Coming Events

MARCH

• Mar. 1: Recipe for Change. Evening organized by Foodshare Toronto featuring 30 outstanding chefs. Phone: 416-363-6441 ext. 272. E-mail: Julia @foodshare.net. Website: www.foodshare.net.
• Mar. 2–4: Cuvée, Niagara region. Weekend celebrating Ontario wines. Awards gala at Fallsview Casino Mar. 2. Special tastings along Niagara’s wine route during the three days. Phone 905-684-8688. Fax: 905-684-2337. E-mail: inof@niagaracommunityfoundation.org. Website: www.cuvee.ca.
Mar. 3–7: Europain, Parc des Expositions, Paris Nord Villepinte, France. Contact: Christelle Rey. Phone 514-861-5668. E-mail: crey@promosalons.com. Website: www.europain.com.
• Mar. 4–6: CRFA Show, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Canadian Food & Beverage Show, run by the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association. Contact: Edwin Cabural, director of expositions. Phone: 416-923-8416 or 800-387-5649 ext. 4240. E-mail: ecabural@crfa.ca Web: www.crfashow.ca.
• Mar. 4–6: Toronto Culinary Salon, CRFA Show, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Organized by the Escoffier Society of Toronto. E-mail: president@escoffiertoronto.com.  Website: www.escoffiertoronto.com.
• Mar. 4–6: Ontario Accommodation Association annual convention, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Contact Bruce Gravel. Phone: 800-461-1972 or 705-745-4982. Fax: 705-745-4983. E-mail: info@oaa.travel. Website: www.ontarioaccommodation.com.
• Mar. 4–6: Super Accommodation eXhibition (SAX), Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Produced by the Ontario Accommodation Association (OAC). Contact Bruce Gravel. Phone: 800-461-1972 or 705-745-4982. Fax: 705-745-4983. E-mail: info@oaatravel. Website: www.saxibition.ca.
• Mar. 4–6:  ProWein, Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre, Germany.  Wine and spirits trade fair. Phone: 49-0=211-4560-7613. Website: www.prowein.de
• Mar. 5–6: Hotel Association of Canada Annual Conference & Trade Show, The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Phone 416-924-2002 or 866-887-4453. Fax: 416-961-7737. E-mail: orieberlasso@bigpictureconferences.ca. Website: www.hacconference.ca.
• Mar. 5–7, Online Revealed CA, Sheraton Centre, Toronto. Contact: Orie Berlasso. Phone: 416-924-2002 or 866-887-4453 ext. 229. E-mail: orieberlasso@bigpictureconferences.ca.
• Mar. 6–7: Canadian Tourism Marketing Summit, Sheraton Centre, Toronto. Contact: Orie Berlasso. Phone: 416-924-2002 ext. 229. E-mail: orieberlasso@bigpictureconferences.ca. Website: www.cdntourismmarketing.ca.
• Mar. 11–13: Boston Seafood Show, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA. Phone: 207-842-5504. Fax 207-842-5505. E-mail: Customerservice@divcom.com. Website: www.bostonseafood.com.
• Mar. 11–13: New England Food Show, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA. Phone: 972-943-4727. E-mail: nefs-expo@divcom.com. Website: www.nefs-expo.com.
• Mar. 12: CAFP Toronto student awards night. Phone: 416-422-3431. Fax: 416-421-1598. Email: toronto@cafp.com. Website: www.cafp.com/Toronto.
