NRA Show 2027 at McCormick Place, Chicago

The National Restaurant Association Show is the premier annual event for the entire foodservice industry in the Western Hemisphere. Every May, more than 2,000 exhibitors fill all three halls of McCormick Place to showcase everything from kitchen technology and equipment to new food and beverage products hitting the market. It's where operators, chefs, buyers and suppliers meet, close deals and get an early look at what the industry will be cooking up next. Education is another major draw: classroom sessions, culinary demos with celebrated chefs, show floor theaters and dedicated programming like The Beverage Room. Awards such as the FABI Awards and Kitchen Innovation Awards spotlight the year's standout products and solutions. Beyond the exhibit floor, the Show includes networking events like the International Reception, the Show After Party and a scholarship program for young professionals. Chicago, with its vast hotel and dining scene, makes it easy to mix business with a few great meals on the side. If you want to stay within walking distance of McCormick Place and skip the commute, book early — hotels in the McCormick Place district and nearby South Loop sell out fast as the Show approaches.