Ocean City Spring Trade Expo and WFC Qualifier

The Ocean City Spring Trade Expo brings together buyers and sellers from the hospitality and foodservice industries for an energetic two-day event. Hosted by the non-profit Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, this much-anticipated expo draws nearly 5,000 attendees from the Mid-Atlantic area, features more than 500 exhibit booths, and includes complimentary educational sessions and live culinary demonstrations. 

As the premier event for hospitality and foodservice professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region, the Expo is the ultimate platform to showcase your products, demonstrate innovations, and connect in a casual, welcoming environment. It’s the perfect opportunity to engage face-to-face, personalize your brand, and cultivate meaningful industry relationships.

General info: https://oceancitytradeexpo.com/

Exhibitor Registration: https://oceancitytradeexpo.com/exhibitor-registration

Attendee Registration: https://oceancitytradeexpo.com/attendee-registration

You must be 21 to exhibit and attend.

Questions contact;

Susan Jones - susanjones@ocvisitor.com | Phone: 410-289-6733

Kaylee Payne – Kaylee@ocvisitor.com | Phone: 410-289-6733

The first World Food Championship qualifier will be held on the 2nd day of the OCHMRA Expo.

Event Date: March 9th, 2026

Time: 11AM - 1PM

Location: Roland E. Powell Convention Center

Watch as culinary contestants compete for a Golden Ticket during the Restaurant Association of Maryland's World Food Championship qualifier event - in partnership with the MD Department of Agriculture & Seafood. 

This event is sponsored by Maryland's Best, McCormick For Chefs, and J.J. McDonnell.

Please e-mail Cori Grafer at cgrafer@marylandrestaurants.com
to be placed on our waiting list.  If a spot opens up, we will contact you.

All judges and competitor positions have been filled.