Upcoming Events with Rapids
Stay up to date with the latest events that Rapids is hosting, attending, or supporting. On this calendar, you’ll find a range of conferences, training sessions, and public events across the foodservice industry. Whether it’s hands-on training at our facility, key industry conferences, or networking opportunities, we invite you to join us and stay connected.
AEA Food Purchasing Spirit Show 2026
Join Rapids Foodservice at the 2026 AEA Food Purchasing Spirit Show and connect with child nutrition professionals from across Iowa. This event brings together USDA Child Nutrition Program updates, roundtable discussions, and food exhibits all in one day, giving school foodservice teams the tools and connections they need for the year ahead.
The agenda includes a USDA Child Nutrition Program activities update and a Child Nutrition Program teams roundtable discussion, plus a session on "The Energized Employee" — a look at beating burnout, working with difficult people, and recharging so your job feels more like a dream again. Rapids is excited to be part of the day and showcase foodservice solutions built to support your school's kitchen and cafeteria goals.
Stop by our booth to see the Sunkist 3-in-1 Sectionizer for Fruit & Veggies in action — we'll be demoing it live with fresh oranges, so you can see firsthand how it slices, sections, and wedges fruits and vegetables for your cafeteria line.
Meet Our Team at the 2026 AEA Food Purchasing Spirit Show
Tanya Larson, Account Manager, will be at the Council Bluffs Spirit Show to answer your questions and be your go-to resource for all things Rapids. Tanya brings hands-on experience supporting Iowa schools and is ready to help you find the right foodservice solutions for your district.