• Mar. 12–14: Nightclub and Bar Convention and Trade Show, Las Vegas Convention Centre, Las Vegas.  NV. Phone: 866-692-2066. E-mail: jhoivik@questex.com. Website: www.nightclub.com.Phone: 502-736-9500. Fax: 502-736-9502 Website: www.pizzaexpo.com.
• Mar. 13–15: International Pizza Expo, Las Vegas Convention Centre, Las Vegas, NV. Phone: 502-736-9500. Fax: 502-736-9502. E-mail: boakley@pizzatoday.com. Website: www.pizzaexpo.com.
• Mar. 16–18: Toronto Start Wine & Cheese Show, International Centre, Mississauga, ON. Contact: Marti Milks. Phone: 905-842-6591 or 800-693-7986 ext. 275. Fax: 905-842-6843. E-mail: marti.milks@sympatico.ca. Website: www.towineandcheese.com.
• March 19:  Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals Toronto branch student awards night, Delta Chelsea Downtown Toronto. Phone: 416-422-3431. Website: www.cafp.com/Toronto.
• Mar. 21: Magic of the Menu, Hotel Des Seigneurs, Saint , Hyacinthe. Gordon Food Service spring food show. Contact: Dorothée Dumas. Phone: 616-717-4796. E-mail: ddumas@gfscanada.com. Louise Nerron. Phone: 450-645-5006. E-mail: lnerron@gfscanada.com. Website: www.gfsontario.com.
• Mar. 22: Ontario Hostelry Institute OHI Gold Awards dinner, Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto. Phone: 416-363-3401. Fax: 416-363-3403. E-mail: contactus@theohi.ca. Website: www.theohi.ca.
• Mar. 22–23: Friends of We Care Foodservice Hockey Tournament, Powerade Centre, Brampton. Fundraiser to send Easter Seals kids to camp. Phone: 905-841-1223. E-mail: erogers@friendsofwecare.org. Website: www.friendsofwecare.org.
• Mar 23: Chef & Wine Series dinner, Georgian College, Barrie. Chef Guy Bedard from Touchstone on Lake Muskoka cooks. Phone: 705-722-5142. E-mail: gdrevents@georgianc.on.ca. Website: www.georgianc.on.ca/gdr.
• March 25–28: Vinitaly, Verona Exhibition Centre, Verona, Italy. International wine show and competition. Phone: 39 045 8298111. Fax: +39 045 8298288. Website: www.vinitaly.com.
• March 26: Taste of Talent Benefit Dinner 2012, Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver. Fundraiser for national and British Columbia culinary teams and individuals, taking part in international competitions. Phone 604-306-6521. E-mail: info@bloomeventdesign.ca. Website: http://www.pro.net/rosewoodgeorgia/tasteoftalent
• Mar 26–28: Resorts of Ontario trade show and annual convention, Casino Rama Hotel, Rama, ON. Contact Grace Sammut. Phone 800-363-7227. Fax: 705-325-7999. Website: www.resorts-ontario.com.
• Mar. 28: Magic of the Menu, Toronto Congress Centre. Gordon Food Service spring food show Contact: Todd Harper. Phone: 616-717-4368. E-mail: tharper@gfscanada.com. Stephanie Rapko. Phone: 905-864-3700. E-mail: srapko@gfscanada.com. Website: www.gfsontario.com.
• Mar 30: California Wine Fair, Westin Ottawa. Organized by the Wine Institute of California. Phone: 905-336-8932 or 800-558-2675. Website: www.calwine.ca.
• Mar. 30: 4th Annual Wine Islands Spring Tasting, Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria, BC. Tasting of wines, ciders and meads organized by Wine Islands Vintners Association. Website: www.wineislands.ca.

