Tap into the wisdom and warmth of the specialty food industry at regional events hosted by the Specialty Food Association. More will be added regularly, so check back soon!
Where We're Headed Next
Thursday, October 1, 2026 | Burlington, Vermont
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | Chicago, Illinois
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
Where We've Been
Boston, MA
Washington, D.C.
Louisville, KY
Good food, great conversation, and a little New England weather. Our Boston community gathered after a winter storm for an evening of specialty food and beverages, networking, and connection with fellow SFA members and industry friends.
Networking met product discovery in DC. In partnership with Union Kitchen, this gathering brought the specialty food community together over food and beverages, while SFA member brands showcased and sampled their products with attendees and area retailers.
Cheese, connections, and dueling pianos. SFA partnered with the American Cheese Society for a lively evening designed to help attendees unwind after a day at the ACS Conference, with food, beverages, networking, and an incredible dueling pianos performance.
Portland, OR
Seattle, WA
Austin, TX
An intimate Portland experience from factory floor to dinner table. SFA members toured Olympia Provisions before gathering for a Founder’s Dinner and fireside chat with co-founder, Michelle Cairo, creating an evening centered on great food, conversation, and meaningful connection.
A sweet and intimate evening in Seattle. In partnership with Fran’s Chocolates, SFA hosted a smaller gathering designed for meaningful conversation and connection, featuring food, beverages, networking, and a fireside chat with their CEO, Andrina Bigelow
Brand discovery, industry connections, and a little Tex-Mex. SFA members showcased their products for area retailers while attendees connected over Tex-Mex food and beverages. With SFA’s Board of Directors and leadership joining the evening, the event created a unique opportunity for members, retailers, and SFA leaders to connect in a relaxed setting.