The spring season brings with it beautiful weather and lots of festivals. And one festival you don’t want to miss is ChocolateFest. The annual event celebrates all things chocolate with demonstrations, contests, samples, and more. There’s more to the fest than chocolate, though. There are also rides, games, great food, and entertainment, making the celebration even sweeter. Read on for all the details.
Since the opening of a Nestle factory in the 1960s, the small town of Burlington has become synonymous with chocolate.
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In the 1980s, Nestle executives along with city officials wanted to celebrate the chocolate conglomerate’s 20th year of doing business in Burlington. And so, the town was nicknamed Chocolate City U.S.A. and ChocolateFest was created.
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Held for the first time in 1987, it takes place over Memorial Day weekend. The 2020 festival is scheduled for May 22nd - May 25th.
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Throughout the event, there are lots of ways for attendees to have chocolate-related fun. A candy wrapper fashion show, demonstrations, and chocolate carving contests are all part of that fun.
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There are also plenty of ways to indulge in chocolate.
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And while the festival is centered around chocolate, there’s much more to it than that.
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Basically a carnival (but with an exorbitant amount of chocolate), there are rides, games, and live entertainment, too.
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And just like any carnival, there’s lots of food.
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Food vendors from around the country will be on site, serving up everything from fair favorites to Greek and Italian cuisine.
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Boasting fun, food, and chocolate, ChocolateFest really does have something for everyone!
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Remember, this year’s ChocolateFest is May 22nd – May 25th. For more information, call (262) 763-3300. You can also visit the ChocolateFest website or Facebook page.
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Did you know about this festival? Ever attended the sweet celebration? If so, what’d you think? Know of another can’t miss food fest? Tell us in the comments section.
This isn’t the only place to satisfy your chocolate craving. Read about another here.
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