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​WHAT: Join us for the 65th Annual Stars of the Industry Awards Gala -  Back to the 80's. Come celebrate and help us recognize the best and brightest in the foodservice and hospitality industry in Maryland. Enjoy an open bar, signature samples from our cocktail reception participating restaurants, a 3 course plated dinner and live music from our gala band: The New Romance.
When: Sunday, May 05, 2019 - 5:00-10:00PM
Where: Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel - 202 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202
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RAM & Education Foundation Events

May 5, 2019  -  Stars of the Industry Awards Gala
Join us to recognize best and brightest in the Maryland foodservice and hospitality industry. Savor our pre-event Cocktail Reception featuring 12 member restaurant stations. Enjoy dancing, signature cocktails and celebrating with the 2019 award winners. The evening’s menu will feature a five star dinner and assorted desserts.
When: Sunday, May 5, 2019 -- 5:00-10:00PM
Where: Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel - 202 E Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Other Industry Events

March 18-24, 2019  -  Talbot County Restaurant Week
Participating restaurants will offer prix fix lunches and dinners, many with special menus designed to showcase their finest dishes to spotlight the many talented chefs and restaurateurs. Restaurants will offert-course lunches for $20.18 and three-course dinners are priced at $35.18.
When: March 18-24, 2019
Where: Talbot County, MD
March 29 & 30, 2019  -  Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival
BALTMORE’s Favorite Smoked Meat Onslaught is back – with TEETH! This is our 13th Annual PORK-OUT in Baltimore County. Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by - Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits,Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts!
When: March 29 & 30, 2019
Where: Maryland State Fair Grounds: Cow Palace - 2200 York Rd, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
April 6, 2019  -  Maryland Chicken Wing Festival
On April 6th the 6th annual Maryland Chicken Wing Festival will be taking over the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds from 11am to 7pm. Come taste the best and most inventive chicken wing recipes from our area’s best chefs, all while enjoying a local and regional craft beer selection and live bands.
When: April 6, 2019 - 11:00AM-7:00PM
Where: Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds - 1450 Generals Hwy, Crownsville, MD 21032
April 8-14, 2019  -  Salisbury Restaurant Week
For one week, the best, local restaurants in Salisbury, MD will offer 2-3 course, fixed priced menus for you to enjoy! Chefs will showcase their best dishes and even test of new items.
When: April 8-14, 2019
Where: Salisbury, MD
April 13 & 14, 2019  -  Savor Bowie Food, Wine and Music Festival
Two Days of Complimentary Wine tastings from the areas best wineries! Vendors, Great food, Exhibitors and Artisans, Huge Classic Car show.
When: April 13 & 14, 2019
Where: Bowie Town Center - 15606 Emerald Way, Bowie, MD 20716
April 19 & 20, 2019  -  Interstate BBQ Festival Hagerstown
The Interstate BBQ Festival is a fun, family event that celebrates everything BBQ! This festival proudly features regional beer, wine & spirits and dozens of local restaurants, caterers, artists, crafters and businesses.
When: April 19 & 20, 2019
Where: Washington Co. Agricultural Education Center - 7313 Sharpsburg Pk., Boonsboro, MD 21713
April 20-27, 2019  -  Restaurant Week Rock Hall
From Saturday to Saturday, each participating restaurant offers its own unique specials. The campaign, which spans across the entire small waterfront town boast nearly all of its restaurants.
When: April 20-27, 2019
Where: Rock Hall, MD
Apr. 28-May 11, 2019  -  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.
When: Apr. 28-May 11, 2019
Where: Ocean City, MD
May 4, 2019  -  Naptown barBAYq Festival
The Naptown barBAYq Festival features live music, great food and a KCBS sanctioned barbeque competition. It is a family affair with live music, kids' activities, arts and crafts vendors and cooking demonstrations.
When: May 4, 2019
Where: Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds - 1450 Generals Highway, Crownsville, MD 21032
May 5, 2019  -  Taste of Garrett County
This event is packed with restaurants from all around Garrett County, MD. Patrons pay one entrance fee and then can immerse themselves in tasty treats from the area’s best chefs, prizes and raffles, entertainment and delicious new offerings and classic favorites from Garrett County's popular dining establishments.
When: May 5, 2019
Where: Garrett County, MD
May 11, 2019  -  Baltimore Wine and Food Festival
A World-Class, Waterfront, Culinary Event. Experience the 4th Annual Baltimore Wine & Food Festival; bringing together world-renowned chefs, artisan craftsmen, and culinary pioneers with thousands of Baltimore’s foodies.
When: May 11, 2019
Where: Rash Field - Inner Harbor - 201 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230
May 18 & 19, 2019  -  Wine in the Woods
May 18 & 19, 2019  -  Wine in the Woods at Symphony Woods
Join us for Howard County’s 27th annual weekend of wine, food and music in Symphony Woods (by Merriweather Post Pavilion). Sample bottles from local vineyards at Maryland’s largest wine festival, sharpen your palate at our wine education seminars and take home a souvenir glass.
When: May 18 & 19, 2019
Where: Symphony Woods - 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
June 2, 2019  -  Taste of Wheaton
The Taste of Wheaton is the area's signature event highlighting some of Wheaton's most popular and award-winning restaurants. In addition to food offerings, the event features cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, live music, and kids' rides & activities.
When: June 2, 2019
Where: Wheaton, MD
June 8, 2019  -  Interstate Wine Fest
We are pleased to be hosting dozens of local restaurants, artists, crafters and musicians alongside about 15 regional wineries showcasing and sampling their goods to an anticipated 2,500+ local attendees!
When: June 8, 2019
Where: Washington Co. Agricultural Education Center - 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713
June 15, 2019  -  Tri-State Wing Off
The Tri-State Wing-Off is a daylong competition where wing-serving restaurants fry up thousands of chicken wings to be eaten and judged by the public for numerous awards including the prestigious title of 2019 Tri-State Wing-Off Champion!
When: June 15, 2019
Where: 13100 Ali Ghan Road NE, Cumberland, MD 21502
July 13, 2019  -  Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival
The Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival will feature live national jazz artists, lots of delicious seafood. The food vendors will offer seafood as well as a variety of other foods including, BBQ, healthy/vegetarian options, and much more.
When: July 13, 2019
Where: St. Clement's Island Museum - 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, Maryland
July 20, 2019  -  Tilghman Island Seafood Fest
The Tilghman Island Seafood Fest will feature steamed crabs, clams, steamed shrimp, barbecue chicken, hot dogs, corn on the cob, french fries, and more. There will be plenty of ice-cold beer and sodas as well as children’s activities, games, nautical artisans, craft vendors and an indoor flea market.
When: July 20, 2019
Where: Tilghman Island Fire Department - 5996 Tilghman Island Road, Tilghman, MD 21671