National Cinnamon Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Grind or buy fresh cinnamon and stir it into coffee grounds before brewing, or into a batch of snickerdoodles.
Events guide · 2026–2027
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November 2026
36 eventsScoop Ice Cream Festival – Palm Springs (opens in a new tab)
Palm Springs, CA
Tickets: see official site
Palm Springs edition of Scoop San Diego's ice cream festival, where ticket holders sample scoops from local makers.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Organizer
- Scoop San Diego
- Official site
- scoopsandiego.org (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
Willard InterContinental Gingerbread Display (opens in a new tab)
The Willard InterContinental · Washington, DC
Tickets: see official site
A detailed gingerbread showpiece in the lobby of the historic hotel next to the White House. Culinary students build it under professional instructors, and visitors can give to a scholarship fund.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- The Willard InterContinental, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC
- Organizer
- The Willard InterContinental, with Frederick Community College's Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute
- Official site
- washington.intercontinental.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
Wyoming State Fair (opens in a new tab)
Wyoming State Fairgrounds · Douglas, WY
Tickets: see official site
Wyoming's statewide fair in Douglas, with livestock shows, open exhibits, entertainment and special contests each August. Open Culinary department in the premium book, plus a special Cowboy State Cake Showdown contest.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- Wyoming State Fairgrounds
- Official site
- wystatefair.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
Ethel M Chocolates Holiday Cactus Garden (opens in a new tab)
Ethel M Chocolates Botanical Cactus Garden · Henderson, NV
Tickets: see official site
A desert botanical garden lit up for the holidays beside a working chocolate factory, a popular evening outing near Las Vegas.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- Ethel M Chocolates Botanical Cactus Garden, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson, NV 89014
- Organizer
- Ethel M Chocolates
- Official site
- ethelm.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Oct 23, 2026
Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off (opens in a new tab)
Museum of the City of New York · New York, NY
Tickets: see official site
Winter museum exhibit of gingerbread versions of New York City landmarks, built by bakers from across the five boroughs and judged for prizes.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St, New York, NY
- Organizer
- Museum of the City of New York
- Official site
- mcny.org (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival & Cupping Competition 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Kailua-Kona / Holualoa, HI
Tickets: see official site
Ten days of Kona coffee heritage events, ending with awards for the long-running cupping competition that judges the district's top farm coffees.
- Coffee lovers
Details
- Organizer
- Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
- Official site
- konacoffeefest.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
Louisiana Pecan Festival (opens in a new tab)
Downtown Colfax · Colfax, LA
Tickets: see official site
Long-running fall festival in Grant Parish celebrating the pecan harvest, with food, a parade, music and crafts.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- Downtown Colfax, 611 Eighth Street, Colfax, LA 71417
- Official site
- lapecanfest.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Fold toasted almonds into melted bittersweet chocolate and spread it thin on parchment for an easy bark.
Beignet Fest (opens in a new tab)
New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds · New Orleans, LA
Tickets: see official site
One-day festival of sweet and savory beignets from local vendors, with live music, proceeds support autism programs in Greater New Orleans.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
- Coffee lovers
Details
- Where
- New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds
- Organizer
- Beignet Fest Foundation
- Official site
- beignetfest.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
Cascadia Roasters Competition 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Buckman Coffee Factory · Portland, OR
Tickets: see official site
Regional roasters each roast the same mystery green coffee. Industry judges and the public taste blind batch brews to pick Judge's Choice and People's Choice winners.
- Coffee lovers
Details
- Where
- Buckman Coffee Factory, 1105 SE Main Street, Portland, OR 97214
- Organizer
- Buckman Coffee Factory, Roast Magazine and Hacienda La Minita
- Official site
- buckmancoffee.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Oct 23, 2026
DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival — Maryland (opens in a new tab)
Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse · Boyds, MD
Tickets: see official site
200+ vendors of coffee, chocolate and gourmet food, with classes, demos and a Coffee Education Lab.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
- Coffee lovers
- Classes & demos
- Tastings
Details
- Where
- Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse, 18031 Central Park Cir, Boyds, MD 20841
- Tastings
- Sampling by select vendors
- Programming
- Classes, presentations, Coffee Education Lab
- Shopping
- Vendors sell on site
- Vendors
- 200+
- Crowd
- ~14,000 attendees
- Tickets
- Tickets on sale
- Organizer
- Pathway Vendors LLC
- Official site
- dmvchocolateandcoffee.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
Fantasies in Chocolate (opens in a new tab)
Summit Pavilion, Grand Sierra Resort · Reno, NV
Tickets: see official site
Northern Nevada's long-running black-tie chocolate gala. Guests in themed formal dress sample unlimited chocolate creations, savory bites and drinks, with entertainment and a new storyline each year. The 2026 theme is 'The Curse on Royal Tides,' and part of the proceeds goes to local nonprofits.
