This registration page is strictly for buyers and invited guests attending as showroom floor attendees. Attendee registration is open.
If you are a vendor interested in exhibiting, please do not submit an application through this site. Additional information will be provided when exhibitor registration opens in September 2026.
Showcasing What’s Grown. Raised. Caught. Made. in North Carolina
Hosted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Flavors of Carolina 2027 is North Carolina’s premier food and beverage sampling and networking event — where the very best of our state’s farms, waters, and kitchens come together with key decision-makers from across the food industry. Got to Be NC members will showcase their finest products to top buyers from grocery chains, distributors, restaurants, foodservice, brokers, and media — all under one roof.
Registration Information
We encourage all buyers, retailers, foodservice representatives, and industry professionals to register in advance to ensure fast and easy access to the showroom floor. Your registration helps us plan a better experience and ensures you receive important event updates.
Register now to explore the best food and beverage products North Carolina has to offer—all in one place!
Experience North Carolina’s Best — Grown. Raised. Caught. Made.
This exclusive, invite-only event offers buyers a front-row seat to North Carolina’s rich food scene — from farm-fresh produce and artisanal cheeses to baked goods, craft beverages, and specialty items you won’t find anywhere else.
Discover North Carolina’s finest food and beverage products from Got to Be NC members. From retail shelves to restaurant menus, explore fresh sourcing opportunities, meet innovative suppliers, and build valuable connections — all while investing in the future of North Carolina’s homegrown businesses.
Who's Invited?
Flavors of Carolina welcomes qualified buyers and industry professionals including:
- ABC Stores & Spirits
- Brokers, Sales Agents & Distributors
- Caterers, Commissaries & Food Service
- Convenience, Grocery & Specialty Stores
- Correctional Facilities, Government & Legislature
- Farm Stores
- Healthcare & Hospitals
- Media, Food Bloggers & Influencers
- Restaurants
- Schools & Universities
This is an industry-only event and is not open to the public.
New Product Showcase - Be the First to Discover What's New!
The New Product Showcase puts the spotlight on the latest and most exciting products hitting the market from Got to Be NC members — proudly Grown, Raised, Caught, and Made in North Carolina.
Whether it’s a brand making its Flavors of Carolina debut or an established company unveiling something new, this exclusive feature gives attendees a first look at fresh innovations before they even step onto the show floor.
Hotel Information
NCDA&CS has arranged a special group rate of $119 per night at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Greensboro Coliseum Area for event attendees and exhibitors. The hotel is located at 3304 Isler Street, Greensboro, NC 27407.
The deadline to book at this rate is Sunday, January 10, 2027. Click here or call (336) 763-8900 reserve your room at the group rate.
Event Parking
2058 Ellington Street, Greensboro, NC 27403
Please use this address for parking and follow event signage to the building entrance.
Past Shows