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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.
Rapids is thrilled to participate in the 2026 Master Builders of Iowa (MBI) Annual Winter Conference, happening February 24-25 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. This signature event attracts over 1,500 contractors, suppliers, service providers, design professionals, and others involved in Iowa’s commercial building industry.Visit Rapids at Booth #308 to connect with our […]
The Rapids team will be attending the Kain McArthur Factory Showcase to participate in hands-on training with equipment from Metro. This trade show–style event includes demonstrations led by Metro factory experts and provides an opportunity to learn more about their latest storage and transport solutions.During this training, our team will work directly with Metro specialists […]
Rapids Foodservice Contract & Design in Marion is proud to host Rational CookingLive March 11 as part of a series of events for Eastern Iowa in 2026! These hands-on, interactive sessions offer an excellent opportunity for foodservice professionals to experience Rational’s innovative cooking systems up close and in action.During the event, you’ll see live demonstrations […]
Rapids team is excited to attend the Hobart Clean hands-on training event at the Burlis Lawson showroom in Ballwin, Missouri. This vendor training brings together foodservice professionals to experience the latest Hobart warewashing innovations and learn more about efficient dishroom solutions.During the event, attendees will get a closer look at the new Hobart FT2000 Flight-Type […]
Join us at Hospitality Minnesota Day at the Capitol on April 8th, 2026, at the Minnesota State Capitol! Rapids Foodservice Contract & Design will be there connecting with hospitality leaders from across the state. Don’t miss your chance to engage with legislators, share insights about the hospitality industry, and learn about key policies affecting hotels, […]
Rapids Foodservice Contract & Design in Marion is proud to host Rational CookingLive April 8 as part of a series of events for Eastern Iowa in 2026! These hands-on, interactive sessions offer an excellent opportunity for foodservice professionals to experience Rational’s innovative cooking systems up close and in action.During the event, you’ll see live demonstrations […]
Rapids is excited to exhibit at the AIA Wisconsin 2026 Conference + Expo on Architecture at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley and Fox Cities Exhibition Center. This annual event brings together architects, designers, and industry professionals from across Wisconsin for two days of education, networking, and exploring the latest innovations in design and construction.Meet Our […]
Rapids is proud to be a sponsor of the inaugural Relish the Region 2026 event, an evening that celebrates the culinary creativity and beverage talent of restaurants across the region. Taking place April 30 from 6-8 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Relish the Region brings regional restaurants together to showcase their crave-worthy bites and […]
Rapids Foodservice Contract & Design in Marion is proud to host Rational CookingLive May 13 as part of a series of events for Eastern Iowa in 2026! These hands-on, interactive sessions offer an excellent opportunity for foodservice professionals to experience Rational’s innovative cooking systems up close and in action.During the event, you’ll see live demonstrations […]
Rapids is heading to the National Restaurant Association Show 2026 in Chicago! As the world’s leading showcase for foodservice innovation, this event is where the entire industry comes together to explore what’s new and what’s next in hospitality.We’ll be on the ground connecting with partners, discovering the latest products, and gaining insights into the trends […]
Rapids Foodservice Contract & Design in Marion is proud to host Rational CookingLive June 10 as part of a series of events for Eastern Iowa in 2026! These hands-on, interactive sessions offer an excellent opportunity for foodservice professionals to experience Rational’s innovative cooking systems up close and in action.During the event, you’ll see live demonstrations […]
Rapids is proud to attend the 2026 SNAI Annual Conference! This annual event brings together school nutrition professionals from across Iowa for education, networking, and industry insights. We look forward to connecting with attendees and sharing foodservice equipment and design solutions that help create efficient, student-focused kitchen and cafeteria environments.Meet Our Team at the 2026 […]