Imagine New Mexican food and some fiery flavors come to mind: green chile, red chile, and all the combinations one can create with just those two ingredients. But did you know New Mexico just happens to be home to the largest coffee and chocolate consumer festival in the country?
The Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Expo New Mexico State Fairgrounds in March 2020 and it is everything your sweet tooth could hope for.
Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest/Facebook The event will have 150 exhibitors sharing the very best chocolate, coffee, craft brews, and other gourmet foods you can get your hands on.
The festival began in 2010 as a way to support local chocolatiers and other small culinary businesses.
Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest/Facebook Since then, it has grown into the largest coffee and chocolate consumer festival in the U.S., bringing tens of thousands of attendees into Albuquerque. While here, you’ll be able to sample and purchase chocolate in all its forms: as bars, pastries, candies, drinks, and more.
Aside from the mounds of chocolatey treats available at the festival, attendees will also have the opportunity to sample and purchase some incredible coffee, as well as watch some fabulous coffee competitions.
Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest/Facebook Events include a chance for baristas to demonstrate their very best latte art, a beverage competition, an opportunity to try the world’s five most expensive coffees, and learning about the process of creating coffee.
On Saturday evening, attendees 21 and over can check out a boozy bash that features some amazing chocolate and coffee laden drinks.
Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest/Facebook Talk about having a spirited time!
Prefer to get a little hands-on during a festival?
Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest/Facebook Try your hand at activities, like learning how to decorate cakes and other desserts, participate in a coffee painting class, or join a morning yoga class that provides coffee and a festival souvenir.
So, coffee lovers and chocoholics: be sure you don’t miss out on this delectable celebration of our favorite luxuries in life.
Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest/Facebook
The Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest will hold its 10th annual event on March 21 and 22 at the Expo New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque.
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The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Ticket prices start at $10 for adults and $3 for children 4 to 12. For additional details, visit the event website or Facebook page.
Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest/Facebook
The event will have 150 exhibitors sharing the very best chocolate, coffee, craft brews, and other gourmet foods you can get your hands on.
Since then, it has grown into the largest coffee and chocolate consumer festival in the U.S., bringing tens of thousands of attendees into Albuquerque. While here, you’ll be able to sample and purchase chocolate in all its forms: as bars, pastries, candies, drinks, and more.
Events include a chance for baristas to demonstrate their very best latte art, a beverage competition, an opportunity to try the world’s five most expensive coffees, and learning about the process of creating coffee.
Talk about having a spirited time!
Try your hand at activities, like learning how to decorate cakes and other desserts, participate in a coffee painting class, or join a morning yoga class that provides coffee and a festival souvenir.
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Website: Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest Facebook: Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest Address: 300 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: 505-933-8650
If you are unable to make it to this tasty event, you can still enjoy some of New Mexico’s delicious chocolate. Read about one little shop that specializes in small-batch chocolate you can eat or drink in There’s A Chocolate Bar In New Mexico And It’s Just As Heavenly As It Sounds.
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Address: 300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, USA
