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LRA Showcase 2025


  • Ernest Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Boulevard New Orleans, LA, 70130 United States (map)

More Than a Two-Day Trade Show. In New Orleans—The Most Delicious City!
This is the Gulf South’s premier industry event for restaurants, bars, hotels, and caterers—not open to the public. Meet hundreds of exhibitors, discover new products, attend live cooking demos, and learn from industry leaders at the Kitchen Counter Speaker Series. Highlights include a keynote from Chef John Folse, the Great American Seafood Cook-Off, and a cocktail competition. With exclusive hotel rates and free shuttles, it’s easy to attend. The LRA Showcase connects you with real solutions from people who understand your business. 

It’s bold, flavorful, and proudly rooted—Authentically Louisiana.Let’s grow together, Louisiana style.

Booths are reserved on a first come first serve basis and will available to current CERTIFIED LOUISIANA companies only.

By attending with Certified Louisiana, your company’s booth will be within the Certified pavilion and you will have the opportunity to market your product to thousands of attendees, as well as learn about other local businesses and products.

  • PER LRA RULES, THE SELLING OF ALCOHOL ON THE SHOWROOM FLOOR IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED

  • ALCOHOL CAN ONLY BE SERVED IN SAMPLE SIZES

Show Dates:

Saturday, August 2, 2025
10 am - 5 pm

Sunday, August 3, 2025
10 am - 5 pm

Location: New Orleans Morial Convention Center

This event is 21 and older to enter!

Registration Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Registration Fee:

Certified Member rate

Payment will be requested upon approved registration

Sorry Registration for this event is CLOSED

For more information on how to register or questions regarding registration, please contact certifiedla@ldaf.state.la.us or call 225-952-8084.

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