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2024 Virginia Food & Beverage Expo Information

Sponsored by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), the Virginia Food and Beverage Expo connects industry buyers with Virginia specialty food and beverage products. The trade event takes place once every two years to promote Virginia products and advance economic development.

The Expo, established in 1992, is now the largest marketplace devoted exclusively to specialty foods and beverages in Virginia. VDACS promotes the economic growth and development of Virginia agriculture, provides consumer protection and encourages environmental stewardship. Today’s trade event is one of the largest gatherings of Virginia’s Finest® products under one roof. Virginia’s Finest® celebrated its 34th anniversary in 2023 and continues to lead Virginia’s specialty crafted food and drink industry into the new decade.

Over the years, industry partners have come to rely heavily on the Expo to showcase the Best of the Best of Virginia products, including meats, cheeses, soups, seafood, peanuts, pasta, breads, baked goods, sauces, chocolates, condiments, dressings, beverages, Virginia craft beverages, mixers, wine, coffee, tea, artesian water and more. The Virginia Food and Beverage Expo consistently showcases the amazing Virginia companies that produce products pleasing to the palate of even the most selective connoisseurs.

Discover the newest trends and best products, make key business connections, network with industry leaders, and take a look at what the future holds for Virginia specialty food!

For more information regarding the Expo contact info@vafoodbeverageexpo.com.

The Virginia Food and Beverage Expo provides press badges to qualified media to cover the Expo. All credential requests are subject to approval by show management. Working journalists in print, broadcast and digital media on assignment or conducting research for established publications and media outlets. This includes reporters, editors and publishers. Film crews and photographers must have proof of assignment.