APRIL

• Apr. 2: California Wine Fair, Fairmont Royal York, Toronto. Organized by the Wine Institute of California. Phone: 905-336-8932 or 800-558-2675. Website: www.calwine.ca
• April 3: California Wine Fair, Le Centre Sheraton Montreal. Organized by the Wine Institute of California. Phone: 905-336-8932 or 800-558-2675. Website: www.calwine.ca.
• April 4: California Wine Fair, Espaces Dalhousie, Quebec City. Organized by the Wine Institute of California. Phone: 905-336-8932 or 800-558-2675. Website: www.calwine.ca.
• April 4: Magic of the Menu, BMO Centre, Calgary. Gordon Food Service spring food show Contact: Angela Mazzucco. Phone: 800-268-0159. Website: www.gfsontario.com.
• April 10: Flanagan Foodservice Show, Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, Kitchener, ON. Phone 800-265-6550 or 800-265-6550. Fax: 519-748-1155. Website: www.flanagan.ca.
• April 11–13: Canadian Produce Marketing Association, 86th Annual Convention & Trade Show, Stampede Park, BMO Centre, Calgary. Phone: 613-226-4187. Website: www.cpma.ca.
• Apr. 15–16: ApEx, Exhibition Park, Halifax, NS. Atlantic Canada’s foodservice and hospitality trade show. Contact: Ellen Scanlan, show manager. Phone: 902-425-0061 or 877-755-1938 ext. 102. Fax: 902-422-1161. Email: escanlan@crfa.ca. Website: www.apextradeshow.ca.
• April 15–17: AHLA 2011 Convention & Trade Show, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Annual event for the Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association. Contact: Tina Tillapaugh. Phone: 780-436-6112 or 888-436-6112. Fax: 780-436-5404.
• April 16: Austrian Wine Trade Fair 2012, Toronto. Contact Birgitta Samavarchian. Phone 416-967-3348. E-mail: birgitta. samavarchian@austraintrade.org. Website: www.advantageaustria.org/ca.
• April 17: Colabor Skor Distribution Food Show, Paradise Convention Centre, Vaughan, ON. Phone: 905-660-1212-option 3. Website: www.skorfoodroup.com.
• April 17: CAFP Toronto dinner meeting. Food Executive of the Year will be named. Phone: 416-422-3431. Fax: 416-421-1598. E-mail: Toronto@cafp.com. Website: www.cafp.com/Toronto.
• Apr. 18: California Wine Fair, Vancouver Convention Centre. Organized by the Wine Institute of California. Phone: 905-336-8932 or 800-558-2675. Website: www.calwine.ca.
• Apr. 18: Magic of the Menu, ExpoCité Quebec,  Quebec City. Contact: Dorothée Dumas. Phone: 616-717-4796. E-mail: ddumas@gfscanada.com.  Nancy Naud. Phone: 418-840-5600. ext. 66223. E-mail: nnaud@gfscanada.com.  Website:
• April 19: Savour Food and Wine Show, Delta St. John’s, St. John, Newfoundland. Phone:  709-765-8483 Email: admin@ranl.ca. Website: www.ranl.ca.
• Apr. 20: California Wine Fair, Hotel Arts, Calgary, AB. Organized by the Wine Institute of California. Phone: 905-336-8932 or 800-558-2675. Website: www.calwine.ca.
• April 20 : Easter Seals Alberta 2012 We Care Ball, BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary. Friends of We Care charity raises funds to send Easter Seals kids to camp. Phone: 403-235-5662. Fax: 403-248-1716. E-mail: heather@easterseals.ab.ca. Website: www.friendsofwecare.org.
• Apr. 23: Terroir Symposium – The New Radicals, Oliver & Bonacini Arcadian Court, Toronto. E-mail: arlene@eau-de-vie.ca. Website: http://ontarioculinary.com/event/2012-terroir-symposium-the-new-radicals.
• Apr. 22–23: Saskatchewan Hotel & Hospitality Association conference, annual general meeting and expo, Saskatoon Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, Saskatoon, SK. Phone: 800-667-1118 or 306-522-1664. Fax: 306-525-1944. E-mail: shha@saskel.net. Website: www.hotelsofsask.com.
• April 25: Flanagan Foodservice Show, Exhibition Centre, Sudbury, ON. Phone 800-565-5850 or 705-692-5850. Fax: 705-692-1555. Website: www.flanagan.ca.
• Apr. 27: Chef & Wine Series dinner, Georgian College, Barrie. Chef Jeremy Korten from Oliver & Bonacini—Blue Mountain cooks. Phone: 705-722-5142. E-mail: gdrevents@georgianc.on.ca. Website: www.georgianc.on.ca/gdr.
• April 29-May1: Good Food Festival & Market. International Centre, Mississauga, ON. Phone: 905-842-6591 or 800-693-7986. Website: www.goodfoodfestival.net.

