2022 Promotion Planning Guide Industry Events Calendar

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Promotion Planning Guide & Industry Events Calendar

6-8 – Winter Fancy Food Show. Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Contact: Specialty Food Association, Inc., 136 Madison Ave., 12th Fl., New York, NY 10005. 212/482–6440. Fax: 212/482–6459.

9-15 – Penn State Ice Cream Short Course. The Nittany Lion Inn, State College, PA. Contact: Dr. Robert Roberts, Dept. of Food Science, Penn State University, Office of Conferences and Short Courses, 301 B Agricultural Administration Bldg., University Park, PA 16802. www.agsci.edu/icecream

12 – Make It Fresh! Seminar. Emery Thompson Machine, Brooksville, FL. Contact: Paula Thompson, Emery Thompson Machine, 15350 Flight Path Dr., Brooksville, FL 34604. 718/588–7300. Fax: 352/796-0720. E–mail: paula@emerythompson.com

17-19 – Frozen Dessert Immersion Class. Carpigiani, High Point, NC. Contact: Bobbie Dilldine, Carpigiani NA, 738 Gallimore Dairy Rd., Suite 113, High Point, NC 27265. 800-6484389, ext. 5718. Fax: 336/661-9895. E-mail: info@carpigiani-usa.com.

20 – Frozen Dessert Business Planning Course. Carpigiani NA, High Point, NC. Contact: Bobbie Dilldine, Carpigiani NA, 738 Gallimore Dairy Rd., Suite 113, High Point, NC 27265. 800648-4389, ext. 5718. Fax: 336/6619895. E-mail: info@carpigiani-usa. com

23-26 – Dairy Forum 2022. J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert, CA. Contact: International Dairy Foods Assn., 1250 H St., NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005. 202/737–4332. Fax: 202/331–7820. E–mail: register@idfa.org

24-27 – Gelato Immersion Class. Ali Group North American, Vernon Hills, IL. Contact: Bobbie Dilldine, Carpigiani NA, 738 Gallimore Dairy Rd., Suite 113, High Point, NC 27265. 800648-4389, ext. 5718. Fax: 336/6619895. E-mail: info@carpigiani-usa. com.

28 – Advanced One Day Class. Ali Group North America, Vernon Hills, IL Contact: Bobbie Dilldine, Carpigiani NA, 738 Gallimore Dairy Rd., Suite 113, High Point, NC 27265. 800-6484389, ext. 5718. Fax: 336/661-9895. E-mail: info@carpigiani-usa.com.

28–30 – Ice Cream 101. Penn State University, University Park, PA. Contact: Kristin Smeltzer, Conference & Short Courses, 301B Ag Administration Bldg., Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802. 814/863–7025. E–mail: kkw115@psu.edu

FEBRUARY

National Cherry Month National Chocolate Lover’s Month National Macadamia Nut Month National Snack Food Month

Here is the 2022 Promotion Planning Guide and Industry Events Calendar. At the beginning of each month is a list of holidays and information about special celebrations during the month. Following these dates are industry events. Since many of these industry events are listed so far in advance, please check with the company or association sponsoring the event to make sure the dates or locations are correct. Some events may be canceled because of the pandemic.

JANUARY

National Candy Month National Hot Tea Month National Soup Month 1 – New Year’s Day 2 – National Cream Puff Day 3 – Chocolate Covered Cherry Day 5 – National Whipped Cream Day 8 – English Toffee Day 10 – Bittersweet Chocolate Day 11 – National Milk Day 12 – National Hot Tea Day 13 – National Peach Melba Day 15 – Strawberry Ice Cream Day 16 – Fig Newton Day 17 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday 19 – National Popcorn Day 22 – National Blonde Brownie Day 23 – National Pie Day 24 – National Peanut Butter Day 26 – National Peanut Brittle Day 27 – National Chocolate Cake Day 28 – Fun at Work Day 31 – National Hot Chocolate Day

1 – National Baked Alaska Day 1 – Chinese New Year 1 – National Dark Chocolate Day 2 – Groundhog Day 5 – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day 5 – World Nutella Day 6 – National Frozen Yogurt Day 10 – Cream Cheese Brownie Day 11 – Peppermint Patty Day 12 – Lincoln’s Birthday 13 – Super Bowl 14 – Valentine’s Day 15 – National Gumdrop Day 16 – National Almond Day 17 – Washington’s Birthday 17 – Ash Wednesday 19 – National Chocolate Mint Day 20 – National Cherry Pie Day 20 – National Muffin Day 21 – Presidents’ Day 23 – National Banana Bread Day 25 – Chocolate Covered Peanuts Day 26 – National Pistachio Day 27 – National Strawberry Day

