WHAT: At the Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo you'll meet 200 hospitality-focused companies from around the region, demo products, enjoy food and drink samples, watch competitions and attend seminars. Don't Miss This Industry-Only Gathering!
WHEN: September 26-27, 2017  --  10:00AM - 4:00PM
WHERE: Maryland State Fairgrounds  --  2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093  --  ​Inside the Cow Palace building​
REGISTER TODAY: Click Here  |  For more information email: expo@marylandrestaurants.com or call (410) 290-6800
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RAM & Education Foundation Events

September 26-27, 2017  -  Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo
Join us in Timonium to learn new ideas, network with others in the industry and talk to hospitality-related businesses. Over 200 companies are expected to exhibit with thousands of hospitality professionals attending.
When: September 26-27, 2017  --  10:00AM - 4:00PM
Where: MD State Fairgrounds  --  2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093  --  ​Cow Palace building​

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December 04, 2017  -  RAM/RAMEF Holiday Reception
The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) invites you to join us for this year's Holiday Reception. Help us celebrate your membership and a successful 2017 while enjoying hors' d'oeuvres & drinks.

When: Monday, December 04, 2017  --  5:00-7:30PM
Where: TBD

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Other Industry Events

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​August 04-19, 2017  -  Baltimore County Restaurant Week
With an exciting 16 full days of dining deals, Baltimore County diners will have the opportunity to sample local flavors through prix-fixe menus and multi-course dining specials. With brunch, lunch and dinner menus ranging anywhere from $15-35, don’t miss this chance to taste everything Baltimore County has to offer!
When: August 04-19, 2017
Where: Baltimore County, MD

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​August 13-20, 2017  -  Carroll County Restaurant Week
With nearly 30 restaurants from across the county offering prix-fixe menus and special discounts, this week of dining is not to be missed! Explore all that Carroll County’s riveting culinary scene has   to offer.
When: August 13-20, 2017
Where: Carroll County, MD

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​August 18-26, 2017  -  Baltimore Vegan Restaurant Week
The mission of Baltimore Vegan Restaurant Week is to increase the awareness, benefits and accessibility of a plant-based diet through a fun, innovative and community-based experience across multiple neighborhoods. Unlike a traditional restaurant week that provides pre-fix menu, participating restaurants will create a selection of items to be offered throughout the week.
When: August 18-26, 2017
Where: Baltimore, MD

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August 18-27, 2017  -  Harford County Restaurant Week
Participating restaurants will offer special fixed price lunch and/or dinner menus during Restaurant Week, with prices starting at $10.17, in $5 increments. Each menu will include distinct choices to appeal to a range of diners.​
When: August 18-27, 2017
Where: Harford County, MD

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September 05-10, 2017  -  Silver Spring - Takoma Park Restaurant Week
This exciting six day celebration will showcase the variety of delicious fine dining options available in the Silver Spring area and Takoma Park. Participating restaurants will offer diners special two and three course menus.​
When: September 05-10, 2017
Where: Silver Spring - Takoma Park, MD

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September 08-17, 2017  -  Mountain Maryland Restaurant Week
Rise and dine in Mountain Maryland during this 10-day week of culinary delights - starting with a food sampling party in Downtown Cumberland on September 9!
When: September 08-17, 2017
Where: Cumberland, MD

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September 09-10, 2017  -  Maryland Seafood Festival
The 50th Anniversary of the Maryland Seafood Festival is a tasty and entertaining tradition, with music, great food, exhibits, arts and crafts, and featuring The Capital’s 27th Crab Soup Cook-off and plenty of local seafood, entertainment, and arts & crafts. This family fun and feasting event draws 20,000+ visitors from all across the mid-Atlantic region. With live music performances, chef demonstrations, delicious seafood, creative craft booths, and interactive kid zone, it is guaranteed fun had by all!
When: September 09-10, 2017
Where: Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD

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September 16, 2017  -  Baltimore Brunch Festival
Held from 11:00am-3:00pm in Baltimore’s Harbor East neighborhood, this awesome celebration of brunch features all you care to taste brunch samples from over 15 Baltimore restaurants as well as unlimited Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas, Craft Beer, Spirits and Wine. The event also includes lawn games and activities.
When: September 16, 2017
Where: Harbor East - Baltimore, MD

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September 16, 2017  -  Baltimore Seafood Festival
This year’s 4th annual Baltimore Seafood Festival will be held from noon to 12-7pm at the Canton Waterfront Park. Tickets include signature seafood dishes from over 40 local restaurants, live music, chef cooking demonstrations, refreshing drinks, a family zone, shopping, and more!
When: September 16, 2017
Where: Canton Waterfront Park - Baltimore, MD

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September 16-17, 2017  -  Baltimore Seafood Festival
Enjoy 150+ wines for sampling, The Maryland Cheese Pavilion, Juried Crafts, Fabulous Food, Live Entertainment and more at the 34th annual Maryland Wine Festival, held at the Carroll County Farm Museum.
When: September 16-17, 2017
Where: Carroll County Farm Museum - Westminster, MD

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September 30, 2017  -  Maryland Microbrewery Festival
Held at the Union Mills Homestead, this celebration promotes the best of Maryland's handcrafted and distinctive microbrews. Numerous Maryland brewers will be attending, all true microbreweries or regional craft breweries, and each will have a number of different brews to sample. The event includes live music, crafts, and there will be a wide variety of food vendors.​
When: September 30, 2017
Where: Union Mills Homestead - Westminster, MD

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October 02, 2017  -  Farm to Chef Maryland
Farm to Chef Maryland is a culinary competition that pairs local farmers with the Baltimore region’s most talented chefs to create original dishes that highlight the region’s wide abundance of local, fresh ingredients. Each year 30 teams of farmers and chefs work together to create dishes that are judged in several categories by a panel of judges as well as the event’s attendees.
When: October 02, 2017
Where: B&O Railroad Museum - Baltimore, MD

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October 03, 2017  -  Taste of North County
This exciting annual kick-off of North County Restaurant Week features over 25 local restaurants sampling an array of signature cuisine. Participating restaurants will also be showcasing discounted prix-fixe menus from October 6-13 during North County Restaurant Week.
When: October 03, 2017
Where: La Fontaine Bleue, Glen Burnie, MD​

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October 06-13, 2017  -  North County Restaurant Week
The Northern Anne Arundel County Restaurant Week is designed to highlight the exceptional, diverse and high-quality dining experiences offered by restaurants in northern Anne Arundel County. Participating restaurants are offering fixed price menus for lunch, dinner or both. Prices vary per restaurant.
When: October 06-13, 2017
Where: Northern Anne Arundel County, MD​

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October 13-22, 2017  -  Baltimore Beer Week
Baltimore Beer Week is back for the 9th year! Enjoy a full week of beer-centric activities, specials and of course, Das Best OktoberFest to celebrate "All Things Beer in the Land of Pleasant Living!”
When: October 13-22, 2017
Where: Baltimore, MD​

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November 05-19, 2017  -  Ocean City Restaurant Week
In addition to their regular menu, participating Restaurant Week establishments offer special Restaurant Week fixed price menu options. They may offer a $10, $20, $30, or $40 fixed menu. Dining options range from the clean and simple to fine dining. The chance to try new food or dine at your favorites for a great price is so popular that we highly recommend making a reservation in advance. Don't miss out on Ocean City Restaurant Week!​
When: November 05-19, 2017
Where: Ocean City, MD​