Kentucky Dairy Development Council Annual Meeting
Date: February 25 – 26, 2025
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Description: A key event for Kentucky dairy farmers, focusing on herd management, milk production, and market trends. Includes educational sessions and networking.
Website: https://www.kydairy.org/annualmeeting.html
Southeast Value-Added Dairy Conference (SEVAD)
Date: July 30 – August 1, 2025
Location: Knoxville, TN
Description: The annual meeting of the Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative program focusing on issues related to farmstead dairy processing. Website: https://sdbii.tennessee.edu/southeast-value-added-dairy-conference/
Pimento Cheese Festival
Date: April 12, 2025
Location: Cary, NC
Description: The nation’s only festival dedicated to pimento cheese.
Website: https://www.carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/events/special-events/pimento-cheese-festival
Florida Dairy Industry Convention
Date: TBD 2025
Location: Orlando, FL
Description: This event brings together dairy farmers, processors, and industry stakeholders to discuss challenges, innovations, and opportunities in the Florida dairy sector.
Website: https://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/dairy/conferences–meetings/florida-dairy-production-conference/
Cone Con
Date: November 8-11, 2025
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Description: The premier ice cream makers’ meeting in the U.S., hosted by the North American Ice Cream Association.
Website: https://icecreamassociation.org/page/conecon