Sunday, August 10, 2014

GFGS Community Calendar: August 2014

As a service to our regular readers and the Celiac community at large, Gluten Free Garden State offers an ongoing list of upcoming events of interest. We feature local happenings, regional events and national programs open to the public. The calendar appears on the second Sunday of each month. Links are posted to Facebook and Twitter using the hashtages #2ndSundaySked and #savetheceliacdate.

In the coming month, there are a handful of travel-worthy events happening withing driving distance. You won't want to miss New Jersey's annual Gluten & Allergen Free Expo in early September. Look for us there too!

In the Garden State

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 6-7: Gluten & Allergen Free Expo at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, Hudson County. Event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Parking is free. Go to gfafexpo.com to purchase tickets and obtain additional information.

Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 27-28: Tri-State Food Expo at the Meadowlands Exposition Center. Catering to restaurant, retail and other food service industry professionals, it features some gluten-free vendors, as well as general demonstrations and information. Visit the expo's website for additional information and ticket purchases.


Near the Garden State

Saturday, Sept. 20: Celiac Awareness Night at Yankee Stadium, Bronx, N.Y. Take in the New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays with expanded gluten-free options, including hot dogs and sausages on gluten-free buns. Tickets are $35 per seat in sections 232A-234 with a portion of sales donated to the National Celiac Disease Society. Purchase tickets through the Gluten Free Calendar.

Wednesday, Sept. 24: Celiac Disease Foundation's 2nd Annual Golf Outing, New Hempstead, N.Y. Fund raiser for the non-profit organization at the New York Country Club, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $25 to attend the cocktail hour only and $200 for individual golfers. A foursome is $750, and various levels of sponsorship opportunities are available.Call 845-304-9957 or visit the CDF website for more information.

Road Trip



Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 23-24: Gluten Free Food Allergy Fest at the Indiana State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in Indianapolis. Hosted by Gluten Free & More magazine (formerly Living Without), the event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. It offers free samples of gluten-free, allergy-friendly foods, as well as informative presentations by experts in the gluten-free community. Admission is reasonably priced. Visit the event’s website for more information.

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 6-7: Gluten Free Food Allergy Fest in Portland, Oregon. Hosted by Gluten Free & More magazine (formerly Living Without), the event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Visit the event’s website for more information.


Wednesday-Saturday, Sept. 17-20: Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, Md. Held at the Baltimore Convention Center with more than 1,200 exhibiting businesses, including some representing the gluten-free food industry. Event includes vendor fair, education, workshops, tours and entertainment. Go to expoeast.com for tickets and additional information.

Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 25-26: Gluten & Allergen Free Expo in Springfield, Mass. with educational presentations, and products for sampling and purchase. Event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Go to gfafexpo.com to purchase tickets and obtain additional information.

Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 15-16: Gluten & Allergen Free Expo in Dallas, Tx. with educational presentations, and products for sampling and purchase. Event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Go to gfafexpo.com to purchase tickets and obtain additional information.

Saturday, Nov. 22: Food Allergy & Celiac Convention at Walt Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Starting at 9 a.m., the day includes breakfast, an expo area, workshops, samples, information and giveaways. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door for adults; $5 for children. To to www.celebrateawareness.com to purchase tickets.

If you have a gluten-free event you'd like to have listed, please send details and contact information to gfgardenstate@gmail.com. #savetheceliacdate #2ndSundaySked

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