MAY

• May 1–3: United Fresh2012, Dallas, TX. United Fresh Produce Association’s conference and exhibition. Phone: 202-303-3400. Fax: 202-303-3433. E-mail: united@unitedfresh.org. Website: www.unitedfresh.org.
• May 1: New Zealand Wine Fair, Roundhouse Community Centre, Vancouver. Contact  Robert Ketchin,  New Zealand Winegrowers. Phone: 705-444-0195. E-mail: rketchin@ketchin.com.
• May 2–6: Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals annual Conference. Delta London Armouries Hotel, London, ON. E-mail: national@cafp.com. Website: www.cafp.com
• May 3: New Zealand Wine Fair, Edmonton. Contact  Robert Ketchin,  New Zealand Winegrowers. Phone: 705-444-0195. E-mail: rketchin@ketchin.com.
•  May 5–8:  National Restaurant Association Annual Restaurant, Hotel & Motel Show. McCormick Place. Chicago, IL. Phone: 312-853-2525. Website: www.restaurant.org/show.
• May 6–8: Baking Association of Canada Bakery Showcase 2012, International Cenre, Mississauga, ON. Phone: 905-405-0288 or 888-674-2253. Fax: 905-405-0993. E-mail: info@baking.ca. Web site: www.baking.ca.
• May 8: New Zealand Wine Fair, John G. Diefenbaker Building (Old City Hall) Ottawa. Contact  Robert Ketchin,  New Zealand Winegrowers. Phone: 705-444-0195. E-mail: rketchin@ketchin.com.
• May 9–11: SIAL Canada, Palais des Congres, Montreal. Phone: 514-289-9669 or 866-281-7425. Fax: 514-289-1034. E-mail: info@sialcanada.com. Website: www.sialcanada.com/sial/en.
• May 10: New Zealand Wine Fair, Design Exchange, Toronto. Contact  Robert Ketchin,  New Zealand Winegrowers. Phone: 705-444-0195. E-mail: rketchin@ketchin.com.
• May 11: Chef & Wine Series dinner, Georgian College, Barrie. Chef David Cooke from Arowhon Pines Resort cooks. Phone: 705-722-5142. E-mail: gdrevents@georgianc.on.ca. Website: www.georgianc.on.ca/gdr.
• May 13–16: Rendez-vous Canada 2012, Edmonton EXPO Centre, Edmonton, AB. Website: www.rendezvouscanada.travel. Contact: 613-238-4080. Fax: 613-238-3878. E-mail: solscamp@tiac.travel.
• May 15: New Wines of Greece seminar and tasting, Toronto. Contact: George Athanas. Phone 404-545-2323. E-mail: gathanas@allaboutgreekwine.com.
• May 16: Friends of We Care Golfing With The Stars, LionHead golf & Country Club. Fundraiser to send Easter Seals kids to camp. Phone: 905-841-1223. Fax: 905-841-1175. Website: www.friendsofwecare.org.
• May 17: CAFP Toronto monthly dinner meeting, St. Francis Xavier Secondary School, Mississauga. Reception held  by students of the Hospitality and Tourism (Specialist High Skills Major)  Program. Phone: 416-422-3431. Fax: 416-421-1598. E-mail: Toronto@cafp.com. Website: www.cafp.com/Toronto.
• May 22–24: London International Wine Fair, Excel London, Victoria Docks, London, England. Phone: +44 (0) 20 7973 6401. Fax: +44 (0) 20 7233 5054. E-mail: wine@hgluk.com. Website: www.londonwinefair.com.
• May 24: Savour Food and Wine Show, Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown, PE. Contact: Tracey Singleton, Show Manager, 902-370-3997 or e-mail: tracey@versatilegroup.ca. Purchase tickets at 800-565-0278 or online at www.confederationcentre.com.
• May 25–27: Niagara Food & Wine Expo, Scotiabank Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, ON. Wines, beers and spirits from around the world. Contact: Jennifer Campbell. Phone: 905-634-8003 ext. 309. E-mail: Jennifer@townmedia.ca. Website: www.niagarafoodandwine.ca.
• May 27–29: Atlantic Canada Wine Symposium, Westin Nova Scotia Hotel, Halifax, NS. Contact Sandi Currie. Phone: 902-421-0327.  E-Mail: sandiecurrie@accesswave.ca.  Web site: www.atlanticwinesymposium.ca
• May 28: Terroir 2012, Crystal Palace, Picton, ON. Prince Edward County Wine Celebration, Phone: 416-406-1226. Fax: 416-406-1446. E-mail: info@ppowerjuncture.ca. Website: www.countryterroir.ca
• May 29–30: Canadian Hotel Investment Conference, The Hilton Toronto Hotel. Contact: Phone: 416-924-2002 or 866-887-4453 ext 229. Fax: 416-961-7737. E-mail: orieberlasso@bigpictureconferences.ca. Website: http://bigpictureconferences.ca/PreviousConferences/CHIC.
• May 29–31: Vinexpo Asia-Pacific, Hong Kong. Phone: 33-5-56-56-00-22. Fax: 33-5-56-56-00-00. Website: http://www.vinexpo.com/en/actualites/news/asia-pacific-vinexpo-hong-kong.
• May 30–31: Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit, The Hilton Toronto Hotel. Contact: Orie Berlasso. Phone: 416-924-2002 or 866-887-4453 ext 229. Fax: 416-961-7737. E-mail: orieberlasso@bigpictureconferences.ca. Website: http://www.restaurantinvest.ca.

