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NEW ENGLAND FOODSERVICE
INDUSTRY CALENDAR

Aug. 30-Sept. 1 
Event: 11th Annual Newport Waterfront Irish Festival 
Location: Newport Yachting Center, Newport, RI 
Contact: Newport Yachting Center (401) 846-1600 www.newportfestivals.com

Sept. 2
Event: Connecticut Restaurant Association "Salute To Excellence In Hospitality" Dinner 
Location: Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT
Contact: Connecticut Restaurant Association (860) 635-3334 www.cthospitalityexpo.com

Sept. 2-3 
Event: First Annual CT Hospitality Expo 
Location: Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT
Contact: Connecticut Restaurant Association (860) 635-3334 www.cthospitalityexpo.com

Sept. 4 
Event: NHLRA End of Summer Celebration 
Location: Red Jacket Mountainview Resort, North Conway, NH 
Contact: NHLRA (603) 228-9585 www.nhlra.com

Sept. 6
Event: 2nd Annual Shrewsbury Street College Shuffle 2008. 
Location: Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 
Contact: Paul T. Barber (508) 757-1450 www.shrewsburystreet.org

Sept. 8
Event: MRA Evening At Tavern On The Water 
Location: Charlestown, MA 
Contact: Massachusetts Restaurant Association (508) 303-9905 www.marestaurantassoc.org

Sept. 9
Event: Agar Foodservice & Retail Show 
Location: Twin Rivers, Lincoln, RI 
Contact: Agar Supply (800) 669-6040 www.agarsupply.com

Sept. 9-12 
Event: SFM 2008 National Conference 
Location: Hilton Austin, Austin, TX 
Contact: Society for Foodservice Management (SFM) (856) 380-6829 www.sfm-online.org

Sept. 10 
Event: Maine Restaurant Association Golf Tournament 
Location: Spring Meadows Golf Course, Gray, ME 
Contact: Maine Restaurant Association (207) 623-2178 www.mainerestaurant.com

Sept. 12-14 
Event: The Food Industry Truck Driving Championship 
Location: EPCOT "Wonders" Parking Area, Orlando, FL 
Contact: IFDA (703) 532-9400 www.ifdaonline.org

Sept. 14-16 
Event: StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress
Location: Park Avenue Armory. New York, NY 
Contact: StarChefs.com (212) 966-3775 www.starchefs.com/icc

Sept. 15 
Event: NHLRA Michael J. Tinios Memorial Golf Tournament 
Location: Abenaqui Country Club, Rye, NH 
Contact: NHLRA (603) 228-9585 www.nhlra.com

Sept. 15-19 
Event: 2008 HFM National Conference
Location: The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA 
Contact: National Society for Healthcare Foodservice Management (HFM) (212) 297-2166 www.hfm.org

Sept. 16 
Event: Agar Foodservice Show 
Location: Sheraton Ferncroft, Danvers, MA 
Contact: Agar Supply (800) 669-6040 www.agarsupply.com

Sept. 17 
Event: Fundraiser In Honor of Agar's Ron LaVita, To Fight ALS 
Location: Danversport Yacht Club, Danvers, MA 
Contact: Jim Forgione or Shanna Andrews (774) 218-4676 or (617) 880-5011, resp. 

Sept. 17-18 
Event: Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo 
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD 
Contact: Restaurant Association of Maryland (410) 290-6800 www.midatlanticexpo.com

Sept. 18 
Event: IFMA’s 2008 Foodservice Forecast & Outlook Seminar
Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL 
Contact: Emily Vannucci (312) 253-4687 www.ifmaworld.com

Sept. 21-28 
Event: Share Our Strength’s Great American Dine Out 
Location: Nationwide 
Contact: Share Our Strength (800) 969-4767 www.greatamericandineout.org

Sept. 22
Event: IFMA’s 2008 Foodservice Forecast & Outlook Seminar
Location: The Westin San Francisco Airport, Millbrae, CA 
Contact: Emily Vannucci (312) 253-4687 www.ifmaworld.com

Sept. 23
Event: HPC Foodservice Annual Food Show 
Location: Connecticut Expo Center, Hartford, CT 
Contact: HPC Foodservice (800) 883-9800 www.hpcfs.com

