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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Welcome to the 2026
NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods Food Show

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Join us February 9-11, 2026 at the beautiful Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel, located at 10221 Princess Palm Ave. Tampa, FL, for the 2026 NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods Food Show.

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This year’s theme is “Making Connections!”  The NICA Business Expo will provide Educational Sessions, Workshops, Networking, and Discussion Groups that cover the issues and the daily challenges our Industry is faced with each season.

 

The Fare Foods Food Show will run Monday and Tuesday from 5 - 9 PM and will feature exhibitors showcasing the latest food trends and technology that will define and kickstart the 2026 Fair Season.

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Stay tuned to NICA and Fare Foods communications via email and text for important registration announcements and programing information, coming soon!​

Let's Connect in Tampa!

The Room Block rates reserved for the NICA Business Expo and

Fare Foods Food Show is available until 1/8/26. 

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Contract Rates for Standard King or Double Bed Rooms

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$161.00/per night plus tax

If you have any questions about reserving rooms, contact: Audrey Poole (618) 542-2155 or apoole@farefoods.com.

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*Room availability at contract rate ends on JANUARY 8, 2026. Room availability reverts back to normal rates after that date.

24 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY APPLIES - Credit card required to reserve room.

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