Every foodservice trade show in 2026

Trade shows are not the best lead gen tool. That would be outbound.

But we know trade shows are part of your 2026 plans. And they’re not all bad. When you do the right prep, they can contribute to your lead nurture efforts.

That's why we put together a list of all the foodservice trade shows lined up for next year — and you can get it below.

As you're making your plans, just remember these guidelines for maximizing your spend.

• Pick relevant shows: Find ones that attract your target audience or geography.
• Know that bigger isn’t better: National shows have more attendees and exhibitors, which means more competition.
• Run campaigns beforehand: Do your outbound first, so you know who’s open to meeting irl.
• Set operator meetings ahead of time: Don’t wait for them to happen upon your booth.
• Have a follow-up plan: Email every single person you meet after the show!

Ready for the list?

We rounded up every foodservice trade show in the U.S. You can filter the list by location, date, show size, and focus/audience.

Think we missed one? Let us know, and we’ll add it!

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