The GFAF Expo in Chicago was WOW! So many amazing vendors and so many amazing people! Over 7,000 Gluten Free people came through the doors in only two days. There were over 150 vendors giving out samples, selling products and providing education. This was by far the biggest GF expo I had been to. As a blogger for the event I was even able to set up a table and talk to a lot of people. It was wonderful to hear everyone’s stories! We all have different journeys that bring us to eating Gluten Free and there is such a bond of understanding between all of us!
There were a number of big Gluten Free brands at the expo like Schar (love this team), Udi’s, Enjoy Life, Rudi’s and Glutino. However, there were a lot of smaller and newer companies providing GF products. It was wonderful to talk to these new companies and learn about their amazing products! Chicago also has a wealth of good GF bakeries! People in that area are so spoiled to have good, fresh, GF baked goods.
I will do a second post later this week about the amazing people I meet at the expo but for now here are the yummy GF products….
Glutenfreeda – Pocket Sandwiches
I tried the Ham & Cheese and the Egg & Bacon. Both rocked my world! These will be in my freezer soon! The crust and filling are tasty and have good texture.
Freedom Foods – Cereal
Good quality Gluten Free cereal in fun kid flavors. The company is from Australia and they are just entering the US market. Buy a box if you get a chance!
Red Apple Lipstick – Lip gloss
Gluten Free lipstick, lip gloss and eye shadow. You can tell these guys know their stuff and care about their products. All Gluten Free too!
Crave Bake Shop – Cake mixes
Kyra, you know the baker with Celiac who won Cupcake Wars twice! She has just come out with baking mixes that have the same ingredients she uses in her bakery. I tried a number of her samples and they were great!
Kiki’s – Blueberry cake and Spinach Feta Pocket
The cake was amazing good and the crust of the pocket was so flakey!
Pascha – Chocolate Bars
Nut, dairy, soy, eggs, wheat and gluten free. Oh and they are so good and smooth!
Cybele – Chocolate Chip Cookies
Love her blog, met her in person and her cookies rocked!
Canyon Oats – Oatmeal cups
This Celiac family cares about making sure their products are safe and good. The oatmeal cups are super convenient and taste good. I ate one Sunday morning at the hotel and a granola cup in the airport.
Way Better Snacks – Sweet Potato Chips
They have six tasty chip flavors! They are healthy with vitamins and Omega 3 and taste great too!
We got loaded down at the show with so many amazing GF products so I wanted to share! I’m giving away a Taste Guru bag loaded down with product samples from the expo. It even include one of my “Gluten Makes Me Sick” t-shirts! The giveaway will end on May 4th. A winner will be drawn at random and emailed. If I don’t hear from the winner within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. Good Luck!
Looks like I missed a good expo, I will definitely have to go to the next.
I’ve never been to an expo, but I would love to go to the one in San Fransisco or Chicago!
I have yet to go to an expo, but any would be great to see more options
I am going to my first GF expo in June. Very excited about it.
I have never been lucky enough to attend a GF Expo but would love to attend one in Raleigh or Durham.Thanks for sharing the goodies!
I’ve never been to an Expo but want to go to the one in Dallas.
Wish the expo would come our way to Philly! Looks great! byerley79@verizon.net
I’ve never been to any expos but this one looks like it was fun and very informative.
Hey Pam! I’m glad you had a great time at the Expo š The best Gluten Free Expo I’ve been to was in Grand Rapids Michigan. I haven’t been to Chicago’s yet. I plan on going next year.
I have never been to any expos, but I am hoping to be able to go to one someday. We just made a move to Upstate NY and I’m still getting used to things.
i seem to be like many others who have never been to an expo. it looks like you had a great time at this one! i don’t know of any where i live.
Looks like a great one! I haven’t heard of most of those, but I’ve been eager to try the Red Apple stuff, it looks great. Glad you had a good time, thanks for sharing the best of the best that you found š
The best expo I have been to is the Gluten Free Expo in Dallas.
I would love to go to one but haven’t yet been to any!
Sharon
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last years south florida expo was the best! I wanted to get to the one in miami this year but I just gave birth!
Loved meeting you at the expo!!! š
I have never been to an expo, but I soooo wanted to go to Chicago… Def. will make it next year!!!
I haven’t been to any expo’s yet, but hopefully one day!
I was just diagnosed a few weeks ago, so I missed the Chicago expo. It looks amazing though and hopefully I will be able to attend in the future. Thanks for the great recap!