24–25 Oct 2026 · Rosemont, Illinois, US

Great Food Expo

Chicago is a consumer-focused food and beverage event held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on October 24–25, 2026 (Saturday 10:00–17:00, Sunday 11:00–17:00). The program features celebrity speakers and stage appearances (e.g., Valerie Bertinelli, Duff Goldman, Tamron Hall, Graham Elliot), hands-on baking and cooking workshops, a books pavilion with signings, and showcases of foods, snacks, desserts, beverages, wines and spirits, coffee and tea, confectionery, bakery items, international and local specialty products, organics and dairy-free options.

Dates
24–25 Oct 2026
Venue
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Location
Rosemont, Illinois, US
Audience
Consumer
Duration
2 days
Scale
Flagship
Visitors
100,000Fact
business supplies and equipmentfood & beveragesfood production
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About Great Food Expo

Great Food Expo is a flagship trade show for the business supplies and equipment and food & beverages industries, held in Rosemont, Illinois, United States. The 2026 edition runs 24–25 Oct 2026 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. It brings together 100,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed).

Past editions

Venue

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

9291, Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, Illinois, 60018, United States, 60018 Rosemont, Illinois, Illinois, US

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Frequently asked questions

When is Great Food Expo 2026?
Great Food Expo 2026 runs 24–25 Oct 2026 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Where is Great Food Expo held?
Great Food Expo is held at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, United States.

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