JUNE

June 1–3: Eat! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival, BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, B.C. Contact: George Acs. Phone: 604-576-8859. Email:
george@eat-bc.com. Website: www.eat-vancouver.com.
• June 2–7: Canadian Culinary Federation annual convention, Delta Halifax Hotel, Halifax. Contact: Donald “Busch “ Dubay, phone: 902-483-5929, e-mail: dubay@eastlink.ca or Tammy Walker, phone: 902-482-8641, e-mail: tammy@planaheadevents-halifax.com. Website: www.ccfcc.ca.
• June 3: Toronto Taste, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto. Annual fundraiser for Second Harvest, the charity that feeds the hungry. Phone: 416-408-2594. Fax: 416-408-2598. Website: www.secondharvest.ca.
• June 3: Culturama, Centennial College School of Hospitality and Tourism, Toronto. Cultural displays including multicultural food and beverage stands, arts and crafts and performances. Phone: 416-289-5000 ext. 2323. Fax: 416-289-5354. E-mail: hospitality@centennialcollege.ca.
• June 3–7: Hospitality Manager's Development Course, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON. Contact: Lisa Fodor. Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 56116. Fax: 519-823-5512. E-mail: lfodor@uoguelph.ca. Geoff Smith. Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 58855. E-mail: gwsmith@uoguelph.ca. Website: www.htm.uoguelph.ca/executive-programs.
• June 4: ORHMA Annual Provincial Golf Tournament, Lionhead Golf & Country Club. Phone: 800-668-8906 or 800-668-8906. E-mail: Website: www.orhma.com.
June 4–5: Cultural and Heritage Institute symposium, Centennial College School of Hosptiality and Tourism, Toronto. Phone: 416-289-5000 ext. 2323. Fax: 416-289-5354. E-mail: hospitality@centennialcollege.ca.
• June 5: ORHMA annual general meeting. Phone: 800-668-8906 or 800-668-8906. E-mail: Website: www.orhma.com.
• June 5: ORHMA annual general meeting. Phone: 800-668-8906 or 800-668-8906. E-mail: Website: www.orhma.com.
• June 7: CAFP Toronto annual general meeting and elections. Phone: 416-422-3431. Fax: 416-421-1598. E-mail: toronto@cafp.com. Website: www.cafp.com/Toronto.
June 15–16: BC Shellfish Festival, Filbert Heritage Lodge & Park in Comox, BC. Six chefs will put together a six-course meal of West Coast seafood paired with B.C. wine. Contact: Matthew Wright. Phone: 250-890-7561. Cell: 250-334-6865. Fax: 250-890-7563. E-mail: matt@bcshellfishfesival.ca. Website: bcshellfishfestival.ca.
• June 17: Ontario Craft Beer Week. Launch of 2012 event. Independent brewers throughout Ontario will have tastings, tours and other events.  There will also be special events at restaurants. E-mail: ocbweek@ontariocraftbewers.com. Website: www.ontariocraftbrewers.com/craftbeerweek.
• June 22–23: 1000 Islands Wine and Food Festival, Brockville Memorial Civic Centre. Contact Kim Barr. Phone 613-342-4357.  ext, 21, E-mail: tourism@brockvillechamber.com. Website: www.brockvilletourism.com.
• June 21: Night at Aquarium,  Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver.   Sixteen chefs from Ocean Wise restaurants will cook for the Aquarium’s main fundraiser for research and conservation efforts.   Phone: 604-659-3474 or 604-659-3400. Fax: 604-659-3515. Website: https://bbnc.vanaqua.org
• June 21–24: Canadian Chef Educators Association annual conference, Holland College, Culinary Institute of Canada, Charlottetown, PEI.  Contact Hans Wicki, e-mail: hwicki@hollandcollege.com. Website: www.canadianchefeducators.com
• June 22: Chef & Wine Series dinner, Georgian College, Barrie. Chef Mark Marchment from Oliver & Bonacini—Windermere House cooks. Phone: 705-722-5142. E-mail: gdrevents@georgianc.on.ca. Website: www.georgianc.on.ca/gdr.
• June 25–28: HITEC 2012, Baltimore Convention Centre, Baltimore, MD. Conference organized by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals. Phone: 512-249-5333 or 800-646-4387.
• June 25: Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association Toronto Region annual golf tournament. Phone: 800-668-8906. Website:www.orhma.com.
• June 25–27: Cape Wine 2012, Cape Town International Centre, Cape Town, South Africa. International wine trade show. Phone: 27-21-883-3860. Fax: 27-21-883-3861. E-mail: info@wosa.co.za. Website: www.capewine2012.co.za.

