Events

Czech Beer Festival
16 May - 01 Jun 2013, Prague, Czech Republic

The sixth year of the legendary Czech Beer Festival Prague is coming. 17 days full of the best from Czech breweries, from Czech chefs, butchers and bakers. - more than 70 brands of Czech beer of top quality in glass mugs. Friendly service in traditional Czech costumes. Specialities made by the chefs of famous Czech restaurants and catering companies Vyšehrad 2000 Catering. Live music every day. 10,000 seats.


VinExpo
16 - 20 Jun 2013, Bordeaux, France

Created in 1981, by the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Vinexpo exhibition has established itself over the years as the key event for major international operators in the wine and spirits sector.





Past events


The Manhattan Cocktail Classic
17 - 21 May 2013, New York City, United States

Part festival, part fête, part conference, part cocktail party – the Manhattan Cocktail Classic is an annual celebration of the myriad points of intersection between cocktails and culture. With nearly one hundred events spread across five days and four boroughs, and a multi-day trade conference to boot - the Manhattan Cocktail Classic offers a vast array of unique experiences to enthusiasts and professionals alike, expanding the very definition of what constitutes a “cocktail event".


Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
02 - 06 May 2013, Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland

Five magical days and over 350 events. Come to Speyside and discover the passion behind the world's finest whiskies… In the year of Natural Scotland what better place to celebrate than in glorious Speyside during the Whisky Festival. Themed on Whisky, Food, Music, the river Spey itself and the Heritage & Culture of Speyside, the 2013 Festival offers visitors a wide range of quality events.


ExpoVinis
24 - 26 Apr 2013, Sao Paolo, Brazil

Expovinis Brazil-International Wine & Spirits Fair is Brazil's only truly international wine, beer & spirits exhibition. Expovinis Brasil-International Wine & Spirits Fair attracts a larger trade audience than any other event of its type in the Brazilian market. In its 17th year.


Tokyo Bar Show
20 - 21 Apr 2013, Tokyo, Japan

2013 sees the 2nd Tokyo International BarShow + Whisky Live Tokyo ("TIBS"), located at a new and spacious venue in the Shibuya district. The event is being held over the weekend of April 20th and 21st, 2013 and runs from 11.30am until 6pm on each day. With an enticing combination of drinks products from all over the world and some of the very best practitioners of the art of bartending, TIBS has something for everybody.


Marchfest
06 - 06 Apr 2013, Nelson, New Zealand

Welcome to MarchFest, Nelson! New Zealand's beer flavoured festival - a celebration of music, food, fun and of course, proper beer.


Nighclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
19 - 21 Mar 2013, Las Vegas, US

The Nightclub & Bar Show is by far the best bar, nightclub and beverage trade show for the bar and nightclub owners, operators, bartenders and other professionals in the industry. Attendees walk away with the tools they need to better serve their customers, which at the end of the day helps them grow their business. We’re committed to providing networking opportunities, rock-solid educational experiences, a high-energy show floor so that you walk away empowered and ready to hit the ground running!


Northern Resturant & Bar
05 - 06 Mar 2013, Manchester, UK

Whether you run a restaurant, bar, pub, hotel, deli or cafe Northern Restaurant and Bar is the trade exhibition on your doorstep in the North of England. Come and be informed and inspired by the industry’s star names, and sample the finest produce and premium brands from 200 leading suppliers.


The Gourmet Food & Wine Expo
15 - 18 Nov 2012, Toronto, Canada

The Gourmet Food & Wine Expo offers over 40,000 guests an unparalleled opportunity to sample over 1,500 fine wines, beers and spirits from around the globe. The Expo embraces the style and sophistication of a cocktail party paired with unprecedented educational opportunities and compelling feature areas.


Wine & Spirits China
14 - 16 Nov 2012, Shanghai, China

Wine & Spirits China 2012 offers wine makers, importers, distributors and buyers a dedicated event for their industry at FHC China 2012. FHC China, taking place for its 16th edition in Shanghai is the largest, longest running and most international trade exhibition for the food & wine industries in China.


Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair 2012
08 - 10 Nov 2012, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Asia's most exciting wine & spirit event organised by the HKTDC and held at the HKCEC, the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair offers a wide range of high quality wine and spirits, beer and other alcoholic beverages, as well as wine production, products and services to buyers from all over the world.


International Spirits Challenge Awards Dinner
05 - 05 Nov 2012, London, United Kingdom

The International Spirits Challenge is the most authoritative, respected and influential spirits competition in the world. Now in its 17th year, the ISC is the premier event in promoting outstanding quality spirits from across the globe. The competition is founded on a rigorous and independent judging process, which serves to encourage the high calibre of spirits entered into the competition each year. Receiving more than 1,000 entries from nearly 70 countries worldwide makes the ISC a truly global competition.


Boutique Bar Show
23 - 23 Oct 2012, Glasgow, United Kingdom

A hidden gem within Glasgow's bustling Merchant City and home to the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. High vaulted wooden ceiling; cast iron archways, columns and balcony this stunning venue retains it's original period charms and is one of the finest event venues in the city. Organised in conjunction with LA Group the show will host top international speakers and the third installment of the Great Scottish Shake Off.


