Georgia Restaurant Association.
• Inaugural GRA Golf Invitational
  June 26th, 2012 at Ansley Golf Club, Settindown Creek. For more information, visit the Georgia Restaurant Association.

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