JULY

• July 11–14: National Association of College and University Food Service (NACUFS) National Conference, Boston, MA. Also trade show. Phone: 617-867-8216. E-mail: ldeveney@bostonusa.com. Website: www.nacufs.org.
• July 20–22: International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration, Niagara region, Ontario. Featuring 55 international cool climate chardonnay producers in a weekend of wine tastings and sampling local cuisine. Contact: Harald Thiel. Phone: 905-563-8700 Ext. 23. E-mail: Website: www.coolchardonnay.org.
• July 20–22 : Hot & Spicy Food Food Fesitival, Harbourfront, Toronto. Phone 416-973-4000. E-mail: info@habourfrontcentre.com. Website: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer.
• July 27–29: Toronto’s Festival of Beer, Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Featuring more than 120 brands of beer. E-mail: Courtney@eventrix.ca. Website: www.beerfestival.ca.

AUGUST

• Aug. 1–4: I-CHRIE Annual Summer Conference & Marketplace, Providence, RI. International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education. Phone: 804-346-4800. Fax: 804-346-5009. Email: conference@chrie.org. Website: www.chrie.org.
• Aug. 12–14: Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo 2012, Anaheim Convention Centre, Anaheim, CA. Website: www.westernfoodexpo.com.
• Aug. 20 : Friends of We Care Devil’s Pulpit golf event, Caledon. Fundraiser for Easter Seals Kids. Contact Erin Rogers. Phone 905-841-1175. E-mail: erogers@friendsofwecare.org. Website: www.friendsofwecare.org.

