Walter E. Washington
Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place NW,
Wash.
D.C. 20001
June 17 - 19, 2012
Connect with NASFT &
the Fancy Food Shows
Special Programs and Events
Discover new connections, new products and the hottest trends.
sofi™ Awards Showcase
Location: Concourse Level
See the outstanding specialty foods and beverages of the year at the 2012 sofi Finalists showcase. For an online gallery of the 2011 finalists, visit foodspring.com's sofi Finalist Gallery
sofi™ Awards: Taste & Judge
Location: Room 147B
Dates & Times
Sunday, July 10- 10:30am-12pm | 1-5pm
Monday, July 11 - 10am - 1pm
Foodservice and retailers are invited to judge the 2012 sofi Silver Finalists to select the sofi Gold Winners.
sofi™ Awards Red Carpet Ceremony Featuring Keynote Speaker Chef José Andrés
Location: Level 3 - Ballroom A
Date: July 11 - 4:30pm
Celebrate the best our industry has to offer in both taste and innovation at our prestigious sofi Awards ceremony.
Click on the following link to find out more: sofi Awards Ceremony
Learn from Industry Experts
Location: Street Level
Brush up on the basics, get new ideas and learn from industry experts in more than 20 educational seminars, tastings, tours and cooking classes.
Cooking Demonstration Theater
Relax and learn from culinary masters and chefs who will demonstrate fun, flavorful recipes, cooking techniques and culinary ideas that will inspire you professionally and personally.
New Brands on the Shelf
Location: Lower Level Behind 100 Aisle
The newest specialty foods and beverages from NASFT members.
If you own a company that has not yet qualified for NASFT Exhibiting Membership, find out more about our Member Candidate Program and exhibiting in the New Brands on The Shelf table-top display by
clicking here.
What's New, What's Hot!
Location: L Street Bridge
Offering a targeted area where you can find products in these exciting categories: What's New?, Gift & Holiday and Natural & Organic Foods.
Business Builders 1-to-1
Location: Room 146 ABC
Date: July 9
Retail, foodservice buyers, brokers and distributors can make efficient use of their time with this free “match-making” program that pairs them with exhibitors for one-on-one meetings.