LRA Showcase | August 2-3
More Than a Two-day Tradeshow. In New Orleans...the Most Delicious City!
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 trade show—it’s Louisiana’s ultimate gathering for restaurants, bars, hotels, caterers, clubs, and decision-makers looking to level up their operations with the latest products, trends, and connections.
Expect authentic Southern hospitality, real business opportunities, and a show floor packed with the best suppliers in the industry. Whether you're a chef, owner, operator, or beverage director, you'll find exactly what you need to grow your business—from innovative kitchen equipment to handcrafted cocktails that’ll keep your customers coming back.
What’s Cooking in 2025?
What sets the LRA Showcase apart? It’s our Lagniappe Programming—the little something extra you won’t find at just any trade show.
Live cooking demos, high-energy culinary and bartending competitions, exciting and dynamic speakers, plus the chance to scout new products and services from companies that cater specifically to businesses like yours.
- The Great American Seafood Cook-Off is back for its 21st year on Saturday, August 2! Who will represent Louisiana and other states in this high-stakes culinary showdown?
- On Sunday, August 3, join us for our keynote session with Chef John Folse, Louisiana's Culinary Ambassador to the World, and the Four Roses Bourbon Twist on a Classic Cocktail Competition, presented by Republic National Distributing Company.
Save the date: August 2-3, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to connect, taste, and discover what’s next in the restaurant and hospitality world—the Louisiana way.
Saturday, August 2 | 10:30 a.m. | Hall J
Sunday, August 3 | 3:30 p.m. | Hall J
