Top Food & Beverage Trade Shows in 2025
February 20th, 2025
Here's a rundown of the top food and beverage trade shows, expos, and industry gatherings happening in 2025. Whether you're a restaurant owner, beverage brand, tech vendor, or just love staying ahead of the trends in foodservice, these events are packed with networking, sampling, and business development opportunities.
May 2025
National Restaurant Show
May 17–20 | McCormick Place, Chicago
With over 60,000 attendees and 2,000+ exhibitors, this is the premier event for the restaurant industry in the U.S. From tech to foodservice equipment to trending ingredients, the NRA Show is a must.
June 2025
Bar Convent Brooklyn
June 10–11 | Industry City, Brooklyn
A cocktail-forward show drawing 5,000+ attendees and 230+ exhibitors, BCB focuses on the spirits and bar industry with seminars, tastings, and industry-only networking.
BevNET Live
June 11–12 | NYC
Focused on emerging beverage brands and investors. While attendee and exhibitor counts vary, this event is key for CPG and startup beverage growth.
HITEC Indiana
June 16–19 | Indiana Convention Center
HITEC attracts over 5,000 attendees and 350+ exhibitors focused on hospitality technology—from booking platforms to POS systems.
Good Food Mercantile New York
June 28 | Metropolitan Pavilion
A smaller, curated show of 500+ attendees and 75+ exhibitors focused on independently produced, sustainable food.
Summer Fancy Food Show
June 29–July 1 | Jacob Javits Center, NYC
With 29,000+ attendees and 2,000+ exhibitors, this massive show highlights specialty and gourmet foods from around the world.
July 2025
NACUFS National Conference
July 8–11 | Salt Lake City, Utah
Focused on college and university foodservice professionals. Attendance figures not released.
IFT First
July 13–16 | McCormick Place, Chicago
16,000+ attendees and 1,000+ exhibitors gather here to explore food science, tech, and innovation.
Texas Restaurant Show
July 20–21 | George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
This regional show brings in 5,500+ attendees and 500+ exhibitors, with a heavy but not exclusive focus on the Texas market.
Tales of The Cocktail
July 20–25 | Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
This festival draws 10,000+ professionals and 200+ brands. It's not a traditional expo but a deep dive into spirits education, parties, and brand showcases.
RetailNOW
July 27–29 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
1,600+ attendees and 160+ exhibitors covering retail tech including POS, mobile ordering, and inventory systems.
August 2025
California Restaurant Show
August 3–5 | Anaheim Convention Center
5,000+ attendees and 200+ exhibitors focusing on the West Coast food scene.
New York Cocktail Expo
August 17 | Melrose Ballroom
1,000+ attendees and 50+ booths. A consumer and industry event focused on mixology and emerging spirits.
Texas Bar & Nightclub Convention
August 18 | Dallas Market Center
2,000+ attendees and 125+ exhibitors spotlighting the nightlife and bar industry.
ADI Craft Spirits Conference
August 25–26 | San Antonio
Focused on independent distillers. 1,000+ attendees and 100+ vendors.
September 2025
Americas Food & Beverage Show
Sept 10–12 | Miami Beach Convention Center
10,000+ attendees and 700+ exhibitors, this international show draws companies from Latin America and the Caribbean.
FS/TEC
Sept 14–16 | Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, FL
1,500+ attendees and 230+ exhibitors. A restaurant technology show covering AI, automation, and digital ordering.
GroceryShop
Sept 28–Oct 1 | Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
5,000+ attendees and 400+ vendors in the grocery, CPG, and digital commerce sectors.
October 2025
Fast Casual Executive Summit
Oct 5–7 | Austin Marriott Downtown
Attendance not disclosed. Thought leadership and networking for fast casual restaurant executives.
Portland Cocktail Week
Oct 12–16 | Portland
An educational and celebratory week for cocktail and bar professionals.
CreATE
Oct 15–17 | Omni Nashville
Targeted at new restaurant entrepreneurs—workshops, branding, and concept building.
NACS Show
Oct 15–17 | McCormick Place, Chicago
23,500+ attendees and 1,000+ exhibitors. Focus on fuel, convenience retail, and foodservice.
Pizza Expo Columbus
Oct 26–27 | Greater Columbus Convention Center
Regional event for pizza pros. Attendance details not released.
November 2025
Florida Restaurant Show
Nov 11–13 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando
5,000+ attendees and 250+ exhibitors featuring demos, education, and samples.
Pizza Tomorrow Summit
Nov 11–13 | Same venue as above
Runs concurrently with Florida Restaurant Show, tailored toward pizza-specific brands and suppliers.
NACAS C3X Campus Commerce
Nov 16–19 | Las Vegas
1,000+ attendees. Focus on auxiliary services at colleges—unclear if there's a traditional expo.
New York Bartender Week
Nov 17–23 | NYC & Statewide
Less a trade show, more a promotional week featuring 140+ participating bars across NY.
Stay tuned as more 2025 events are announced. For anyone looking to break into or expand their reach in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, this calendar is your cheat sheet.