Art of the Cocktail
13 - 15 Oct 2012, Victoria, Canada

Take a three-day journey into the art, craft, and tradition of the cocktail at the Art of the Cocktail Festival, October 13th - 15th in Victoria, BC. The Grand Cocktail Tasting will open the door to a world of elegant spirits, while the Cocktail Workshops will pique your inner mixologist, and the professional bartender competitions will impress even the most seasoned cocktail enthusiast.


The Rum Experience
13 - 14 Oct 2012, London, United Kingdom

This October 2012 will see the sixth UK RumFest – The world’s biggest festival to celebrate the diversity of rum and its rapidly growing popularity. Whether you’re a party animal, drinks connoisseur or just want to transport yourself back to that paradise island, The Rum Experience RumFest has something for everyone.


Bar Convent Berlin
09 - 10 Oct 2012, Berlin, Germany

Bar Convent Berlin – The centre of the German bar industry. Since its launch in 2007 Bar Convent Berlin has evolved into the central networking and exhibitors' event for the German and Central European bar industry. Every year, over two event-packed days, the who's who of the German bar and beverage industry meets in Berlin to forge new contacts, to learn about the latest bar innovations and to expand their knowledge in seminars.


London Cocktail Week
07 - 14 Oct 2012, London, United Kingdom

Taking place at more than 100 cocktail bars across London, Cocktail Week offers cocktail lovers tasting sessions, tours, pop-up events, parties and master-classes in the art of pouring the perfect concoction. During the week in October, cocktail tours on original red Routemaster double-decker buses will visit more than 100 cocktail bars, each offering a bespoke drink for £4.


Sydney Barshow
22 - 25 Sep 2012, Sydney, Australia

Sydney Bar Week. Bar culture for the professional and passionate. The premier event for the business of bars. Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay, Moore Park, Sydney.


Munich Oktoberfest
22 Sep - 07 Oct 2012, Munich, Germany

The world's biggest beer and folk festival brings an astonishing six million visitors to the Bavarian city every year. The Munich Oktoberfest first took place over six days in mid-October 1810, to celebrate the Crown Prince Ludwig's marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Locals have nicknamed the festival 'die Wiesn' because of its setting, the open space of Theresienwiese to the south of the centre, where Therese and Ludwig wed. The current festival now lasts just over two weeks, ending on the first weekend in October.


Boutique Bar Show
18 - 19 Sep 2012, London, United Kingdom

The home of The Boutique Bar Show for the last three years enjoy the light airy and spacious art deco surroundings of the Royal Horticultural Halls located centrally just 5 minutes walk from Victoria Station.


Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt
07 - 17 Sep 2012, Bad Dürkheim, Germany

The Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt is the largest wine festival in the world. Located in the heart of Germany's Pfalz region, this festival is over 570 years old. You will have the opportunity to enjoy over 150 different wines from 50 different places. You can sample the wine in large wine halls or at 36 historical 'Schubkärkchler' - small, simple wine stalls with scrubbed wooden tables, where you can try the local wines accompanied by delicious traditional sausages. The Wine Village showcases the products from the wineries of Bad Dürkheim, with classic whites, sparkling wines and dark, rich reds. Or you can take up position in the Winegrower's Garden, an open courtyard with sunshades and plants, and a central wine pavilion.


Fiestas de Otoño
01 - 23 Sep 2012, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

A three week extravaganza of sherry, horse-riding and flamenco, this is a joyous celebration of the wine harvest in Jerez de la Frontera, one of Spain's main sherry-producing towns.


San Diego Spirits Festival
25 - 26 Aug 2012, San Diego, United States

San Diego Spirits Festival and San Diego Cocktail Week highlight the region’s craft cocktail community and the talented bartenders who are shaking up San Diego’s vibrant scene. Dozens of new and diverse brands will be showcased this year with over 3,000 alcohol enthusiasts expected to attend. From the cocktail nerd to the novice drinker, there’s something to please everyone’s palate.


Great British Beer Festival
07 - 11 Aug 2012, London, United Kingdom

Britain's Biggest Pub opens its doors for a five day festival on Tuesday 7th August. There will be over 800 different real ales, ciders and foreign beers for the expected 50,000 crowd to try. This fun event is not all about the beer though. There are a variety of different foods from around the world and music to enjoy. This event really is a beer drinker's paradise!


Tales of the Cocktail
25 - 29 Jul 2012, New Orleans, United States

Tales of the Cocktail® is the world’s premier cocktail festival, bringing together the most respected minds on mixology for five days of cocktails, cuisine and culture. Held annually in New Orleans, this international event has something for cocktail professionals and enthusiasts alike with a spirited schedule of seminars, dinners, competitions and tasting rooms where brands showcase their latest products. Tales of the Cocktail® returns in 2012 for a historic milestone—its 10th Anniversary of rocking the cocktail world.