SEPTEMBER

• Sept. 6–9: Shores of Erie International Wine Festival, Amherstburg, ON. Phone: 519-730-1001. Fax: 519-730-1001. Website: www.soewinefestival.com.
• Sept. 7–9: Annual Vegetarian Food Fair, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto. Phone: 416-544-9800. Fax: 416-544-9094. Website: www.veg.ca/foodfair.
• Sept. 7–9: Niagara Food Festival, downtown Welland, ON. Contact: Gord Hunchak Phone: 905 735-2211 ext. 756 or 905 650-7820 (cell). E-Mail: ghunchak@niagaracollege.ca. Brad Morgan Phone: 905 401-7136. E-mail: bmorgan@cara.com. Website: www.niagarafoodfestival.com.
• Sept. 9: Annual Feast of Fields, Cold Creek Conservation Area, ON. Celebrating the marriage of food and nature and featuring organic and local wines and beers. Phone: 905-859-3609. E-mail: tickets@fiestoffields.org. Website: www.feastoffields.org.
• Sept. 9–10: Canadian Coffee & Tea Show, International Centre, Toronto. Phone:  416-504-0504 or 866-688-0504 Ext. 141. E-mail: info@coffeeteashow.ca. Website: www.coffeeteashow.ca.
• Sept. 9–10: Alberta Foodservice Expo, Edmonton Expo Centre, Edmonton, AB. Contact: Chris Torry. Phone: 416-512-8166 ext. 280. E-mail: Christ@mediaedge.ca. Website: www.albertafoodserviceexpo.ca.
• Sept. 13–Oct. 14: Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival. Contact the Winery Association of Nova Scotia. Phone: 902-492-9291 or 800-281-5507. Fax: 902-492-9286. Website: /www.nsfallwinefestival.ca.
• Sept. 13–16: PEI Shellfish Festival, Charlottetown PEI. Phone: 866-955-2003. E-mail: info@peishellfish.com. Website: www.peishellfish.com.
• Sept. 14: Restaurant Association of Newfoundland and Labarador golf tournament, Pippy Park. Phone: 709-765-8483. E-mailadmin@ranl.com. Website: www.ranl.ca.
• Sept. 16–18: Canadian Chefs’ Conference, Grand Pré National Historic Site near Wolfville, NS. Gathering of chefs across Canada to feast on regional cuisines and hold educational sessions. Website: www.eventbrite.ca/event/1924517283.
• Sept. 16: Fortune Cooking, Harbourfront, Toronto. Pan-Asian cuisine. Phone 416-973-4000. E-mail: info@harbourfrontcentre.com. Website: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer.
Sept. 20–23: CHFA Expo East, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Canadian Health Food Association  conference and trade show. Phone: 416-497-6939 or 800-661-4510. Fax: 416-497-3214 or 888-292-2947. E-mail: info@chfa.ca. Website: www.chfa.ca.
• Sept. 20–23:  International Society of Hospitality Consultants 2011 Annual Conference, InterContinental Buckhead,  Atlanta, GA.  Contact: Andrea Belfanti. Phone: 678-973-2242. E-mail:abelfanti@ishc.com. Website: www.ishc.com.
• Sept. 21–30: Niagara Wine Festival, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON. Phone: 905-688-0212. Fax: 905-688-2570. Website: www.grapeandwine.com.
• Sept. 29: Taste! a celebration of regional cuisine, Historic Crystal Palace, Picton Fairgrounds, Picton. Beverage producers and restaurants team up for Prince Edward County culinary festival. Phone: 613-393-2796 or 866-845-6644. E-mail: grace.taste@bellnet.ca. Website: www.tastecelebration.ca.
Sept. 21–23: Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival, on the banks of the Avon River. Local chefs pair food with VQA wines and local craft beers. Phone: 800-561-7926. E-mail: info@savourstratford.com. Website: www.welcometostratford.com/culinaryfestival.
• Sept. 29–Oct. 3: Annual conference of The Canadian Society of Club Managers, Delta Grand Okanagan Resort, Kelowna, BC. Phone: 416-979-0640 or 877-376-2726. Fax: 416-979-1144. E-mail: national@cscm.org. Website: www.cscm.org.
• Sept. 30–Oct. 2: MUFSO, Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas, TX. Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators Conference. Phone: 813-627-6992. Fax: 813-627-6776. Website: www.mufso.com.

