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.

  • Hobart Hands-On Training

    Burlis Lawson St. Louis 930 Kehrs Mill, Ste 400, Ballwin, MO, United States

    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 […]

  • Hospitality Minnesota Day at the Capitol 2026

    Minnesota State Capitol 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard., St. Paul, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Rational Cooking Live

    Rapids - IA Location 6201 South Gateway Drive, Marion, IA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • AIA Wisconsin 2026 Conference on Architecture

    Fox Cities Exhibition Center 355 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI, United States

    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 […]

  • Relish the Region Event

    DoubleTree by Hilton 350 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    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. […]

  • Rational Cooking Live

    Rapids - IA Location 6201 South Gateway Drive, Marion, IA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • National Restaurant Association Show 2026

    McCormick Place Convention Center 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Rational Cooking Live

    Rapids - IA Location 6201 South Gateway Drive, Marion, IA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • SNAI Annual Conference 2026

    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 […]

  • Rational Cooking Live

    Rapids - IA Location 6201 South Gateway Drive, Marion, IA, United States

    Rapids Foodservice Contract & Design in Marion is proud to host Rational CookingLive July 8 as part of a series of events for Eastern Iowa in 2026! These hands-on, interactive […]

    Free
  • SAI Annual Conference 2026

    Community Choice Convention Center 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Join Rapids Foodservice at the 2026 SAI Annual Conference and connect with school administrators from across Iowa. This annual event offers the chance to network with colleagues and hear from […]

  • MBI-PAC Construction Classic

    Rapids is excited to join the 2026 MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker on August 10 at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines. This annual event brings together […]