Imbibe Live
03 - 04 Jul 2012, London, United Kingdom

Imbibe Live is the intelligent, annual exhibition for anyone who sources, buys or serves drinks and other related products within the licensed on-trade and is keen to improve their offering and knowledge. Imbibe Live is the one and only event that focuses on the entire world of on-trade specific drinks – from wines, beers and spirits, to cocktails, soft drinks, mixers, tea, coffee, waters and other associated products.


Guangdong International Spirits Fair
28 - 30 Jun 2012, Guangdong, China

The 5th year of South China's largest wine and spirits fair.


The Bar & Wine Show
26 - 27 Jun 2012, New York City, United States

The essential industry event for On-Premise Food and Beverage Professionals. It is the culmination of the finest products and services that are available in the marketplace today on display at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City.


On The Town
11 - 11 Jun 2012, Denver, CO, United States

A tribute to bars, speaks and legendary saloons. Join award-winning mixologist and author Dale DeGroff for an evening of stories, cocktails and songs from legendary watering holes and his forty years of working them!


VinExpo
29 - 31 May 2012, Bordeaux, France

Bring together France's biggest producers and traders of still wine, champagne, spirits, sparkling wine & the wine cooperatives.


Distil London
22 - 24 May 2012, London, United Kingdom

Distil - It's about the spirits. Tequila, rum, vodka, whisky, gin... so much to see, taste, compare. The world of spirits just keeps getting more interesting. New brands, new blends, new cocktails, it's changing every day. Visiting Distil is free of charge, and only for the trade. For importers, bar staff, mixologists, sommeliers and retailers... In fact all those preparing, serving and buying spirits, Distil is designed for you.


Czech Beer Festival
17 May - 02 Jun 2012, Prague, Czech Republic

Welcome to the 5th Czech Beer Fest!For 17 days (from May 17th to June 2nd, 2012), we have prepared a selection of the best from Czech breweries, Czech chefs, butchers and bakers for you.


The Manhattan Cocktail Classic
11 - 15 May 2012, New York City, United States

Part festival, part fête, part conference, part cocktail party – the Manhattan Cocktail Classic is an annual celebration of the myriad points of intersection between cocktails and culture. With over one hundred events spread across five days and five boroughs, the Manhattan Cocktail Classic offers a vast array of unique experiences to enthusiasts and professionals alike, expanding the very definition of what constitutes a “cocktail event".


Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
06 - 09 May 2012, Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is celebrating its thirteenth anniversary. Held each year during the first long weekend in May, it creates an opportunity for visitors to enjoy a visit to Speyside before the start of the main tourism season. The Festival invites visitors to celebrate Scotland’s national drink through an inventive and wide-ranging programme of whisky-inspired events – some educational, all of them fun.


Tokyo Bar Show
05 - 06 May 2012, Tokyo, Japan

The Tokyo International BarShow (TIBS) is a 2-day event in central Tokyo that celebrates alcoholic beverages from around the world and the skills of the bartenders who serve them.


Bier Zone Fest
27 Apr - 09 May 2012, Bucharest, Romania

Bavarian beer and rock music celebration in Bucharest


ExpoVinis
24 - 26 Apr 2012, Sao Paolo, Brazil

Expovinis Brazil-International Wine & Spirits Fair is Brazil's only truly international wine, beer & spirits exhibition. Expovinis Brasil-International Wine & Spirits Fair attracts a larger trade audience than any other event of its type in the Brazilian market.


VinItaly
25 - 28 Mar 2012, Verona, Italy

The largest exhibition dedicated to the wine sector. Every year 4 thousand exhibitors from all over the world present their top production. Five days of major events attracting 153 thousand sector professionals: technical tastings of wine and spirits, overviews of wine-making realities in various regions of Italy, an impressive convention programme embracing conferences, forums and seminars dealing with topics of major current interest that reveal the challenges and prospects for the future.


Lebanese Bartenders Competition
20 - 23 Mar 2012, Beirut, Lebanon

The cream of Lebanon’s bartenders will be there. The competition hosts leading talents demonstrating their mixology expertise, revealing tricks, and exquisite blends of flavors for both the eyes and the taste buds. Bacardi Superior Rum Legacy Cocktail Competition 2012. As part of the Global Bacardi Superior Rum Legacy Cocktail Competition and leading into the 150th year anniversary of Bacardi Superior Rum in 2012, a competition to elect the new Bacardi Superior Rum Legacy Cocktail for the Middle East, will take place during the bartenders competition at HORECA 2012.


Nighclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
11 - 14 Mar 2012, Las Vegas, United States

The Nightclub & Bar Show is by far the best bar, nightclub and beverage trade show for the bar and nightclub owners, operators, bartenders and other professionals in the industry. Attendees walk away with the tools they need to better serve their customers, which at the end of the day helps them grow their business. We’re committed to providing networking opportunities, rock-solid educational experiences, a high-energy show floor so that you walk away empowered and ready to hit the ground running!


Boutique Bar Show
04 - 04 Mar 2012, Manchester, United Kingdom

The Boutique Bar Show is hosted within the stunning gothic inspired architecture of Manchester’s finest building. The Great Hall hosts 32 drinks companies with nearly 100 quality drinks brands to sample, compare and learn about.