24–25 Oct 2026 · Chicago, US

Great Food Expo

Great Food Expo is a public food and beverage event held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago over a weekend (October 24–25, 2026). The program features celebrity chef and media appearances, stage cooking demonstrations, book signings, hands-on baking and cooking workshops, and showcases of snacks, desserts, beverages, wines & spirits, international and local specialty foods including organics and dairy-free options. It targets consumers interested in tasting, shopping for emerging brands and specialty food products, and attending live culinary presentations.

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Dates
24–25 Oct 2026
Venue
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Location
Chicago, US
Audience
Consumer
Duration
2 days
Scale
Flagship
Exhibitors
25Estimate
Visitors
100,000Fact
Business & FinanceFood & Beverage
Event website

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About Great Food Expo

Great Food Expo is a flagship trade show for the Business & Finance and Food & Beverage industries, held in Chicago, United States. The 2026 edition runs 24–25 Oct 2026 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. It brings together an estimated 25 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 25 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

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

Who exhibits at Great Food Expo

We've captured 25 exhibitors for Great Food Expo (roster as of 2026).

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Construction50%·1
  • Healthcare Pharma50%·1

Based on 2 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

76%Class Bof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Highly exclusive — the great majority of exhibitors are found here and nowhere else in our data.

Cross-referenced against 25 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

80%Class Binternationality score

Highly international — a broad field reaching well beyond the host country.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

Great Food Expo 2026 exhibitor list

So far, 20+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for Great Food Expo. They span industries including healthcare-pharma and construction. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • hhealth
  • SSNACKS
  • BBeverages
  • SSmallwares
  • CChicago
  • Sales
  • APPETITE FOR
  • Beer, Spirits, Wine
  • Coffee, Tea
  • Cookies and Confectionery
  • Cooking Appliances
  • Designer Tablescapes
  • Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
  • Emerging Artisans and Small Batch
  • Ethnic Food Products
  • Food Delivery
  • IT’S TIME FOR SOME FRESH THINKING
  • Kitchen Designs and Remodels
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • OCTOBER 24-25, 2026
  • Organic and Healthy Alternatives
  • Outdoor Cooking Equipment
  • Prepared Foods
  • Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm
  • Tabletop Dinnerware

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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 Chicago, United States.
How many exhibitors does Great Food Expo have?
Great Food Expo counts an estimated 25 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 25 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at Great Food Expo?
Indexed exhibitors include health, SNACKS, Beverages and Smallwares. The event spans the Business & Finance and Food & Beverage sectors.
Is Great Food Expo worth attending?
Great Food Expo is a flagship trade show for the Business & Finance and Food & Beverage industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 25 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the Great Food Expo exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 25 companies exhibiting at Great Food Expo so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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