9 – Make It Fresh! Seminar. Emery Thompson Machine, Brooksville, FL. Contact: Paula Thompson, Emery Thompson Machine, 15350 Flight Path Dr., Brooksville, FL 34604. 718/588–7300. Fax: 352/796-0720. E–mail: paula@emerythompson.com

10 -12 – Great Lakes Ice Cream & Fast Food Association (GLIC & FFA) Annual Convention & Trade Show, Kellogg Arena, Battle Creek, MI. Contact: Susan Mesack, GLIC & FFA, 5295 Daval Dr., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. 810/618–0605. E–mail: glicffa@comcast.net

10 – 11 – TDOI Annual Open House/ Demo Days. Taylor Indiana, Fort Wayne Office. Contact: Todd DeWeese, Taylor Distributors of IN, 2605 Alma Ave., Ft. Wayne, IN 46809. 260/478-1551. Fax: 317/888-8339. Email: todd@taylorindiana.com

17 – 19 – TDOI Annual Open House/ Demo Days. Taylor Demo Kitchen, Greenwood, IN. Contact: Todd DeWeese, Taylor Distributors of IN, 948 Sayre Dr., Greenwood, IN 46143. 317/880-7219. Fax: 317/888-8339. Email: todd@taylorindiana.com

21-24 – Gelato Immersion Class. Ali Group North America, Vernon Hills, IL. Contact: Bobbie Dilldine, Carpigiani NA, 738 Gallimore Dairy Rd., Suite 113, High Point, NC 27265. 800648-4389, ext. 5718. Fax: 336/6619895. E-mail: info@carpigiani-usa. com.

25 – Advanced One Day Class. Ali Group North America, Vernon Hills, IL. Contact: Bobbie Dilldine, Carpigiani NA, 738 Gallimore Dairy Rd., Suite 113, High Point, NC 27265. 800648-4389, ext. 5718. Fax: 336/6619895. E-mail: info@carpigiani-usa. com.

27 – 28 – Dingman’s Dairy Trade Show. Hamilton Farms, 1040 Potterville Rd., Gladstone, NJ 07934. Contact: Joseph Orme, Dingman’s Dairy, 191 Pennsylvania Ave., Paterson, NJ 07503. 973/881-8622. Fax: 973/8818655. E-mail: joe.orme@dingmansdairy.biz

28 – March 5 – Sentry Open House. Sentry Equipment, Blackwood, NJ. Contact: Robert Romarino, Sentry

Equipment, 1001 Lower Landing Rd., Blackwood, NJ 08012. 800-853-8026. E-mail: robert@sentryequipment.net

MARCH

National Frozen Food Month National Peanut Month 1 – Peanut Butter Lover’s Day 1 – Mardi Gras 2 – National Banana Cream Pie Day 2 – Ash Wednesday 4 – National Pound Cake Day 4 – National Snack Day 6 – National Oreo® Cookie Day 7 – National Cereal Day 7 – Orthodox Lent 8 – International Women’s Day 8 – National Peanut Cluster Day 10 – Popcorn Lover Day 12 – National Milky Way Day 13 – Daylight Saving Time Begins 14 – National Potato Chip Day 17 – St. Patrick’s Day 19 – National Corn Dog Day 19 – Chocolate Caramel Day 20 – Beginning of Spring 21 – California Strawberry Day 24 – National Cake Pops Day 24 – Chocolate Covered Raisins Day 25 – National Waffle Day

1 – Hill & Markes Ice Cream & Food Service Show. River Stone Manor, Schenectady, NY. Contact: Bill Miller, Hill & Markes, 1997 State Hwy. 5 South, Amsterdam, NY 12010. 800836-4455. Fax: 518/842-1207. E-mail: bmiller@hillnmarkes.com

7-9 - Frozen Dessert Immersion Class. Carpigiani NA, High Point, NC. Contact: Bobbie Dilldine, Carpigiani NA, 738 Gallimore Dairy Rd., Suite 113, High Point, NC 27265. 800-648-4389, ext. 5718. Fax: 336/661-9895. E-mail: info@carpigiani-usa.com.

10 – Frozen Dessert Business Planning Course. Carpigiani NA, High Point, NC. Contact: Bobbie Dilldine, Carpigiani NA, 738 Gallimore Dairy Rd., Suite 113, High Point, NC 27265. 800648-4389, ext. 5718. Fax: 336/6619895. E-mail: info@carpigiani-usa. com.

