OC Hotel-Motel-Restaurant: 48th Annual Spring Trade Expo

Mar 7, 2022
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

11am - 5pm - Exhibit Hall open

Showcase Stage - MD World Food Championship Qualifier competition - Seafood ticket - brought to you by the Restaurant Association of Maryland - contact Kim Brennan to sign up to compete for $$ 443-539-2464

1pm - Beverage Power Panel - Join Craft Pioneer, Hugh Sisson and other beverage thought leaders as they discuss the future of the beverage industry. Session moderated by Kevin Atticks, MD Breweries Association and Director of Grow & Fortify. 

3pm - Coffee with the Commissioner: Learn Employers Top 10 Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them, brought to you by MD Department of Labor and Industury Commissioner Matt Helminiak

Learn about The 4E's Partnership - Tri-County Council Lower Shore Workforce Alliance

5pm - after Expo Gathering at Pickle's Pub on 8th Street with live music by Side Project - come network with fellow exhibitors and attendees!

Monday, March 7

10am - Hospitality Power Panel - Join thought leaders from the MD & DE Restaurant and Lodging Associations for this insightful discussion on the future of hospitality. Session will be moderated by Worcester County Economic Development & Tourism Director, Melanie Pursel. Room 208

11am - 4pm - Exhibit Hall open

1pm - Showcase Stage - Smithfield Farms presents the PIG PUZZLE: The Pig Puzzle is a half of a hog that is already cut into primals.  We will walk through everything from the “the rooter to the tooter,”  discussing how the hog was raised, where each cut of meat is located and basic uses. Local chefs will prepare the cuts for tasting. 

4:30pm - after Expo Gathering at Buxy's Salty Dog/Dry Dock 28 on 28th Street - an annual tradition!

OC Hotel-Motel-Restaurant: 48th Annual Spring Trade Expo