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- Summit Pavilion, Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV
- Organizer
- Grand Sierra Resort
- Official site
- grandsierraresort.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
San Francisco Coffee Festival (opens in a new tab)
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture - Festival Pavilion · San Francisco, CA
Tickets: see official site
Bay Area specialty roasters, snacks and live entertainment at Fort Mason.
- Coffee lovers
- Tastings
Details
- Where
- Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture - Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123
- Tastings
- Yes
- Programming
- Tastings, entertainment
- Shopping
- Vendor retail typical
- Tickets
- Tickets available
- Organizer
- Craft Hospitality LLC
- Official site
- sfcoffeefestival.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
National Vanilla Cupcake Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Use extract in the batter and paste in the frosting so you can see the specks.
National Sundae Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Set up a sundae bar with vanilla bean ice cream, warm fudge sauce and toasted nuts.
Cereals & Grains Association Chemistry, Quality & Technology Conference 2026 (opens in a new tab)
DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport · Bloomington, MN
Industry registration
Grain and flour science meeting for bakers and millers: wheat quality, dough performance and testing methods presented by researchers and technologists.
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport
- Organizer
- Cereals & Grains Association
- Official site
- cerealsgrains.org (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival — Virginia (opens in a new tab)
Dulles Town Center Expo Center · Sterling, VA
Tickets: see official site
The Virginia edition of the DMV festival: 200+ coffee, chocolate and gourmet-food vendors, plus classes and presentations.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
- Coffee lovers
- Classes & demos
- Tastings
Details
- Where
- Dulles Town Center Expo Center, 21050 Dulles Town Cir, Sterling, VA 20166
- Tastings
- Sampling by select vendors
- Programming
- Classes, presentations, Coffee Education Lab
- Shopping
- Vendors sell on site
- Vendors
- 200+
- Crowd
- ~14,000 attendees
- Tickets
- Tickets on sale
- Organizer
- Pathway Vendors LLC
- Official site
- dmvchocolateandcoffee.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
New Jersey Coffee Festival (opens in a new tab)
Warehouse 100 · Freehold, NJ
Tickets: see official site
Weekend coffee festival in Freehold where New Jersey roasters, cafes and coffee vendors offer tastings, produced by NJ.com with the venue.
- Coffee lovers
Details
- Where
- Warehouse 100
- Organizer
- NJ.com and Warehouse 100
- Official site
- njcoffeefestival.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Oct 23, 2026
San Francisco International Tea Festival (opens in a new tab)
Ferry Building Marketplace · San Francisco, CA
Tickets: see official site
Unlimited tastings of hundreds of teas from 30+ international vendors at the Ferry Building. A tasting cup is included.
- Families
- Tea lovers
- Classes & demos
- Tastings
Details
- Where
- Ferry Building Marketplace, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111
- Tastings
- Unlimited tea tastings advertised
- Programming
- Lectures, producer education
- Shopping
- Tea market shopping
- Vendors
- 30+
- Tickets
- Tickets available
- Organizer
- SF International Tea Festival
- Official site
- sfitf.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
National Bundt Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Bake a vanilla bean pound cake in a Bundt pan, and grease every ridge so the cake releases cleanly.
PLMA Private Label Trade Show (Store Brands Marketplace) 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Chicago, IL
Industry registration
Largest US private-label sourcing show, where retailers meet co-packers and ingredient suppliers, including bakery, chocolate, coffee and tea lines.
