The Gluten Free Media Group (GFAF) will hold its fifth annual Dallas Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo, presented by Udi's and Glutino, on October 17 and 18 at the Dallas Market Center North Hall. The GFAF Expo welcomes the celiac community, those with gluten sensitivities, autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases and autism. Athletes and the health conscious also benefit from the Expo.

Allergen-savvy health care practitioners will be available on site to answer medical questions. Guests can attend free lectures and connect with gluten and allergen-free restaurants, associated non-profits and more.

Fork That Foods will be sampling their gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, corn-free, vegan Bliss Bites that are with packed powerful superfoods, including raw organic cacao, goji berries, coconut oil and hemp hearts. LIVE Kombucha Soda will showcase their newest flavors, Pomtastic Blueberry and Refreshing Rhuberry. LIVE is packed with probiotics, and its ingredients are non-GMO certified, USDA Organic, Fair Trade certified, gluten-free and vegan.

In addition to food products, the Expo also offers personal care products, vitamins and supplements and green household cleaning alternatives.

Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. A one-day ticket is $20 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, visit gfafexpo.com/locations/dallas-tx-2015.