Sept. 23
Event: PFG NorthCenter Food Show 
Location: Center of New Hampshire, Manchester, NH 
Contact: PFG NorthCenter (877) 564-8081 www.northcenter.com

Sept. 23-24 
Event: NRA Public Affairs Conference 
Location: Washington, DC 
Contact: National Restaurant Association Convention Office (312) 853-2525 

Sept. 23-25 
Event: The Alcohol Responsibility Conference 2008 Moving Communities Toward Responsible Consumption 
Location: Harrah's Casino & Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 
Contact: Health Communications, Inc. (800) 438-8477, ext. 347 www.alcoholresponsibility.com

Sept. 24-26 
Event: 11th Americas Food & Beverage Show 
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL 
Contact: Jelena Meisel (305) 871-7910 www.americasfoodandbeverage.com

Sept. 25-28 
Event: CLASH (Cape Land And Sea Harvest) 
Location: Cape Cod, MA (various sites) 
Contact: www.capecodclash.org

Sept. 26
Event: IFMA’s 2008 Foodservice Forecast & Outlook Seminar
Location: Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel, Rutherford, NJ 
Contact: Emily Vannucci (312) 253-4687 www.ifmaworld.com

Sept. 27-28 
Event: 20th Annual Taste of Rhode Island 
Location: Newport Yachting Center, Newport, RI 
Contact: Newport Yachting Center (401) 846-1600 www.newportfestivals.com

Sept. 27-Oct. 1 
Event: Progressive Group Alliance 2008 Business Summit 
Location: Gaylord Texan, Dallas, TX 
Contact: Progressive Group Alliance (804) 262-8614 www.progressivegroupalliance.com

Sept. 29 
Event: MRA Fall Educational Seminar Series: Menu Design & Engineering Workshop 
Location: Hilltop Steak House, Saugus, MA 
Contact: Massachusetts Restaurant Association (508) 303-9905 www.marestaurantassoc.org

Oct. 6
Event: MRA Fall Educational Seminar Series: What is Service? Waitstaff Training Workshop 
Location: Hotel Northampton Inn, Northampton, MA 
Contact: Massachusetts Restaurant Association (508) 303-9905 www.marestaurantassoc.org

Oct. 6
Event: RI Hospitality & Tourism Association (RIHTA) 19th Annual RI Hospitality Golf Classic 
Location: Quidnessett Country Club, North Kingstown, RI 
Contact: RIHTA (401) 223-1120 www.rihospitality.org

Oct. 6
Event: 2nd Annual Brian Walsh Memorial Golf Tournament 
Location: Charles River Country Club, Newton, MA 
Contact: Margaret Anderson (800) 245-4002 

Oct. 6
Event: CT Restaurant Association Awards Dinner/ Salute To Excellence 
Location: Hartford, CT 
Contact: CT Restaurant Association (860) 635-3334 www.ctrestaurant.org

Oct. 6-7 
Event: Connecticut Restaurant & Lodging Show 
Location: Hartford Convention Center, Hartford, CT 
Contact: Jeff Reszetylo (203) 925-6888 www.ctrlshow.com

Oct. 7 
Event: CT Restaurant Association Annual Meeting & Elections 
Location: Hartford, CT 
Contact: CT Restaurant Association (860) 635-3334 www.ctrestaurant.org

Oct. 11-13 
Event: 16th Annual International Oktoberfest 
Location: Newport Yachting Center, Newport, RI 
Contact: Newport Yachting Center (401) 846-1600 www.newportfestivals.com

Oct. 12-14 
Event: The Foodservice Distribution Conference & Expo 
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA 
Contact: IFDA (703) 532-9400 www.ifdaonline.org

Oct. 13-15 
Event: Nightclub & Bar/Beverage Retailer Convention & Trade Show 
Location: Mark G. Etess Arena at Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJ 
Contact: Oxford Publishing (800) 247-3881 www.nightclub.com

Oct. 15 
Event: MRA Fall Educational Seminar Series: Energy Cost Saving Workshop 
Location: MRA Office, Southborough, MA 
Contact: Massachusetts Restaurant Association (508) 303-9905 www.marestaurantassoc.org

