Put your brand in front of 24,200 attendees at Great Food Expo with geofenced ads — no booth required.
Date
Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 25, 2026
Venue
Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL, USA

About
Food IndustryThe Great Food Expo is a vibrant culinary event taking place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, United States. This engaging expo is designed for food enthusiasts, featuring an array of delicious foods, innovative snacks, desserts, and refreshing beverages. Attendees can explore exciting emerging brands and specialty items that cater to their love for cooking and eating. With an expected visitor count of 24,200, this event promises a lively atmosphere filled with culinary delights and opportunities to discover new tastes.The expo will showcase 265 exhibitors, offering visitors the chance to explore a variety of products and services from the food industry. Among the highlights of the event, renowned chefs Anne Burrell and Graham Elliot will be taking the stage for keynote addresses. Anne Burrell, known for her energetic personality and expertise in Italian cuisine, gained fame through her shows on the Food Network, including 'Worst Cooks in America' and 'Secrets of a Restaurant Chef'. Her cookbooks have appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list, and she will present a keynote address on Saturday at 1:30 PM. Meanwhile, Graham Elliot, a celebrated chef and former judge on 'Top Chef', will inspire attendees with his culinary journey and insights on Saturday at 1:00 PM. Elliot is known for his innovative approach to cooking and has opened several successful restaurants.Additionally, visitors will have the opportunity to meet Sasha, another influential figure in the culinary world. Following her presentation on Sunday at 1:30 PM, she will be signing copies of her cookbook 'Sasha in Good Taste' at the Books Pavilion, providing attendees with personal insights and tips from her culinary journey. As part of the expo experience, visitors can enter a contest to win a seven-day delicious adventure to Italy, which includes roundtrip airfare for two, hotel accommodations, cooking classes, and $5,000 for culinary explorations. The Great Food Expo is not only an event to discover new flavors but also an opportunity to engage with culinary experts and fellow food lovers.
Expected Attendees
24,200
Industry
Food Industry
Industry
Food Industry
Venue
Donald E Stephens Convention Center
Location
Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
Rosemont, IL, USA
Website
greatfoodexpo.com/chicagoTopics
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Great Food Expo in Rosemont concentrates around 24,200 Food Industry professionals in one place, so your ads reach people already interested in your category instead of a broad, untargeted crowd.
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Great Food Expo draws roughly 24,200 Food Industry professionals, a focused audience for well-targeted advertising.
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