APRIL

Grilled Cheese Month Florida Tomato Month Soft Pretzel Month Garlic Month 1 – April Fools’ Day 2 – PB&J Day 3 – National Chocolate Mousse Day 5 – National Caramel Day 6 – Caramel Popcorn Day 10 – Palm Sunday 12 – Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day 12 – National Licorice Day 13 – National Peach Cobbler Day 14 – National Pecan Day 15 – Passover Begins 15 – Income Taxes Due 15 – Good Friday 17 – Easter Sunday 18 – National Animal Cracker Day 21 – Banana Day 22 – Earth Day 22 – National Jelly Bean Day 24 – Orthodox Easter 26 – National Pretzel Day 27 – Administrative Professionals Day 28 – National Blueberry Pie Day 28 – Holocaust Remembrance Day 29 – Arbor Day 30 – National Bubble Tea Day 30 – Oatmeal Cookie Day 30 – National Raisin Day

6 – Make It Fresh! Seminar. Emery Thompson Machine, Brooksville, FL. Contact: Paula Thompson, Emery Thompson Machine, 15350 Flight Path Dr., Brooksville, FL 34604. 718/588–7300. Fax: 352/796-0720. E–mail: paula@emerythompson.com

MAY

National Chocolate Custard Month National Egg Month National Hamburger Month National Strawberry Month 1 – May Day 1 – National Chocolate Parfait Day 2 – National Chocolate Truffle Day 3 – National Chocolate Custard Day 5 – Cinco de Mayo 8 – National Coconut Cream Pie Day 8 – Mothers’ Day 9 – Butterscotch Brownie Day 12 – National Nutty Fudge Day 13 – National Apple Pie Day 15 – National Chocolate Chip Day 17 – National Walnut Day 19 – National Devil’s Food Cake Day 21 – Armed Forces Day 21 – Strawberries & Cream Day 22 – National Vanilla Pudding Day 23 – National Taffy Day 26 – National Cherry Dessert Day 27 – National Grape Popsicle Day 28 – National Hamburger Day 30 – Memorial Day 31 – National Macaroon Day

9-11 – Frozen Dessert Immersion Class. Carpigiani NA, High Point, NC. Contact: Bobbie Dilldine, Carpigiani NA, 738 Gallimore Dairy Rd., Suite 113, High Point, NC 27265. 800-6484389, ext. 5718. Fax: 336/661-9895. E-mail: info@carpigiani-usa.com.

12 – Frozen Dessert Business Planning Course. Carpigiani NA, High Point, NC. Contact: Bobbie Dilldine, Carpigiani NA, 738 Gallimore Dairy Rd., Suite 113, High Point, NC 27265. 800648-4389, ext. 5718. Fax: 336/6619895. E-mail: info@carpigiani-usa. com.

21-24 – National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel–Motel Show. McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Contact: Winsight, LLC, e-mail: restaurant@maritz.com. 864/699-6935.

23 – 26 – Sweets & Snacks Expo. McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Contact: National Confectioners Association, 1101 – 30th St., NW, #200, Washington, DC 20007. 202/534–1440.

JUNE

National Candy Month National Dairy Month National Mango Month 2 – National Rocky Road Day 3 – National Donut Day 3 – National Egg Day 4 – National Frozen Yogurt Day 7 – Chocolate Ice Cream Day 8 – Jelly–Filled Donut Day 10 – National Iced Tea Day 12 – Peanut Butter Cookie Day 13 – Cupcake Lover’s Day 14 – Strawberry Shortcake Day 14 – Flag Day 16 – National Fudge Day 20 – National Ice Cream Soda Day 20 – Vanilla Milkshake Day 19 – Fathers’ Day 20 – Beginning of Summer

21 – Peaches & Cream Day 21 – National Smoothie Day 22 – Chocolate Éclair Day 23 – Pecan Sandy Day 24 – Pralines Day 25 – National Strawberry Parfait Day 27 – Ice Cream Cake Day 30 – Ice Cream Soda Day 30 – National Bomb Pop Day

8 – Make It Fresh! Seminar. Emery Thompson Machine, Brooksville, FL. Contact: Paula Thompson, Emery Thompson Machine, 15350 Flight Path Dr., Brooksville, FL 34604. 718/588–7300. Fax: 352/796-0720. E–mail: paula@emerythompson.com