Oct. 15-17 
Event: 2008 NAMA National Expo 
Location: America's Center, St. Louis, MO 
Contact: NAMA (312) 346-0370 www.vending.org

Oct. 15-18 
Event: Natural Products Expo East
Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA 
Contact: New Hope Natural Media (866) 458-4935 www.expoeast.com

Oct. 20-21 
Event: MRA Educational Foundation's 2008 Executive Retreat 
Location: Coonamesset Inn, Falmouth, MA 
Contact: Massachusetts Restaurant Association (800) 852-3042 www.marestaurantassoc.org

Oct. 26-28 
Event: New England Ice Cream Restaurant Association (NEICRA) 62nd Annual Convention and Conference 
Location: The Biltmore Hotel, Providence, RI 
Contact: Robert Bryson (603) 424-1410 www.neicra.org

Oct. 27
Event: NHLRA Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner 
Location: Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods, NH 
Contact: NHLRA (603) 228-9585 www.nhlra.com

Oct. 28
Event: NHLRA Magic of Hospitality Expo 
Location: Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods, NH 
Contact: NHLRA (603) 228-9585 www.nhlra.com

Oct. 28-29 
Event: School Nutrition Association of Mass. Fall Conference & Food Show 
Location: Best Western Royal Plaza & Trade Center, Marlborough, MA 
Contact: School Nutrition Association of Massachusetts (800) 351-3139 www.maschoolfood.org

Oct. 29 
Event: MRA Fall Educational Seminar Series: Financial and Tax Knowledge for Success Workshop 
Location: Hampshire House, Boston, MA 
Contact: Massachusetts Restaurant Association (800) 852-3042 www.marestaurantassoc.org

Nov. 2-5 
Event: NACUFS 2008 National Conference 
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago on the Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 
Contact: NACUFS (517) 332-2494 www.nacufs.org

Nov. 3 
Event: Epicurean Club of Boston's 115th President's Ball 
Location: TBA 
Contact: Epicurean Club of Boston (781) 231-1115 www.theepicureanclubofboston.com

Nov. 8-11 
Event: 93rd Annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show
Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 
Contact: George Little Management (800) 272-SHOW www.ihmrs.com

Nov. 9-12 
Event: IFMA/ IFDA President's Conference 
Location: Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort, Henderson, NV 
Contact: IFDA (703) 532-9400 www.ifdaonline.org

Nov. 11-12 
Event: Kosherfest 2008 
Location: Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus, NJ 
Contact: Diversified Business Communications (207) 842-5504 www.kosherfest.com

Nov. 12 
Event: MRA Fall Educational Seminar Series: Family Success & Succession Workshop 
Location: MRA Office, Southborough, MA 
Contact: Massachusetts Restaurant Association (800) 852-3042 www.marestaurantassoc.org

Nov. 12-15 
Event: NICRA National Convention 
Location: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, St. Petersburg, FL 
Contact: National Ice Cream Retailers Association (NICRA) (847) 301-7500 www.nicra.org

Nov. 14-15 
Event: Manor On Golden Pond “Fork In The Road” Cooking Program: Sometimes You Feel Like A Butternut Squash 
Location: Manor On Golden Pond, Holderness, NH 
Contact: Manor On Golden Pond (800) 545-2141 www.manorongoldenpond.com

Nov. 17 
Event: NRA/ MRA Hall of Fame Dinner 
Location: Anthony's Pier 4, Boston, MA 
Contact: Massachusetts Restaurant Association (508) 303-9905 www.marestaurantassoc.org

Dec. 3 
Event: RI Hospitality & Tourism Association (RIHTA) Stars of the Industry Dinner 
Location: TBA 
Contact: RIHTA (401) 223-1120 www.rihospitality.org

Dec. 12-13 
Event: Manor On Golden Pond “Fork In The Road” Cooking Program: It's Snowing Cinnamon 
Location: Manor On Golden Pond, Holderness, NH 
Contact: Manor On Golden Pond (800) 545-2141 www.manorongoldenpond.com