OCTOBER

Oct. 1–2: Grocery Innovations Canada. Metro Toronto Convention Centre.  National exposition for the Canadian grocery industry.  Contact Eden Minty. Phone: 800-387-0175 ext. 224. E-mail: eminty@cfig.ca. Website: www.groceryinnovations.com
• Oct. 2–4: 11th Annual HR Forum, Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel. Various executives and trainers from all sectors of the tourism industry gather to discuss human resources issues at conference organized by Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council. Phone: 613-231-6949. Fax: 613-231-6853. E-mail: hrforum@cthrc.ca. Website: www.cthrc.ca/hrforum
• Oct. 16: Eat to the Beat, Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto. Women chefs’ dinner, raising funds for breast cancer support and resource services. Phone: 416-778-6314. E-mail: info@willow.org. Website: eattothebeat.ca.
• Oct. 19–22: CHFA Expo West,  Vancouver  Convention Centre.  Canadian Health Food Association  conference and trade show. Phone: 416-497-6939 or 800-661-4510. Fax: 416-497-3214 or 888-292-2947. E-mail: info@chfa.ca. Website: www.chfa.ca.
Oct. 20–21: The Franchise Show, Toronto Congress Centre. Produced by the Canadian Franchise Association. Phone: 416-695-2896 or 800-665-4232. Fax: 416-695-1950.  E-mail: info@cfa.ca. Website: www.cfa.ca.
• Oct. 20: Canadian Hospitality Foundation Ball, The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto. Phone: 416-363-3401. Fax: 416-363-3403. E-mail: chf@theohi.ca. Website: www.thechf.ca.
• Oct. 27: Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival, Toronto. Organized by the Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation. Contact: Marni McKenzie. Phone: 416-340-4800 ext. 4544. E-mail: marni.mckenzie@uhn.on.ca. Website: www.grandcru.ca.

NOVEMBER

• Nov. 4–6: B.C. Hospitality Industry Conference & Expo, Vancouver Convention Centre. Conference contact: Nora Cumming. Phone 250-282-3303 ext. 204. Fax: 250-383-4142. E-mail: conferencemanager@hospitality-trade.com.  Expo contact: George Acs and Heather Angeard. Phone: 604-576-9951. Fax: 604-576-8853. E-mail: george@bchospitalityexpo.com.
• Nov. 7–11: Ottawa Wine & Food Festival, Ottawa Convention Centre. Contact : Joan Culliton.  Phone: 613-523-9463.  Fax: 613-523-4182,  E-mail: joan@ottawawineand foodfestival.com. Website: www.ottawawineandfoodshow.com
• Nov. 10–13: International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show, Jacob J. Javitz Convention Centre, New York, NY. Contact: Lynn White. Phone: 914-421-3249. E-mail: lwhite@glmshows.com. Website: www.ihmrs.com
• Nov. 10–13: International Hotel, Motel+Restaurant Show, Javits Centre, New York, NY. Contact: Lynn White, show manager. Phone: 914-421-3249. E-mail: lwhite@glmshows.com. Website: www.ihmrs.com.
• Nov. 11–15: Equip’Hotel 2012, Paris-Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France. Show for the restaurant, hotel, bar and catering industries. Website: www.equiphotel.tm.fr
• Nov. 15–18: Gourmet Food & Wine Expo. Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Contact: Jennifer Campbell. Phone: 905-634-8003 ext. 309.  E-mail: jennifer.campbell@sunmedia.ca. Website: www.foodandwineshow.ca

DECEMBER

• Dec. 10–11: Host Saskatchewan. Contact: Donna Hoffman. Phone 787-9844. Fax: 787-6293. E-mail: donna.hoffman@sasktourism.com. Website: www.hostsask.com.