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Organizer
- Private Label Manufacturers Association
- Official site
- plma.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Oct 23, 2026
The Chocolate Expo (Rhode Island) (opens in a new tab)
Bally's Twin River Resort Casino · Lincoln, RI
Tickets: see official site
A one-day consumer chocolate and sweets show with dozens of vendors and celebrity guest appearances, timed for holiday shopping.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- Bally's Twin River Resort Casino
- Organizer
- Baum Image Group
- Official site
- thechocolateexpo.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
National Homemade Bread Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Try a no-knead loaf that rises overnight and bakes in a covered pot.
National Gingerbread House Competition (opens in a new tab)
The Omni Grove Park Inn · Asheville, NC
Tickets: see official site
A long-running national gingerbread contest. The finished houses, made entirely of edible materials, are displayed through the holidays at Asheville's historic Grove Park Inn.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- The Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804
- Organizer
- Omni Grove Park Inn
- Official site
- omnihotels.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Oct 23, 2026
NAMA Coffee, Tea & Water (CTW) 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Renaissance Austin Hotel · Austin, TX
Industry registration
Focused conference and tabletop show for office coffee service and pantry operators and their suppliers, covering coffee, tea and water programs.
- Coffee lovers
Details
- Where
- Renaissance Austin Hotel
- Organizer
- National Automatic Merchandising Association
- Official site
- namactw.org (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Oct 23, 2026
2027 U.S. Barista Qualifier: West (opens in a new tab)
Mixed Grounds Coffee · San Diego, CA
Tickets: see official site
West Coast qualifying round for the U.S. Barista Championship. Competitors perform timed espresso routines for judges, and spectators can watch on two days.
- Coffee lovers
Details
- Where
- Mixed Grounds Coffee, 4555 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92116
- Organizer
- RoasTronix
- Official site
- uscoffeechampionships.org (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Oct 23, 2026
Pittsburgh Gingerbread House Competition & Display (opens in a new tab)
Pittsburgh, PA
Tickets: see official site
Community gingerbread contest open to families, schools, nonprofits and professionals, with entries shown downtown through the holiday season.
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Organizer
- City of Pittsburgh
- Official site
- getinvolved.pittsburghpa.gov (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Oct 23, 2026
Fairmont San Francisco Holiday Gingerbread House (opens in a new tab)
Fairmont San Francisco lobby · San Francisco, CA
Tickets: see official site
A walk-in, life-size gingerbread house built each holiday season in the grand lobby of Nob Hill's historic Fairmont hotel.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- Fairmont San Francisco lobby, 950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
- Official site
- fairmont-san-francisco.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Oct 23, 2026
Gingerbread Wonderland at Norway House (opens in a new tab)
Norway House · Minneapolis, MN
Tickets: see official site
A walk-through village of community-built gingerbread houses inspired by Norwegian holiday traditions, with houses made by families, schools and local bakers.
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- Norway House, 913 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Organizer
- Norway House
- Official site
- norwayhouse.org (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Oct 23, 2026
Jacksonville Chocolate & Coffee Festival (opens in a new tab)
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center - Hall B · Jacksonville, FL
Tickets $15–$30
The first Jacksonville edition: 100+ vendors, coffee on site, demos and family activities.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
- Coffee lovers
- Classes & demos
- Tastings
Details
- Where
- Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center - Hall B, 1000 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
- Tastings
- Yes
- Programming
- Onsite specialty coffee, demos, family activities
- Shopping
- Vendors sell on site
- Vendors
- 100+
- Crowd
- ~5,000 attendees
- Tickets
- Tickets on sale
- Organizer
- Pathway Vendors LLC
- Official site
- jaxchocolateandcoffee.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
National Espresso Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Try an affogato: a shot of espresso over vanilla-bean ice cream.
National Cake Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: It lands on Thanksgiving in 2026, so bake a simple layer cake to share at the table.
Rockwell Museum Gingerbread Invitational (opens in a new tab)
The Rockwell Museum · Corning, NY
Tickets: see official site
The museum's 12th annual gingerbread competition and holiday exhibit. The 2026 theme, 'Future Dreaming', marks the Rockwell's 50th anniversary.
