# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 LRA Showcase
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us July 25th and 26th in New Orleans for the 73rd Annual LRA Showcase, two full days of networking, education, and industry innovation while surrounded by global culinary competitions!

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 is Louisiana’s ultimate gathering for restaurants, bars, hotels, caterers, clubs, and decision-makers ready to level up with the latest products, trends, and connections.

Surround yourself with hundreds of vendors and suppliers from across the Gulf South! And be present for four world-class competitions—the Pastry World Cup Americas, Bocuse d’Or Americas, the Great American Seafood Cook-Off, and the Four Roses Bourbon Global Expedition Cocktail Competition. That means more energy, more traffic, and more opportunities for you to connect with qualified buyers from across the Gulf South and beyond.

Learn from industry professionals and Louisiana's best chefs with our educational speaker series and cooking demos. And make sure to tune into our Keynote Speaker, Futurist Shawn DuBravac.  

Whether you’re a chef, owner, operator, or beverage director, you’ll find exactly what you need to grow your business—from cutting-edge kitchen equipment to handcrafted cocktails that’ll keep your customers coming back.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/2026-lra-showcase/200030375486052
- **Event Categories**: contests, food-drinks, art, cooking, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 63

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Orleans
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
- **lat**: 29.941064456101
- **long**: -90.063643455505
- **full address**: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 1100 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130-1718, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 LRA Showcase
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 LRA Showcase being held?
  - **A:** 2026 LRA Showcase takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 1100 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130-1718, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 LRA Showcase?
  - **A:** 2026 LRA Showcase is organized by Louisiana Restaurant Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 LRA Showcase is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Orleans, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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