These are the largest ice cream trade shows in the United States, where frozen dessert enthusiasts, industry professionals, and businesses gather to learn the latest about the ice cream industry, try out new products, meet suppliers and manufacturer’s reps, and make lasting connections.

Conecon

Dates: November 12 – 15, 2024

Location: Savannah, GA

Highlights:

Conecon is organized by the North American Ice Cream Association and will take place November 12 – 15 in Savannah, GA. As the largest ice cream and frozen dessert specific trade event in the U.S., Conecon will feature over 140 trade show booths, over 35 breakout sessions (including classes and boot camps), the Flavor of the Year competition, and the largest networking opportunity for ice cream makers, wholesalers, and retailers.

Register by August 1 for early bird savings.

Dingman’s Dairy Ice Cream Trade Show

Dates & Locations:

• February 24 – 25, 2024 in Gladstone, NJ
• March 2 – 3, 2024 in Monroe, NY

Highlights:

Dingman’s Dairy, based in Paterson, NJ, is a full line ice cream, toppings, and frozen dessert distributor. The Dingman’s Dairy Trade Show is the largest ice cream show in the Tri-State area. Attended by suppliers and manufacturers, the show is your chance to try new products and meet the suppliers of the ice cream industry. This year’s show in New York was co-hosted with Electro Freeze Tri-State.

Great Lakes Ice Cream & Fast Food Association Convention & Trade Show

Dates: February 8 – 10, 2024

Location: Battle Creek, MI

The Great Lakes Ice Cream & Fast Food Association (GLICFFA) hosts an annual convention and trade show in Battle Creek, Michigan. Open to trade members only, the GLICFFA convention and trade show presents products, services, and ideas for the frozen dessert and foodservice industry. The show includes keynote speakers, seminars, and workshops.

Hill & Markes Expos

Dates & Locations:

• February 29, 2024 in Albany, NY
• April 18, 2024 in Poughkeepsie, NY
• April 25, 2024 in Lake Placid, NY
• June 14, 2024 in Syracuse, NY

Highlights:

Hill & Markes, a NY-based foodservice and janitorial supply company, hosts expos in upstate New York. The expos allow attendees to engage with industry professionals, explore solutions, and discover cutting edge innovations in foodservice, janitorial and sanitation, ice cream, industrial packaging, and cleaning equipment. Each expo includes product demonstrations, networking opportunities, exclusive deals and offers, and one-on-one time with sales and manufacturing reps.

We are thrilled it’s almost ice cream season! Expect engaging demonstrations from ice cream experts and extensive food service and ice cream vendors at your disposal! Plus, the awesome giveaways and prizes will be the cherry on top of our sweetest show of the year.

TICA 54th Annual Convention

Dates: October 30 – November 1, 2024

Location: San Antonio, TX

Highlights:

Hosted by The Ice Cream Association (TICA), the 54th Annual Convention will take place this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The theme of the convention is “We All Scream For Ice Cream.” The exhibit hall will feature cutting-edge products and services. There will be educational opportunities, networking opportunities, and social activities.