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LRA Showcase 2026 - Where Louisiana Meets the World


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

Come attend the largest food trade show in our state with CERTIFED LOUISIANA!!

More than a two-day tradeshow—it’s the crossroads of global culinary excellence and Louisiana hospitality.

If you’re in the business of feeding folks, serving up good times, or creating unforgettable hospitality experiences, the LRA Showcase is where you need to be. This isn’t your typical tradeshow—it’s Louisiana’s ultimate gathering for restaurants, bars, hotels, caterers, clubs, and decision-makers ready to level up with the latest products, trends, and connections.

In 2026, the Showcase takes on an even bigger stage: nestled between four world-class competitions—the Pastry World Cup Americas, Bocuse d’Or Americas, the Great American Seafood Cook-Off, and the Four Roses Bourbon Global Expedition Cocktail Competition. That means more energy, more traffic, and more opportunities for you to connect with qualified buyers from across the Gulf South and beyond.

Certified Louisiana Booths are available to current CERTIFIED LOUISIANA members 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, July 25, 2026
10 am - 5 pm

Sunday, July 26, 2026
10 am - 5 pm

Location: New Orleans Morial Convention Center

This event is 21 and older to enter!

·         Registration will officially open on March 20th 2026.

·         The attendee list will not be finalized until after registration closes.

·         Our attendee list must be approved by LRA.

·         Members who are selected will be contacted to confirm booth acceptance.

·         Booths will not be allocated until the registration fee is paid .

Registration Deadline:

May 1, 2026

Registration Fee:

Certified Member rate

Payment will be requested upon approved registration

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

Earlier Event: March 28
Lafayette Coffee Festival
Later Event: September 24
Farm Fete