H.H. Backer Associates Inc. (Chicago) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Pet Industry Spring Trade Show as well as the show’s move to Baltimore with a “Taste of Baltimore” party on Saturday, May 17.

The trade show and educational conference will take place May 16-18 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

The “Taste of Baltimore” party, to be held at Power Plant Live! in downtown Baltimore, will be open to all trade show attendees 21 years old or older. The outdoor party will feature a buffet-style tasting menu, cocktails, a live band and a dance area. Each attendee will receive two complimentary drinks.

A short walk from Baltimore’s famous Inner Harbor and most downtown hotels, Power Plant Live! features 300,000 square feet of entertainment, restaurants and galleries.

H.H. Backer also is giving away several trips to Baltimore as part of the Get In On It Sweepstakes. Each prize includes roundtrip airfare for two to Baltimore, a three-night hotel stay and transportation between the airport and hotel. For entry details, contact the trade show staff at (312) 578-1818 or hhbacker@hhbacker.com.          [February 2008 PET AGE]