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- The Rockwell Museum, 111 Cedar St, Corning, NY 14830
- Organizer
- The Rockwell Museum
- Official site
- rockwellmuseum.org (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibit at George Washington's Ferry Farm (opens in a new tab)
Ferry Farm Visitor Center Gallery · Fredericksburg, VA
Tickets: see official site
A long-running community gingerbread contest at George Washington's boyhood home. Entries from children, families and professionals are on show at the visitor center through December.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- Ferry Farm Visitor Center Gallery
- Organizer
- The George Washington Foundation
- Official site
- kenmore.org (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
The Jefferson Hotel Gingerbread Display (opens in a new tab)
The Jefferson Hotel · Richmond, VA
Tickets: see official site
Richmond's historic downtown hotel reveals a new themed gingerbread creation each holiday season as part of its lobby decorations.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- The Jefferson Hotel
- Organizer
- The Jefferson Hotel
- Official site
- jeffersonhotel.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
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December 2026
22 eventsFestival of Trees Gingerbread Village (opens in a new tab)
Mountain America Expo Center · Sandy, UT
Tickets: see official site
Utah's large holiday charity festival includes a Gingerbread Village of up to 150 donated gingerbread creations. They are displayed and sold to raise money for Primary Children's Hospital.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- Mountain America Expo Center
- Organizer
- Festival of Trees
- Official site
- festivaloftreesutah.org (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Oct 23, 2026
Greenville Holiday Gingerbread Exhibit (opens in a new tab)
Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites downtown · Greenville, SC
Tickets: see official site
Local restaurant chefs and home bakers build gingerbread houses that stay on show in a downtown hotel lobby for most of December. Visitors vote for their favorites.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites downtown, 200 E Washington St, Greenville, SC
- Organizer
- Oak & Honey
- Official site
- oakandhoneygvl.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Oct 23, 2026
National Cookie Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Most cookie recipes call for vanilla, and the quality of the vanilla affects the result.
Gingerbread Festival (The Family Place) (opens in a new tab)
The Family Place and partner locations around the Upper Valley · Norwich, VT
Tickets: see official site
In its 24th year: an Upper Valley gingerbread house gallery and family week that raises money for a nonprofit family-support center.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- The Family Place and partner locations around the Upper Valley
- Organizer
- The Family Place
- Official site
- familyplacevt.org (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Oct 23, 2026
Gingerbread Southwest (opens in a new tab)
Sid Cutter Pavilion, Balloon Fiesta Park · Albuquerque, NM
Tickets: see official site
A community gingerbread house contest open to anyone. It ends with an evening awards dinner, an auction of the houses and a visit with Santa, and proceeds go to a local charity.
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- Sid Cutter Pavilion, Balloon Fiesta Park, 4900 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
- Organizer
- Gingerbread Southwest
- Official site
- gingerbreadsw.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
National Brownie Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Pull brownies while a toothpick still shows moist crumbs for a fudgy center.
SFA Maker Growth Summit (opens in a new tab)
The NonProfit Center · Boston, MA
Industry registration
Three days of Specialty Food Association sessions, case studies and networking for founders and leaders of growing specialty food brands.
Details
- Where
- The NonProfit Center, 89 South Street, Boston, MA 02111
- Organizer
- Specialty Food Association
- Official site
- specialtyfood.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
National Pastry Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Keep butter and dough cold while working puff or pie pastry so the layers stay flaky.
Gingerbread Spectacular (opens in a new tab)
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor · Boothbay Harbor, ME
Tickets: see official site
A holiday weekend at the historic Opera House where the community shows off elaborate gingerbread creations, opening with a Friday evening party.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME
- Official site
- boothbayoperahouse.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Oct 23, 2026
Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl (opens in a new tab)
Boston, MA
Tickets: see official site
Three-day all-you-can-taste ice cream fundraiser for Dana-Farber's Jimmy Fund, with one ticket covering 40-plus flavors.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Organizer
- Jimmy Fund / Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Official site
- jimmyfund.org (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
National Gingerbread House Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Bake sturdy gingerbread panels and make the royal icing ahead so it sets firm enough to hold the walls.
