​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 region will travel to the Expo to demo products, enjoy food and drink samples, watch competitions and attend seminars. FREE registration until September 28, 2018 - Onsite registration $10.
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

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 12-21, 2018  -  Baltimore Beer Week
From October 12-21, Baltimore Beer Week brings to life hundreds of beer-centric events that focus on beer culture, culinary aspects, meet and greets, homebrew demos and even beer history. All in the name of seeking to increase people’s awareness of all things beer in the famed “Land of Pleasant Living.” Kick off this beer-centric week with Das Best Oktoberfest on October 13th with the Opening Tap Celebration.
When: October 12-21, 2018
Where: Greater Baltimore Area, 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 16, 2018  -  Taste of North County
Kick off North County Restaurant Week with this delicious annual event, held at La Fontaine Bleue in Glen Burnie featuring food samples from over 25 of North Anne Arundel County’s best restaurants and caterers. Beer & Wine Tastings (included in ticket price), Cash Bar available as well as live music from The Tooo Smooth Dudes Jazz Trio.
When: October 16, 2018
Where: La Fontaine Bleue -- 7514 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD​
October 19-26, 2018  -  North County Restaurant Week
From October 19-26, enjoy delicious specials, prix-fixe menus and discounted menus highlighting the exceptional, diverse and high-quality dining experiences offered by restaurants in northern Anne Arundel County. Check back often for new menus and participating locations.
When: October 19-26, 2018
Where: Northern Anne Arundel County, 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​​