JULY

National Ice Cream Month National Hot Dog Month National Blueberry Month National Watermelon Month 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day 3 – National Chocolate Wafer Day 4 – Independence Day 7 – Strawberry Sundae Day 7 – World Chocolate Day 9 – National Sugar Cookie Day 11 – National Blueberry Muffin Day 12 – National Pecan Pie Day 15 – National Gummy Worm Day 17 – National Peach Ice Cream Day 17 – National Ice Cream Day 17 – National Ice Cream Sundae Day 23 – National Vanilla Ice Cream Day 25 – National Hot Fudge Sundae Day 26 – National Coffee Milkshake Day 28 – National Milk Chocolate Day 30 – National Cheesecake Day 31 – National Cotton Candy Day

July – National Blueberry Month. Contact: Tom Payne, U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, 865 Woodside Way, San Mateo, CA 94401. 650/340–8311. Fax: 650/340–8568. E–mail: jferrary@tjpmd.com

AUGUST

National Peach Month 2 – National Ice Cream Sandwich Day 3 – National Watermelon Day 4 – Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 6 – National Root Beer Float Day 7 – Friendship Day 8 – National Frozen Custard Day 10 – National S’mores Day 14 – National Creamsicle Day 17 – National Vanilla Custard Day 18 – National Ice Cream Pie Day 18 – Soft Serve Ice Cream Day 19 – National Aviation Day 21 – Senior Citizen Day 22 – National Spumoni Day 24 – National Peach Pie Day 25 – National Banana Split Day 26 – National Cherry Popsicle Day 30 – Toasted Marshmallow Day

10 – Make It Fresh! Seminar. Emery Thompson Machine, Brooksville, FL. Contact: Paula Thompson, Emery Thompson Machine, 15350 Flight Path Dr., Brooksville, FL 34604. 718/588–7300. Fax: 352/796-0720. E–mail: paula@emerythompson.com

SEPTEMBER

National Honey Month National Papaya Month 2 – National Blueberry Popsicle Day 4 – National Macadamia Nut Day 5 – Labor Day 6 – National Coffee Ice Cream Day 10 – National Hot Dog Day 11 – Patriot Day 11 – Grandparent’s Day 11 – National Hot Cross Bun Day 12 – Chocolate Milkshake Day 13 – National Peanut Day 21 – National Pecan Cookie Day 22 – Autumn begins 22 – National Ice Cream Cone Day 23 – National White Chocolate Day 23 – National Key Lime Pie Day 25 – Rosh Hashanah Begins 27 – National Chocolate Milk Day 28 – Strawberry Cream Pie Day 29 – National Coffee Day 29 – National Mocha Day

OCTOBER

National Apple Month National Pretzel Month National Caramel Month National Cookie Month National Dessert Month 3 – National Caramel Custard Day 4 – Yom Kippur 7 – National Frappe Day 10 – Columbus Day (Observed) 13 – National M&M® Day 14 – National Dessert Day 15 – Sweetest Day 16 – National Boss Day 18 – National Chocolate Cupcake Day 22 – National Nut Day 24 – United Nations Day 28 – National Chocolate Day 30 – National Candy Corn Day 31 – Halloween 31 – National Caramel Apple Day

5– Make It Fresh! Seminar. Emery Thompson Machine, Brooksville, FL. Contact: Paula Thompson, Emery Thompson Machine, 15350 Flight Path Dr., Brooksville, FL 34604. 718/588–7300. Fax: 352/796-0720. E–mail: paula@emerythompson.com

NOVEMBER

National Georgia Pecan Month Peanut Butter Lover’s Month 4 – National Candy Day 5 – National Donut Day 6 – Daylight Savings Time Ends 8 – Election Day 8 – National Cappuccino Day 10 – National Vanilla Cupcake Day 11 – Veterans Day 11 – National Sundae Day 20 – Peanut Butter Fudge Day 21 – National Cranberry Day 22 – National Cashew Day 25 – National Parfait Day 24 – Thanksgiving Day 28 – Small Business Saturday

DECEMBER

National Egg Nog Month National Pear Month 3 – National Apple Pie Day 4 – National Cookie Day 7 – National Cotton Candy Day 7 – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 8 – National Brownie Day 10 – Human Rights Day 12 – National Cocoa Day 16 – Chocolate Covered Anything Day 17 – Maple Syrup Day 18 – Hanukhah Begins at Sundown 18 – National I Love Honey Day 21 – Winter Begins 24 – National Egg Nog Day 25 – Christmas Day 26 – National Candy Cane Day 26 – Boxing Day 26 – Kwanzaa Begins 31 – New Year’s Eve v