The National Restaurant Association Show 2021 Cancelled

A Letter From The National Restaurant Association Show:

Thank you for your interest in the National Restaurant Association Show, scheduled for May 22-25, 2021, at McCormick Place in Chicago. We appreciate your support, and regret to announce that we must cancel this year’s event due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and current gathering restrictions.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of Illinois has placed an order in effect until early June limiting gatherings to no more than 50 people. While this order could be modified prior to expiration, McCormick Place has indicated their ability to re-open for large events is currently prohibited by the state regulation and they do not anticipate changes prior to June that would allow an event of our size and scope to occur in May. Therefore, we regret to announce the cancellation of the 2021 National Restaurant Association Show due to the unavailability of the facility.

Please know that we understand and share in your disappointment—and that, while we can’t connect or learn together in-person just yet, we are dedicated to helping our industry through this exceptionally challenging time. We are already hard at work developing an extensive collection of resources, including live Q&As with leading experts, panel discussions, and webinars that deliver actionable insights, all available to our community free of charge. A variety of recorded content focused on the state of the industry and future projections, consumer trends, operational innovations, and more is already available here, and new assets will be made available throughout the year.

We know that your business needs can’t wait, which is why we want to make sure you’re also aware of The Show To Go. This cost-free digital marketplace—designed specifically for our operator and supplier communities—makes it easier to find the best deals on the products you need now, from trusted industry partners.

We’re also focused on ensuring that the next Show, which will be held May 21-24, 2022, provides as much value as possible for our industry, with a concentration on fueling recovery and connection.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to serving you through our online resources, marketplace, and events—and we can’t wait to see you in 2022.

Stay strong,

Tom Cindric
President of Winsight Exhibitions