Inn to Inn Holiday Cookie and Candy Tour (opens in a new tab)
Member inns of the Country Inns in the White Mountains · North Conway, NH
Tickets: see official site
Now in its 29th year: a December weekend tour of White Mountains inns, each serving homemade holiday cookies and sweets.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- Member inns of the Country Inns in the White Mountains
- Organizer
- Country Inns in the White Mountains
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
Lindsborg St. Lucia Festival (opens in a new tab)
Downtown Lindsborg / Bethany Lutheran Church lawn · Lindsborg, KS
Tickets: see official site
A Swedish Christmas tradition in 'Little Sweden USA' with a candlelit Lucia procession, music and holiday shopping.
- Families
- Bakers & dessert lovers
Details
- Where
- Downtown Lindsborg / Bethany Lutheran Church lawn, 320 N. Main Street, Lindsborg, KS 67456
- Official site
- visitlindsborg.com (opens in a new tab)
- Last checked
- Nov 1, 2026
National Cocoa Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Bloom the cocoa powder in hot milk with a pinch of salt and a few drops of vanilla.
National Cupcake Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Fill liners about two-thirds full for evenly domed cupcakes.
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Set up a melted-chocolate dipping station with fruit, pretzels, marshmallows and cookies.
National Maple Syrup Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Swap pure maple syrup in for part of the sugar in a glaze, or stir a spoonful into a latte.
National Eggnog Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Homemade eggnog uses plenty of vanilla. Steep a bean in the milk.
National Pumpkin Pie Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Add a splash of pure vanilla to the pumpkin filling to soften the spices.
National Candy Cane Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Crush leftover candy canes over brownies, or stir one into a mug of hot cocoa.
National Fruitcake Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Soak the dried fruit overnight in juice or spirits so the cake bakes up moist.
National Chocolate Candy Day
· celebrate at home
How to celebrate: Roll simple truffles from warm cream and good chocolate, then coat them in cocoa powder.
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January 2027
13 eventsCoffee & TeaAll month: National Hot Tea Month
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29 eventsDessert & ChocolateAll month: National Ice Cream Month
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20 eventsBakingAll month: National Cookie Month
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Tips for coffee, tea and chocolate festivals
Practical advice for your first or fiftieth tasting festival.
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Buy tickets online, early
Many festivals sell timed sessions, and the early ones sell out first. Online tickets usually cost less than buying at the door.
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Arrive in the first hour
Lines are shorter, sample tables are full, and vendors have time to talk about how they make their products.
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Pace the caffeine
Tasting cups are small, but they add up. Eat something early, drink water between booths, and ask roasters whether they have decaf.
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Bring an insulated tote
Chocolate melts in a warm car. A cooler bag keeps truffles intact and makes bottles and bags of beans easier to carry.
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Photograph what you like
Take a photo of the label or booth sign: roaster, origin, roast level or tea grade. That makes it easy to reorder after the show.
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Ask about show specials
Many vendors offer festival-only discounts or bundles, often on the last afternoon when they'd rather not pack inventory back up.
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Buying vanilla at a market? What to check
Shop pure vanilla extract →Beans should be plump, glossy and flexible enough to bend around a finger. Brittle, dry beans are old.
Extract labeled "pure vanilla extract" must meet the FDA standard: at least 35% alcohol, with only vanilla beans, alcohol and water on the ingredient list. "Vanilla flavoring" is real vanilla with less alcohol. "Imitation vanilla" and "vanillin" don't come from the bean.
Be careful with very cheap "Mexican vanilla" from roadside or tourist stands. The FDA has warned that some of it contains coumarin, which is banned in U.S. food.
Questions about the events calendar
How do you choose which events to list?
We list public festivals and tastings focused on vanilla, coffee, tea, chocolate and desserts, plus the major specialty-food trade shows and the food holidays home bakers celebrate. Dates come from each organizer's official website. Open an event's details to see when we last checked it.
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Most are. Industry trade shows are marked "Trade only" and stay hidden unless you turn on Trade-only shows in the filters. They require a business registration to attend.
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Will VanillaGoods be at these events?
When we exhibit or sample at an event, we'll say so on its listing and in our email. The VanillaGoods pick badge marks large public festivals we recommend for bakers and dessert lovers. It doesn't mean we're attending.
What's a food holiday?
An informal day such as National Vanilla Ice Cream Day on July 23. They're popular on social media and a good excuse to bake something. Each one in the calendar has a recipe idea and a tip.
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