​WHAT IS EXPO: Produced by the Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM), the Expo brings together the best elements of the region’s hospitality industry. Professionals from all over the Mid-Atlantic will travel to the Expo to demo products, enjoy food and drink samples, watch competitions and attend seminars.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 02, 2018 -- 9:00AM-6:00PM
WHERE: Martins West - 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD​
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RAM & Education Foundation Events

October 02, 2018  -  Mid-Atlantic Expo
Expo brings together the best elements of the region’s hospitality industry. Professionals from all over the Mid-Atlantic will travel to the Expo to demo products, enjoy food and drink samples, watch competitions and attend seminars.
When: Tuesday, October 02, 2018 -- 9:00AM-6:00PM
Where: Martins West - 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD
October 22, 2018  -  3rd Annual Chesapeake Chefs Challenge
The Chesapeake Chefs Challenge is an ACF Sanctioned Culinary Competition hosted by the Anne Arundel Community College, Hotel, Culinary Arts & Tourism Institute. This head-to-head Chef competition, features some of the best talent in our area for a chance to win up to a $1,000 cash prize. This year’s competition will be held at the Hotel, Culinary Arts & Tourism Institute in Glen Burnie. Learn more or register to compete now CLICK HERE.
When: Monday, October 22, 2018
Where: Hotel Culinary Arts & Tourism Institute - 7438 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD
March 25-28, 2019  -  Dine Out 2 Help Out
Over 682,000 Marylanders face hunger every day. Join Maryland’s top restaurants to make sure children, individuals, and families in Maryland get access to nutritious food. Visit a participating restaurant from March 25-28, 2019 and 5% of your bill will be donated to the Maryland Food Bank.
Can’t make it out to any of our participating restaurants? Donate online today.
Are you a restaurant owner that wants to get your restaurant involved, learn more here.
When: March 25-28, 2019
Where: Statewide

Other Industry Events

August 03-18, 2018  -  Baltimore County Restaurant Week
This 16th bi-annual promotion begins on Friday, August 03. Participating restaurants from across the area will feature special menus at discounted, fixed prices, offering one to three course brunch, lunch, and/or dinner specials ranging from $15 to $35.
When: August 03-18, 2018
Where: MD State Fairgrounds - Racetrack Infield -- 2200 York Rd, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
August 12-19, 2018  -  Carroll County Restaurant Week
Participating Carroll County restaurants offer prix fixe menus daily all week. More than two dozen restaurants devise Summer menus to show off local specials, County wines and beers and farm fresh fare.
When: August 12-19, 2018
Where: Carroll County, MD
August 17-26, 2018  -  Baltimore Vegan "Summer Love" Restaurant Week
Summer Love is the theme for this returning Restaurant Week featuring delicious and innovative plant-based menus offered by a growing number of Vegan Restaurants who provide healthy fare that is tasty and accessible.
When: August 17-26, 2018
Where: Baltimore City, MD
August 18, 2018  -  Chesapeake Crab & Beer Festival - National Harbor
An all-you-care-to-taste extravaganza with over 65,000 crabs, lots of beer, arts & crafts, live music, family fun and so much more!  Select from two sessions and settle in under one of the massive tents complete with tables, chairs, and crab paper.
When: August 18, 2018
Where: 300 Waterfront Street - National Harbor, MD
August 24 - September 02, 2018  -  Allegany County Restaurant Week
A 10-day celebration of the culinary talents of local restaurants. During restaurant week, restaurants offer specially priced multi-course meals. Participating restaurants will be offering both multi-course menus and can opt for special promotions.
When: August 24 - September 02, 2018
Where: Allegany County, MD
August 27 - September 02, 2018  -  Crisfield's National Hard Crab Derby
Crisfield's National Hard Crab Derby is an annual Labor Day weekend event. The unique crab themed festival features crab races, crab cooking and picking contests, carnival rides, arts and crafts, vendors, live entertainment, beauty pageants, a parade, fireworks and more.
When: August 27 - September 02, 2018
Where: 906 W Main Street, Crisfield, MD
September 08-09, 2018  -  Maryland Seafood Festival
Mark your calendars for the 51st Annual Maryland Seafood Festival - celebrating over 50 years of food and fun at Sandy Point State Park with a weekend full of delicious seafood dishes, interactive cooking demonstrations,  exciting competitions, kids activities and more!
When: September 08-09, 2018
Where: Sandy Point State Park - 1100 E College Parkway, Annapolis, MD​
September 20, 2018  -  Dine Out For Life
Dining Out For Life is an annual one day fundraising event where restaurants donate a minimum of 25% of their sales for breakfast, lunch or dinner to Moveable Feast - an organization that assists men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses by preparing and delivering nutritious meals and groceries and providing nutritional counseling and other services.
When: September 20, 2018
Where: Baltimore Area, MD
September 24, 2018  -  Farm to Chef Maryland
Farm to Chef is an annual event that pairs 30 local Farms with 30 local Chefs for an Iron Chef style competition for the best dish! There is also a Best Cocktail competition with 5 local bars partnered with local distilleries and local farms as well as local breweries, wineries, vendors and a raffle/silent auction.
When: September 24, 2018
Where: The Assembly Room - 316 Guilford Avenue, Baltimore, MD​
October 06, 2018  -  Taste of Bethesda
Bethesda's famous food and music festival brings 60 restaurants and five stages of entertainment to Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle. Each year, more than 40,000 attendees sample the delicious restaurants, enjoy the live entertainment and visit the kid's corner for face painting and arts & crafts. Taste of Bethesda is held rain or shine.
When: October 06, 2018 - 11AM to 4PM (ticket sales end at 3:30PM)
Where: Woodmont Triangle - Bethesda, MD​
October 14-28, 2018  -  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.
When: October 14-28, 2018
Where: Ocean City, MD​
October 21, 2018  -  Taste of Howard County
This delicious event, held at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, features over 2 dozen of Howard County’s favorite restaurants, sampling their signature dishes to benefit Gilchrist Center Howard County, our 10-bed acute inpatient center in Columbia.
When: October 21, 2018
Where: Turf Valley Resort - 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD​​